NOW 80s

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.

Non-stop '80s rock and power pop! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.

T'Pau's Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of '80s ladies who liked to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar.

Non-stop '80s rock and power pop! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With New Order, Queen, Depeche Mode & Janet Jackson.

Six hit songs from early in the decade from Kenny, Dolly and Willie! Kicking off with The Gambler from 1979 - yes, we cheated.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With New Order, Queen, Depeche Mode & Janet Jackson.

Radio 1 legend Bruno returns with a countdown of the 40 biggest singles of the decade. Including million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! and Soft Cell.

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

Sixty minutes of acts that had a single smash hit number 1, then never darkened the top 20 ever again! From Joe Dolce and Kelly Marie in 1980 to Robin Beck at the end of the decade.

We celebrate one of the greatest pop groups of all time with their '80s hits from Super Trouper to Under Attack, and say Thank You for the Music.

25 Step-tacular '80s videos that are famous for their dancing - most of them brilliant, some of them just a little bit dodgy! Presented by that move-some five-some, Steps.

Fifty hit songs, 25 top artists - one track as they were in the '70s, and another in the '80s - simple! From ABBA to Slade, Kate Bush to Blondie and Billy Joel to Billy Ocean.

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.

Yes, these pop and rock legends are now in their 70s & 80s, but still going strong. All were born in the 1940s, except one woman, born in 1939...but can you guess who?