Official Charts: Take The Hit

Episodes

1. 12

   Boyband special - Five, A1, 911, Damage

   Boybands Five, A1, 911 and Damage were huge throughout the ‘90s, notching up 42 Top 40 singles (including six Number 1s) between them. Joining forces for the ‘Boys Are Back’ UK tour, Rob Copsey talks to Five’s Scott, 911’s Jimmy, Mark from A1 and Ras from Damage about all the hits and how the...

   Aug 6, 2019

   42m
2. 11

   Jonas Blue

   What makes a hit song? It's one of many questions we put to Jonas Blue, whose music has dominated radio and the charts since scoring his first hit Fast Car in 2016. Rob Copsey asks the British producer, songwriter and DJ how he keeps up with the competition and how his life has changed since…

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   Jul 25, 2019

   30m
3. 10

   Danny Jones

   McFly's Danny Jones has many strings to his bow. After over a decade of success with McFly he's become a successful songwriter and producer in his own right, as well as a mentor for the next generation as a coach on The Voice Kids. Armed with new solo music and an upcoming tour, Danny reflects…

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   Jul 22, 2019

   28m
4. 9

   Louise Redknapp

   After a 15-year break from music, Louise is back with a new album. The singer, songwriter and actress talks to Rob Copsey about her favourite (and least favourite) songs in her catalogue, sexy comeback single 'Stretch' and her most extravagant purchase ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

   Jul 15, 2019

   30m
5. 8

   Adam Lambert

   After 10 years in music, Adam Lambert is switching things up on his new album. He speaks to Rob Copsey about his frustration with "the Top 40 game", touring with rock legends Queen, his secret cameo in Bohemian Rhapsody and whether he has any big regrets in his career so far. Hosted on Acast. See...

   Jul 8, 2019

   28m
6. 7

   Best Of Series 1

   Listen back to some of the best bits from our series 1 guests, including Tom Walker's most expensive purchase, Scott Mills's last all-nighter, and Claire Richards reliving some awkward Steps outfits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   May 23, 2019

   35m
7. 6

   Scott Mills

   The host of Radio 1's Official Chart Scott Mills faces questions about Eurovision, his worst interviews, the evolution of the charts and a very different kind of Strictly Come Dancing effect on his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   May 13, 2019

   52m
8. 5

   Freya Ridings

   The London singer-songwriter reveals how her hit single Lost Without You ended up on Love Island, talks about her last big night out and the most bonkers song she’s ever written. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   May 6, 2019

   37m
9. 4

   Claire Richards

   Claire Richards reveals her least favourite Steps song, talks about going solo and how she plans to win over Celine Dion on tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   Apr 29, 2019

   45m
10. 3

    Sara Bareilles

    Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles reveals her most embarrassing moment on stage, talks about partying with the Obama's and bringing hit musical Waitress to the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Apr 22, 2019

    40m
11. 2

    Tom Walker

    In our first episode of Official Charts: Take The Hit, BRIT Award winner Tom Walker talks about his Number 1 debut album 'What A Time To Be Alive', how he proposed to his girlfriend and why his Nan inspired the best song he's ever written. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Apr 14, 2019

    50m
12. 1

    Official Charts: Take The Hit trailer

    Official Charts: Take The Hit is a podcast that asks music stars questions based on the UK’s best-selling singles of all time. When did they last ‘Get Lucky’? What did they ‘Wannabe’ when they were growing up? What is the highest ‘Price Tag’ item they own? OfficialCharts.com Editor Rob Copsey…

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    Apr 10, 2019

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