NOW 80s Today

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

Your eighties 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

1981 was another top year in music, with the New Romantics & Synth Pop conquering the world & changing the sound of the chart forever. Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.

With British artists achieving unprecedented success across the world, Bruno Brookes has a stellar selection of songs charting the 1st year of â??NOW Thatâ??s What I Call Music' - 1983

Bruno Brookes flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1985 introduced us to A-Ha & Whitney Houston & also saw the world's biggest ever concert - Live Aid!

Jenny Powell flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1987 had 'No Limits' on the TV & Stock, Aitken & Waterman cranking an endless stream of massive, catchy hits!

Jenny Powell flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1989 saw the breakthrough of Italian house, the rise of Mad-chester and Stock, Aitken & Waterman in their imperial phase!

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989!

Counting down the 40 acts with more Top 10 hits to their names than any other stars of the decade. U2, Jacko, Shaky, Queen, Wham, Prince are all here, but who's No.1?

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

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

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

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1987!