As predicted, Adele's sophomore album '21' has returned to the No.1 spot today as the midweek chart positions were confirmed. 

It was revealed earlier this week that the 'Set Fire To The Rain' singer had opened a lead of 1,350 sales over Beyoncé's '4' and the Official Charts Company explained this afternoon that "'21' leads the way and if it makes it to Number One in the Official Albums Chart on Sunday, it will mark its 17th non-consecutive week at the top."

The Horrors have shot into No.3 with their new album, 'Skying', rockers Incubus have made an appearance at 15 with 'If Not Now, When?' and Big Time Rush have entered the chart at No.9 with their self-titled debut. 

Watch Adele perfom 'Set Fire To The Rain' live on Later With Jools Holland here: