NOW 80s

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Thirty hit songs, 15 top rock legends - one track as they were in the '70s, and another in the '80s - simple.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

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

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.

Jenny Powell flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1989 saw the breakthrough of Italian house, the rise of Mad-chester and Stock, Aitken and Waterman in their imperial phase.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.

Ten artists that had a single big song in 1987 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Taffy, Westworld, Karel Fialka or Morris Minor and The Majors.

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

10 artists that had a single big song in 1984 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember John Waite, Matthew Wilder, Alphaville and Fiction Factory.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.

10 artists who had a single big song in 1981 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Kim Carnes, Champaign, Brown Sauce or Lobo.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.

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.

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

Would you believe that these 40 massive melodies were originally sung by someone else? Find who did it first as we play hits by Soft Cell, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Donna Summer.

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

Two hours of the biggest party tunes - all from 1981. Including Duran Duran, Dollar, Soft Cell and Tenpole Tudor.

Paul Young, who has sung one or two himself, brings you 25 classic '80s hits that were all covers, including Whitney, Madness, Billy Idol and Simply Red. Some will really surprise you.

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

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.

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

Bruno Brookes with the year of the Kids from Fame and Eurovision's Bucks Fizz and Bardo! And we also first encountered future global superstars George Michael and Boy George.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Captain Sensible, Culture Club, Dire Straits, Blancmange & Abba.

Sixty minutes of classics from a golden age of musical theatre - the 1980s. Featuring Cats, Phantom, Chess, Dreamgirls and Aspects of Love, plus lesser known musicals Mutiny and Time.

From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.

They all had one defining chart smash - then never darkened our top 20 again! Our one-hit stars include Judy Boucher, The Vapors, Matthew Wilder and Midnight Oil.

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.

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

Food glorious food! The 70s & 80s were full of edible bands & songs, and TV chef Rustie Lee has raided the fridge & pantry to serve up pop's sweet treats. It's going to be a riot.

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

Chances are you bought at least one daft single when you were a kid? Andy Crane has unearthed 25 novelty hits from the mid 80s to the mid 90s - none are cool, but all are 100% fun.

Four hours of '80s love. What more could you ask for a long smooch on the sofa.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Grab the biggest tub of popcorn, snuggle up to your loved one and expect plenty of smooching in the back row as Pat Sharp has a session of '80s movie magic, all on the theme of lurve.

Sixty minutes of duets featuring love and heartbreak, with Phil & Marilyn, Cliff & Sarah, Marc & Gene, Elaine & Barbara and Dolly & Kenny.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Janet Jackson, Neneh Cherry, Lightning Seeds & De La Soul.

Hits and headlines from the year Daniel Radcliffe and Taylor Swift were born, Jive Bunny topped the charts, and our very own Simon Bates travelled around the world live on Radio 1.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Janet Jackson, Neneh Cherry, Lightning Seeds & De La Soul.

Whether they were setting things ablaze or just sitting by a bonfire, this lot were on fire in the '80s.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

We're feeling hot hot hot, and packing the sunshine over 40 feelgood songs. But don't worry about the sunscreen, and there's enough big 80s hair to block out the UV completely.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

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.

When the lights go down, the volume turns up! A late-night escape into soaring vocals, epic guitar solos and timeless lyrics to soundtrack your midnight memories.

Twenty massive UK number 1 songs all about love and lust! Some happy, some sad, but all of them sung from the heart.

When the lights go down, the volume turns up! A late-night escape into soaring vocals, epic guitar solos and timeless lyrics to soundtrack your midnight memories.

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

When the lights go down, the volume turns up! A late-night escape into soaring vocals, epic guitar solos and timeless lyrics to soundtrack your midnight memories.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With George Michael, Pet Shop Boys, Tiffany & Deacon Blue.

Hits and headlines with Simes! From the year that marked Gazza's record 2 million pound transfer to Tottenham and the birth of Adele - also in Tottenham.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With George Michael, Pet Shop Boys, Tiffany & Deacon Blue.

From their debut hit Sometimes in 1986 - here's an hour of Erasure in their late 80s & early 90s pomp - every song made the UK top 10.

They says 2 heads are better than one & in the 80s the charts were full of collaborations. So pour a large one & have double the fun with Pat Sharp's top 40 duets.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

From Smash Hits 'Most Unwanted Person of 1980' to the BRITs 'Best Group' of 1989 - Mark Goodier's 10-hour marathon of '80s award winners lasts nearly as long as the Oscars.

When the lights go down, the volume turns up! A late-night escape into soaring vocals, epic guitar solos and timeless lyrics to soundtrack your midnight memories.

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.