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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 34

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 34 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 34!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 4 - January 31st, 1997
    7.4/10(12 votes)
    S34:E4

    Noddy Holder introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, The Blueboy, Skunk Anansie, George Michael, and Blur.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 2 - 17th January 1997
    7.3/10(12 votes)
    S34:E2

    Rhona Cameron presents performances by Lightning Seeds, East 17, No Mercy, Texas, Backstreet Boys, Placebo, Lisa Stansfield, Madonna, Tori Amos and Alvin Stardust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 6 - February 14, 1997
    7.2/10(8 votes)
    S34:E6

    Peter Andre introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mark Owen, The Blueboy, OTT, Depeche Mode, and Eels.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 17 - May 2, 1997
    7.2/10(5 votes)
    S34:E17

    Cathy Dennis introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robbie Williams, 911, The Cardigans, Shola Ama, and Republica.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 44 - November 7, 1997
    7.1/10(12 votes)
    S34:E44

    Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Natalie Imbruglia, Embrace, Peter Andre, Michael Bolton, and Aqua.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 24 - June 20, 1997
    7.0/10(12 votes)
    S34:E24

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Supergrass, Eternal Feat. Bebe Winans, The Charlatans, Blur, and Del Amitri.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 45 - November 14, 1997
    6.9/10(13 votes)
    S34:E45

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Gary Barlow, Moby, Barbra Streisand & Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, and Aqua.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 7 - February 21, 1997
    6.8/10(9 votes)
    S34:E7

    Ant and Dec introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from D.j. Kool, The Wonders, Space, Daft Punk, and No Doubt.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 10 - March 14, 1997
    6.8/10(8 votes)
    S34:E10

    Ian Broudie introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Ant & Dec, Kula Shaker, 3 Colours Red, Alisha's Attic, and Dodgy.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 46 - November 21, 1997
    6.8/10(5 votes)
    S34:E46

    Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Hanson, Pulp, Metallica, and Aqua.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 28 - July 18, 1997
    6.7/10(6 votes)
    S34:E28

    Jayne Middlemiss and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances and the best pop videos, from the Top of the Pops studio, and Rotterdam's Feyenoord Stadium. Including performances from Michael Jackson, Dubstar, Coolio Feat. 40 Thevz, Shaggy Feat. Marsha, and Oasis.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 37 - September 19, 1997
    6.7/10(11 votes)
    S34:E37

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Kylie Minogue, George Michael, The Sundays, Boyz Ii Men, and Elton John.

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  14. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 5 - February 7, 1997
    6.6/10(8 votes)
    S34:E5

    Ardal O'Hanlon introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Michelle Gayle, Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams, Amen Uk, En Vogue, and Bush.

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  15. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 8 - February 28, 1997
    6.6/10(12 votes)
    S34:E8

    Ian Wright introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Republica, Sash!, The Source Feat. Candi Staton, Bush, and Spice Girls.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 9 - March 7, 1997
    6.6/10(9 votes)
    S34:E9

    Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Erasure, The Bee Gees, Peter Andre, Babyface, and No Doubt.

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  17. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 20 - May 23, 1997
    6.6/10(11 votes)
    S34:E20

    Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Katrina & The Waves, Damage, and Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 40 - October 10, 1997
    6.6/10(12 votes)
    S34:E40

    Mark Lamarr introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Lighthouse Family, The Seahorses, Coolio, Eternal, and Elton John.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 43 - October 31, 1997
    6.6/10(11 votes)
    S34:E43

    Mary Anne Hobbs introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from N-trance Feat. Rod Stewart, Spice Girls, Dannii Minogue, Puff Daddy, and Aqua.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 49 - December 12, 1997
    6.6/10(13 votes)
    S34:E49

    Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from The Seahorses, Robbie Williams, Sheryl Crow, Five, and Teletubbies.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 22 - June 6, 1997
    6.5/10(8 votes)
    S34:E22

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gina G, Toby Bourke With George Michael, Rosie Gaines, Radiohead, and Hanson.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 23 - June 13, 1997
    6.5/10(12 votes)
    S34:E23

    Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Wet Wet Wet, En Vogue, Skunk Anansie, Jon Bon Jovi, and Hanson.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 47 - November 28, 1997
    6.5/10(6 votes)
    S34:E47

    Mark Lamarr introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Robert Miles Feat. Kathy Sledge, Mary J. Blige, Steven Houghton, All Saints, and Errol Brown.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 3 - 24th January 1997
    6.4/10(8 votes)
    S34:E3

    Phil Daniels introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Suede, En Vogue, Byron Stingily, U2, and White Town.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 11 - March 21, 1997
    6.4/10(10 votes)
    S34:E11

    Kylie Minogue introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Inxs, Damage, Gina G, Wet Wet Wet, and Spice Girls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. Top of the Pops Season 34 Episode 39 - October 3, 1997
    6.4/10(12 votes)
    S34:E39

    Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Louise, No Doubt, BjÖrk, Janet Jackson Feat. Q-tip, and Elton John.

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Season 34 Ratings Summary

"January 31st, 1997" is the best rated episode of Top of the Pops season 34. It scored 7.4/10 from 12 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 31, 1997. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "17th January 1997".