The Album Chart Show (known as London Live internationally) is a British television programme shown on Channel 4 that showcases the biggest and best album releases from the UK Top 100 Album Chart. It also gives up-and-coming talent a chance to make their mark on a 1000 strong audience by performing live. The show is produced by 3DD Productions recorded in front of a live audience in London’s historic music venue KOKO club (previously Camden Palace) in Camden, London. The series is shot in HD and combines live performances from some of the world’s leading music artists with exclusive interviews.
The show began on 4 March 2006. It is shown on a Friday night on Channel 4 at around midnight and also on 4Music at 20:00 BST. The first two series were presented by Joe Mace, whilst the third series will be presented by Sara Cox. Production television facilities for the programme are provided by NEP Visions high definition units. Lighting services are provided by Television lighting specialists Panalux.
Series six returned in February 2010 with a new sponsor The Tesco Entertainment Album Chart Show and a new presenter Nick Grimshaw.
Performances from the show are sold abroad as London Live and appear on MTV.
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Also available are The Shockwaves Album Chart Show Specials where selected artists are invited to play an extended set to the appreciative audience.