A countdown of the nation's favourite 80s songs.
From the Specials and the Jam to Blondie and Bowie, and not forgetting the biggest girl band of the time - the Nolans, it was a year of music and pop videos to remember. Sheena Easton was singing about her man working 9 to 5, Madness stormed the charts with Baggy Trousers and Dexy's Midnight Runners had a memorable number one with Geno. Contributors include Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini and Katie Puckrik.
Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Clare Grogan are among those recalling the music and memories of 1981. It was a year when Bucks Fizz were losing their skirts, Adam and the Ants were re-inventing the pop video, and synthesizer bands were making it big. However, there was still room in the charts for the retro sound of Shakin' Stevens.
Janice Long recalls the hits of 1982, when ABC, Culture Club, Musical Youth, Tears for Fears, the Stranglers, Kraftwerk, the Jam, Yazoo, and the Goombay Dance Band made their way up the charts. Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Clare Grogan add their thoughts on the era.
Simon Bates narrates this look at the music of 1983, featuring interviews with Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker, Carol Decker, Jenny Powell and other famous faces. Among the featured tracks are Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), New Order's Blue Monday, and Bad Boys by Wham!
A look at the biggest singles of 1984, the best pop videos, the artists who appeared in them, and the stories behind the songs. Cheryl Baker reveals how Tina Turner's What's Love Got to Do with It started off as a Bucks Fizz song. Plus, a look at Frankie Goes to Hollywood's controversial Relax, and the hits of Wham!. With contributions from Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Carol Decker and Jenny Powell.
A look at the biggest hits in 1985. Jenny Powell recalls when The Boss was Dancing in the Dark, Bowie and Jagger were Dancing in the Street and Prince was partying like it was 1999.
The biggest hits of 1986. Tony Blackburn recalls the year that gave us Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer, Sinitta's So Macho and Europe's The Final Countdown, among many others.
Celebrating the biggest-selling singles of 1987.
Jenny Powell recalls hits by Kylie, Bros and Bomb the Bass.
Featuring Donna Summer, Milli Vanilli and Jason Donovan.
Another lookback through the 80s
