NOW 80s Thursday

Hits & Headlines from the year that Tony Blackburn left Radio 1, Rentaghost left BBC1 & X-Factor stars Shayne Ward & Gareth Gates were born

All 80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world

If you thought video effects started with digital in the 90s - just look at these! Pushing the boundaries to make amazing animations - and some puppets

All 80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world

Brother Beyond's lead singer Nathan Moore presents the 25 ultimate man-bands & boy-bands of the 80s! From The Jacksons & Johnny Hates Jazz to Bros & Big Fun

A year in which Stock, Aitken & Waterman cranked out an endless stream of massive, catchy hits - these are the classic music videos that made 1987!

The first NOW released as a double CD with the 30 biggest tracks of the moment. This is the milestone 10th release in the NOW series, and here are all the videos in order!

60 minutes of power pop & rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1987 with GnR, Aerosmith, Duran Duran, Cher, T'Pau & Whitesnake!

60 minutes of back to back number 1s on a space theme - from Starship to Star Trekkin' and a journey to MARRS! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier

60 minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1984 - a year of Pointer Sisters, Weather Girls & Wild Boys! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier

Month by month Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1987! Including Kim Wilde, Alison Moyet & Erasure, plus forgotten acts like Wax, Westworld & Pseudo Echo

A year in which Stock, Aitken & Waterman cranked out an endless stream of massive, catchy hits - these are the classic music videos that made 1987!

Your 80s channel - 24/7!

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!

A year in which Stock, Aitken & Waterman cranked out an endless stream of massive, catchy hits - these are the classic music videos that made 1987!

NOW 9 was released in 1987 and featured all the tracks of the moment. A double vinyl or double tape, the choice was yours - but the double CD had to wait until NOW 10!

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

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986!

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985!

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1984!

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983!

Hits & Headlines from the year we said goodbye to The Muppet Show & Worzel Gummidge, Tom Baker said goodbye to Doctor Who and Britney & Beyonce were born

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981!