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Preview of 2026

The 2026 preview and the first chart of the new year.

As we say goodbye to all the classic festive songs for another year its time to reveal the first new singles and album charts for 2026. Expect some high new entries and some unusual re-entries.

We also preview some of the big album releases for the first few months of the new year including songs from Robbie Williams, Gorillaz and Mumford & Sons.

Presenter: Kim Robson
Producer: Alan Rowett
A Rotation Media production for 麻豆社 World Service

10 months left to listen

50 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Jan 2026 00:32GMT
麻豆社 World Service Europe and the Middle East

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  • Sat 3 Jan 2026 03:06GMT
    麻豆社 World Service Australasia
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026 09:06GMT
    麻豆社 World Service South Asia, Europe and the Middle East & East Asia only
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    麻豆社 World Service Americas and the Caribbean
  • Mon 5 Jan 2026 00:32GMT
    麻豆社 World Service Europe and the Middle East