Now 80s TV Guide
Jenny Powell's Powerplays - Top 25
Remember top TV music show 'No Limits' back in the day? Jenny Powell is back, with two hours of only the very best that featured on that programme. Turn it up LOUD.
20 min 00:00 – 00:20
80s Rock Anthems Night!
Non-stop '80s rock and power ballads - all night! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.
40 min 00:20 – 01:00
The Greatest Guitar Riffs '80-'89
One hour of the most memorable riffs in rock and pop! From Guns N' Roses and Bon Jovi to ZZ Top and U2.
50 min 01:00 – 01:50
80s Rock Anthems Night!
Non-stop '80s rock and power ballads - all night! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.
3h 10 min 01:50 – 05:00
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!
Your '80s 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.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
The Heritage Chart with Mike Read
Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!
Your '80s 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.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Sinitta's Everyone I Fancied!
100 minutes of everyone Sinitta fancied being, or just plain adored in the '80s. Her favourite boys and gorgeous girls in their fiercest videos - you'll fancy them a little bit too.
1h 45 min 07:00 – 08:45
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
15 min 08:45 – 09:00
That's NOT My Name! 1980-1989
Barry Pincus, Gaynor Hopkins and Helen Folasade Adu were three of the world's biggest stars of the '80s - but all went under snappier showbiz names for their music careers.
3h 09:00 – 12:00
Pat Sharp's House of Fun 40
Radio and TV legend Pat Sharp has raided the vaults for the greatest sing-a-long hits of the '80s! Every tune is a belter, so grab that microphone - you're gonna need it.
3h 30 min 12:00 – 15:30
Chart Toppers!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
30 min 15:30 – 16:00
40 Big Selling No.1s of the 80s!
We all know the big number one 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.
3h 15 min 16:00 – 19:15
Chart Toppers!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
45 min 19:15 – 20:00
Tight Fit's 30 Fantasy Islands!
Denise, Julie and Steve with over two hours of salty videos full of sea, sun and sand! Time to get beach fit with Tight Fit and NOW 80s.
2h 40 min 20:00 – 22:40
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
20 min 22:40 – 23:00
So Awful, Yet So Amazing! Top 20
Twenty songs and videos from the '80s that some would think are pretty awful, but we think are just magnificent - in their own way! Please leave credibility shoes at the door.
1h 30 min 23:00 – 00:30
1981 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.
30 min 00:30 – 01:00
1981's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists who had a single big song in 1981 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Kim Carnes, Champaign, Brown Sauce or Lobo.
40 min 01:00 – 01:40
1981 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.
20 min 01:40 – 02:00
The Heritage Chart with Mike Read
Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.
50 min 02:00 – 02:50
Monday Night at the Movies!
Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW 80s' biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.
2h 10 min 02:50 – 05:00
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!
Your '80s 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.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Showtunes! 1982-1989
Sixty minutes of classics from a golden age of musical theatre - the 1980s. Featuring Cats, Phantom, Chess, Dreamgirls and Aspects of Love, plus lesser known musicals Mutiny and Time.
45 min 06:00 – 06:45
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!
Your '80s 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.
15 min 06:45 – 07:00
Make Mine A Double with Pat Sharp!
They say 2 heads are better than one & in the 80s the charts were full of collaborations. So pour a large one & have double the fun with Pat Sharp's top 40 duets.
3h 40 min 07:00 – 10:40
Best Played at 45 RPM!
Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers and bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world.
20 min 10:40 – 11:00
The Jam v The Police '80-'83
They dominated the indie world in the first four years of the '80s - and here are 11 of their biggest hits, in order.
45 min 11:00 – 11:45
Best Played at 45 RPM!
Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers and bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world.
15 min 11:45 – 12:00
Too Funky! Paul Young v G Michael
The funky and soulful side of two of the decade's leading men - Paul Young and George Michael. From Careless Whisper to Wherever I Lay My Hat.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
The Rock 100 of the 80s
Mark Goodier brings you our exclusive chart of the 100 biggest rock songs of the 80s, based on streaming data, historic sales info, and enduring global appeal. Crank this up LOUD.
9h 13:00 – 22:00
Carol Decker's 30 Rock Dudes!
T'Pau's Carol Decker is back again with a countdown of '80s guys who liked to rock! With John Parr, Billy Idol, Guns N' Roses and ZZ Top.
2h 40 min 22:00 – 00:40
80s Rock Anthems Night!
Non-stop '80s rock and power ballads - all night! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.
20 min 00:40 – 01:00
Genesis vs Queen!
The ultimate battle of the UK's rock gods - Queen and Genesis, and their frontmen Phil and Freddie.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
Every Song A Number 1!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
3h 02:00 – 05:00
1984's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Blancmange, Elton John, Ultravox, Malcolm McClaren & Bananarama.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1984
60 minutes of back to back number 1s - from Wham! and Nena to Jim Diamond and Chaka Khan. Frankie Says it's 1984 with Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
All Day - It's 1984!
In 1984, with MTV in full swing, music videos were a thrilling blend of creativity and innovation with artists like Prince, Madonna & Michael Jackson.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Mark Goodier's No.2s of 1984
Sixty minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1984 - a year of Pointer Sisters, Weather Girls and Wild Boys! With Mr Charts himself, Mark Goodier.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
The NOW Yearbook 1984
1984 was huge for singles, with the decade's four biggest sellers all releasing that year. Bruno Brookes celebrates electro, Hi-NRG and rap all becoming vital ingredients in pop.
3h 5 min 08:00 – 11:05
1984's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Blancmange, Elton John, Ultravox, Malcolm McClaren & Bananarama.
55 min 11:05 – 12:00
Soundtrack Smashes
Can you believe that 1984 delivered so many huge movie hits? Top songs from NeverEnding Story, The Woman In Red, Give My Regards to Broad Street, Electric Dreams and more.
50 min 12:00 – 12:50
All Day - It's 1984!
In 1984, with MTV in full swing, music videos were a thrilling blend of creativity and innovation with artists like Prince, Madonna & Michael Jackson.
10 min 12:50 – 13:00
Mark Goodier's US No.1s of 1984
Sixty minutes of back to back US chart toppers from 1984 - none of which made the top spot in the UK! Including Kenny Loggins, John Waite, Tina Turner and Madonna.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
1984's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Blancmange, Elton John, Ultravox, Malcolm McClaren & Bananarama.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Every Song From NOW 3 - 1984
NOW 3 featured plenty of smash hits, but also plenty of long forgotten songs from the likes of Blancmange, David Sylvian and The Art Company. Every video we could find is here.
2h 20 min 15:00 – 17:20
All Day - It's 1984!
In 1984, with MTV in full swing, music videos were a thrilling blend of creativity and innovation with artists like Prince, Madonna & Michael Jackson.
40 min 17:20 – 18:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year of moon boots, Trivial Pursuit, Torvill and Dean's Bolero and the very first Apple Mac.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Who Won Wot in 1984?
Mark Goodier with 1984's big music award winners. Who won big at the Variety Club Awards and who was 1984's 'Prat of the Year' according to Smash Hits? Stay tuned to find out.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
1984's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1984 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember John Waite, Matthew Wilder, Alphaville and Fiction Factory.
50 min 20:00 – 20:50
1984's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Blancmange, Elton John, Ultravox, Malcolm McClaren & Bananarama.
10 min 20:50 – 21:00
The NOW Yearbook 1984
1984 was huge for singles, with the decade's four biggest sellers all releasing that year. Bruno Brookes celebrates electro, Hi-NRG and rap all becoming vital ingredients in pop.
3h 5 min 21:00 – 00:05
1984's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Blancmange, Elton John, Ultravox, Malcolm McClaren & Bananarama.
55 min 00:05 – 01:00
Madonna - 80s Fashion Icon!
10 classic looks that set the fashion of the 80s! From 1983's leather vest on first video "Everybody" to the Blonde Ambition corsets of Express Yourself at the end of the decade.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
Night Moves!
When the lights go down, the volume turns up! A late-night escape into soaring vocals, epic guitar solos and timeless lyrics to soundtrack your midnight memories.
3h 02:00 – 05:00
40 Years Ago - It's 1986 Day!
A year of synth pop with the arrival of Pet Shop Boys & Erasure, plus Madonna's "True Blue" was the biggest album. But we said a Final goodbye to Wham.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1986
60 minutes of back to back number 1s. From The Lady In Red to West End Girls - it's The Final Countdown! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
40 Years Ago - It's 1986 Day!
A year of synth pop with the arrival of Pet Shop Boys & Erasure, plus Madonna's "True Blue" was the biggest album. But we said a Final goodbye to Wham.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
40 Fist Pumping Power Ballads!
Classic heartbreakers from Heart, John Waite, Angry Anderson, Bon Jovi, Roxy Music, Tina Turner and Bonnie Tyler. If it's emotion you're after, then we will deliver.
3h 35 min 07:00 – 10:35
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
25 min 10:35 – 11:00
All Were Top 5 January Hits! 80-89
January's never a dull month in the world of pop - stand by for three massive tunes from this time in each year of the 1980s, including the brilliant No.1 song. Everyone's a gem.
2h 15 min 11:00 – 13:15
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
45 min 13:15 – 14:00
Genesis & Phil Collins
In order - 21 huge videos from Genesis and Phil - from their 1978 top 10 breakthrough "Follow You Follow Me" to Phil's 1989 massive solo album "But Seriously.
2h 14:00 – 16:00
The 1981 POWER Hour!
Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1981 with Toyah, Genesis, Rick Springfield and Meat Loaf.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
The 1985 POWER Hour!
Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1985 with The Cult, Bryan Adams, Pat Benatar and Queen.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
The 1989 POWER Hour!
Non-stop music power from the end of the decade! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1989 with Then Jericho, Transvision Vamp, Roxette and Bon Jovi.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Queen & Freddie! 1980-1989
Sixty minutes of hits from one of the biggest rock bands of all time - Queen! From Radio Ga Ga and Flash to Freddie's solo hits, every track is a classic.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Wild Boys! Duran Duran
Kings of the early '80s on both sides of the Atlantic and masters of the music video, here are 11 of their best, back-to-back and in order.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Orchestral Manoeuvres! 1979-1991
An hour from the kings of 80s synth - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Timmy Mallett's Brilliant Bands!
Timmy's back with something a little different - a run through of his favourite '80s bands, many interviewed on his 'Timmy on the Tranny' radio show throughout the decade.
2h 35 min 22:00 – 00:35
1982 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1982.
25 min 00:35 – 01:00
Culture Club
Ten biggies from the most distinctive boys in '80s pop.
50 min 01:00 – 01:50
80s Dance Party Night!
Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party into the night on NOW 80s.
3h 10 min 01:50 – 05:00
1988 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1988
60 minutes of back to back number 1s from a year of chart topping ladies - Belinda, Tiffany, Kylie, Yazz, Whitney, Enya and Robin Beck. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!
Your '80s 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.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
25 Rock Guilty Pleasures!
They may not have a whole crate of credibility, but their singalong potential was never in doubt! These are the '80s songs that built cities out of rock'n'roll.
2h 10 min 07:00 – 09:10
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
50 min 09:10 – 10:00
Mark Goodier's US No.1s! 1980-1989
A 10 hour marathon - in order - of 120 US chart toppers, most of which never made it anywhere near the top in the UK! From KC and the Sunshine Band in 1980 to Billy Joel in 1989.
10h 25 min 10:00 – 20:25
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
35 min 20:25 – 21:00
Clare Grogan's Tartan Top 30
In the 80s the Scottish scene was vibrant and creative with punk, indie, synth, acoustic and Celtic folk influences topping the charts. Altered Images' Clare Grogan has 30 of the best.
2h 35 min 21:00 – 23:35
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
25 min 23:35 – 00:00
Liverpool Legends! The Top 25
Liverpool's the home of Eurovision 2023, so let's celebrate with two hours of the city's top stars of the 80s like Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Sonia, OMD plus three of the Fab Four.
2h 00:00 – 02:00
The Heritage Chart with Mike Read
Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.
50 min 02:00 – 02:50
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
10 min 02:50 – 03:00
Pop Gold! 80s v 90s
Bruno Brookes with a quickfire party countdown crossing 2 decades - one from the 80s followed by another from the 90s! Expect Donna Summer, Steps, Sinitta & S-Club 7.
2h 10 min 03:00 – 05:10
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
50 min 05:10 – 06:00
The 1985 Video Hall of Fame
Radio 1 and Top of the Pops legend Gary Davies with the iconic images and award-winning clips that set the style of 1985. Including Elaine and Barbara, Godley and Creme, Grace Jones and A-Ha.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
1985's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Tears Fears, Freddie Mercury & Level 42.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
1985's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1985 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Maria Vidal, Arcadia, John Parr and Phyllis Nelson.
50 min 07:00 – 07:50
All Day - It's 1985!
The year of Brothers in Arms, Live Aid and the first Stock, Aitken and Waterman number 1.
10 min 07:50 – 08:00
Every Song From NOW 6 - 1985
NOW 6 was released in 1985 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.
2h 30 min 08:00 – 10:30
All Day - It's 1985!
The year of Brothers in Arms, Live Aid and the first Stock, Aitken and Waterman number 1.
30 min 10:30 – 11:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1985
60 minutes of back to back number 1s from the year that included the first ever chart-toppers from Madonna and Whitney Houston. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Mark Goodier's No.2s of 1985
60 minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1985 - a year of Prince, King and Queen Madonna's big breakthrough! With Mr Charts himself, Mark Goodier.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Way Back When! 1985
Sixty minutes of lesser heard hits from 1985. Including Bruce Springsteen, Jaki Graham, Sting, Prince and The Cure.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
1985's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Tears Fears, Freddie Mercury & Level 42.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
The NOW Yearbook 1985
Bruno Brookes flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1985 introduced us to A-ha and Whitney Houston, and also saw the world's biggest ever concert - Live Aid.
3h 15:00 – 18:00
Soundtrack Smashes
Can you believe that 1985 delivered so many huge movie hits? Top songs from The Breakfast Club, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Desperately Seeking Susan, Back to the Future and more.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
All Were Top 5 January Hits! 80-89
January's never a dull month in the world of pop - stand by for three massive tunes from this time in each year of the 1980s, including the brilliant No.1 song. Everyone's a gem.
2h 15 min 19:00 – 21:15
1989's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Janet Jackson, Neneh Cherry, Lightning Seeds & De La Soul.
45 min 21:15 – 22:00
The NOW Yearbook 1989
Jenny Powell flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1989 saw the breakthrough of Italian house, the rise of Mad-chester and Stock, Aitken and Waterman in their imperial phase.
2h 50 min 22:00 – 00:50
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
1h 10 min 00:50 – 02:00
Bruno's Rebels & Rule Breakers!
Bruno Brookes has stories galore from 20 of rock and pop's real game changers. Icons, rebels, activists and a few of the more unexpected heroes who reshaped music and the media.
1h 30 min 02:00 – 03:30
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
2h 30 min 03:30 – 06:00
Simply the Best! Tina Turner 80-95
12 amazing videos from Tina's big-haired golden period 1983-1995. Including Let's Stay Together, What's Love Got To Do With It, Steamy Windows, Goldeneye and The Best.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
We're Feelin' 80s All Over!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Ladies in Red! Top 10
Seems like red was the colour to be seen in during the '80s. Here are ten of our favourite videos - and you'll not be surprised to learn we start with Chris de Burgh.
50 min 07:00 – 07:50
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
10 min 07:50 – 08:00
Madonna - 80s Fashion Icon!
10 classic looks that set the fashion of the 80s! From 1983's leather vest on first video "Everybody" to the Blonde Ambition corsets of Express Yourself at the end of the decade.
1h 08:00 – 09:00
Limahl's Frocky Horror Show!
A cavalcade of clothing calamities and 'interesting choices' from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant, Bananarama, Queen, Wham, Five Star and maybe even Limahl himself.
2h 30 min 09:00 – 11:30
We're Feelin' 80s All Over!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
30 min 11:30 – 12:00
Complete George Michael
A complete video retrospective of George's '80s hits - both solo and with Wham!, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and that forgotten top 10 from Boogie Box High.
2h 12:00 – 14:00
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Make Mine A Double with Pat Sharp!
They say 2 heads are better than one & in the 80s the charts were full of collaborations. So pour a large one & have double the fun with Pat Sharp's top 40 duets.
3h 40 min 15:00 – 18:40
The Ultimate 80s Mix!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
20 min 18:40 – 19:00
I Want My Music TV! Top 50
Music TV continues with Bonnie Tyler, Sister Sledge & Madonna, through to million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! & Soft Cell. These are the official biggest of the 80s.
4h 15 min 19:00 – 23:15