Official Chart Show to be moved

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Ed Sheeran holding an award from the Official Charts CompanyImage source, official charts company

The Official Chart Show is being moved from Sunday to Friday evenings, as part of a big shake-up of the music charts.

Every week BBC Radio 1 plays a countdown of the week's top songs, based on downloads and online streaming.

In May, the programme will move from Sunday to Friday evenings.

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CBBC will launch its Official Chart Show in May

CBBC will also launch a TV version of the Official Chart Show, presented by Cel Spellman.

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New Entries: Greg James and Cel Spellman

The new programme will be broadcast live from the Radio 1 studios and presented by Greg James and will play the top 20 songs of the week.