NOW 80s

Hits and headlines from the year of moon boots, Trivial Pursuit, Torvill and Dean's Bolero and the very first Apple Mac.

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.

Fifty great '80s tracks hand-picked to raise your spirits and excite your soul! After all - The Only Way Is Up.

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

The ultimate battle of the UK's rock gods - Queen and Genesis, and their frontmen Phil and Freddie.

Many of the big power hits that we know & love today were released during the 80s, and the best reached No.1 either here or in the USA. Carol blasts through the decade - in order.

It's often forgotten that Phil was one of the biggest artists of the '80s - with Genesis, solo albums, movie soundtracks and hit collaborations. Here are 60 minutes of his best work.

All nine of Elton's top 10 hits from the '80s! Including Nikita, Passengers, Kiss the Bride and the live version of Candle in the Wind.

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

Twelve of the best hairstyles of the late '80s - these boys knew how to use a comb and a bucketful of mousse.

Another top year, with rock, reggae, pop & power ballads rubbing shoulders with exciting new dance sounds from the US & Europe. Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.

Guitars, big beats, BIG hair and a fantastic rhythm section - this is how we rocked out in the '80s! With Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, Status Quo, Bryan Adams, Genesis and Joan Jett.