Best Sellers of 2001

What topped the Amazon UK charts in 2001 — the year's biggest books, films, games and albums on one page. Born in 2001? This is the soundtrack and story of your year.

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#1 — Happy Days with the Naked Chef

Happy Days with the Naked Chef

4.4

#2 — Comic Relief: Quidditch Through the Ages (Harry Potter's S…

Comic Relief: Quidditch Through the Ages (Harry Potter's S…

4.7

#3 — Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Har…

Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Har…

4.6

#4 — Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution

Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution

4.1

#5 — Nigella Bites

Nigella Bites

4.2

#6 — Billy

Billy

3.9

All 100 Best-Selling Books of 2001 →

#1 — Bridget Jones's Diary [DVD] [2001]

Bridget Jones's Diary [DVD] [2001]

4.6

#2 — Shrek [DVD] [2001]

Shrek [DVD] [2001]

4.5

#3 — Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001]

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001]

4.1

#4 — Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace [DVD] [1999]

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace [DVD] [1999]

3.9

#5 — The Blue Planet - 3 DVD Box Set [2001]

The Blue Planet - 3 DVD Box Set [2001]

4.9

#6 — The Godfather Trilogy (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD]

The Godfather Trilogy (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD]

4.7

All 100 Best-Selling DVDs & Blu-rays of 2001 →

#1 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [PC CD]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [PC CD]

4.0

#2 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS)

4.3

#3 — Championship Manager: Season 01/02

Championship Manager: Season 01/02

4.3

#4 — Sony PS2 Console (PS2)

Sony PS2 Console (PS2)

4.0

#5 — Grand Theft Auto III (PS2)

Grand Theft Auto III (PS2)

4.6

#6 — The Sims: Hot Date Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: Hot Date Expansion Pack (PC CD)

4.5

All 100 Best-Selling Video Games of 2001 →

#1 — Swing When You're Winning

Swing When You're Winning

4.3

#3 — No Angel

No Angel

4.5

#4 — The Invisible Band

The Invisible Band

3.9

#5 — Fever

Fever

4.5

#6 — Parachutes

Parachutes

4.4

#7 — GHV2 (Greatest Hits Volume 2)

GHV2 (Greatest Hits Volume 2)

4.3

All 100 Best-Selling Music of 2001 →

Every list above is drawn from the Amazon UK bestseller charts for 2001. Click any cover to find it on Amazon, or follow “See the full Top 100” for the complete ranking in each category. Browse the neighbouring years to trace how tastes changed.