01/08/1997
Top of the Pops ArchiveMary Anne Hobbs introduces the latest hits from the UK Top 40 chart with live performances, and the best pop videos. Including performances from Reef, Universal, U2, Morrissey, and Puff Daddy & Faith Evans.
All Broadcasts
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BBC One
Sun 3rd Aug 1997
00:35
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BBC One
Fri 1st Aug 1997
19:30
Performances Featured
| Performance | archived | performance image preview | YouTube performance | Chart # | |
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Picture Of You by Boyzone
Boyzone Live |
2 |
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Yer Old by Reef
Reef Live |
21 |
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Rock Me Good by Universal
Universal Mimed |
19 |
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Last Night On Earth by U2
U2 Music Video |
10 |
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Everybody (Backstreet's Back) by Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys Music Video |
3 |
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Alma Matters by Morrissey
Morrissey Mimed |
16 |
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Bitch by Meredith Brooks
Meredith Brooks Live |
6 |
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I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans
Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Music Video |
1 |
Trivia
From this episode onwards Mark Goodier returns to Top of the Pops to narrate the TOTP Top 20 chart rundown.
This episode was not re-aired by the BBC in 2025 because it features a performance by Puff Daddy.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | presented by Mary Anne Hobbs |
| Director | Phil Chilvers |
| Executive Producer | Chris Cowey |
| Chart Narrator | Mark Goodier |
Performance Breakdown
| Live | 0% |
| Music Video | 0% |
| Mimed | 0% |
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