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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 30

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 30 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 30!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 20 - May 21, 1993
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S30:E20

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 May 1993 and featuring Saint Etienne, Felix, Luther Vandross, Charles & Eddie, Runrig, Ace of Base, Bon Jovi and UB40.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 52 - December 25, 1993
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S30:E52

    Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie present a Christmas Special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, Snow, The Bluebells, Ace of Base, Gabrielle, Take That with Lulu, Meat Loaf and Mr Blobby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 18 - May 6, 1993
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S30:E18

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 May 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, Janet Jackson, Utah Saints, Ace of Base, Kingmaker, Elton John, and George Michael with Queen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 48 - December 2, 1993
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S30:E48

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 December 1993 and featuring U2, Bjork, M People, East 17, Mr Blobby and Meat Loaf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 49 - December 9, 1993
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S30:E49

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 December 1993 and featuring Prince, Bee Gees, Bad Boys Inc., Dina Carroll, Gabrielle, Cliff Richard and Mr Blobby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 26 - July 1, 1993
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S30:E26

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 July 1993 and featuring Joey Laurence, New Order, Evolution, 4 Non Blondes, Jade, Take That and Gabrielle.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 37 - September 16, 1993
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S30:E37

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 September 1993 and featuring Radiohead, Motörhead, Pet Shop Boys, Jade, Lenny Kravitz, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Belinda Carlisle and Culture Beat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 51 - December 23, 1993
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    S30:E51

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 December 1993 and featuring Bee Gees, K7, Saint Etienne, Shabba Ranks, Dina Carroll, E.Y.C. and Mr Blobby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 34 - August 26, 1993
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    S30:E34

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 August 1993 and featuring Therapy?, SWV, The Sisters of Mercy, Ace of Base, Meat Loaf, Mariah Carey and Culture Beat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 13 - April 1, 1993
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S30:E13

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 April 1993 and featuring Capella, Madonna, Mica Paris, Sunscreem, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow and The Bluebells.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 21 - May 27, 1993
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    S30:E21

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 May 1993 and featuring Suede, Stereo MC’s, Tina Turner, Louchie Lou & Michie One, Lenny Kravitz, Tears for Fears, Lisa Stansfield and Ace of Base.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 5 - February 4, 1993
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S30:E5

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 February 1993 and featuring M People, Duran Duran, Def Leppard, The Beloved, Rapination ft Kym Mazelle, Gloworm, Sting and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 7 - February 18, 1993
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S30:E7

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 February 1993 and featuring Stereo MC's, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, Sting, Take That, Paul McCartney and 2 Unlimited.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 3 - January 21, 1993
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S30:E3

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 January 1993 and featuring Faith No More, Go West, Sister Sledge, Snap! ft Niki Haris, The Beloved, The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M., Def Leppard and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 1 - January 7, 1993
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    S30:E1

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 January 1993 and featuring The Frank & Walters, Jesus Jones, Snap! ft Niki Haris, Slipstream, Little Angels, Apache Indian, Paul McCartney and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 36 - September 9, 1993
    5.8/10(11 votes)

    S30:E36

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 September 1993 and featuring Bjork, Moby, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, James, Stone Temple Pilots, New Order, Beverley Craven and Culture Beat.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 39 - September 30, 1993
    5.4/10(9 votes)

    S30:E39

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 September 1993 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Belinda Carlisle, Gabrielle, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Eternal, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Spin Doctors and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 38 - September 23, 1993
    4.7/10(10 votes)

    S30:E38

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 September 1993 and featuring Depeche Mode, The Wonder Stuff, M People, Haddaway, Stakka Bo, Take That with Lulu, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 2 - January 14, 1993
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E2

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 January 1993 and featuring Pop Will Eat Itself, West End ft Sybil, Take That, Shanice, Arrested Development, Sunscreem, Duran Duran and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 4 - January 28, 1993
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E4

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 January 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, U.S.U.R.A., West End ft Sybil, East 17, Dina Carroll, Lulu and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 6 - February 11, 1993
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E6

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 February 1993 and featuring Annie Lennox, East 17, Thunder, Poison, and Sting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 8 - February 25, 1993
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E8

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 February 1993 and featuring Annie Lennox, Bizarre Inc, Michael Jackson, Dina Carroll, Shaggy, Tasmin Archer, Bryan Ferry and 2 Unlimited.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 9 - March 4, 1993
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E9

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 March 1993 and featuring Suede, Right Said Fred and Friends, Marxman, k.d. lang, Runrig and 2 Unlimited.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 10 - March 11, 1993
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E10

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 March 1993 and featuring Sister Sledge, Iron Maiden, Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Bryan Ferry, Jamiroquai, P.M. Dawn, Cliff Richard and 2 Unlimited.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 11 - March 18, 1993
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E11

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 March 1993 and featuring Hue and Cry, Snow, Right Said Fred, Therapy?, Big Country, The Grid, Monie Love and Shaggy.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 30 Ratings Summary

"May 21, 1993" is the best rated episode of Top of the Pops season 30. It scored 8.1/10 from 11 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 21, 1993. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "December 25, 1993".