Top of the Pops Christmas Special

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Music: Classic Pop & Rock

The biggest stars, iconic performances and outrageous outfits in Britain's best pop show.

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Christmas Special 2021

Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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Top of the Pops: Christmas Special 2021

BBC One - Top of the Pops, Christmas Special 2021

Clara Amfo and Jordan North take a look back at the biggest hits of 2021.

Clara Amfo and Jordan North take a look back at the biggest hits of 2021, with performances by Anne-Marie, Joel Corry, Sigrid, Tom Grennan, Griff, Mimi Webb, KSI and Clean Bandit.

The annual Top of the Pops Christmas Day edition returns for a hit-packed show featuring the hottest stars and biggest songs of the last 12 months, presented by Radio 1’s Clara Amfo and Jordan North.

This year’s extravaganza features performances from Anne-Marie, Joel Corry ft. Mabel, Sigrid, Tom Grennan, Griff, Mimi Webb, KSI and Clean Bandit ft. Wes Nelson.

Also, we reveal the biggest songs of the year so far, take a look back at some special performances from some of the biggest artists of 2021, including Lil Nas X, Coldplay, Glass Animals and Ed Sheeran, and enjoy the 70th Christmas Number One.

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