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 station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.
The programme's co-host for 13 years says it "needs to move on, and now it can".
The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to "choke off" a competitor's business.