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The show had a great impact on the sale of singles, with performers chart position customarily rising following an appearance, watched by large audiences each Thursday evening.<br> | The show had a great impact on the sale of singles, with performers chart position customarily rising following an appearance, watched by large audiences each Thursday evening.<br> | ||
In 1996 the show was moved to Friday evenings in an attempt to retrieve greater viewing figures.<br> | In 1996 the show was moved to Friday evenings in an attempt to retrieve greater viewing figures.<br> | ||
The show was broadcast weekly until viewing figures declined significantly in the early 2000's, and after moving from BBC1 to BBC2, the decision was made to axe the regular show in 2006 .<br> | The show was broadcast weekly until viewing figures declined significantly in the early 2000's, and after moving from BBC1 to BBC2, the decision was made to axe the regular show in 2006.<br> | ||
Since then only occasional 'specials' have been made, such as the Christmas TOTP, which is ongoing and is aired each Christmas Day afternoon. | Since then only occasional 'specials' have been made, such as the Christmas TOTP, which is ongoing and is aired each Christmas Day afternoon. | ||
==The Smiths Appearances== | ==The Smiths Appearances== | ||