NOW 80s

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

Month by month, Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1988! Including INXS, Billy Idol and Bananarama, plus forgotten acts like The Primitives and Tanita Tikaram.

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

Matt has hand-picked 25 tracks by amazing performers - all of them famous pop songs of the '80s. From Madness in 1980 to Madonna in 1989, plus his new video 'Beautiful Unknown.

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

Shocks galore over the next two hours, as we reveal the often-surprising '80s songs that sold the most singles for top stars including Elton John, Madness, ELO, Depeche Mode and more.

This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.

A 10 hour marathon - in order - of 120 US chart toppers, most of which never made it anywhere near the top in the UK! From KC and the Sunshine Band in 1980 to Billy Joel in 1989.

This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.

A complete video retrospective of George's '80s hits - both solo and with Wham!, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and that forgotten top 10 from Boogie Box High.

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

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

3 hours, 3 decades, 33 classics - in order.

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

10 songs about kissing. An 80s lesson in how to Kiss a Fool, Kiss Him Goodbye, French Kiss in the USA and Kiss with Confidence.

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.

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.

Amazingly, every one of these 23 top tunes only spent seven days at the top of the UK chart during the 1980s - even big songs by superstars like Madonna, Kylie, Blondie and U2.

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

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.

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

From Aylesbury to Woking via Godalming and the Isle of Wight, where do your favourite '80s acts come from? We reveal all.

New to the NOW 70s archive - another 25 long forgotten pop classics. Including Boney M, Hall & Oates, Smokie & Dollar.

Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.

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.

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.

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.

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

Lush movie love songs with that extra dose of emotion. Warning: expect a bit of Phil Collins.

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

Mark Goodier with a definitive countdown of the 100 biggest acts of the '80s - compiled using record sales, concert tickets, awards and more - from the UK, the USA and around the world.

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

The 5 years from '77 to '81 was possibly the most exciting and vibrant time to be a teenager and Clare Grogan was there - buying the records, seeing the bands and wearing the t-shirts.

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

The smooth laid-back sounds influenced by the US West Coast. With Toto, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, George Benson and Michael McDonald.

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

It's October, and here in full for Halloween season - it's Thriller.

Dress to impress as it's Halloween Party season! These songs will have you dancing.

Famous for his big hair, less famous for his tunes - Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 80s songs accompanied by dodgy '80s hair-don'ts.

Famous for his big hair, less famous for his tunes - Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 80s songs accompanied by dodgy '80s hair-don'ts.

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 Adam Ant, Shalamar, Musical Youth, Rod Stewart & The Assembly.

Month by month, Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1983! Including Fun Boy Three, Paul Young and Duran Duran, plus forgotten acts like Wah! and the Maisonettes.

You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Adam Ant, Shalamar, Musical Youth, Rod Stewart & The Assembly.

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.

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

What 80s songs have streamed over a billion times worldwide in the decades since? There are lots from Queen, Guns n Roses, Bon Jovi & AC/DC, but the top 3 might surprise you.

Dress to impress as it's Halloween Party season! These songs will have you dancing.

They seemed to arrive from nowhere, burst into the chart and caused a mini pop sensation. Bruno's back, taking you through the decade year by year, with his pick of 30 surprise hits.

Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW 80s' biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.