Midway through what is turning out to be the tightest Xmas No.1 battle for some years, James talks through the runners and riders. And just why this turned out to be the last thing anyone expected.

Midway through what is turning out to be the tightest Xmas No.1 battle for some years, James talks through the runners and riders. And just why this turned out to be the last thing anyone expected.

December 2018: The Xmas No.1 Race

Calvin Harris

As Calvin Harris writes himself into the table of all-time chart greats with his tenth Number One single, this podcast examines his chart history, deals with the "missing four" singles that he also claims as Number One hits, and recounts the 1990 tale of the closest chart race in modern day history.

As Calvin Harris writes himself into the table of all-time chart greats with his tenth Number One single, this podcast examines his chart history, deals with the "missing four" singles that he also claims as Number One hits, and recounts the 1990 tale of the closest chart race in modern day history.

October 2018: Calvin Harris' Perfect Ten

If it is summer time it must mean a set of rule changes in the Official UK Singles chart. James explains all and recaps the last few months of Number One singles.

If it is summer time it must mean a set of rule changes in the Official UK Singles chart. James explains all and recaps the last few months of Number One singles.

June 2018: Rule Tweaks, Jess, George and Bandits

In a shocking twist this month's big stories are the same as last month's. Both Drake and The Greatest Showman hold firm at the top of the singles and albums charts respectively. James explains just why this has happened.

In a shocking twist this month's big stories are the same as last month's. Both Drake and The Greatest Showman hold firm at the top of the singles and albums charts respectively. James explains just why this has happened.

February 2018 : Drake and Barnum. Locked in at Number One

We didn't have to wait too long for the new year to become fascinating. Drake mumbles his way to another Number One single, replacing Eminem a week after he'd also done something interesting. But just what is the fascination suddenly with movie musicals?

We didn't have to wait too long for the new year to become fascinating. Drake mumbles his way to another Number One single, replacing Eminem a week after he'd also done something interesting. But just what is the fascination suddenly with movie musicals?

January 2018: Drake, Eminem and PT Barnum

As the race to become this year's Christmas Number One gets fully underway, the prospects are this could be just as an exciting ride as last year. James explains the tracks involved, what their prospects are, and where there is reason to be nervous about songs from an unexpected quarter.

As the race to become this year's Christmas Number One gets fully underway, the prospects are this could be just as an exciting ride as last year. James explains the tracks involved, what their prospects are, and where there is reason to be nervous about songs from an unexpected quarter.

December 2017 : Christmas Number One Contenders

James marks 25 years of pop charts pontificating with a look back at the archive and what past trends teach us about the present day.

James marks 25 years of pop charts pontificating with a look back at the archive and what past trends teach us about the present day.

November 2017: 25 years of chart history

The old idea of a million 'selling' single is dead. Because nothing sells in that number anymore. So the Official Charts Company have a new way of defining success, and we'll explore it in detail in this podcast.

The old idea of a million 'selling' single is dead. Because nothing sells in that number anymore. So the Official Charts Company have a new way of defining success, and we'll explore it in detail in this podcast.

September 2017: Bye bye million sellers. Hello Official Chart Millionaires

So calm down everyone, they are about to unbreak the singles chart. In this podcast, James explains the rule tweaks and how they aim to make things better.

So calm down everyone, they are about to unbreak the singles chart. In this podcast, James explains the rule tweaks and how they aim to make things better.

June 2017: Rule tweaks and changes

As yet another member of One Direction tops the UK charts, James looks at the history of the group, the epic nature of his single Sign Of The Times and talks to Bev, an online pop fan about just how this uniquely modern version of fandom actually works.

As yet another member of One Direction tops the UK charts, James looks at the history of the group, the epic nature of his single Sign Of The Times and talks to Bev, an online pop fan about just how this uniquely modern version of fandom actually works.

April 2017: Harry Styles is solo and top

UK chart commentator James Masterton brings you a detailed roundup of the happenings in the Official UK Singles Chart. Drilling down to the stories behind the hits, with some facts and stats that may surprise you. His books, The Top 40 Annual 2012, 2013 and 1988 are now available for Kindle and other Ebook formats.

The release of Ed Sheeran's new album Divide meant he did unprecedented things on the singles chart. James discusses just what records have been broken - and breaks down the many arguments that have raged ever since.

The release of Ed Sheeran's new album Divide meant he did unprecedented things on the singles chart. James discusses just what records have been broken - and breaks down the many arguments that have raged ever since.

March 2017: Ed Sheeran's Clean Sweep

In this first special for a brand new year James is joined by Record Of The Day's @leethommo to discuss man of the moment Ed Sheeran. Just what makes him so special, why is he so significant and just what chart and sales records has he managed to break with his unexpected double single release. The facts behind the hits and a look at what we can expect from the man himself.

In this first special for a brand new year James is joined by Record Of The Day's @leethommo to discuss man of the moment Ed Sheeran. Just what makes him so special, why is he so significant and just what chart and sales records has he managed to break with his unexpected double single release. The facts behind the hits and a look at what we can expect from the man himself.

January 2017 : Ed Sheeran

Just who is #frankocean anyway and what makes him so special? James attempts to explain all.

Just who is #frankocean anyway and what makes him so special? James attempts to explain all.

w/e September 1st 2016

#Bieber #SuicideSquad and #Chainsmokers make the headlines on the UK charts this week.

#Bieber #SuicideSquad and #Chainsmokers make the headlines on the UK charts this week.

w/e August 18th 2016

Viola Beach have the biggest album of the week. But despite being dead, are they really all that?

Viola Beach have the biggest album of the week. But despite being dead, are they really all that?

w/e August 11th 2016

You go away for a week and chart history fails to be made. Drake is top no more, but what relates his replacements to each other?

You go away for a week and chart history fails to be made. Drake is top no more, but what relates his replacements to each other?

w/e August 4th 2016

Drake's 14th glorious week at Number One. But could it be that his decline is now going to scupper his chances of breaking the record?

Drake's 14th glorious week at Number One. But could it be that his decline is now going to scupper his chances of breaking the record?

w/e July 21st 2016

It is the year 2050. Mankind has evolved into a higher level of being, human society has achieved perfection. Space travel is routine. And One Dance by Drake is still top of the charts.

It is the year 2050. Mankind has evolved into a higher level of being, human society has achieved perfection. Space travel is routine. And One Dance by Drake is still top of the charts.

w/e July 14th 2016

When I were a lad Glastonbury were all mud, vegan cakes and beaded necklaces. Now it is massive sales for the headliners.

When I were a lad Glastonbury were all mud, vegan cakes and beaded necklaces. Now it is massive sales for the headliners.

w/e July 7th 2016

It has been a long 11 weeks. Surely time for more than One Dance.

It has been a long 11 weeks. Surely time for more than One Dance.

w/e June 30th 2016

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