Girl groups reign supreme, Robbie Williams rises, Cher takes the crown for biggest single of 1998, and Top of the Pops rediscovers its roots with a back to basics approach and the return of a classic theme tune.
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PERFORMANCE PLAYLIST
Live in 1998.
Check out all the live performances featured on TOTP in 1998.
PRESENTATION SPOTLIGHT
1998 revamp.
Ben Chapman remixed 'Whole Lotta Love' for the May 1998 TOTP rebrand.
PRESENTER DEBUT
Kate Thornton
First presented TOTP on 3rd July 1998.
DEBUT APPEARANCE
The Corrs
Debut on TOTP with a live performance of "Dreams" on 15th May 1998.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
1998 Christmas number 1.
The Spice Girls take the crown for the third consecutive year with 'Goodbye'.