Every single Christmas number one since 1952 – from Mr Blobby to LadBaby The race for the UK Christmas number one single is almost over with the winner set to be revealed today.
The Christmas number one race has been running since 1952, when the UK Singles chart was first compiled, with everyone from Shakin’ Stevens, Slade, Cliff Richard, and Mr Blobby securing the top spot.
The Beatles held the record for most number one singles with four chart-toppers for several years, a record now beaten by internet sensations LadBaby famed for their sausage roll-themed Christmas songs.
Gone are the days when the year’s X Factor winner was a shoo-in for the Christmas number one – it really could be anyone’s race, whether their song is festive or not.
There have been 72 Christmas number one singles since the charts began in 1952.
