Top of the Pops Specials Episode 130 The Story of 1991 1988
As the 1990s start to get going, this is the year in which indie kids, ravers, alternative comedians and even a certain grunge band from Seattle hit the charts. Against the background of recession and a war in the Middle East, a new and sassy breed of artists debut on Top of the Pops. Seal goes solo, James and The Wonder Stuff cross over, and Vic Reeves becomes a sort of pop star. As pop and the mainstream go younger, Britain’s longest-running pop show finally succumbs to a makeover and moves from Television Centre to Elstree in an attempt to start over. Meanwhile, Bryan Adams remains at number one for 16 weeks – a bit too long for a chart show and for the competition! Then Nirvana come to Elstree, group of the year The KLF team up with country legend Tammy Wynette, and a sudden death determines the Christmas number one. It proves to be a fascinating year, not only in the TOTP studio but also in pop fashion and the state of the nation.
- Released: 2022-03-12
- Runtime: 40 minutes
- Genre: Reality
- Stars: Richard Bacon, Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates, Rufus Hound, Edith Bowman
- Director: Stanley Appel, Andi Peters, Johnnie Stewart
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1. 25th Anniversary Special 1988-12-31
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15. 1978 Christmas Special 1978-12-25
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17. 1980 Christmas Special 1980-12-25
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18. 1981 Christmas Special 1981-12-25
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19. 1982 Christmas Special 1982-12-25
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20. 1983 Christmas Special 1983-12-25
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21. 1984 Christmas Special 1984-12-25
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22. 1985 Christmas Special 1985-12-25
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23. 1986 Christmas Special 1986-12-25
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24. 1987 Christmas Special 1987-12-25
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25. 1988 Christmas Special 1988-12-25
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26. 1989 Christmas Special 1989-12-25
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29. 1984 Christmas Special part 2 1984-12-27
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30. Christmas 2019 2019-12-25
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31. Review of the 80s 1989-12-28
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33. Kylie Minogue 1998-12-03
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130. The Story of 1991 2022-03-12
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131. 1991 Biggest Hits 2022-03-12
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132. The Story of 1992 2022-03-19
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133. 1992 Biggest Hits 2022-03-19
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134. The Story of 1993 2022-03-20
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135. 1993 Biggest Hits 2022-04-02
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136. The Story of 1994 2022-04-09
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137. 1994 Biggest Hits 2022-04-09
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138. The Story of 1995 2022-04-16
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139. 1995 Biggest Hits 2022-04-16
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140. The Story of 1996 2022-04-23
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141. 1996 Biggest Hits 2022-04-23
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142. The Story of 1997 2022-05-07
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143. 1997 Biggest Hits 2022-05-07
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144. The Story of 1998 2022-05-21
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145. Biggest Hits 1998 2022-05-21
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146. The Story of 1999 2022-05-28
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147. Biggest Hits 1999 2022-05-28
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148. Smashie and Nicey's TOTP Party 1994-01-04
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164. Oasis 1998-10-28
