NOW 80s Wednesday

Hits & headlines from the year of Live Aid, Back to the Future, Blind Date & The Sinclair C5!

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

Most went onto much bigger things - but how did it all start? Here are 25 chart & video debuts from household names of the 1980s - some songs are brilliant, but some you might not know

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980!

1980 was another top year in music, with pop & new wave rubbing shoulders with rock, reggae, synth & even a love song or 2! Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.

Another session of dodgy hair-don'ts & colourful coiffures from the decade that laid it on large! Including Boy George, Janet Jackson, Bon Jovi, Barbara Dickson & Five Star

From shoulder pads & chunky pullovers to dodgy beards, suspect eyeshadow & hoop earrings - the 80s were a juggernaut of excess! Here are 40 videos which defined the era

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

A cavalcade of clothing calamities & 'interesting choices' from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant, Bananarama, Queen, Wham, Five Star & maybe even Limahl himself!

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

We all know the big number 1 hits of the 80s - but which ones sold the most? Expect a few surprises, and don't worry too much about the odd Xmas surprise

Non-stop 80s rock & power ballads - all night! From Queen, Bon Jovi & Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler & Tina Turner

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

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