Overview of 'Top of the Pops' Season 27

Top of the Pops (1964)

Reality

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Writing:

Reggie Yates
Alan Freeman
Fearne Cotton

Stars:

Release Date: 1964-01-01
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 2019

6.6/10

Country: GB
Language: English
Runtime: 40

Season 27 Episode List

Episode 1 - January 4, 1990
Release Date: 1990-01-04
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 January 1990 and featuring The Quireboys, Sonia and Latino Rave.
Episode 2 - January 11, 1990
Release Date: 1990-01-11
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 January 1990 and featuring Deacon Blue, New Kids on the Block and The Mission.
Episode 3 - January 18, 1990
Release Date: 1990-01-18
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 January 1990 and featuring Halo James, The Quireboys and Martika.
Episode 4 - January 26, 1990
Release Date: 1990-01-26
Simon Mayo and Jakki Brambles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 January 1990 and featuring Phil Collins, Sinead O'Connor and Yell!
Episode 5 - February 2, 1990
Release Date: 1990-02-02
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 February 1990 and featuring Sybil, Sinead O'Connor and The House of Love.
Episode 6 - February 8, 1990
Release Date: 1990-02-08
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 February 1990 and featuring Phil Collins, The Beloved and Beats International.
Episode 7 - February 15, 1990
Release Date: 1990-02-15
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 February 1990 and featuring Sinead O'Connor, The Wedding Present and Black Box.
Episode 8 - February 22, 1990
Release Date: 1990-02-22
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 February 1990 and featuring Tina Turner, Beats International and Adam Ant.
Episode 9 - March 1, 1990
Release Date: 1990-03-01
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 March 1990 and featuring Shakin Stevens, Electribe 101 and Michael Bolton.
Episode 10 - March 8, 1990
Release Date: 1990-03-08
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 March 1990 and featuring Bros, Guru Josh and Marc Almond.
Episode 11 - March 15, 1990
Release Date: 1990-03-15
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 March 1990 and featuring Inspiral Carpets, Primal Scream and Candy Flip.
Episode 12 - March 22, 1990
Release Date: 1990-03-22
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 March 1990 and featuring Orbital, Snap! and Big Fun.
Episode 13 - March 29, 1990
Release Date: 1990-03-29
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 March 1990 and featuring Bizz Nizz, Candy Flip and Jam Tronik.
Episode 14 - April 5, 1990
Release Date: 1990-04-05
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 April 1990 and featuring Jason Donovan, They Might Be Giants and Happy Mondays.
Episode 15 - April 12, 1990
Release Date: 1990-04-12
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 April 1990 and featuring The Cure, Bizz Nizz and Jesus Jones.
Episode 16 - April 19, 1990
Release Date: 1990-04-19
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 April 1990 and featuring Sonia, Faith No More and Adamski.
Episode 17 - April 26, 1990
Release Date: 1990-04-26
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 April 1990 and featuring Tongue 'n' Cheek, Jesus Jones and Unique 3.
Episode 18 - May 3, 1990
Release Date: 1990-05-03
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 May 1990 and featuring Sinitta, Morrissey and BBG.
Episode 19 - May 10, 1990
Release Date: 1990-05-10
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 May 1990 and featuring Kylie Minogue, Adamski and Beats International.
Episode 20 - May 18, 1990
Release Date: 1990-05-18
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 May 1990 and featuring Hothouse Flowers, The Pasadenas and Paul Young.
Episode 21 - May 24, 1990
Release Date: 1990-05-24
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 May 1990 and featuring Beats International, En Vogue and The B-52s.
Episode 22 - May 31, 1990
Release Date: 1990-05-31
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 May 1990 and featuring Black Box, Sam Brown and Adamski.
Episode 23 - June 7, 1990
Release Date: 1990-06-07
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 June 1990 and featuring Pop Will Eat Itself, Don Pablo's Animals and Elton John.
Episode 24 - June 14, 1990
Release Date: 1990-06-14
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 June 1990 and featuring Maureen, Guru Josh and Maxi Priest.
Episode 25 - June 22, 1990
Release Date: 1990-06-22
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 June 1990 and featuring Magnum, Yazz and Elton John.
Episode 26 - June 28, 1990
Release Date: 1990-06-28
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 June 1990 and featuring Bob Geldof, Elton John and Maxi Priest.
Episode 27 - July 5, 1990
Release Date: 1990-07-05
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 July 1990 and including performances by Inspiral Carpets, Double Trouble and Massivo featuring Tracy.
Episode 28 - July 12, 1990
Release Date: 1990-07-12
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 July 1990 and featuring Elton John, The Stone Roses and Gun.
Episode 29 - July 19, 1990
Release Date: 1990-07-19
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1990 and featuring Paul Young, Inspiral Carpets and Dream Warriors.
Episode 30 - July 26, 1990
Release Date: 1990-07-26
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 July 1990 and featuring Blue Pearl, The Soup Dragons and Paula Abdul.
Episode 31 - August 2, 1990
Release Date: 1990-08-02
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 August 1990 and featuring Dream Warriors, Duran Duran and Prince.
Episode 32 - August 9, 1990
Release Date: 1990-08-09
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 August 1990 and featuring Hothouse Flowers, Bombalurina and Tricky Disco.
Episode 33 - August 16, 1990
Release Date: 1990-08-16
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 August 1990 and featuring Go West, The KLF and Betty Boo.
Episode 34 - August 23, 1990
Release Date: 1990-08-23
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 August 1990 and featuring The Human League, Tina Turner and Cliff Richard.
Episode 35 - August 30, 1990
Release Date: 1990-08-30
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 August 1990 and featuring Aswad, Sonia and Betty Boo.
Episode 36 - September 6, 1990
Release Date: 1990-09-06
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 September 1990 and featuring Adamski, Mariah Carey and The Farm.
Episode 37 - September 13, 1990
Release Date: 1990-09-13
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 September 1990 and featuring Sonia, Maria McKee and INXS.
Episode 38 - September 20, 1990
Release Date: 1990-09-20
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 September 1990 and featuring The Farm, The Charlatans and Snap!
Episode 39 - September 27, 1990
Release Date: 1990-09-27
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 September 1990 and featuring The Wedding Present, Maria McKee and Bass-O-Matic.
Episode 40 - October 4, 1990
Release Date: 1990-10-04
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 October 1990 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Maria McKee and Technotronic.
Episode 41 - October 11, 1990
Release Date: 1990-10-11
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 October 1990 and featuring The Chimes, The Sisters of Mercy and Neneh Cherry.
Episode 42 - October 18, 1990
Release Date: 1990-10-18
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 October 1990 and featuring a-ha, Happy Mondays and Innocence.
Episode 43 - October 25, 1990
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 October 1990 and featuring Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan and The Beautiful South.
Episode 44 - November 1, 1990
Release Date: 1990-11-01
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 November 1990 and featuring Black Box, Kim Appleby and Kylie Minogue.
Episode 45 - November 8, 1990
Release Date: 1990-11-08
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 November 1990 and featuring Jason Donovan, EMF and Jimmy Somerville.
Episode 46 - November 15, 1990
Release Date: 1990-11-15
Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1990 and featuring Black Box, Inspiral Carpets and Caron Wheeler.
Episode 47 - November 22, 1990
Release Date: 1990-11-22
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 November 1990 and featuring EMF, The Proclaimers and Julee Cruise.
Episode 48 - November 29, 1990
Release Date: 1990-11-29
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1990 and featuring Dream Warriors, Chris Isaak and Pet Shop Boys
Episode 49 - December 6, 1990
Release Date: 1990-12-06
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 December 1990 and featuring The Farm, Cliff Richard and Vanilla Ice.
Episode 50 - December 13, 1990
Release Date: 1990-12-13
Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 December 1990 and featuring Shakin' Stevens, Malandra Burrows and Seal.
Episode 51 - December 20, 1990
Release Date: 1990-12-20
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 December 1990 and featuring Snap!, Cliff Richard and The Carpenters.
Episode 52 - Christmas Special 1990
Release Date: 1990-12-25
Mark Goodier and Anthea Turner present a Top of the Pops Christmas Day special, including a review of the hits that topped the charts in 1990 and featuring performances by The Beautiful South, Elton John and Kylie Minogue.