NOW 70s TVB

From Led Zep to Pink Floyd via Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Billy Joel, Carole King & Abba - these are the biggest music stars of the 70s. Period.

Can you believe none of these songs reached no.1? Enjoy 6 hours of runners-up, in order, that didn't quite have what it takes. From Elvis in 1970 to Abba in 1979.

Can you believe none of these songs reached no.1? Enjoy 6 hours of runners-up, in order, that didn't quite have what it takes. From Elvis in 1970 to Abba in 1979.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1979!

The ever-smooth Simes dusts off his flares, fires up the lava lamp & takes you on a psychedelic spin through the 70s. Side effects may include sudden urges to perm your hair!

Non-stop punk & new wave the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars & a few snarls!

12 huge 70s tunes from Debbie & the boys - some from before they were famous, plus sneaking in Blondie's 3 number 1s from 1980 to complete the set! Every one is a new wave anthem.

Non-stop punk & new wave the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars & a few snarls!

In year order - Pat's list of 30 classic 70s anthems that were all covers. Including Rod Stewart, The Clash, Manfred Mann, John Lennon, Shirley Bassey & The Wurzels!

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James....

3 hours of 70s love. What more could you ask for a long smooch on the sofa?

3 hours of 70s love. What more could you ask for a long smooch on the sofa?

Once these tracks made it to the top spot there was no knocking them off! This is our countdown of the 50 longest chart toppers of the 1970s!

From the era of Glam Rock, New Wave & Disco - it's all the party hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

60 minutes of back to back number 1s from 1977 - a year when David Soul & disco were kings! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.

These are the greatest floor-filling party tracks of the 70s. Every tune an absolute belter, hand picked by the NOW 70s team for you. Turn it up!

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973!

1973 was another top year in music, as Glam Rock ruled, Paul McCartney did Bond & the UK had its biggest Christmas chart battle ever! Simon Bates has the story - month by month.

From the era of Glam Rock, New Wave & Disco - it's all the party hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

50 laid-back & relaxing songs from the 70s... time to Drift Away with Dobie Gray, Joni Mitchell, Ralph McTell, Commodores & Roberta Flack.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James....

10 artists that had a single big song in 1974 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember First Class, Johnny Bristol, Arrows or Charles Aznavour?

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1974!

10 artists that had a single big song in 1977 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Ram Jam, Patsy Gallant, Meri Wilson or The Floaters?

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1977!

Exclusive to NOW 70s, Mark Goodier brings this marathon 100 countdown of the decade's biggest acts, based on global record sales, live concert takings, and awards. So who's no.1?

Exclusive to NOW 70s, Mark Goodier brings this marathon 100 countdown of the decade's biggest acts, based on global record sales, live concert takings, and awards. So who's no.1?

Exclusive to NOW 70s, Mark Goodier brings this marathon 100 countdown of the decade's biggest acts, based on global record sales, live concert takings, and awards. So who's no.1?

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James....

What a decade for soul & funk, and this is 2 hours of the very best! Including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Al Green, Smokey Robinson & The Stylistics.

What a decade for soul & funk, and this is 2 hours of the very best! Including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Al Green, Smokey Robinson & The Stylistics.

Tony's pulled out quite a list of pop pinups for 2 hours of indulgence. Bolan, Bowie, Cassidy, an Osmond, Abba girls, Rod, and ladies men Barry White and Demis Roussos. Phwoar!

Another NOW 70s special looking back 1 decade further with the ultimate countdown of 60s stars! Including The Stones, The Beach Boys, Lulu, Sandie Shaw, Marvin Gaye & The Beatles.

5 hours of flashbacks from the swinging 60s! Including Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, The Kinks, Lulu, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Troggs, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones & Elvis.

5 hours of flashbacks from the swinging 60s! Including Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, The Kinks, Lulu, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Troggs, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones & Elvis.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

Big singalong choruses and outrageous outfits & make-up - these were the guys & gals that set the style of the 70s - and our man with the musical plan Tony Blackburn was there!

Experience the magic of 1974 & relive a year ablaze with excitement including groudbreaking music from Bay City Rollers, Abba, Mud & Elton John.

60 minutes of hits & headlines from the year TV's Ronnie Barker started receiving Porridge in Slade Prison, and the band Slade topped the album chart - twice!

60 minutes of back to back number 1s from 1974 - from the end of The Osmonds to the start of Abba! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.

Experience the magic of 1974 & relive a year ablaze with excitement including groudbreaking music from Bay City Rollers, Abba, Mud & Elton John.

A year of Slade, streaking & strikes - with 2 UK elections and the 3 day week! However the uplifting music was a perfect antidote. Simon Bates leafs through it - month by month.

Experience the magic of 1974 & relive a year ablaze with excitement including groudbreaking music from Bay City Rollers, Abba, Mud & Elton John.

70s music power to play loud! Work out your speakers with some pure power pop & rock including Queen, Slade, Cozy Powell, Suzi Quatro and The Stones.

In order - 15 videos that hit the top of the US chart in 1974. Some are obvious, but there are a few surprises along the way! Helen Reddy anyone?

Experience the magic of 1974 & relive a year ablaze with excitement including groudbreaking music from Bay City Rollers, Abba, Mud & Elton John.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '74 including glam rock stars The Sweet, Slade & Alvin Stardust.

The hairvolution of rock'n'roll - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 70s songs accompanied by dodgy 70s hair-don'ts!

Experience the magic of the 70s, where every beat was a spell and every song a timeless enchantment!

Some will really surprise you! 30 classic 70s hits that were all covers including Rod Stewart, John Lennon, Shirley Bassey & The Wurzels!

In order - 13 videos that hit the top of the US chart in 1978. Some are obvious, but there are a few surprises along the way! Anyone for a blast of Player?

In order - 13 videos that hit the top of the US chart in 1976. Some are obvious, but there are a few surprises along the way! Starland Vocal band anyone?

Mark Goodier's 7 hour marathon run through of some of the biggest number 1 videos of the 1970s. From Edison Lighthouse to Pink Floyd via lots of Abba & Rod Stewart!

All day - a choice selection of the 168 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1970s!

Most of these acts were more famous for another song! But every one of these 20 hits reached the top of the UK charts - some of them quite briefly and rather unexpectedly!

All day - a choice selection of the 168 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1970s!

An hour of rockin' chart toppers from the 70s.

From Joni Mitchell to Judie Tzuke, Al Green to Elton John - the 70s was a classic decade for singer-songwriters who have stood the test of time. Tony Blackburn chooses the tunes.

From Led Zep to Pink Floyd via Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Billy Joel, Carole King & Abba - these are the biggest music stars of the 70s. Period.

From Led Zep to Pink Floyd via Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Billy Joel, Carole King & Abba - these are the biggest music stars of the 70s. Period.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s!

In the mid-70s Diddy David Hamilton was on Radio 1 AND Radio 2 at the same time! And these are a choice selection of his records of the week - his "Hamilton's Hotshots"!

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1970!

They all had 1 massive song, then never skirted the UK Top 20 singles chart again! Here are 70 acts from every year of the 70s, in order, who all achieved their 15 minutes of fame.

They all had 1 massive song, then never skirted the UK Top 20 singles chart again! Here are 70 acts from every year of the 70s, in order, who all achieved their 15 minutes of fame.

Bruno Brookes guides you through the stats in disbelief! Three hours of top tunes from superstars like Bowie, Abba, Bob Marley, Queen, The Who and more. But why didn't we buy 'em?!