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Top of the Pops: Season 26

  • 1989
  • 52 episodes
  • 40m

Season 26 of Top of the Pops premiered on January 5, 1989 and has 52 episodes, from "January 5, 1989" to "Christmas Show 1989". The last episode aired on December 25, 1989.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1January 5, 1989Aired January 5, 1989

    Mark Goodier and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast 5 January 1989 and featuring Erasure, Kim Wilde, a-ha, Duran Duran, Boy Meets Girl, Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, Climie Fisher, Inner City, Neneh Cherry, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, and The Four Tops.

    • 30m
  2. Episode 2January 12, 1989Aired January 12, 1989

    Sybil Ruscoe and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 January 1989 and featuring Milli Vanilli, Duran Duran, Roachford, Roy Orbison and Cookie Crew.

    • 29m

    Guest stars

    • Roy Orbison
  3. Episode 3January 19, 1989Aired January 19, 1989

    Bruno Brookes and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 January 1989 and featuring Roachford, Holly Johnson and Fine Young Cannibals.

    • 29m

    Guest stars

    • Roy Orbison
  4. Episode 4January 26, 1989Aired January 26, 1989

    Gary Davies and Anthea Turner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 January 1989 and featuring Then Jerico, Adeva, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Mica Paris and Will Downing, Bobby Brown, Level 42, Sheena Easton, Ten City, Brother Beyond, Marc Almond and Gene Pitney, and Milli Vanilli.

    • 29m
  5. Episode 5February 2, 1989Aired February 2, 1989

    Simon Mayo and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 February 1989 and featuring Holly Johnson, Roy Orbison, Robert Howard and Kym Mazelle, Sheena Easton, Michael Ball, Yazz, Hue and Cry, Samantha Fox, Simply Red, Roachford, Marc Almond and Gene Pitney, and Bobby Brown.

    • 29m
  6. Episode 6February 9, 1989Aired February 9, 1989

    Mike Read and Sybil Ruscoe present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 February 1989 and featuring Samantha Fox, Rick Astley, Yazz, Hue and Cry, Def Leppard, Poison, Texas, Michael Ball, Bobby Brown, Morrissey, Marc Almond and Gene Pitney, and Mike and the Mechanics.

    • 29m
  7. Episode 7February 16, 1989Aired February 16, 1989

    Mark Goodier and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 February 1989 and featuring Def Leppard, Gloria Estefan, Texas, Sam Brown and The Style Council.

    • 30m
  8. Episode 8February 23, 1989Aired February 23, 1989

    Bruno Brookes and Susie Mathis present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 February 1989 and featuring S-Express, Dusty Springfield, Michael Ball and Simple Minds.

    • 29m
  9. Episode 9March 2, 1989Aired March 2, 1989

    Gary Davies and Anthea Turner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 March 1989 and featuring Living in a Box, Sam Brown, Jason Donovan, Tyree ft Kool Rock Steady, Depeche Mode, Deacon Blue, Donna Summer, Wasp, Gloria Estefan, Texas, Simple Minds and Poison.

    • 29m
  10. Episode 10March 9, 1989Aired March 9, 1989

    Nicky Campbell and Lenny Henry present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 March 1989 and featuring The Reynolds Girls, Dusty Springfield, Womack & Womack, Deacon Blue, Paula Abdul, Bananarama and Lananeeneenoonoo, Donna Summer, Jason Donovan and Wasp.

    • 30m
  11. Episode 11March 16, 1989Aired March 16, 1989

    Simon Mayo, Sybil Ruscoe and Rod McKenzie present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 March 1989 and featuring New Order, Gloria Estefan, Chanelle, Fuzzbox, Madonna, Soul II Soul ft Caron Wheeler, Jason Donovan and Guns N' Roses.

    • 29m

    Guest stars

    • Madonna Self
  12. Episode 12March 23, 1989Aired March 23, 1989

    Mark Goodier and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 March 1989 and featuring The Reynolds Girls, Alyson Williams, Donna Summer, Coldcut ft Lisa Stansfield, Pat and Mick, Roachford, The Bangles, Kym Mazelle, Kim Wilde, Paula Abdul, Madonna and Bobby Brown.

    • 29m
  13. Episode 13March 30, 1989Aired March 30, 1989

    Gary Davies and Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 March 1989 and featuring Pat and Mick, Bangles, Roachford, Brother Beyond, Paul Simpson ft Adeva, Transvision Vamp, The The, Guns N' Roses, Fuzzbox, The Cult, Madonna and Kon Kan.

    • 29m
  14. Episode 14April 6, 1989Aired April 6, 1989

    Simon Mayo and Anthea Turner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 April 1989 and featuring Brother Beyond, Kon Kan, Holly Johnson, Paula Abdul, Coldcut ft Lisa Stansfield, Simply Red, Transvision Vamp, Madonna and INXS.

    • 29m
  15. Episode 15April 13, 1989Aired April 13, 1989

    Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 April 1989 and featuring Cookie Crew with Edwin Starr, Ten City, T'Pau, INXS, Fine Young Cannibals, U2 and BB King, Paul Simpson ft Adeva, Bangles and Yello.

    • 29m
  16. Episode 16April 20, 1989Aired April 20, 1989

    Nicky Campbell and Sybil Ruscoe present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 April 1989 and featuring Transvision Vamp, Inner City, Holly Johnson, Metallica, Midnight Oil, The Cure, Simple Minds, Bangles and The Beatmasters with Merlin.

    • 29m
  17. Episode 17April 27, 1989Aired April 27, 1989

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 April 1989 and featuring London Boys, Natalie Cole, De La Soul, Fine Young Cannibals, Morrissey, The Beatmasters with Merlin, Yazz, Bangles and Poison.

    • 29m
  18. Episode 18May 4, 1989Aired May 4, 1989

    Andy Crane and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 May 1989 and featuring Edelweiss, Midnight Oil, Debbie Gibson, Bon Jovi, Roxette, Kylie Minogue, Poison, Live Report, Bangles and Chaka Khan.

    • 29m
  19. Episode 19May 11, 1989Aired May 11, 1989

    Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 May 1989 and featuring Swing Out Sister, Chaka Khan, Yazz, Queen, Hue and Cry, Natalie Cole, Stevie Nicks, London Boys, Kylie Minogue and Stefan Dennis.

    • 29m
  20. Episode 20May 18, 1989Aired May 18, 1989

    Anthea Turner and Mark Goodier present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 May 1989 and featuring Shakin' Stevens, Deacon Blue and Neneh Cherry.

    • 29m
  21. Episode 21May 25, 1989Aired May 25, 1989

    Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 May 1989 and featuring Lynne Hamilton, Donna Summer and Edelweiss.

    • 29m
  22. Episode 22June 1, 1989Aired June 1, 1989

    Anthea Turner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 June 1989 and featuring Sinitta, Fuzzbox and Neneh Cherry.

    • 29m
  23. Episode 23June 8, 1989Aired June 8, 1989

    Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 June 1989 and featuring The Beautiful South, Guns N' Roses and Jason Donovan.

    • 29m
  24. Episode 24June 15, 1989Aired June 15, 1989

    Mark Goodier and Simon Parkin present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 June 1989 and featuring Fuzzbox, Sinitta and Donna Allen.

    • 29m
  25. Episode 25June 22, 1989Aired June 22, 1989

    Simon Mayo and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 June 1989 and featuring Living in a Box, The Beautiful South and Bangles.

    • 29m
  26. Episode 26June 29, 1989Aired June 29, 1989

    Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 June 1989 and featuring Holly Johnson, London Boys and Double Trouble with Rebel MC.

    • 29m
  27. Episode 27July 6, 1989Aired July 6, 1989

    Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 July 1989 and featuring Sonia, Monie Love and The Beautiful South.

    • 29m
  28. Episode 28July 13, 1989Aired July 13, 1989

    Bruno Brookes and Jackie Brambles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 July 1989 and featuring Waterfront, Danny Wilson and Gloria Estefan.

    • 29m
  29. Episode 29July 20, 1989Aired July 20, 1989

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 July 1989 and featuring Sonia, London Boys and Monie Love.

    • 29m
  30. Episode 30July 27, 1989Aired July 27, 1989

    Mark Goodier and Simon Parkin present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 July 1989 and featuring Bros, Simple Minds and Kirsty MacColl.

    • 29m
  31. Episode 31August 3, 1989Aired August 3, 1989

    Steve Wright and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 August 1989 and featuring Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney and Gun.

    • 29m

    Guest stars

    • Kylie Minogue Self
    • Paul McCartney Self
  32. Episode 32August 10, 1989Aired August 10, 1989

    Bruno Brookes and Sybil Ruscoe present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 August 1989 and featuring Liza Minnelli, Aswad and Big Fun.

    • 29m
  33. Episode 33August 17, 1989Aired August 17, 1989

    Nicky Campbell and Anthea Turner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 August 1989 and featuring Neneh Cherry, Martika and Fuzzbox.

    • 29m
  34. Episode 34August 24, 1989Aired August 24, 1989

    Mark Goodier and Jakki Brambles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 August 1989 and featuring Then Jerico, Cliff Richard and Bon Jovi.

    • 29m
  35. Episode 35August 31, 1989Aired August 31, 1989

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 August 1989 and featuring Damian, Eurythmics and Big Fun.

    • 29m
  36. Episode 36September 7, 1989Aired September 7, 1989

    Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 September 1989 and featuring Marillion, Alyson Williams and Jason Donovan.

    • 29m
  37. Episode 37September 14, 1989Aired September 14, 1989

    Andy Crane and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 September 1989 and featuring Tina Turner, Black Box and Damian.

    • 29m
  38. Episode 38September 21, 1989Aired September 21, 1989

    Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 September 1989 and featuring S'Express, London Boys and The Wonder Stuff.

    • 30m
  39. Episode 39September 28, 1989Aired September 28, 1989

    Sybil Ruscoe and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 September 1989 and featuring Wet Wet Wet, The Beautiful South and Gloria Estefan.

    • 29m
  40. Episode 40October 5, 1989Aired October 5, 1989

    Steve Wright and Jakki Brambles present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 October 1989 and featuring Sonia, Curiosity Killed the Cat and Black Box.

    • 29m
  41. Episode 41October 12, 1989Aired October 12, 1989

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 October 1989 and featuring Sinitta, Cliff Richard and Living in a Box.

    • 29m
  42. Episode 42October 19, 1989Aired October 19, 1989

    Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 October 1989 and featuring Martika, Sybil and Deborah Harry.

    • 29m
  43. Episode 43October 26, 1989Aired October 26, 1989

    Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 October 1989 and featuring Chris Rea, Adeva and Living in a Box.

    • 29m
  44. Episode 44November 2, 1989Aired November 2, 1989

    Anthea Turner and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 November 1989 and featuring Deborah Harry, Phil Collins and Martika.

    • 29m
  45. Episode 45November 9, 1989Aired November 9, 1989

    Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 November 1989 and featuring Janet Jackson, Electribe 101 and Lisa Stansfield.

    • 29m
  46. Episode 46November 16, 1989Aired November 16, 1989

    Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 November 1989 and featuring 808 State, Lisa Stansfield and Inner City.

    • 29m

    Guest stars

    • Lisa Stansfield Self
  47. Episode 47November 23, 1989Aired November 23, 1989

    Jakki Brambles and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 November 1989 and featuring Big Fun, Fine Young Cannibals and The Stone Roses.

    • 29m
  48. Episode 48November 30, 1989Aired November 30, 1989

    Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 November 1989 and featuring 808 State, Tina Turner and Kaoma.

    • 29m
  49. Episode 49December 7, 1989Aired December 7, 1989

    Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 December 1989 and featuring Jason Donovan, Big Fun and Sydney Youngblood.

    • 30m
  50. Episode 50December 14, 1989Aired December 14, 1989

    Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 December 1989 and featuring Rob'n'Raz, Van Morrison and Cliff Richard.

    • 29m
  51. Episode 51December 21, 1989Aired December 21, 1989

    Bruno Brookes and Anthea Turner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 December 1989 and featuring Sonia, Bros and Band Aid II.

    • 29m
  52. Episode 52Christmas Show 1989Aired December 25, 1989

    Jakki Brambles, Bruno Brookes and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1989 and featuring Bros, The Beautiful South and Jason Donovan.

    • 59m

Season cast

  • Jackie BramblesSelf - Presenter
  • Steve WrightSelf - Presenter
  • Gary DaviesSelf- Host
  • Mike ReadSelf - Host
  • Mark GoodierSelf - Host
  • Simon MayoSelf - Host