Top of the Pops (1988) Specials Episode 130 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: Andi Peters, Stanley Appel, Johnnie Stewart
- Source: Layarstar
