NOW 80s

Tony flashes back to the '80s and picks 30 Solid Gold Anthems. Expect Blondie, ABC, Level 42, OMD, A-ha and, of course, some Spandau Ballet classics.

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.

Who better to present a definitive countdown of 80s synthpop classics than OMD frontman Andy McCluskey? From Kraftwerk, Ultravox & Gary Numan to New Order, Yazoo and Pet Shop Boys.

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.

Were you a fan-dau of Spandau? Or a devoted Durannie? It was the ultimate battle of the believers between 1980 and 1984, and it's time to take sides once again.

From 1981's early hits through to 1989's classic 'Violator' album, here's a slice of anthemic Depeche Mode - in order.

Timmy's back with something a little different - a run through of his favourite '80s bands, many interviewed on his 'Timmy on the Tranny' radio show throughout the decade.

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.

These are the 30 biggest synth-pop and electronic tracks from the decade that invented the genre! With Gary Numan, Yazoo, Pet Shop Boys, Soft Cell, Visage and Duran Duran.

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.

Ahh, the one hit wonder. They sneak up on us from nowhere, have one big hit and then never darken the UK top 20 again.