31 December

Events

 * 1964: Beat in the New! (BBC2)
 * 2016: Tony Blackburn returns to BBC Radio
 * 2020: The UK leaves the EU

Charts
as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.


 * 1989: Band Aid II - Do They Know It's Christmas (3/3)
 * 1995: Michael Jackson - Earth Song (5/6)
 * 2000: Bob the Builder - Can We Fix It (3/3)
 * 2006: Leona Lewis - A Moment Like This (2/4)
 * 2021: Ed Sheeran & Elton John - Merry Christmas (3/ n.c.)

Top of the Pops
host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details


 * 1964: Pete Murray. The Beatles - I Feel Fine.
 * 1970: No presenter. End of year special.
 * 1987: Gary Davies & Peter Powell. Pet Shop Boys – Always On My Mind
 * 2020: Fearne Cotton and Clara Amfo. New Year Special 2020/2021
 * 2021: Clara Amfo and Jordan North. New Year Special 2021/2022