Bishop, who recently tested positive for Covid-19, said boarding the Tardis was "a dream come true".
Wham!'s festive classic sets a new record for longest time taken for a single to top the chart.
The actor, who played Alan Bradley in the ITV soap, also had roles in Doctor Who and Quatermass.
The British dance band make some of their biggest hits available for the first time.
The figure was slightly down from 2020, despite revellers staying at home for New Year.
It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.
The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired.
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.