The figures, which are based on data from Nielsen Music Control, reveal that UK artists claimed 159 of Germany's top 1,000 airplay hits, with more than 420,000 plays, a 17.6% share, and a total audience reach of 318,400,000, or 19.3% audience share.

The most played British track on German radio was Robbie Williams' Tripping, followed by James Blunt's You're Beautiful and Sugababes' Push the Button.

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