NOW 70s

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

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?!

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!

20 punk & new wave anthems that never made the UK Top 10 - yes really!

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!

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.

If you thought 1977 was all about punk - you might want to think again! Simon Bates brings you a Silver Jubilee year full of pop, soul, disco, country, love & a little bit of rock!

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.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973!

2 hours of smooth intimate songs from some of the biggest singers of the 70s. Including Elvis, Frank, Neil Sedaka, Andy Williams, Roger Whittaker, Barry Manilow & Elton John.

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

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?!

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.

NOW 70s presents 2 hours of classic tunes from the decade before - The Swinging 60s. All brought to you by the man who was there - Sensational Tony Blackburn!

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.

Following their 60s world domination, The Beatles went their separate ways with varying degrees of musical success! Here are some solo videos by the Fab Four from the 1970s & 80s.

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.

NOW 70s presents 2 hours of classic tunes from the decade before - The Swinging 60s. All brought to you by the man who was there - Sensational Tony Blackburn!

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.

Following their 60s world domination, The Beatles went their separate ways with varying degrees of musical success! Here are some solo videos by the Fab Four from the 1970s & 80s.

The hottest party starters from pop's golden decade. From disco to soul to glam to pure pop to new wave.

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

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

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

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

60 hit songs, 30 top artists - one track as they were in the 70s, and another in the 80s - simple! From Abba to Slade, Kate Bush to Blondie and Billy Joel to Billy Ocean.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1970!

In order - 5 hours of the biggest karaoke anthems of the 70s - from Mungo Jerry & T.Rex to Abba, Blondie & Queen. Prepare to sing out loud!

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!

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.

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!

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?

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.

Every one of these superb No.2 hits from 1970-1979 is a classic, but what other songs stopped each of them getting to the top? Queen, Ringo, Elton, Boney M and more are all here!

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!

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

Pat Man selects 30 chart toppers of the 70s that have probably slipped your mind! Expect lesser remembered hits from Mud, Dr Hook, David Cassidy, Lena Martell & Brotherhood of Man.

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?

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.

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!

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

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!

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

Incredible facts & amazing trivia about some of the decade's most famous songs & videos! This is 2 hours of Radio 1 legend Bruno Brookes asking 'Can You Believe It?!'

At the start of the decade Cat Stevens was one of the most successful singer-songwriters in the world. Here are 6 famous songs, all from a very productive 2 years!

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.

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!

In celebration of one of the most dynamic and diverse periods ever in the singles chart, a show spanning punk, new wave, reggae, ska, mod & electronic.

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!

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.

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!

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!