NOW 80s

Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers and bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world.

In the 80s the Scottish scene was vibrant and creative with punk, indie, synth, acoustic and Celtic folk influences topping the charts. Altered Images' Clare Grogan has 30 of the best.

Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers and bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world.

An hour from the kings of 80s synth - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.

A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.

In order - Mark Goodier's 11-hour journey through the decade's biggest number 1 songs, from ABBA and Adam Ant to Wham!, Madonna, Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue.

A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.

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 1980s.

The Pat-man is back with another Sharp selection of classic '80s number 1 hits - from Enya and Europe to The Bangles and Billy Ocean.

The Pat-man is back with another Sharp selection of classic '80s number 1 hits - from Enya and Europe to The Bangles and Billy Ocean.

A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.

Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.

Your '80s party channel - 24/7. Expect synth pop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and lots of big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs - Including Rolling Stones, Bros, Abba, Gary Numan, Paul McCartney, Duran Duran, Tight Fit & Bruce Springsteen.

Matt has hand-picked 25 tracks by amazing performers - all of them famous pop songs of the '80s. From Madness in 1980 to Madonna in 1989, plus his new video 'Beautiful Unknown.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.

You won't believe these 80 hits never even reached the top 2 in the UK! Includes songs from Michael Jackson, Madonna and Queen, not forgetting the Frog Chorus.

The Mission's gobby frontman with big, bold and ambitious 80s sounds that offered a true alternative to the ever present cheesy pop fare. From Joy Divison in 1980 to Electronic in 89.

Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers and bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world.

Post-punk, New Wave and the British Invasion - from the first half of the '80s this is what the cool kids were into - and we all followed on afterwards.