NOW 70s

Our special countdown of the 30 acts with the most UK Top Ten hits in the 1970s features legends like Bowie, Queen, Abba, the Bee Gees, Elton and more. But the No.1 will surprise you.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

Bruno Brookes guides you through the stats in disbelief! Three hours of top tunes from superstars like Bowie, Abba, Bob Marley, Queen, The Who and more. But why didn't we buy 'em?

Non-stop love songs, back to back all night, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Ripperton.

Including ten big million-sellers back when it was a rare achievement! These are 40 of the biggest-selling songs of the decade with Bay City Rollers, ABBA, Queen, Blondie and Wings.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

25 classic hits from the Brits - songs that have stood the test of time. Including 10cc, Bryan Ferry, Queen & Kate Bush.

In year order - Pat's list of 30 classic 70s anthems that were all covers. Including Rod Stewart, The Clash, Manfred Mann, John Lennon, Shirley Bassey & The Wurzels.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

An actress and singer with a varied musical career - here are all the big hits from a decade of music, from 1971's 'If Not For You' to 1981's 'Physical.' Including three UK Number 1s.

Through the 70s country music threw up regular UK chart smashes - from Anne Murray and Johnny Cash in 1970 to Dr Hook and Kenny Rogers at the end of the decade. And yes, there's Dolly.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

Pop groups ruled the 70s and came from all quarters! From Germany's Boney M, Sweden's ABBA and the UK's Queen, Police and Showaddywaddy - Tony Blackburn counts down the definitive 25.

Quite simply the biggest hits from the biggest pop act of the 70s & now back for the 2020s - Abba! 32 songs, 9 UK number 1s.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

Music and passion were always the fashion! 25 exuberant and uplifting songs with Latin beats, feelgood videos and some of the biggest uplifting moments in pop.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

In the mid-70s Diddy David Hamilton was on Radio 1 AND Radio 2 at the same time! And these are a choice selection of his records of the week - his "Hamilton's Hotshots".

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Back in the day, being a woman in a macho world of pop meant you had to fight so much harder! So let's celebrate with those who made their mark - from Annie & Elkie to Kim & Kate.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1970.

Sixty minutes of back-to-back 1970 Number 1s - from Simon & Garfunkel and Elvis Presley to Lee Marvin and Freda Payne. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.

An hour of 60s from ladies who knew their way around a 3 minute pop classic. Including the unmistakable voices of Shirley Bassey, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin & Lulu.

From the Everly Brothers in 1960 to The Beatles in '69 - here are 35 songs that topped the hit parade across the decade. Not 'arf pop pickers.

We're grooving back to the swinging 60s for classic videos, legendary artists & enough flower power to upset your local florist.

Remember when rock was WILD? From '64 to '74 the pioneering heroes presented by a man who was at the centre of it all - from The Kinks to The Beatles to Black Sabbath to Queen.

We're grooving back to the swinging 60s for classic videos, legendary artists & enough flower power to upset your local florist.

Seventies music power to play loud! Work out your speakers with some pure power pop and rock including Cher, Slade, and the Stones.

Mark Goodier with 1971's big music award winners. Who was 'Best Newcomer' at the Grammys, and which comedian got the coveted UK Christmas Number 1.

Runners-up from the UK charts in 1971 - 12 songs that didn't quite make it. Starting & ending with T.Rex, we keep up the class with Bridget The Midget & Tweedle Dum Tweedle Dee.

All night - classic hits from just 1 year - 1971.

At the top of the charts '71 started with an actor in a rocking chair & ended with a comedian on a milk float! In between we had Elton, Elvis, Rod, Diana, Cher, Slade & many more.

All night - classic hits from just 1 year - 1971.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '71 including T.Rex, Slade, New Seekers, Badfinger, Deep Purple and Benny Hill.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Get on the Love train with some top tunes to satisfy those Boogie Nights.

If you thought 1977 was all about punk - you might want to think again! Simon Bates brings you a Silver Jubilee year full of pop, soul, disco, country, love & a little bit of rock.

25 of the campest & glitziest disco videos known to man. Sunglasses at the ready 'cause you'll be blinded by the bright lights & brilliant bling.

The Selecter's lead singer with 25 innovators & trend-setters who made ska & reggae such an essential part of the 70s. From Desmond Dekker to Eddie Grant via Bob Marley & The Beat.

Non-stop 70s songs the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and just a few snarls.

Non-stop 70s rock and power ballads.

We're crusin' down the highway with four hours of '70s driving songs, featuring the coolest FM rock from legends like Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Elton, ELO, Toto, and more.

Non-stop 70s rock and power ballads.

At the top of the charts '71 started with an actor in a rocking chair & ended with a comedian on a milk float! In between we had Elton, Elvis, Rod, Diana, Cher, Slade & many more.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1971.

Keyboards, crooners & cabaret - Mum & Dad would have bored you senseless on their 8-track in the car, but now these quality tunes just sound class! 30 class acts - and their songs.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

In order - five hours of the biggest karaoke anthems of the 70s - from Mungo Jerry and T.Rex to Abba, Blondie and Queen. Prepare to sing out loud.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Mark Goodier's seven-hour marathon run-through of some of the biggest number 1 videos of the 1970s. From Edison Lighthouse to Pink Floyd via lots of ABBA and Rod Stewart.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

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.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Switch on your CB radio, grab a bar of that chunky chocolate, and climb aboard for ninety minutes of top tunes for all you '70s truckers out there. Can I get a big 10-4, buddy?

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Pop groups ruled the 70s and came from all quarters! From Germany's Boney M, Sweden's ABBA and the UK's Queen, Police and Showaddywaddy - Tony Blackburn counts down the definitive 25.

Tracks with big TV connections! Could be theme tunes, adverts or just a song made famous by a TV show.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Two hours of funny videos, silly songs and novelty hits - all of them amazing and all in the best possible taste.

Runners-up from the UK charts in 1971 - 12 songs that didn't quite make it. Starting & ending with T.Rex, we keep up the class with Bridget The Midget & Tweedle Dum Tweedle Dee.

All night - classic hits from just 1 year - 1971.

At the top of the charts '71 started with an actor in a rocking chair & ended with a comedian on a milk float! In between we had Elton, Elvis, Rod, Diana, Cher, Slade & many more.

All night - classic hits from just 1 year - 1971.

Mark Goodier with 1971's big music award winners. Who was 'Best Newcomer' at the Grammys, and which comedian got the coveted UK Christmas Number 1.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '71 including T.Rex, Slade, New Seekers, Badfinger, Deep Purple and Benny Hill.