The Official UK Charts began recording number one singles on 14 November 1952. The competition has changed a lot over the years, cassettes became CDs, sales became streams, and the market became ever more crowded.
A host of famous names and faces have held the title over the years, with a wide array of tinsel-time toppers. From The Beatles, featuring Paul McCartney, to Wings, featuring Paul McCartney, to Band Aid 20, featuring… Paul McCartney! (Wait, is he going to be there every year???)
Below, you can find a list of every Christmas number one from 1952 onwards, or – if you want to learn a little more about the songs that topped the charts – check out this Bitesize guide on the history of Christmas number ones.
