NOW 80s

1981 was another top year in music, with the New Romantics and Synth Pop conquering the world and changing the sound of the chart forever. Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.

Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s, and this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most, such as David Byrne and XTC's Andy Partridge.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.

NOW 7 was released in 1986 and featured all the tracks of the moment. A double vinyl or double tape, the choice was yours - but the double CD had to wait until NOW 10.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.

NOW 80s rolls out 5 hours of the fiercest females! From Cyndi and Madonna to Whitney, Bananarama and Kylie, it's wall-to-wall singalongs and unapologetic 80s fabulousness.

It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Who knows more about teen pin-ups than one of the 80s' finest? The singer of 1987's biggest pop anthem selects 19 other hotties who shared our bedroom wall.