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23 January 1981

Friday 23 January

1981-01-23

## Events

* The Teardrop Explodes release new single Reward.

TV
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* BBC One
	+ 8.00 pm *The Walls of Jericho*: 1: Oh, Sophia! by Maggie Allen A series in seven episodes. Starring Sara Kestelman, Iain Cuthbertson and Rosalind Lloyd, Sophia Jex-Blake and Elizabeth Garrett are in Edinburgh to seek Elizabeth's admission to the university's medical school.

* BBC Two
	+ 7.20 pm *Oxford Road Show* Not from Oxford. Not a 'roadshow'. But a live and lucid look at the week through the eyes of Martin Bergman , Rob Rohrer and friends. From the BBC's studios in Oxford Road, Manchester (opposite Amigo's Café and just past the faulty traffic lights).
		- *see also BBC Archive video for feature on corporal punishment.*

*scans GraemeWood*

BBC1 / BBC2
24 August

## Events

* 1977: *Marc*, *The Paper Lads* (ns, ITV)

## Charts

as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

* 1969: **Zager and Evans - In The Year 2525** (1/3)
* 1976: Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart (6/6)
* 1982: Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen (4/4)
* 1986: Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You (2/3)
* 1997: Will Smith - Men in Black (3/4)
* 2003: Blue Cantrell ft Sean Paul - Breathe (4/4)
* 2008: Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl (3/5)
* 2014: Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong (2/2)
* 2018: George Ezra- Shotgun (3/3 n.c.)

## Top of the Pops

host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details.

* 1972: JS. Alice Cooper - School's Out.
* 1973: Tony Blackburn. Donny Osmond - Young Love.
* 1978: David Jensen. Commodores - Three Times a Lady
* 1989: Nicky Jakki Brambles & Mark Goodier. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
* 1995: Jarvis Cocker. Blur - Country House.
* 2001: Josie D'Arby. Five - Let's Dance.

## Publications

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## Birthdays

* Mick Karn (b.1958, dec.), Banana Yoshimoto (b.1964), Jennifer Lopez (b.1969).

## Events

* 1969: Apollo 11 splashdown
* 1984: George Michael releases debut solo single.

## Charts

as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

* 1968: **Des O'Connor - I Pretend** (1/1)
* 1973: **Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader of the Gang (I Am)** (1/4)
* 1979: **The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays** (1/4)
* 1984: FGTH - Two Tribes (7/9)
* 1988: Glen Medeiros - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You (4/4)
* 1994: Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around (9/15)
* 2005: James Blunt - You're Beautiful (2/5)
* 2011: Wanted - Glad You Came (2/2)
* 2020: Joel Corry ft Mnek - Head & Heart

## Top of the Pops

host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details

* 1969: JS. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women.
* 1975: Noel Edmonds. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love.
* 1980: *no show due to strike.*
* 1986: Gary Davies & Peter Powell. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
* 1998: Jayne Middlemiss. Jamiroquai - Deeper Underground.

## Publications

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23 March 2018

Friday

2018-03-23

## Events

* The EU recalls its ambassador to Moscow "for consultations" after leaders agreed it was "highly likely" Russia was responsible for a nerve agent attack in the UK. [1]

## New releases

* Shawn Mendes – In My Blood (single)
* David Guetta ft. Sia – Flames (single)
* Toni Braxton – Sex & Cigarettes (album/single)
* *Now That's What I Call Music! 99* (compilation album)

## Charts

* Singles: Top 4 unchanged since last week equalling previous records.[2]

* Albums: The Greatest Showman stays at N1 for the eleventh week at Number 1, the joint-longest consecutive run at the top in 30 years, along with Adele’s *21* in 2011.[3] HNE Calum Scott - *Only Human*.

TV
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* BBC One 7.00 pm *Sport Relief* Pt.1 [4]
* BBC Two 8.30 pm *Gardeners' World* At Longmeadow, Monty Don is making plans for the summer, so he starts dahlias and other tender perennials into growth and sows annual climbing plants to light up his borders with colour.
* BBC Four 7.30 pm *Top of the Pops* - 11 July 1985 [5]
25 December 1979

Tuesday, Christmas Day

1979-12-25

TV
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*scans GraemeWood*

*All Creatures Great and Small* (ns)Carol DrinkwaterMike YarwoodITVJimmy Tarbuck / *Goldfinger**George and Mildred* - final episode / Morecambe & Wise

## Top of the Pops

* Christmas Day special , introduced by Kid Jensen & Peter Powell

1. Boney M – Mary’s Boy Child – Oh My Lord (Clip Of Totp 30-11-78)
2. Ian Dury & The Blockheads – Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
3. Janet Kay – Silly Games
4. Gary Numan – Cars
5. Roxy Music – Dance Away
6. Anita Ward – Ring My Bell (Legs & C.o)
7. Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
8. B.A. Robertson – Bang Bang
9. Blondie – Sunday Girl
10. M – Pop Muzik
11. The Bee Gees – Tragedy (Danced To By Legs & Co) ®
12. Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Oliver’s Army
13. Lena Martell – One Day At A Time (40)
14. Squeeze – Cool For Cats
15. Dr. Hook – When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman (21)
16. Blondie – Dreaming
17. Tubeway Army – Are ‘Friends’ Electric?
18. Racey – Some Girls
19. Cliff Richard – We Don’t Talk Anymore

## Radio

* BBC Radio 2
	+ 2.30 pm *ABBA In Concert* A specially recorded concert at the Wembley Arena during their recent tour. (*see BBC recording on discogs*)
24 February

## Birthdays

* Stuart Henry (b.1942), Rupert Holmes (b.1947), Alain Prost (b.1954), Steve Jobs (b.1955, dec.), Andy Crane (b.1964),

## Events

* 1976: *Rock Follies* (ITV)
* 1978: *Going Straight* (BBC1)
* 1980: XIII Winter Olympic Games close in Lake Placid, New York
* 1981: Engagement of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer announced
* 1983: *The Kenny Everett Television Show* (BBC1)
* 1998: Elton John knighted
* 2002: BAFTA awards, IXX Winter Olympic Games close
* 2022: Putin announces “special military operation” in Ukraine

## Charts

as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

* 1966: Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walking (2/4)
* 1976: Four Seasons - December '63 (2/2)
* 1981: Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddapa You Face (2/3)
* 1987: Ben E King - Stand By Me (2/3)
* 1991: The Simpsons - Do the Bartman (3/3)
* 2002: **Westlife - World of Our Own** (1/1)
* 2008: Duffy - Mercy (2/5)
* 2013: **One Direction - One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)** (1/1)
* 2017: Ed Sheeran - Shape of You (7/14 n.c.)

## Top of the Pops

host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details.

* 1966: Pete Murray. The Rolling Stones – Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown.
* 1972: JS. Chicory Tip – Son Of My Father.
* 1977: Noel Edmonds. Leo Sayer – When I Need You.
* 1983: Andy Peebles & Dave Lee Travis. Kajagoogoo – Too Shy.
* 1994: Bruno Brookes. Mariah Carey – Without You.

## Publications

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1998: The Queens Beasts - 650th Anniversary of the Order of the Garter2005: *Jane Eyre* by Charlotte Bronte2012: Post & Go - British Farm Animals I - Sheep
23 July 2019

Tuesday

2019-07-23

## Events

* Boris Johnson is elected leader of the UK Conservative Party. Johnson’s victory was almost immediately welcomed by Donald Trump who tweeted: “He will be great!”. Johnson will not take office formally until Wednesday afternoon.

TV
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* BBC One
	+ 9.00 pm *Keeping Faith* (S2, E1) Eighteen months after Evan’s disappearance, Faith is drawn into a new mystery when she represents a local farmer accused of murdering her husband. [1]
21 May 1979

Monday 21 May

1979-05-21

## Events

* Two new 7" singles are released on Factory records: A Certain Ratio - All Night Party (FAC 5) and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Electricity (FAC 6).

TV
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*scans GraemeWood*

## Radio

* BBC Radio 1
	+ 8.00 pm *Andy Peebles*. AP writes: 'One of the enjoyable facets of the programme is the opportunity to invite new musical talent into the BBC studios to record sessions for us. Some months ago a friend of mine played me tracks from a new Judy Tzuke album. I'm convinced that this young lady has an interesting future. Not only does she possess a superb voice but she also has the ability, so essential at the moment, to write her own songs. Having featured her album on our programme, Jeff Griffin and I had no hesitation in asking Judy and her band to record a session for us.' Each evening this week you can hear a number from the session.
24 February 2022

Thursday 24 February

2022-02-24

## Events

* Russian forces launch a major military assault on Ukraine, with reports of missile strikes and explosions in major cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that Moscow's response will be "instant" if anyone tries to take on Russia.[1]

* The London Stock Exchange's leading FTSE 100 index plunges more than 200 points, or 2.7%, within moments of opening in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

* All remaining legal Covid restrictions are removed in England, nearly two years after the first rules were introduced. People are now no longer legally required to self-isolate if they test positive for COVID-19 although they are still advised to do so.
22 August

## Birthdays

* Honor Blackman (b. 1925, dec.), Steve Davis (b. 1957), Roland Orzabal (b.1961), Tori Amos (b.1963),

## Events

* 1964: first edition of *Match of the Day*
* 1966: The Beatles arrive in New York
* 1983: Confusion, *Construction Time Again* released
* 1985: Manchester aircraft fire

## Charts

* 1971: Diana Ross - I'm Still Waiting (2/4)
* 1978: Commodores - Three Times A Lady (2/5)
* 1993: **Culture Beat - Mr Vain** (1/4)
* 1999: **Geri Halliwell - Mi Chico Latino** (1/1)
* 2004: **Natasha Bedingfield - These Words** (1/2)
* 2010: **Roll Deep - Green Light** (1/1)

## Top of the Pops

host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details

* 1968: JS. Tommy James & The Shondells – Mony Mony
* 1974: DLT. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again?
* 1985: Gary Davies & Steve Wright. Madonna - Into the Groove.
* 1991:  Bruno Brookes. Bryan Adams - Everything I Do..
* 1997: Sarah Cawood. Will Smith - Men In Black. *(S. Cawood debut)*
* 2003: Fearne Cotton & Colin Murray. Blue Cantrell ft. Jean Paul - Breathe.

## Publications

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24 January 1990

Wednesday

1990-01-24

## Smash Hits

* Features: Will the Pet Shop Boys ever make another record? [2], the Quireboys, NKOTB 8-page special, Silver Bullet,
* Bitz: George Michael, Jason, Kylie, Madonna, Prince, Black Box, The Mission [3], Mantronix, Megadeath,
* Lyrics: Hangin' Tough, I Wish It Would Rain Down,
* Singles: link
* Albums/Book/Video: link
* Best selling albums and singles of the "Electric" Eighties [4]
* Centrespread: Stone Roses, Martyka
* Back cover: Halo James
* Ads: Hello (The Beloved), Driving (EBTG)

TV
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* BBC One
	+ 7.00pm *Wogan*. Guest Phil Collins.
* BBC Two
	+ 7.40 pm *Rapido*. In this week's show Rapido talks to Art of Noise. Also featured are the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker and Francoise Hardy.
25 December 1974

Wednesday Christmas Day

1974-12-25

## Top of the Pops

Presenters:  Jimmy Savile O.B.E. & Tony Blackburn

1. (1) Mud – Lonely This Christmas
2. (-) The Osmonds – Love Me For A Reason  (Video)
3. (-) Sweet Sensation – Sad Sweet Dreamer
4. (-) The New Seekers Feat. Lyn Paul – You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me  (Danced To By Pan’s People)
5. (21) David Essex – Gonna Make You A Star
6. (-) Paper Lace – Billy Don’T Be A Hero
7. (-) The Three Degrees – When Will I See You Again
8. (-) Ken Boothe – Everything I Own
9. (-) ABBA – Waterloo
10. (-) Charles Aznavour – She
11. (-) Barry White – You’re The First, The Last, My Everything  (Danced To By Pan’a People)
12. (-) Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody

TV
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* ITV
	+ 1.15 pm *Christmas Rock With 45* - Kid Jensen & Emperor Rosko, with Mud, Bay City Rollers, Colin Blunstone, Ken Boothe, Dave Cousins, Rick Wakeman
	+ 2.00 pm *David Nixon's Magic Christmas* with Lynsey De Paul

*scans GraemeWood*

*A Stocking Full of Stars* - Michael Aspel*the Mike Yarwood Christmas Show*Michael Crawford
23 March 1989

Thursday

1989-03-23

## Top of the Pops

Hosts: Andy Crane & Mark Goodier

1. The Reynolds Girls – I’d Rather Jack (10)
2. Alyson Williams – Sleep Talk (18)
3. Donna Summer – This Time I Know It’s For Real (3) (video)
4. Coldcut featuring Lisa Stansfield – People Hold On (24)
5. Breakers:
	1. Pat & Mick – I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet (34) (breaker)
	2. Roachford – Family Man (29) (breaker)
	3. Bangles – Eternal Flame (33) (breaker)
	4. Kym Mazelle – Got To Get You Back (35) (breaker)
6. Kim Wilde – Love In The Natural Way (32)
7. Paula Abdul – Straight Up (4) (rpt from 09/03/89)
8. Madonna – Like A Prayer (1) (video)
9. Bobby Brown – Don’t Be Cruel (27) (video/credits)
24 January 1981

Saturday

1981-01-24

## Publications

TV
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* BBC One [1]
	+ 5.10 pm *Doctor Who*. Warriors' Gate. The last of a four-part story by Steve Gallagher.
* BBC Two [2]
	+ 9.55 am Labour Party Conference. - live coverage throughout the day
	+ 4.55 pm *Did You See...?* A look at the week's television presented by Ludovic Kennedy, who discusses the serialisation of Malcolm Bradbury 's novel *The History Man* (BBC2); the documentary that claims to have solved The Mysteries of Hieronymus Bosch (BBC2); and the documentary series Facing Death (LWT).
	+ 12.00 midnight *The Old Grey Whistle Test*. Rockpop : part 1 featuring highlights from two concerts recorded in December for German television. This week Roxy Music and Mike Oldfield[3] at the Westfallenhalle, Dortmund.
24 April 1993

Saturday

1993-04-22

## Events

* A bomb explosion at 10.27 am devastes an area in Bishopsgate, City of London. The IRA bomb had been placed inside a lorry parked outside bank buildings. A news photographer, who was rushing to the scene despite police warnings, was killed in the explosion and 44 people were injured, with damages costing £350 million to repair. [1]
23 January 2003

Thursday

2003-01-23

TV
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* BBC One
	+ 7.00 pm *This Is Your Life.*
	+ 7.30 pm *Eastenders*.
* BBC Two
	+ 8.30 pm *Tony & Giorgio*. Leftovers - panzanella, bread-and-butter pudding, pea-and-ham soup.

## Radio

* BBC Radio 1 10.00 pm *John Peel.* A Burns (pre-) Supper Special from Peel Acres with Burns songs and poems arranged by various bands (broadcast two nights early).[1]
23 July

## Birthdays

* David Essex (b.1947), Graham Gooch (b.1953), Martin Gore (b.1961), Monica Lewinsky (b.1973), Daniel Radcliffe (b.1989).

## Events

* 1966: World Cup quarter finals
* 1969: First ever *Pot Black* broadcast.[1]
* 1986: Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey, London.
* 2011: Amy Winehouse found dead, aged 27.
* 2019: Boris Johnson elected leader of the Conservative Party.
* 2021: 2020 Olympic Games open in Tokyo.

## Charts

as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

* 1964: **The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night** (1/3)
* 1972: Donny Osmond - Puppy Love (4/5)
* 1974: **George McRae - Rock Your Baby** (1/3)
* 1985: **Eurythmics** **- There Must be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)** (1/1)
* 1989: Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me from Loving You (2/2)
* 1995: Outthere Bros - Boom Boom Boom (4/4)
* 2000: **Five & Queen - We Will Rock You** (1/1)
* 2006: **McFly - Don't Stop Me Now** (1/1)

## Top of the Pops

host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details

* 1970: JS. Mungo Jerry. In the Summertime.
* 1981: Richard Skinner. Specials - Ghost Town
* 1987: Janice Long & Simon Mayo. Madonna - Who's That Girl?
* 1992: Claudia Simon & Tony Dortie. Jimmie Nail - Ain't No Doubt
* 1999: Jayne Middlemiss. Ricky Martin - Livin' La Via Loca
* 2004: Tim Kash & Fearne Cotton. Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme

## Publications

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23 July 1985

Tuesday

1985-07-23

TV
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* BBC Two
	+ 5.30 pm *Heroes*. Rock singer Eric Burdon discusses his heroes with Eric Robson.
	+ 7.00 pm: *OMD* *at Sheffield City Hall*.[1] In the last of three profile concerts, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark play live to an audience in steel city. Of the 15 singles OMD have released, 11 have been chart successes - and yet they re still called the bank clerk band. Paul and Andy talk frankly to Peter Powell about fortune, success, and letting the music be more famous than the faces. Peter also traces the electronic rise of the men from the far side of the Mersey.

## Charts

Eurythmics are at N1 for their first ever and only week.

* Singles: NN1 **Eurythmics - There Must be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)**, N2 Sister Slege - Frankie N3 Harold Faltemeyer - Axel F HNE/N4 Madonna - Into the Groove
23 June 1974

Sunday 23 June

1974-06-23

TV
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* BBC One
	+ 9.55 pm *World Cup Highlights* Introduced by Frank Bough featuring action from today's four World Cup matches including: Poland v Italy

* ITV
	+ 3.00 pm *World Cup '74*
	+ 3.50 pm Poland v. Italy *(Poland won the match 2-1 [1])*
	+ 10.15 pm *Seven Faces of Woman*, Polly Put the Kettle On with Susan Penhaligon

*scans GraemeWood*
25 August 1979

Saturday

1979-08-25

## Events

* A three day rock festival in Leigh, Lancashire, UK featuring bands from Liverpool and Manchester, begins (see also 26 August 1979 and 27 August 1979). The festival was organised by Joan Miller who wanted to raise money for a drug addiction drop-in centre. Sadly, the festival was poorly attended (as allegedly poorly advertised) although the festival line-up remains unique and somewhat legendary.
25 December

Christmas Day

## Birthdays

* Keiran Prendiville (b.1947), Annie Lennox (b.1954),

## Events

* 1965: *Doctor Who*: The Feast of Steven.
* 1985: *Hi-de-Hi!, The Two Ronnies* (both ns, BBC1)
* 1988: *Top of the Pops* simulcast on BBC 1 and Radio 1
* 1994: first ever Christmas Day Top 40.
* 2005: *Doctor Who*: The Christmas Invasion
* 2006: *Doctor Who*: The Runaway Bride.
* 2007: *Doctor Who*: Voyage of the Damned.
* 2008: *Doctor Who*: The Next Doctor
* 2009: *Doctor Who*: The End of Time, Pt.1
* 2010: *Doctor Who*: A Christmas Carol
* 2011: *Doctor Who*: The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe
* 2012: *Doctor Who*: The Snowmen
* 2013: *Doctor Who*: The Time of the Doctor
* 2014: *Doctor Who*: Last Christmas
* 2015: *Doctor Who*: The Husbands of River Song; Ed Stewart's final *Junior Choice*
* 2016: *Doctor Who*: The Return of Doctor Mysterio; RIP George Michael .
* 2017: *Doctor Who*: Twice Upon a Time
* 2021: RIP Janice Long
* 2023: *Doctor Who*: The Church on Ruby Road

## Charts

as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

* 1968: The Scaffold - Lily The Pink (3/4 n.c.) \**broadcast date unknown*
* 1973: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody (3/5) \**broadcast date unknown*
* 1979: Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall Pt.2 (3/5) \**broadcast date unknown*
* 1984: Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (3/5) \**broadcast date unknown*
* 1988: Cliff Richard - Mistletoe & Wine (4/4) - *broadcast on Monday 26 December*
* 1994: East 17 - Stay Another Day (4/5) \****first ever Christmas Day Top 40*** - Radio 1, 4.00 pm Official UK Top 40 with Bruno Brookes
* 2005: **Shayne Ward - That's My Goal** (1/4) - Radio 1, 4.00 pm *The Official Chart Show*
* 2011: **Military Wives / Gareth Malone - Wherever You Are** (1/1) - Radio 1, 4.00 pm *The Official Chart with Scott Mills*
* 2015: **Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Choir - A Bridge Over You** (1/1) - Radio 1, 10.00 am *The Official Chart with Scott Mills*
* 2020: **Ladbaby - Don't Stop Me Eatin'** (1/1) *The Official Chart The Christmas No.1 Edition with Katie Thistleton*

## Top of the Pops

* Special Christmas editions broadcast every year since 1965 (except 1966) to present.

## Publications

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23 November 1990

Friday 23 November

1990-11-23

## Events

* Pet Shop Boys sign copies of their book *Literally* at Claude Gill booksop in Oxford Street, London. (*as reported by Smash Hits 01 December 1990*).
* Author Roald Dahl dies, aged 74.

TV
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* BBC One
	+ 7.00 pm - 2.00 am. **Children In Need**. Terry Wogan, Sue Cook and top names in entertainment see Pudsey Bear into his second decade. *full listing*
* BBC Two
	+ 2.15 pm *Sport On Friday*. Cricket: First Test. The start of England's bid to regain the Ashes. Brief highlights of the first day's play from Brisbane. Plus a review of the week's FA Cup football.
	+ 9.00 pm. *Pears on a Willow Tree.* The first of a two-part documentary about present-day Poland. As Poles prepare to vote in this weekend's presidential election, Pears on a Willow Tree reveals the emotional and psychological turmoil caused by Poland's search for a democratic alternative to communism.
23 June 1991

Sunday 23 June

1991-06-23

## Charts

BBC R1 4.30 pm The Complete Top 40 with Mark Goodier.

* Singles: NN1 Jason Donovan - Any Dream Will Do (2), N2 Colour Me Badd - I Wanna Sex You Up (1), HNE/N3 **Erasure - Chorus** (-)

* Albums: HNE/NN1 Cher - *Love Hurts* (-), N2 R.E.M. - *Out of Time* (2), N3 Eurythmics - *Greatest Hits* (1)
23 July 1995

Sunday 23 July

1995-07-23

## Radio

* BBC Radio 1
	+ 4.00 pm *UK Top 40* with Clive Warren (*full Top 40 here*)
	+ 7.00 pm *Interactive Futures* The first in an occasional series of experimental features launches Radio l's One Love, a three-day campaign which begins tomorrow. Surfing for Love is a moody, abstract journey examining what the state of being in love is all about. It features a specially mixed soundtrack from Coldcut and a "paste-up" of messages, stories and sound files received via the Internet.
	+ 8.00 pm *The Rolling Stones In Concert*
24 September 2023

Sunday 24 September

2023-09-24

## Events

* In the Premier League Newcastle United beat Sheffield United 8-0 at Sheffield's ground. It was the biggest home defeat in Sheffield United’s history and Newcastle’s biggest away win. There were eight different goalscorers: Sean Longstaff, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, the outstanding Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak. (theguardian.com)
24 November 1966

Thursday 24 November

1966-11-24

## Top of the Pops

Host: Pete Murray

1. (1) The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations  (over Charts)
2. (2) Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Loving
3. (New) Little Richard – I Need Love
4. (16) Eric Burdon & The Animals – Help Me Girl
5. (6) Lee Dorsey – Holy Cow
6. (New) Samantha Juste – No One Needs My Love Today
7. (17) **The Easybeats – Friday On My Mind**  (see "*Lost footage of the Easybeats performing Friday on My Mind discovered after 55 years*", Guardian Australia on Youtube, 24 Nov 2021)
8. (New) Paul & Barry Ryan – Missy Missy
9. (11) The Small Faces – My Mind’s Eye
10. (1) The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations  (Video)
25 December 2018

Tuesday. Christmas Day

2018-12-25

TV
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* BBC One [1]
	+ 12.30 pm *Top of the Pops*. Fearne Cotton and Clara Amfo present Top of the Pops Christmas, featuring the biggest and hottest stars from across the year, and the 2018 Christmas number one.
	+ 3.00 pm *The Queen* HM Queen Elizabeth II delivers her annual address in the Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
	+ 3.10 pm Film: *The Jungle Book*.
	+ 5.30 pm Strcitly Come Dancing: Christmas Special
* BBC Two [2]
* BBC Four [3]

## Top of the Pops

Christmas Special. Fearne Cotton and Clara Amfo present Top of the Pops Christmas, featuring the biggest and hottest stars from across the year, and the 2018 Christmas number one. [4]

1. (–) Jess Glynne – I’ll Be There
2. (–) Clean Bandit – Solo
3. (–) Jax Jones – Breathe
4. (17) Zara Larsson – Ruin My Life
5. (–) Dua Lipa – IDGAF (Video)
6. (–) Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still (Video)
7. (–) George Ezra – Paradise (Video)
8. (–) Drake – Nice For What (Video)
9. (96) Ed Sheeran – Perfect (Video)
10. (–) Years & Years – If You’re Over Me
11. (59) Tom Walker – Leave A Light On
12. (–) Keala Settle – This Is Me (Footage From The Graham Norton Show 9-2-2018)
13. (40) Rita Ora – Let You Love Me
14. (14) Freya Ridings – Lost Without You
15. (–) Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble – This Is Me (Video)
16. (–) Rudimental Feat. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen – These Days (Video)
17. (37) George Ezra – Shotgun (Video)
18. (–) Calvin Harris Feat. Dua Lipa – One Kiss (Video)
19. (–) Drake – God’S Plan (Video)
20. (–) Sigrid – Strangers
21. (89) Jonas Blue, Liam Payne & Lennon Stella – Polaroid
22. (–) Rudimental Feat. Jess Glynne & Dan Caplen – These Days
23. (37) George Ezra – Shotgun
24. (1) Ladbaby – We Built This City (Video)
23 November 1978

Thursday

1978-11-23

## Events

* Radio: BBC radio frequencies changeover day.

*scans GraemeWood*

## Top of the Pops

Host: Mike Read

1. (24) Musique – In The Bush  (over Charts)
2. (64) Racey – Lay Your Love On Me
3. (2) Olivia Newton-John – Hopelessly Devoted To You  (Video)
4. (30) Dollar – Shooting Star  rpt.
5. (29) Sylvester – Dance (Disco Heat)  (Danced To By Legs & Co)
6. (28) Elkie Brooks – Don’t Cry Out Loud  rpt
7. (4) Rod Stewart – Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?  (Video)
8. (New) Emerson, Lake & Palmer – All I Want Is You
9. (25) Sarah Brightman & Hot Gossip – I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper (Video)
10. (19) X-Ray Spex – Germ Free Adolescence  rpt.
11. (New) David Essex – Goodbye First Love
12. (1) The Boomtown Rats – Rat Trap  rpt.
13. (23) Chic – Le Freak  (over Credits)

## Concert

* Eric's Club. Liverpool: The Teardrop Explodes and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Members free, guests 50p.
	+ Extract from A. McCluskey's diary: "*A minor disaster. Foldback amp burned out so we played without foldback. New songs that we could not play..A reporter from the Echo was there + says he will come and see us again".*

See also *Record Mirror* dtd. 25 November
24 July 1980

Thursday

1980-07-24

## Events

* The Top of the Pops strike continues. Following item taken from Smash Hits (below):

* Actor Peter Sellers dies, aged 54.

## Smash Hits

Features: Mo-dettes, Splodgenessabounds, The Korgis,
Bitz: Joy Division, Malcolm Owen RIP, Gary Numan: album, single, tour, David Bowie new album, TOTP strike.
Independent Bitz: albums - D.A.F., The Silicon Teens. Album charts Closer NE No.1, Love Will Tear US Apart no.1 single.
Lyrics: There there My Dear, Babooshka, Upside Down, Do You Dream in Colour?, Sanctuary,
Singles: Private Life, Dream Sequences,
Albums: *Searching For the Young Soul Rebels, Closer* (8.5/10), *Crocodiles* (9.5/10)
Live: Ultravox, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Pink Floyd.
Centrespread: Peter Gabriel
Back cover: The Lambrettas
Ads: -
25 December 2020

Friday 25 December. Christmas Day.

2020-12-25

## Radio

* BBC Radio 1
	+ 2.00 pm *The Official Chart*: First Look on Radio 1. Katie's in for Scott to reveal the UK's Official 2020 Christmas No.1.
	+ 8.00 pm *The Indie Christmas Party!* Jack brings you the best Indie bangers for Christmas Day, including Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Grimes and more.

## Charts

* Singles: HNE/NN1 Ladbaby - Don't Stop Me Eatin' (-), N2 Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (3), N3 Wham! - Last Christmas (1), N4 jess Glynne - This Christmas (9)
* Albums: HNE/NN1 Paul McCartney - *McCartney III* (-), N2 Taylor Swift - *Evermore* (1)

## Top of the Pops

Hosts: Clara Amfo and Ferne Cotton.

1. (48) Joel Corry X Mnek – Head And Heart
2. (74) Celeste – A Little Love
3. (–) Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar (Footage From Later With Jools Holland 21-11-2019)
4. (–) Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar (Video)
5. (–) Stormzy Feat. Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy – Own It (Video)
6. (–) Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved (Video)
7. (48) Joel Corry X Mnek – Head And Heart (Video)
8. (–) Dababy Feat. Roddy Ricch – Rockstar (Video)
9. (–) Clean Bandit & Mabel Feat. 24kgoldn – Tick Tock
10. (22) Miley Cyrus – Midnight Sky (Footage From Radio 1’s Live Lounge 1-9-2020)
11. (–) Becky Hill – Better Off Without You
12. (–) Jamie Cullum – Turn On The Lights
13. (–) Dua Lipa – Don’T Start Now (Footage From The Graham Norton Show 5-11-2019)
14. (–) Aitch & A.J. Tracey – Rain
15. (–) Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now (Video)
16. (–) Lewis Capaldi – Before You Go (Video)
17. (–) Saint Jhn – Roses (Imanbek Remix) (Video)
18. (–) Tones & I – Dance Monkey (Video)
19. (50) The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Video)
20. (–) Ella Henderson – Take Care Of You
21. (–) Live Lounge All Stars – Times Like These (Video)
22. (33) K.S.I. Feat. Craig David & Digital Farm Animals – Really Love
23. (–) Ladbaby – Don’T Stop Me Eatin’ (Video)
24. (9) Jess Glynne – This Christmas (Video)
25. (59) Liam Gallagher – All You’re Dreaming Of (Video)
26. (–) Justin Bieber Feat. Chance The Rapper & The Lewisham & Greenwich Nhs Choir – Holy (Video)
27. (–) Ed Sheeran – Afterglow (Video)
28. (41) Lil Nas X – Holiday (Video)
29. (2) Wham! – Last Christmas (Video)
30. (5) The Pogues Feat. Kirsty Maccoll – Fairytale Of New York (Clip Of Totp 17-12-87)
31. (6) Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone (Video)
32. (1) Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Video)
33. (–) Lewis Capaldi – Before You Go ® (Totp 30-12-2019)
23 September 1980

Tuesday 23 September

1980-09-23

## Charts

BBC R1 12.45 Paul Burnett including this week's new Top 40 discs

* Top 40: HNE/NN1 **The Police** **- Don't Stand So Close To Me** (-), N2 RAndy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away (2), N3 Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin') (4), NE/N21 The Specials - Stereotype / International Jet Set.

TV
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* BBC Two
	+ 9.00 pm *Butterflies* When Russell finds himself in a dilemma, Ria and ben combine their understanding and help him cope. But there is something he hasn't told them.
	+ 9.30 pm *Not the Lot of Not the Nine O'Clock News*. The last of the best of the last lot. A new lot is set for Oct.
23 June 2018

Saturday

2018-06-23

TV
--

* BBC One
	+ 10.30 pm Match of the Day. World Cup Highlights: Germany v Sweden, South Korea v Mexico, Belgium v Tunisia.
* BBC Two
	+ 6.30 pm *Great Exhibition of the North* BBC Radio 6 Music's Shaun Keaveny presents a special documentary celebrating the Great Exhibition of the North.[1]
23 June

174/365 - 175/366

## Birthdays

* Adam Faith (b.1940, dec.), Sally Geeson (b.1950), Leee John (b.1957), Zinedine Zidan (b.1972), Duffy (b.1984)

## Events

* 1980: Wimbledon begins
* 1981: Michael Jackson's first UK no.1.
* 1983: *Tom Jones Now! (ns, BBC1)*
* 1985: Duran Duran's first US no.1
* 1986: Wimbledon begins.
* 1995, 2000, 2017, 2023: Glastonbury weekend begins
* **2016**: Brexit referendum

## Charts

as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

* 1966: **The Beatles - Paperback Writer/Rain** (1/2) - tenth UK no.1
* 1981: **Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life** (1/2)
* 1987: The Firm - Star Trekkin' (2/2)
* 1991: **Jason Donovan - Any Dream Will Do** (1/2)
* 1996: Fugees - Killing Me Softly (4/5)
* 2002: Elvis vs JXL - A Little Less Conversation (2/4)
* 2013: Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines (4/5)
* 2017: **Artists For Grenfell - Bridge Over Troubled Water** (1/1)

## Top of the Pops

host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details

* 1966: JS. The Beatles - Paperback Writer.
* 1977: JS. The Jacksons – Show You The Way To Go
* 1983: Simon Bates & Peter Powell. The Police – Every Breath You Take.
* 1988: Nicky Campbell & Mark Goodier. Bros - I Owe You Nothing
* 1994: Simon Mayo. Wet Wet Wet – Love Is All Around.
* 2000: Gail Porter. Black Legend – You See The Trouble With Me.

## Publications

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24 September 1981

Thursday 24 September

1981-09-24

TV
--

* BBC One / Two

*scans GraemeWood*

*Fanny by Gaslight**Top of the Pops, Blankety Blank, The Day of the Triffids* (3/6)
## Top of the Pops

Host: Simon Bates

1. Slade – Lock Up Your Daughters (45)
2. Alvin Stardust – Pretend (5) (rpt from 10/09/81)
3. Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough (24)
4. Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin – It’s My Party (36)  - **DEBUT**
5. Linx – So This Is Romance (18) (rpt from 10/09/81)
6. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love (7) (danced to by Lulu & Jeremy)
7. Japan – Quiet Life (39)  - **DEBUT**
8. Heaven 17 – Play To Win (52) - **DEBUT**
9. Imagination – In & Out Of Love (21)
10. Madness – Shut Up (22) (video)
11. Adam & The Ants – Prince Charming (1) (video)
12. The Police – Invisible Sun (9) (stills/credits)

*rpt. 13 May 2016, 22 September 2023*
23 October 2022

Sunday 23 October

2022-10-23

TV
--

* BBC One
	+ 5.45 pm *Antiques Roadshow* Antiques Roadshow is at Alexandra Palace in north London to celebrate 100 years of BBC Television, where items include a collection of Doctor Who autographs and the Mastermind chair.
	+ 7.30 pm *Doctor Who*: The Power of the Doctor. Her final battle. Her deadliest enemies. In this feature-length special to mark her last adventure, Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor must fight for her very existence against her deadliest enemies: the Daleks, the Cybermen and her arch-nemesis, the Master.
		- At the end of the episode, the Doctor regenerates although actor David Tennant is revealed as the new re-generation, not Ncuti Gatwa, as expected. Tennant will star in three special episodes planned for the 60th anniversary of the series in November 2023.[1]
24 April

114/365 - 115/366

## Birthdays

* Barbra Streisand (b. 1942), Tony Visconti (b.1944), Captain Sensible (b.1954), Bruno Brookes (b.1959), Paula Yates (b.1960, dec.), Kelly Clarkson (b.1982).

## Events

* 1965: FA Cup Final, Leeds Utd. v. Liverpool.
* 1981: *Newsround Extra* (ns), *Rentaghost* (ns); *Living Ornaments*
* 1982: 27th Eurovision Song Contest in Harrogate, UK.
* 1986: Wallis Simpson dies, aged 89.
* 1987: Final edition of *The Tube.*
* 1990: West & East Germany agree to merge currency & economies on 01 July.
* 1993: an IRA bomb explodes in Bishopsgate in London's financial district
* 1994: Bomb attack in centre of Johannesburg.
* 2005: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming Pope Benedict XVI.
* 2018: US President Donald Trump hosts his first state dinner for visiting French President Emmanuel Macron.

## Charts

year (click for full chart), with no.1 single (new in bold)

* 1968: **Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World** (1/4)
* 1973: Dawn ft Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon (2/4)
* 1979: Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes (3/6)
* 1984: see 25 April
* 1988: **S-Express - Theme from S-Express** (1/2)
* 1994: Prince - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (2/2)
* 2005: Tony Christie Peter Kay - Amarillo (6/7)
* 2011: LMFAO - Party Anthem (2/4)
* 2020: **Michael Ball, Capt. Tom Moore - You*ll Never Walk Alone*** *(1/1 - straight in)*

## Top of the Pops

year (click for show details): Presenter(s). No.1 Artist - Song.

* 1969: Pete Murray. The Beatles & Billy Preston - Get Back
* 1975: Ed Stewart. Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby
* 1980: Steve Wright. Blondie - Call Me.
* 1986: Janice Long & Dixie Peach. George Michael - A Different Corner.
* 1998: Jayne Middlemiss. RUN D.M.C. versus Jason Nevins - It’s Like That

## Publications

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## Stamps

* click stamp for full issue details.

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25 December 1981

Friday 25 December

1981-12-25

TV
--

## Top of the Pops

Presenters: Jimmy Savile, Kid Jensen, Tony Blackburn, John Peel, Dave Lee Travis, Adrian Juste, Simon Bates, Andy Peebles, Paul Burnett, Paul Gambaccini, Steve Wright, Peter Powell, Richard Skinner, Tommy Vance and Mike Reid

Playlist:

* Teardrop Explodes – Reward
* Ultravox – Vienna
* Kim Wilde – Kids In America
* Human League – Love Action
* Godley & Cream – Under Your Thumb
* Kirsty MacColl – There’s A Guy Works Down The Chipshop Swears He’s Elvis
* Dave Stewart & Colin Blunstone – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?
* Jacksons – Can You Feel It? (danced to by Zoo)
* Linx – Intuition
* The Beat – Too Nice To Talk To
* Spandau Ballet – Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On)
* Toyah – It’s A Mystery
* Laurie Anderson – O Superman (danced to by Zoo)
* Altered Images – Happy Birthday
* Depeche Mode – I Just Can’t Get Enough
* OMD – Souvenir
* Shakin’ Stevens – You Drive Me Crazy
* Everyone – All You Need Is Love (and credits)
23 July 1987

Thursday

1987-07-23

## Top of the Pops

Hosts: Janice Long & Simon Mayo

1. Boy George – Sold (26)
2. Atlantic Starr – Always (3) (video)
3. Judy Boucher – You Caught My Eye (35)
4. Los Lobos – La Bamba (5) (video)
5. Breakers:
	1. Errol Brown – Personal Touch (37) (breaker)
	2. Samantha Fox – I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night) (34) (breaker)
	3. Marillion – Sugar Mice (33) (breaker)
	4. Beastie Boys – She’s On It (20) (breaker)
	5. Luther Vandross – I Really Didn’t Mean It (29) (breaker)
6. Shakin’ Stevens – A Little Boogie Woogie (In The Back Of My Mind) (13)
7. Madonna – Who’s That Girl? (1) (video)
8. Boogie Box High – Jive Talkin’ (10) (video/credits)
24 November 2015

Tuesday 24 November

2015-02-24

## Radio

* BBC Radio 1
	+ 9.00 pm *Annie Nightingale: 50 Years in Music* Nick Grimshaw and Annie Nightingale sit down at the top of the BT Tower in London to recount ten of Annie's most daring, adventurous and brilliant career moments. From being an early supporter of Daft Punk, to capturing possibly the first rave in Chile on film, Annie celebrates 50 years of working in music. (link)
24 November 2023

Friday 24 November

2023-11-24

## Events

* Music releases: Take That - *This Life* , VV AA - *Now That's What I Call 40 Years!*,

TV
--

* BBC One
	+ *8.00 pm Celebrity Mastermind* 2023/24 (E1/4) Clive Myrie asks the questions in the classic quiz, where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Writer and comedian Rosie Jones, radio DJ Gemma Bradley, Dan Gillespie Sells, from chart-topping band The Feeling, and broadcaster Andy Goldstein are in the famous black chair, answering questions on Dinnerladies, The Iron Man films, Bernie Taupin, and Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas.
	+ 9.30 pm *Two Doors Down* (S7, E1/1) Over at Colin's house, the neighbours are gathered for a surprise birthday party for Anne Marie. But when the doorbell goes, it's Colin who gets the big surprise.
* BBC Four
	+ 7.00 pm *Top of the Pops*: 15/06/1995, 22/06/1995, 23/11/1989, 24/11/1977
	+ 9.00 pm *Dusty Springfield at the Royal Albert Hall* (rpt.) Filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in 1979, this film captures Britain’s greatest pop diva at the height of her career. The show is packed with hits from across Dusty’s career, including I Only Want to Be with You, Wishin' and Hopin’, The Look of Love, Son of a Preacher Man and many more, delivered with all the glitz and panache that were her trademark.
24 May 1979

Thursday 24 May

1979-05-24

## Events

* Tubeway Army appear on Top of the Pops for the first time with their song 'Are "Friends" Electric'. The single was at no. 48 in the charts would reach no. 1 within a month.

## Top of the Pops

*this edition repeated 26 May 2023*

Hosted by David Jensen

* (25) Mcfadden & Whitehead – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now  (over Charts)
* (29) The Skids – Masquerade
* (2) Roxy Music – Dance Away  (Footage From Snowtime Special: Abba In Switzerland 16-4-79)
* (48) Tubeway Army – Are ‘Friends’ Electric?
* (24) Donna Summer – Hot Stuff  (Danced To By Legs & Co)
* (44) Liner – You And Me
* (20) The Damned – Love Song
* (14) Electric Light Orchestra – Shine A Little Love  (Video)
* (33) Dollar – Who Were You With In The Moonlight
* (9) David Bowie – Boys Keep Swinging  (Video)
* (21) The Shadows – Theme From ‘The Deer Hunter’ (Cavatina)
* (34) Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Accidents Will Happen
* (1) Blondie – Sunday Girl  (Footage From Toppop)
* (30) Cheap Trick – I Want You To Want Me  (And Credits)
25 February

## Birthdays

* George Harrison (b.1943), Lee Evans (b.1964)

## Events

* 1964: George Harrison is 21.
* 1971: *Mr Benn* (S1, BBC 1)
* 1973: *On the Buses* (S7, ITV)
* 1974: *Zodiac* (ns, ITV)
* 1976: *Man About The House* (S6, ITV)
* 1977: *Raffles* (ns, ITV)
* 1982: *The Kenny Everett Television Show* (S2, BBC1)
* 1985: *Songs From The Big Chair* released
* 2000: *Perfect World* (S1)
* 2019: *This Time With Alan Partridge* (ns, BBC1)
* 2020: Coronavirus spreads to Spain, Switzerland
* 2022: Russian troops close in on Kiev

## Charts

as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

* 1965: **The Seekers – I’ll Never Find Another You** (1/2)
* 1975: Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Come Up and See Me (Make Me Smile) (2/2)
* 1986: Billy Ocean - When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (4/4)
* 1990: **Beats International - Dub Be Good To Me** (1/4)
* 1996: **Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger** (1/1 - straight in)
* 2001: Atomic Kitten - Whole Again (4/4)
* 2007: **Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby** (1/1)
* 2022: *for reference only, single charts no longer considered relevant*

## Top of the Pops

host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details

* 1965: Pete Murray. The Seekers – I’ll Never Find Another You.
* 1971: JS. George Harrison – My Sweet Lord.
* 1982: DLT. The Jam - Town Called Malice.
* 1988: Mark Goodier & Peter Powell. Kylie Minogue – I Should Be So Lucky.
* 1993: Tony Dortie. 2 Unlimited – No Limit
* 2000: Gail Porter. All Saints – Pure Shores.
* 2005: Fearne Cotton & Reggie Yates. Jennifer Lopez – Get Right.

## Publications

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24 December 2022

Saturday 24 December. Christmas Eve.

2022-12-24

TV
--

* BBC One

* BBC Two
	+ 4.55 pm *Chariots of Fire* Oscar-winning drama. Two rival British runners push themselves to the limit in their quest to make the 1924 British Olympic team, but neither is prepared to compromise on his priniciples.
	+ 6.55 pm *Carols from Kings* The traditional celebration of Christmas with music and readings, recorded in the candlelit Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.
	+ 10.40 pm *Top of the Pops* Clara Amfo and Jack Saunders present a hit-packed show featuring the hottest stars and biggest songs of 2022, with a chance to relive performances from Harry Styles, Stormzy, Sam Fender and more.
	+ 01.15 am (25/12) *Top of the Pops* The 1984 Christmas special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1984.
* BBC Four
	+ 7.30 pm *Christmas with Val Doonican* From 1986, Val Doonican performs with seasonal music and guest appearances from newsreader Jan Leeming, virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie, snooker star Dennis Taylor and the Arts Educational School Choir. (first broadcast Christmas Eve 1986).
23 November 2020

Monday 23 November

2020-11-23

## Events

* Boris Johnson sets out a 'tougher' tiered restrictions for England after the current lockdown during Commons debate today. He asked the public to make what he called 'one final push' before the expected arrival of vaccines and mass testing for coronavirus.
* A coronavirus vaccine developed by the UK's University of Oxford protects 70% of people, a large trial has shown.
24 November 2017

Friday (*Black Friday*)

2017-11-24

Re-releases / compilations

* Bananarama - *The Greatest Hits Collection (2017 Collectors Edition)*
* Eagles - *Hotel California (40th anniversary edition)*
* Elbow - *The Best of*
* VV AA - *NOW That's What I Call Country*

## Charts

* Singles: N1 Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug - Havana (4th week), HNE Katie Melua - Fields of Gold
* Albums: NN1/HNE - Paloma Faith - *The Architect* [1]; NE Tokyo Meyers - *Our Generation* (4), Morrissey - *Low in High School* (5), Jeff Lynne's ELO - *Wembley Or Bust* (9).
* Vinyl albums: Morrissey - *Low in High School* (1), Queen - *News of the World* (2), Paloma Faith - *The Architect* (3).
23 May 1985

Thursday 23 May

1985-05-23

## Events

* First Division: Everton beat Liverpool 1-0. Andy Gray makes his final appearance before moving to Aston Villa in July. A penalty miss by John Wark on 55 minutes condemns Liverpool to a defeat in their last league game of the season.[1]
	+ Everton would go on to win the League title, with Liverpool in second place.

Top of the Pops

1. Go West – “Call Me” (17)
2. Katrina & The Waves – “Walking On Sunshine” (20) (video)
3. Marillion – “Kayleigh” (7)
4. The Power Station – “Get It On” (24) (video)
5. Gary Moore & Phil Lynott – “Out In The Fields” (18)
6. Stephen Tin Tin Duffy – “Icing On The Cake” (35) (breaker)
7. Scritti Politti – “The Word Girl” (29) (breaker)
8. Animotion – “Obsession” (28) (breaker)
9. Depeche Mode – “Shake The Disease” (21)
10. Top 10
	1. Manchester United Football Team - "We All Follow Man. United" (10) (video clip)
	2. The Style Council – “Walls Come Tumbling Down” (9) (video clip)
	3. Steve Arrington - "Feel So Real" (8) (video clip)
	4. Marillion – “Kayleigh” (7) (video clip)
	5. DeBarge - "Rhythm Of The Night" (6) (video clip)
	6. Bronski Beat & Marc Almond – “I Feel Love” (5) (video clip)
	7. Phyllis Nelson – “Move Closer” (4) (TOTP clip)
	8. Jimmy Nail – “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” (3) (video clip)
	9. Duran Duran – “A View To A Kill” (2) (video clip)
11. Paul Hardcastle – “19” (remix) (1) (video)
12. Skipworth & Turner – “Thinking About Your Love” (36) (audience dancing/credits)
25 August 1984

Saturday 25 August

1984-08-25

TV
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* BBC One
	+ 6.10 pm *1* *On the Road* The road leads inland to Exeter this week where Peter Powell and his guest at Tiffany's Club welcome Nick Heyward and Human League.
	+ 8.15 pm *The Main Attraction* The last of the present series brings sizzling summer entertainment with special guest star Les Dawson.
	+ 10.05 pm *Match of the Day*. Jimmy Hill presents action highlights from two First Division games on the opening day of the Football League season.
* BBC Two
	+ 3.15 pm *Rock Around the Clock* One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock - rock! BBC2's gonna rock around the clock tonight - and the beat goes on for 15 hours with a feast of films, concerts and documentaries. (until 6.20 am). *Full listing here.*

## Radio

* BBC Radio 1
	+ 4.00 pm *Saturday Live*. Richard Skinner and Andy Batten-Foster with a lively look at the music scene and beyond. This week: the first-ever live radio performance of New Order.From 5.00 pm BBC2's 'Rock Around the Clock' joins the programme for a simultaneous broadcast.
	+ 6.30 pm *In Concert* featuring Howard Jones recorded at Friars Club, Aylesbury.
	+ 7.30 pm Janice Long including sessions from Alternative Radio and This Final Frame.
25 December 2016

Sunday, Christmas Day

2016-12-25

## Events

* British recording artist George Michael dies at his home in London, aged 53. [1]
* HRH The Queen remembers stories of ‘ordinary people doing extraordinary things’ during her traditional Christmas speech.[2]

TV
--

* BBC One:
	+ 3.10 pm. Film : *Frozen* (2013) (TV première) - animation, with the voices of Kristen Bell and Idena Menzel.
	+ 5.45 pm *Doctor Who* - The Return of Doctor Mysterio. The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) spend Christmas in New York [3]
* BBC Two:
	+ 5.40 pm The *Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show 1976* (Repeat)
	+ 7.15 pm *Blackadder's Christmas Carol* (Repeat)
	+ 9.30 pm *Victorian Bakers at Christmas* 1.15am Film: *A Hard Day's Night* (1964) starring Wilfrid Brambell and The Beatles

## Top of the Pops

* see music played here
20 January 1981

Tuesday

1981-01-20

## Events

* At 12 noon Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as 40th President of the United States. Reagan had won a landslide victory over Jimmy Carter in the presidential elections on November 04 1980.

## Radio

* BBC Radio 1 12.45 pm Paul Burnett with this week's new Top 40 discs.
	+ Charts: N1 John Lennon - Imagine, N2 Adam & the Ants - Antmusic, HNE/N3 John Lennon - Woman, N4/HC - **Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight.**