Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Steps, Mansun, Honeyz, The Corrs, and Manic Street Preachers.

4th September 1998

Jayne Middlemiss

Jo Whiley

Jamie Theakston

Kate Thornton

Mark Goodier

11th September 1998

28th August 1998

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Steps, Janet Jackson, Space, Warren G. Feat. Sissel, and Lighthouse Family..

9th January 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Robbie Williams, Clock, Lighthouse Family, All Saints, and Bamboo.

16th January 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Lighthouse Family, Radiohead, Ott, Backstreet Boys, and Oasis.

23rd January 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Chumbawamba, Robbie Williams, Catatonia, Green Day, and Usher.

30th January 1998

Zoë Ball presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 February 1998 and featuring Usher, Carleen Anderson, Saint Etienne, Will Smith, The Freestylers, The Rolling Stones, OTT and Aqua.

6th February 1998

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1998 and featuring Errol Brown, Cleopatra, Headswim, Jay-Z feat Gwen Dickey, Wes, Spiritualized, Backstreet Boys and Aqua.

13th February 1998

Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast 20 February 1998 and featuring Shola Ama, Stereophonics, All Saints, Hurricane #1, Lilys, Air, The Bluetones, Lutricia McNeal and Celine Dion.

20th February 1998

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 February 1998 and featuring Cleopatra, Ocean Colour Scene, Another Level, Shania Twain, N-Tyce, Rest Assured, Will Mellor and Cornershop.

27th February 1998

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 March 1998 and featuring Cornershop, Finley Quaye, Celine Dion, Hinda Hicks, Robyn, Space feat Cerys Matthews, Spice Girls and Madonna.

6th March 1998

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 March 1998 and featuring Natalie Imbruglia, Simple Minds, Five, Ginuwine, Cast from Casualty, Shed Seven, Lionrock and Celine Dion

13th March 1998

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from The Wombles, James, Alexia, Bryan Adams, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.

20th March 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Pulp, Destiny's Child, M-people, Tin Tin Out Feat. Shelley Nelson, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.

27th March 1998

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Prince Buster, Janet Jackson, Sash!, Ian Brown, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.

3rd April 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Savage Garden, Leann Rimes, Sash!, Tin Tin Out Feat. Shelley Nelson, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.

10th April 1998

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Ultra NatÉ, Ma$e, Ultra, Ben Folds Five, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.

17th April 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the charts, with live performances, the best pop videos, and the UK number one single of the week. Including performances from Savage Garden, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Tamperer Feat. Maya, 187 Lockdown, and Run D.m.c. Versus Jason Nevins.

24th April 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Mavericks, Usher, Tori Amos, Catatonia, and Boyzone.

1st May 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Boyzone, Freak Power, Steps, Leann Rimes, and All Saints.

8th May 1998

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Corrs, Simply Red, Leann Rimes, Wyclef Jean, and Aqua.

15th May 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Steps, Imaani, Bus Stop Feat. Carl Douglas, The Tamperer Feat. Maya, and All Saints.

22nd May 1998

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Bus Stop Feat. Carl Douglas, Beverley Knight, Robyn, The Mavericks, and The Tamperer Feat. Maya.

29th May 1998

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Boyzone, Super Furry Animals, Mousse T. Feat. Hot 'n' Juicy, Gloria Estefan, and B*witched.

5th June 1998

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Lutricia Mcneal, Shania Twain, Alexia, Mariah Carey, and B*witched.

12th June 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Pulp, Des'ree, Silver Sun, Dario G, and Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds.

19th June 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Tina Arena, Imajin, Dana International, Lighthouse Family, and Lionel Richie.

25th June 1998

Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Hanson, Space, 911, Aaron Carter, and Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds.

3rd July 1998

Zoë Ball introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Matthew Marsden, The Jungle Brothers, Karen Ramirez, Mansun, and Billie.

10th July 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Celine Dion & The Bee Gees, Pras Michel Feat. O.d.b. & Mya, Eagle-eye Cherry, Mousse T. Feat. Hot 'n' Juicy, and Another Level.

17th July 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Ultra NatÉ, Peter Andre, Echobeatz, Billie Myers, and Jamiroquai.

24th July 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Pras Michel Feat. O.d.b. & Mya, Lovestation, The Supernaturals, Catatonia, and Spice Girls.

31st July 1998

Jo Whiley introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Lucid, Brandy & Monica, Baby Bumps, Apollo 440, and The Spice Girls.

7th August 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Hinda Hicks, Sash! Feat. Tina Cousins, Solid Harmonie, Will Smith, and Boyzone.

14th August 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Sweetbox, Cleopatra, Savage Garden, Sash! Feat. Tina Cousins, and Boyzone.

21st August 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Kavana, Alda, Spice Girls, Foo Fighters, and Robbie Williams.

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jennifer Paige, Sheryl Crow, Manic Street Preachers, Hole, and All Saints.

Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Aerosmith, Pulp, Alisha's Attic, Boyzone, and Robbie Williams.

18th September 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Lutricia Mcneal, The Divine Comedy, Aerosmith, Eels, and Melanie B. Feat. Missy Elliott.

25th September 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Beautiful South, Fastball, Republica, Ash, and B*witched.

2nd October 1998

Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Billie, Bryan Adams, Brandy Feat. Ma$e, UB40, and B*Witched.

9th October 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from 911, Garbage, The Cardigans, Natalie Imbruglia, and Billie.

16th October 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Cliff Richard, Meja, Rem, Dru Hill, and Spacedust.

23rd October 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Beautiful South, Lynden David Hall, The Cardigans, Kele Le Roc, and Cher.

30th October 1998

Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Billie, Aerosmith, Touch & Go, Another Level, and Cher.

6th November 1998

Katy Hill introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Tamperer Feat. Maya, Tatyana Ali, Eagle-eye Cherry, East 17, and Cher.

13th November 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Steps, James, Aerosmith, Robbie Williams, and Stereophonics.

20th November 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Corrs, Vengaboys, Celine Dion & R. Kelly, Ruff Driverz, and Cher.

27th November 1998

Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from All Saints, Vonda Shepard, Steps, Madonna, and Cher.

4th December 1998

Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Manic Street Preachers, Bryan Adams & Melanie C, Brandy, Emilia, and Cher.

11th December 1998

Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Spice Girls, Honeyz, Ace Of Base, Billie, and B*witched.

18th December 1998

Jayne Middlemiss, Kate Thornton and Jamie Theakston present the pop chart programme's Christmas special, first broadcast on 25 December 1998. Featuring Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, B*Witched, Fat Les, LeAnn Rimes and Boyzone.

25th December 1998

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

4th September 1998

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