Now 80s TV Guide
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
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.
40 min 01:20 – 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.
1h 10 min 02:50 – 04:00
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
3h 03:00 – 06:00
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
1985 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
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.
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.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
1985 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985.
10 min 06:50 – 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
Saturday's Hit Songs!
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
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.
20 min 10:40 – 11:00
What? They Only Peaked at 11?
That's right - every one of these classic tunes JUST missed the UK top 10. All of them got to number 11 and no higher! Including Simply Red, Cher, Bryan Adams and The Clash.
3h 45 min 11:00 – 14:45
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
4h 12:00 – 16:00
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
15 min 14:45 – 15:00
Denise's 5*Star Families - Top 30!
Brothers, sisters, husbands, wives - they made it a family business back in the '80s! And Denise Pearson was one of them, along with her siblings in pop supergroup Five Star.
2h 35 min 15:00 – 17:35
Saturday 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 17:00 – 19:00
Saturday 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.
1h 25 min 17:35 – 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 20 min 19:00 – 21:20
Get Into The Groove!
Trying to impress with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party hard on NOW 80s.
3h 21:00 – 00:00
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.
40 min 21:20 – 22:00
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 22:00 – 00:40
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
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.
20 min 00:40 – 01:00
Erasure
From their debut hit Sometimes in 1986 - here's an hour of Erasure in their late 80s & early 90s pomp - every song made the UK top 10.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
Jenny Powell
Dancing through history - one anthem at a time! From late 80s optimism to mid 90s euphoria, it's where house, rave and eurodance all started. Hands in the air people.
2h 35 min 02:00 – 04:35
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
3h 03:00 – 06:00
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.
25 min 04:35 – 05:00
1986 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.
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
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 06:00 – 07:00
1986 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
NOW 100 Hits
Simon Bates with the ultimate countdown of '80s love. Yes - 100 songs with heartfelt vocals, lush strings and big breakdowns in a nine-hour marathon! Expect Whitney, Lionel and George.
8h 40 min 07:00 – 15:40
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
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.
20 min 15:40 – 16:00
Stock Aitken Waterman in the 80s!
Brother Beyond's Nathan Moore presents 20 of the production trio's greatest hits of the 80s - from Kylie, Jason and Rick to Hazell Dean, Princess and The Reynolds Girls.
1h 30 min 16:00 – 17:30
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.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Really? Only 1 Week At No.1?
Amazingly, every one of these 23 top tunes only spent seven days at the top of the UK chart during the 1980s - even big songs by superstars like Madonna, Kylie, Blondie and U2.
1h 45 min 18:00 – 19:45
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
15 min 19:45 – 20:00
Soft Rock Classics! 1980-1989
Guitar heavy laid back tracks and big power ballads - but every song has a huge chorus! Expect plenty of Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins, Tina Turner and U2.
3h 55 min 20:00 – 23:55
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
5 min 23:55 – 00:00
Gary Kemp's 25 Coolest Stars!
Spandau Ballet's songwriter picks his favourite stars, songwriters and cool icons that made the biggest impact in the '80s and beyond. Including Kate Bush, Elvis Costello and David Byrne.
2h 20 min 00:00 – 02:20
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
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.
1h 40 min 02:20 – 04:00
Nothing But 80s Love Songs
From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.
2h 03:00 – 05:00
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
2h 04:00 – 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.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
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.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
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 07:00 – 11:15
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Chart Toppers!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
45 min 11:15 – 12:00
Stock Aitken Waterman in the 80s!
Brother Beyond's Nathan Moore presents 20 of the production trio's greatest hits of the 80s - from Kylie, Jason and Rick to Hazell Dean, Princess and The Reynolds Girls.
1h 30 min 12:00 – 13:30
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
5h 13:00 – 18:00
1987 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1987.
30 min 13:30 – 14:00
Every Song From NOW 9 - 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.
2h 20 min 14:00 – 16:20
1987 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1987.
40 min 16:20 – 17:00
Cheryl Baker
Two songs from each year of the '80s - all of them Record Breakers. Cheryl has the stories of best-selling songs, record-breaking fundraisers and the world's richest recording deal.
1h 50 min 17:00 – 18:50
Bring Out the 80s!
Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Chart Toppers!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
10 min 18:50 – 19:00
What The Heck Kept This Off No.1?
Every one of these superb No.2 hits from 1980-1989 is a classic, but what other songs stopped each of them getting to the top? Queen, Madonna, Bowie, A-ha and more are all here.
3h 19:00 – 22:00
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.
9h 20:00 – 05:00
The Heat Is On! Top 30
Thirty videos about fire, heat and the hot summer sun - whether your Beds Are Burning, you're All Fired Up, Hot In The City or maybe Walking In The Sunshine.
2h 25 min 22:00 – 00:25
1989 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.
35 min 00:25 – 01:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1989
60 minutes of back to back number 1s from a year dominated by Kylie, Jason, Madonna and a certain Bunny! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
1h 01:00 – 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
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
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
The 1980 POWER Hour!
Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1980 with AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Blondie, Genesis and The Undertones.
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.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year of Live Aid, Back to the Future, Blind Date and the Sinclair C5.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Sixty minutes of hits and headlines from the year of Top Gun, the Mir Space Station, Oprah Winfrey's TV debut and the launch of Samantha Fox's music career.
1h 08:00 – 09:00
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year of Black Monday, Dirty Dancing, the beginning of the Channel Tunnel and the end of music TV show 'The Tube.
1h 09:00 – 10:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and headlines with Simes! From the year of Roger Rabbit, Kylie's debut single, and the end of Crossroads, Play School and The Incredible Hulk on TV.
1h 10:00 – 11:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour
60 minutes of hits and headlines from the year Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood hosted the Brits, Baywatch launched on TV, and Stock, Aitken & Waterman spent 16 weeks at number 1.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Tiffany's 20 American Idols
Superstar hits from Diana Ross, Bon Jovi, Madonna and Prince with the American girl who grew up around them - Tiffany.
1h 45 min 12:00 – 13:45
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
5h 13:00 – 18:00
1984 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1984.
15 min 13:45 – 14:00
Every Song From NOW 4 - 1984
NOW 4 had many hits but also featured some lesser known songs. Everything from Paul McCartney to Julian Lennon, Nik Kershaw to Nick Heyward. Every video we could find is here.
2h 30 min 14:00 – 16:30
1984 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1984.
30 min 16:30 – 17:00
Paul Young's 25 Classic Covers!
Paul Young, who has sung one or two himself, brings you 25 classic '80s hits that were all covers, including Whitney, Madness, Billy Idol and Simply Red. Some will really surprise you.
2h 5 min 17:00 – 19:05
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
5h 19:00 – 00:00
Turbo Trax!
A non-stop ticket to the ultimate retro rave! We crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
55 min 19:05 – 20:00
I Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside
Two hours of salty videos full of sea, sun and sand! Time to get On the Beach with NOW 80s.
2h 20:00 – 22:00
80s Stars - Then & Now!
Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs - Including Rolling Stones, Bros, Abba, Gary Numan, Paul McCartney, Duran Duran, Tight Fit & Bruce Springsteen.
2h 22:00 – 00:00
Jason Donovan's 80s Pop Pin-Ups!
You may have had his poster on your wall in the '80s, but who were Jason and his teen mates sticking up in their bedrooms? From 1980-1989, these are the decade's poster girls and boys.
2h 5 min 00:00 – 02:05
Every Song A Number 1!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
5h 00:00 – 05:00
Every Song A Number 1!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
2h 55 min 02:05 – 05:00
1981 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
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.
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.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
1981 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Lisa Stansfield's Ladies of 80s!
The UK's First Lady of Soul selects her 20 favourite girls of the '80s. Expect Tracy Chapman, Grace Jones, Kate Bush and Whitney.
1h 50 min 07:00 – 08:50
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
10 min 08:50 – 09:00
Eurythmics Anthems! Top 10
One of the most successful acts of the 80s with a mountain of songs and twelve top 20 hits. Here are the 10 best from Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
50 min 09:00 – 09:50
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
10 min 09:50 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 13:40
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
5h 13:00 – 18:00
1988 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.
20 min 13:40 – 14:00
Every Song From NOW 11 - 1988
NOW 11 featured plenty of smash hits, but also heaps of long forgotten 'gems' from the likes of Jermaine Stewart, Jack 'n' Chill and Morris Minor and The Majors.
2h 20 min 14:00 – 16:20
1988 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.
40 min 16:20 – 17:00
Gary Davies
Gary Davies' 10-hour marathon celebrating the music video! It was a decade of visual innovation and all the key moments are here - from Peter Gabriel and Jacko to Eurythmics and Madonna.
7h 17:00 – 00:00
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.
5h 00:00 – 05:00
80s - To The Max!
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
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.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
The 80s (What A Feeling!)
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
5h 13:00 – 18:00
Bring Out the 80s!
Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
5h 19:00 – 00:00
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.
5h 00:00 – 05:00
80s - To The Max!
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
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.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
That 80s Friday Feeling!
It's the weekend, and it's the 80s! Expect synth pop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and lots of big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
1h 08:00 – 09:00
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
3h 09:00 – 12:00
The 80s (What A Feeling!)
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Only the Biggest 80s Anthems!
All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.
3h 13:00 – 16:00
That 80s Friday Feeling!
It's the weekend, and it's the 80s! Expect synth pop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and lots of big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
5h 16:00 – 21:00