Top of the Pops

The edition, which first aired on 18 May 1990, was presented by Nicky Campbell as the host. It included musical performances from three acts: Hothouse Flowers, the Pasadenas and Paul Young. Each artist performed as part of the programme’s lineup.

The broadcast in question is a television programme classified as an episode, which first went to air on the 18th of May 1990. It was presented by Nicky Campbell, who took on the role of host for this particular edition. The format is listed simply as a programme, with its genre identified as an episode, indicating it formed part of a series rather than a standalone special. During the show, viewers were treated to a series of musical performances. Among the acts that appeared were the Irish band Hothouse Flowers, the British soul‑pop group the Pasadenas, and singer‑songwriter Paul Young. Each of these performers delivered their own set, contributing to the musical content that defined the episode’s line‑up. The edition’s initial transmission took place on the 18th of May, marking its debut on the schedule. As the host, Nicky Campbell introduced the featured artists and guided the audience through the sequence of performances. The programme’s structure therefore centred on these live musical segments, with the host’s presence linking the individual acts together throughout the broadcast.