Top 40

The One with Thatcher and the Top 40

Georgy Jamieson | Posted 14.04.2013 | UK
Georgy Jamieson

On Monday lunchtime, as soon as the news broke of Mrs Thatcher's death, I text my husband and I simply put... "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" He knew ...

Should The BBC Play 'The Witch Is Dead' If It Makes Sunday's Charts?

The Huffington Post UK | Tom Moseley | Posted 11.04.2013 | UK

The BBC is coming under increasing pressure to say whether it will play a song pushed into the charts by people celebrating the death of Margaret That...

The Nation's Number Two

PA/ The Huffington Post Uk | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK Entertainment

Ultravox hit Vienna was hailed as an honorary chart-topper after being named the nation's favourite number two single. The single triumphed in a na...

Festive Chart Toppers

Rich Clarke and Kat Shoob | Posted 20.02.2013 | UK Entertainment
Rich Clarke and Kat Shoob

This year the spectrum of songs going for Christmas number one on the Vodafone Big Top 40 is as random as ever from credible contenders, charity records and viral sensations. It's up to you and your downloads of course. All we'll say is choose carefully!

MUSIC BOX: Robbie's Sweet Chart Victory

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Sarah Dean | Posted 05.11.2012 | UK Entertainment

CHART TOPPERS Robbie Williams is celebrating his first solo UK number one hit for eight years with 'Candy' topping the official singles chart. I...

Where Is Nick Clegg's Musical Apology In The Charts

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 23.09.2012 | UK

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg stormed into the official singles chart today in the latest twist to his turbulent career. A spoof song featuring ...

Streamy Windows

Malcolm Mackenzie | Posted 17.07.2012 | UK Entertainment
Malcolm Mackenzie

All charts, like the sides of Frankie Sandford's fringe, are not created equal, and some are definitely cooler than others. The streaming chart has got to be cooler than the dry old Top 40, right?

The Vision for Radio 1's Official Chart With Reggie Yates Gets Bigger

Joe Harland | Posted 24.04.2012 | UK Entertainment
Joe Harland

Once upon a time everyone knew who was No. 1. My mates, my Mum and probably your Mum too - knew if Blur had beaten Oasis, and whether the Spice Girls had managed to get their sixth chart topper in a row. Now that's no longer the case. Unless it's the Christmas No. 1, with its attendant media hoopla, the specifics of who exactly is heading the charts often passes us by.

Storming Back Into The Charts

PA | Posted 20.02.2012 | UK Entertainment

Three of Whitney Houston's best-known hits are back in the UK's top 40 following the star's death. I Will Always Love You hit number 14 in the offi...

Whitney Makes Top 40 Comeback

WENN | Posted 20.04.2012 | UK Entertainment

Three of Whitney Houston's best-known hits are back in the UK's top 40 following the star's death. I Will Always Love You hit number 14 in the offi...