8. 20th March 2026

8. 20th March 2026

Author: Richard A. Boxshall March 22, 2026 Duration: 23:08

In this episode, I reveal the latest Unofficial British Artists Top 20, review the album “Trying Times” by James Blake, lament the death of the Comic Relief charity single, talk about how the official top 100 is compiled, and reveal my international and British singles of the week.


Chart:


1 Sam Fender & Olivia Dean (Rein Me In) (🔼1, 1, 8 weeks)

2 Harry Styles (American Girls) (🔽1, 1, 2 weeks)

3 Pink Pantheress (Stateside) (🔼2, 2, 8 weeks)

4 Olivia Dean (So Easy(To Fall In Love)) (🔼2, 2, 8 weeks)

5 Harry Styles (Aperture) (🔽2, 1, 8 weeks)

6 Olivia Dean (Man I need) (🔼1, 3, 8 weeks)

7 Sienna Spiro (The Visitor) (🆕, 7, 1 week)

8 Harry Styles (Ready Steady Go) (🔽4, 4, 2 weeks)

9 Dave/Tems (Raindance) (🔽1, 1, 8 weeks)

10 Olivia Dean (The Hardest Part) (↔️, 8, 2 weeks)

11 RAYE (Where is my husband) (🔽2, 2, 8 weeks)

12 Sienna Spiro (Die On This Hill) (↔️, 7, 8 weeks)

13 Sonny Fodera / D O D* / Baskcomb* (Think About Us) (↔️, 10, 8 weeks)

14 Charli XCX (Chains of love) (🔽3, 4, 5 weeks)

15 Fleetwood Mac (Landslide) (🔼2, 13, 8 weeks)

16 Bebe Rexha & Faithless* (New Religion) (🔼2, 16, 2 weeks) (Insomnia)

17 Evan McVicar (Share The House)(🔽2, 14, 4 weeks)

18 Miles Smith & Niall Horan (Drive Safe) (🔼1, 11, 6 weeks)

19 RAYE (Nightingale Lane) (🔽5, 9, 3 weeks)

20 Sienna Spiro (Maybe) (🔄, 18, 2 weeks)


Each week, Richard A. Boxshall sits down to curate a very specific musical snapshot. The Unofficial British Artists Top 40 is exactly what it sounds like: a weekly countdown of the forty most notable tracks, but with a firm rule that every artist featured must hail from Britain. This isn't just a dry list of names and numbers, however. The podcast offers thoughtful commentary, delving into the stories behind the songs, the artists' trajectories, and what each track's position might say about the current musical landscape. You'll hear a blend of established icons and emerging talent from across the UK, spanning genres and decades, all filtered through this unique chart format. It's a celebration of British musical output in a familiar, engaging countdown style. For anyone with an interest in the breadth and vitality of music from these isles, this regular podcast provides a consistent and curated point of discovery and discussion, far removed from the official commercial charts. Tune in to see who makes the cut and why.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 32

The Unofficial British Artists Top 20
Podcast Episodes
2.1 27th July 2026 **NEW SEASON** [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:01
I have changed the way I calculate the chart very slightly, so I explain this before I relate the new countdown and do a little bit analysis of the chart afterwards. There will be a full show with news and album reviews…
Chart Update 6th July 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41
No episode this week, just the Top 20, I will be back with a full show on Monday.
22. 29th June 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:12
This week I review the new album by Muse titled “The Wow! Signal” as well as the news roundup and the chart. I also talk about the number of British singles that were released this week (I listened to them all and many w…
21. 22nd June 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:30
In this weeks show I review the new album by Myles Smith (My Mess, My Heart, My Life) as well as mentioning new projects by Hard-fi and independent singer songwriter Roberta Smith. The show also includes the news, the la…
20. 15th June 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:57
No album review this week, but there is still the news and the chart to enjoy…
19. 8th June 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:18
In the show, I review the new album by Niall Horan, Dinner Party , as well as present the regular features of the show - the chart and the news. But why does the picture on the podcast have a chicken reference this week?…
18. 1st June 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:05
As well as the Top 20 and the news, this week I review the new album from Skye Newman, SE9, and look at Billy Lockett’s performance in last weeks Official Charts.
17. 25th May 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:17
As well as presenting the chart and the news, I review the new album from Billy Lockett, Things Are Looking Up.