Ranking of current and new singles played on UK radios for the period of 11 May 2026 to 14 May 2026. List of British stations studied this week : Absolute Radio, Affinity Radio, B Radio, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BFBS, Bridge FM, Capital FM, Capital Xtra, Channel 103, Clyde 1, Cool FM, Downtownradio, Dune Radio, Erewash Sound, Gaydio, Heart FM, Heat Radio, Hits Radio, In Demand Radio, Island FM, Kerrang! Radio, KISS, KISS Xtra, KMFM, Maritime Radio, North Derbyshire Radio, Original 106, Planet Rock, Q Radio, Radio Essex, Radio X, Rotherham Radio, Silk 106.9, Tay FM, Virgin Radio

To see the details of the radio stations broadcasting each track in this chart, please refer to the following table : UK-AIRPLAY-17.05.2026

TW	LW	Wks	Artist	Title
1	1	12	BRUNO MARS	I Just Might
2	2	11	ALEX WARREN	Fever Dream
3	3	12	TAME IMPALA	Dracula
4	7	4	OLIVIA RODRIGO	Drop Dead
5	5	12	SOMBR	Homewrecker
6	4	12	RAYE	Where Is My Husband!
7	8	2	MADONNA & SABRINA CARPENTER	Bring Your Love
8	10	12	BELLA KAY	Iloveitiloveitiloveit
9	14	12	TAYLOR SWIFT	The Fate Of Ophelia
10	9	10	BEBE REXHA	New Religion
11	6	12	ZARA LARSSON	Midnight Sun
12	11	4	LEWIS CAPALDI	Stay Love
13	13	10	HARRY STYLES	American Girls
14	12	12	DJO	End Of Beginning
15	NEW	1	CALVIN HARRIS & JAZZY	Satisfy
16	16	12	DAVE & TEMS	Raindance
17	19	12	OLIVIA DEAN	Man I Need
18	17	5	TEDDY SWIMS	Mr. Know It All
19	24	5	LADY GAGA & DOECHII	Runway
20	23	3	KEHLANI feat. USHER	Shoulda Never
21	21	12	MILKY & MALL GRAB	Just The Way You Are
22	18	10	TAYLOR SWIFT	Elizabeth Taylor
23	25	8	FLO	Leak It
24	15	8	ANOTR feat. 54 ULTRA	Talk To You
25	22	8	TAKE THAT	You're A Superstar
26	20	8	BTS	Swim
27	28	12	SONNY FODERA, D.O.D & POPPY BASKCOMB	Think About Us
28	29	4	TYLA feat. ZARA LARSSON	She Did It Again
29	26	12	ELLA LANGLEY	Choosin' Texas
30	27	12	TAYLOR SWIFT	Opalite
31	33	9	DOMINIC FIKE	White Keys
32	64	2	SIENNA SPIRO	Material Lover
33	31	12	SIENNA SPIRO	Die On This Hill
34	38	4	SOMBR	Potential
35	39	12	PINKPANTHERESS & ZARA LARSSON	Stateside
36	32	12	MYLES SMITH & NIALL HORAN	Drive Safe
37	74	2	THE ROLLING STONES	In The Stars
38	45	8	NIALL HORAN	Dinner Party
39	35	12	KEHLANI	Folded
40	37	4	PROSPA & CLOONEE	Free Your Mind
41	34	12	HAVEN. & KAITLIN ARAGON	I Run
42	52	8	HOLLY HUMBERSTONE	Cruel World
43	40	12	NOAH KAHAN	The Great Divide
44	43	9	TINIE TEMPAH & DAECOLM	Living Life
45	42	11	SONNY FODERA & CHRYSTAL	My Loving
46	NEW	1	ZARA LARSSON & PINKPANTHERESS	Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)
47	53	12	GUNNA feat. BURNA BOY	WGFT
48	48	4	STEPHEN SANCHEZ	Chuck The Money
49	NEW	1	CHARLI XCX	Rock Music
50	51	6	JIM LEGXACY	Idk Idk
51	NEW	1	DURAN DURAN feat. NILE RODGERS	Free To Love
52	76	7	JUNGLE	Carry On
53	70	5	CMAT	The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station
54	49	4	KATSEYE	Pinky Up
55	63	3	NIALL HORAN	Little More Time
56	46	9	SIENNA SPIRO	The Visitor
57	60	5	CHARLIE PUTH, MICHAEL McDONALD & KENNY LOGGINS	Love In Exile
58	57	6	DERMOT KENNEDY	Turnstile
59	56	10	AYRA STARR	Where Do We Go
60	54	3	BLUE	Flowers
61	44	12	JASON DERULO	Sexy For Me
62	36	5	KACEY MUSGRAVES	Dry Spell
63	55	3	LAUFEY	Madwoman
64	NEW	1	PAUL McCARTNEY & RINGO STARR	Home To Us
65	30	6	SEKOU	Dangerous Lover
66	NEW	1	FISHER & TONES AND I	Favour
67	47	12	SAM FENDER & OLIVIA DEAN	Rein Me In
68	RE	5	SABRINA CARPENTER	House Tour
69	67	3	DISCLOSURE	The Sun Comes Up Tremendous
70	NEW	1	FLORENCE ROAD	Hanging Out To Dry
71	71	3	MUNA	Wannabeher
72	66	3	JOHN SUMMIT & JULIA WOLF	With Me
73	87	3	JOEL CORRY & RAHH	Devotion (Sweetest Emotion)
74	88	2	ALEX WARREN	Fine Place To Die
75	69	6	KASABIAN	Great Pretender
76	89	11	CAMMY BARNES	Highland Runaway
77	NEW	1	JOHN NEWMAN	Merry Go
78	59	5	THE STROKES	Going Shopping
79	62	12	HARRY STYLES	Aperture
80	80	3	LEANN RIMES	Wild Things Run
81	NEW	1	MAISIE PETERS & JULIA MICHAELS	Kingmaker
82	NEW	1	MYLES SMITH	Hold Me In The Dark
83	68	6	BRUNO MARS	Risk It All
84	NEW	1	JERUB	Stay
85	98	10	PICTURE THIS & MICHAEL SCHULTE	Giants
86	NEW	1	LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER	Eins, Zwei, Drei
87	79	5	CENTRAL CEE	Wagwan
88	81	2	NIA ARCHIVES	Boys In Blue
89	NEW	1	WASIA PROJECT	2515
90	84	4	WESTLIFE	Your Love Amazes Me
91	65	4	BLOSSOMS	Joke About Divorce
92	41	10	EWAN McVICAR	Share The House
93	NEW	1	JORDAN O'KEEFE	If You Know
94	91	4	JESSIE REYEZ & STORMZY	Palo $anto
95	90	2	BECKY HILL	Hands On Me
96	93	2	CAMMY BARNES	Let Me Down
97	94	4	SQUEEZE	Why Don't You
98	NEW	1	ARKAYLA	Run Kid
99	92	8	MUSE	Be With You
100	RE	8	KINGFISHR	Hold Me Down
			LEAVING THIS WEEK
			TYLA	Chanel
			NE-YO	Up Out & Gone
			NOAH KAHAN	Porch Light
			NIA ARCHIVES	Danger
			MILEY CYRUS	Younger You
			MELANIE C	Undefeated Champion
			RICK ASTLEY	Raindrops
			LAINEY WILSON	Can't Sit Still
			YUNGBLUD	Suburban Requiem
			JORDAN ADETUNJI feat. KEHLANI	Kehlani
			U2	In A Life
			MK & CHRYSTAL	Dior
			BROOKE COMBE	Tears Won't Lie
			JOY ANONYMOUS, EZRA COLLECTIVE & STUSH	Joy (This One)
			CALLUM BEATTIE	Pins And Needles
			DERMOT KENNEDY	Funeral
			CHRIS BROWN	Obvious

🎵 UK Radio Airplay Chart: Bruno Mars Holds Strong as New Entries Shake Up the British Airwaves

The latest UK radio airplay chart confirms one thing: global superstars and fast-rising newcomers are battling harder than ever for dominance on British radio. With 9 weeks at the summit, BRUNO MARS continues his reign, while explosive climbers from OLIVIA RODRIGO, SIENNA SPIRO, and legendary names like THE ROLLING STONES create one of the most dynamic charts of the year.

Here’s our full breakdown of this week’s biggest movers, highest debuts, and standout radio hits across the UK.

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🔥 BRUNO MARS Remains Untouchable at No.1

For a 9th non-consecutive week, BRUNO MARS keeps “I Just Might” at the top of the UK radio chart. The track’s smooth production and massive crossover appeal continue to dominate playlists nationwide.

Close behind, ALEX WARREN stays steady at No.2 with “Fever Dream,” proving his breakthrough success is far from temporary. Meanwhile, psychedelic favorite TAME IMPALA also remains immovable at No.3 with “Dracula.”

The stability of the Top 3 reflects how strongly these songs are resonating with British radio programmers and listeners alike.

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🚀 OLIVIA RODRIGO Scores the Week’s Biggest Top 10 Climb

One of the chart’s biggest stories belongs to OLIVIA RODRIGO, whose single “Drop Dead” jumps from No.7 to No.4 in just its fourth week.

The track is rapidly becoming one of the defining pop-rock records of the summer and could soon challenge for the No.1 spot if momentum continues.

Another major Top 10 winner is TAYLOR SWIFT, who climbs to No.9 with “The Fate Of Ophelia,” continuing her remarkable multi-song presence across UK radio.

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✨ Major New Entries Make an Instant Impact

This week delivers several high-profile debuts that immediately inject fresh energy into the chart.

The highest new entry comes from CALVIN HARRIS & JAZZY, debuting at No.15 with “Satisfy.” The dance anthem already sounds tailor-made for heavy UK radio rotation and club playlists.

Other standout debuts include:

• CHARLI XCX — “Rock Music” (No.49)
• DURAN DURAN feat. NILE RODGERS — “Free To Love” (No.51)
• PAUL McCARTNEY & RINGO STARR — “Home To Us” (No.64)
• JOHN NEWMAN — “Merry Go” (No.77)
• MAISIE PETERS & JULIA MICHAELS — “Kingmaker” (No.81)

The diversity of genres this week — from electronic pop to indie rock and legacy collaborations — highlights the broad musical landscape currently shaping British radio.

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📈 Biggest Climbers of the Week

Several songs enjoyed massive gains across the Top 100 this week.

Biggest Movers:

• THE ROLLING STONES — “In The Stars” jumps 74-37
• SIENNA SPIRO — “Material Lover” rockets 64-32
• JUNGLE — “Carry On” climbs 76-52
• JOEL CORRY & RAHH — “Devotion (Sweetest Emotion)” rises 87-73
• ALEX WARREN — “Fine Place To Die” surges 88-74

One of the most impressive performances belongs to SIENNA SPIRO, who now places three songs inside the Top 60, confirming her emergence as one of the UK’s hottest new artists.

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💃 Dance and Electronic Music Continue Their Strong UK Presence

Dance music remains a dominant force on British radio.

Tracks from SONNY FODERA, DISCLOSURE, PROSPA & CLOONEE, FISHER & TONES AND I, and JOHN SUMMIT & JULIA WOLF continue receiving strong support from UK stations.

Meanwhile, ZARA LARSSON enjoys another huge week with multiple appearances:

• “Midnight Sun”
• “She Did It Again” with TYLA
• “Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)” with PINKPANTHERESS

Her consistency across formats makes her one of the most visible artists on UK radio right now.

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🎸 Legendary Artists Return to the Spotlight

Classic acts are making serious noise this week.

The biggest surprise comes from THE ROLLING STONES, whose “In The Stars” explodes into the upper half of the chart.

Meanwhile, PAUL McCARTNEY & RINGO STARR reunite for “Home To Us,” giving Beatles fans a major nostalgic moment while attracting substantial radio attention.

Elsewhere, DURAN DURAN feat. NILE RODGERS prove that veteran artists still know how to craft radio-friendly hits.

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🌟 Artists Dominating the UK Airwaves This Week

Several names appear multiple times across the chart, reinforcing their dominance:

• TAYLOR SWIFT — 3 titles in the Top 30
• ZARA LARSSON — multiple collaborations and solo entries
• NIALL HORAN — continuing strong radio momentum
• SIENNA SPIRO — rapidly emerging as a breakout UK star
• BRUNO MARS — still the king of UK radio airplay

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📻 Final Thoughts on This Week’s UK Radio Chart

This week’s UK airplay ranking perfectly captures the current state of mainstream music: superstar stability at the top mixed with constant fresh movement underneath.

While BRUNO MARS continues his commanding run at No.1, the rapid rise of artists like OLIVIA RODRIGO, SIENNA SPIRO, and CALVIN HARRIS & JAZZY suggests major chart battles are coming in the weeks ahead.

With legendary icons returning, viral newcomers exploding, and dance music thriving once again, UK radio is delivering one of its most exciting and unpredictable charts in recent memory.