NOW 70s TVB

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

The 70s hits of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley & Lol Creme - 7 top 10s, 2 number 1s, plus their early 1970 success as 'Hotlegs'.

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

1979 was another top year in music, with pop, disco & new wave rubbing shoulders with rock, synth & 2-Tone. Simon Bates has the story - month by month.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1979!

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.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1974!

From 1970 to 1979, videos full of self belief - but have their moves stood the test of time? You decide as we bring you 25 clips of dodgy dance - you'll love their Tiger Feet!

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.

These 25 stars of rock and pop during the '70s are no longer with us. But the music from names like McVie, Bowie, Bolan, Marley, Mercury, Lennon and Presley will live on forever.

Including 10 big million sellers back when it was a rare achievement! These are 40 of the biggest selling songs of the decade with Bay City Rollers, Abba, Queen, Blondie & Wings

Including 10 big million sellers back when it was a rare achievement! These are 40 of the biggest selling songs of the decade with Bay City Rollers, Abba, Queen, Blondie & Wings

Non-stop love songs, back to back all night, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Ripperton.

Simon Bates with a celebration of a decade - the 50 biggest pure pop hits of the 70s. He's got a bucketload of Boney M, oodles of the Osmonds & an armful of Abba!

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

70s soft rock heaven as we pit Macca against Mick in a totally contrived 70s band battle!

Along with Abba, Elton John & Rod Stewart - Queen dominated the 70s and like them continue to resonate today! The songs are magnificent, and the videos are quite good too!

Simon Bates with a celebration of a decade - the 50 biggest pure pop hits of the 70s. He's got a bucketload of Boney M, oodles of the Osmonds & an armful of Abba!

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

They say music goes in cycles! Well for a period in the 70s we decided to celebrate all things 50s - go figure! From Racey, Mud, Darts & Showaddywaddy to the hit movie Grease.

Who were the biggest superstar showoffs of the decade? Well how about Sting, Meatloaf, Iggy, Freddie, Geldof, Jagger, Rod & Daltrey for starters? But who's our No.1 rock frontman?

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from 1970 including The Jackson Five, Mungo Jerry, Black Sabbath, Free & Elvis Presley.

Tony Blackburn brings the sunshine to you - 70s style! Every vid is full of outdoor fun - with Dr Hook & ELO, Elton & Abba, Bee Gees & Boney M!

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

50 of the very best feel-good summer hits. Each was a Top 10 smash across June, July & August in the '70s - on the beach, on your transistor radio, and at the big Radio 1 Roadshow!

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

Blackburn's your man for the ultimate early 70s party playlist. How about some pure pop cheese from big names & forgotten acts that'll have you singing your head off? Let's bop!

70s soft rock heaven as we pit Macca against Mick in a totally contrived 70s band battle!

Along with Abba, Elton John & Rod Stewart - Queen dominated the 70s and like them continue to resonate today! The songs are magnificent, and the videos are quite good too!

Blackburn's your man for the ultimate early 70s party playlist. How about some pure pop cheese from big names & forgotten acts that'll have you singing your head off? Let's bop!

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?

2 hours of funny videos, silly songs & novelty hits - all of them amazing and all in the best possible taste!

25 videos you'd probably forgotten, some of which you hoped you'd never see again! Standby for Boney M, David Soul, Mary MacGregor, Badfinger & Kate Bush.

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?

In year order - the 70s biggest party tunes of the 70s! Every one of them a chart topper.

In year order - the 70s biggest party tunes of the 70s! Every one of them a chart topper.

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

In year order - the 70s biggest party tunes of the 70s! Every one of them a chart topper.

In year order - the 70s biggest party tunes of the 70s! Every one of them a chart topper.

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"!

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

50 of the very best feel-good summer hits. Each was a Top 10 smash across June, July & August in the '70s - on the beach, on your transistor radio, and at the big Radio 1 Roadshow!

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

Every song comes from that vintage year when the sun shone all summer & Dave's band Showaddywaddy had their big number 1. Queen, Leo Sayer, Abba & Smokie also kept the hits coming.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

From classic ballads to life affirming love songs. Full of gyrating guys, raspy rockers & disco dudes - but all have that Burning Love over the next 2 hours!

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

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

In year order - the 70s biggest party tunes of the 70s! Every one of them a chart topper.

These 25 stars of rock and pop during the '70s are no longer with us. But the music from names like McVie, Bowie, Bolan, Marley, Mercury, Lennon and Presley will live on forever.

Songs you really like but are a bit too embarrassed to admit. Don't worry, we're all in the same boat here & Pat urges you to try to have a little less shame in your musical game!

Songs you really like but are a bit too embarrassed to admit. Don't worry, we're all in the same boat here & Pat urges you to try to have a little less shame in your musical game!

Non-stop love songs, back to back all night, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Ripperton.

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!

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973!

60 minutes of hits & headlines from the year the UK entered Europe, Led Zeppelin conquered America & Wimbledon Common said hello to The Wombles!

The 5 years from '77 to '81 was possibly the most exciting & vibrant time to be a teenager & Clare Grogan was there - buying the records, seeing the bands & wearing the t-shirts!

Non-stop 70s songs the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and just 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!

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973!

60 minutes of hits & headlines from the year the UK entered Europe, Led Zeppelin conquered America & Wimbledon Common said hello to The Wombles!

Simon Bates with 30 amazing songs of the 60s & 70s from artists whose fame & reputation will live on forever. Including Roy Orbison, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick & The Beatles.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

60 laid-back & relaxing songs from the 70s... time to Drift Away with Dobie Gray, Safe Cafe, Ralph McTell, The Eagles & Roberta Flack.

60 laid-back & relaxing songs from the 70s... time to Drift Away with Dobie Gray, Safe Cafe, Ralph McTell, The Eagles & Roberta Flack.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?

2 decades of movie moments and classic pop hits from the 70s & 80s. Direct from the red carpet - Limahl is ready for his close-up!

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

A complete rundown of the 30 biggest selling UK singles UK for 1975 - can you believe these were all hits 50 years ago? And if you thought Abba were at number 1 - think again!

The 5 years from '77 to '81 was possibly the most exciting & vibrant time to be a teenager & Clare Grogan was there - buying the records, seeing the bands & wearing the t-shirts!

Non-stop 70s songs the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and just a few snarls!

A complete rundown of the 30 biggest selling UK singles UK for 1975 - can you believe these were all hits 50 years ago? And if you thought Abba were at number 1 - think again!

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1975!

25 singalongs made famous in the theatre, on TV & at the movies. Expect The Partridge Family, Evita & Watership Down, plus a good dollop of Bond, Grease & Saturday Night Fever!

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1974!

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1974!

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!