28/02/1997
Top of the Pops ArchiveIan 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.
All Broadcasts
-
BBC One
Sun 2nd Mar 1997
00:30
-
BBC One
Fri 28th Feb 1997
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alone by The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees Mimed |
5 |
|||
|
Ready To Go by Republica
Republica Mimed |
13 |
|||
|
Encore Une Fois by Sash!
Sash! Mimed |
2 |
|||
|
You Got The Love by The Source Feat. Candi Staton
The Source Feat. Candi Staton Music Video |
3 |
|||
|
Waterloo Sunset by Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis Mimed |
11 |
|||
|
Swallowed by Bush
Bush Mimed |
7 |
|||
|
The Holy River by Prince
Prince Mimed |
NEW |
|||
|
Mama by Spice Girls
Spice Girls Mimed |
NEW |
|||
|
Don't Speak by No Doubt
No Doubt Mimed repeat performance |
1 |
|||
|
Up Against The Wall by Tom Robinson Band
Tom Robinson Band Mimed repeat performance |
TOTP2 |
Trivia
Executive Producer, Ric Blaxill (wearing a custom t-shirt saying 'BYE TOTP BYE'), appears at the end of his last episode as exec. alongside the Spice Girls. Ian Wright tries to close the show, but the Spice Girls put Ian Wright off by covering his mouth.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Ian Wright |
| Director | John L Spencer |
| Producer | Ric Blaxill |
Performance Breakdown
| Mimed | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
Feedback
We really value your feedback and help, so if you notice any inaccuracies or would like to let us know about something, fill out this form.*