Now 80s TV Guide
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
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.
3h 30 min 00:00 – 03:30
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 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.
1h 30 min 03:30 – 05:00
1982 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1982.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
The 1982 POWER Hour!
Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1982 with Joan Jett, Simple Minds, J Geils Band and The Pretenders.
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
1982 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1982.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Every Number 2 of the 80s!
Can you believe none of these 145 songs reached number 1? Mark Goodier with 12 hours of classics - in order - that didn't quite have what it takes, but still sound fantastic.
12h 5 min 07:00 – 19:05
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.
55 min 19:05 – 20:00
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
5h 19:00 – 00:00
Every Song From NOW 8 - 1986
NOW 8 was released in 1986 and featured the 32 tracks of the moment. A double vinyl or double tape, the choice was yours. Let's reminisce with all the videos in track order.
2h 45 min 20:00 – 22:45
1987's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Style Council, Boy George, Chris Rea, Billy Idol & Squeeze.
15 min 22:45 – 23:00
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 23:00 – 02:45
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 Dance Party Night!
Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party into the night on NOW 80s.
2h 15 min 02:45 – 05:00
1983's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Adam Ant, Shalamar, Musical Youth, Rod Stewart & The Assembly.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
The 1983 POWER Hour!
Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1983 with U2, Simple Minds, David Bowie and Bonnie Tyler.
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
1983's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Adam Ant, Shalamar, Musical Youth, Rod Stewart & The Assembly.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Every Number 1 of the 80s!
In order - Mark Goodier's 11-hour journey through the decade's biggest number 1 songs, from ABBA and Adam Ant to Wham!, Madonna, Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue.
11h 5 min 07:00 – 18:05
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
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
55 min 18:05 – 19:00
Pat Sharp's 80s Wicked Weekender!
An exceptional Sharp selection - four hours of fantastic feelgood to help your weekend go off the deep end.
3h 50 min 19:00 – 22:50
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
3h 21:00 – 00:00
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
10 min 22:50 – 23:00
80s Yacht Rock! Top 30
The smooth laid-back sounds influenced by the US West Coast. With Toto, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, George Benson and Michael McDonald.
2h 30 min 23:00 – 01:30
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.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
30 min 01:30 – 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
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
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
1981 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
1982 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1982.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Quick! Call the Doctor!
Doctors and their medicines were in big demand back in the '80s for various bodily matters, often concerning the heart! And don't forget that famous Time Lord.
40 min 06:00 – 06:40
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
1986 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.
20 min 06:40 – 07:00
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 07:00 – 08:00
The Complete Pet Shop Boys! 85-95
Twenty hits from their '80s and early '90s pomp, including four UK number 1s. Beginning with West End Girls and running through It's a Sin, Always On My Mind, Go West and Absolutely Fabulous.
2h 08:00 – 10:00
Saturday's Hit Songs!
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
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 10:00 – 12:30
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
Monsters of Rock Day!
Non-stop '80s rock - all day! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, U2, The Damned and Billy Idol.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
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 13:00 – 15:40
Monsters of Rock Day!
Non-stop '80s rock - all day! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, U2, The Damned and Billy Idol.
20 min 15:40 – 16:00
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 16:00 – 17:00
AC/DC v Iron Maiden!
A 60 minute battle between the monsters of metal.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
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.
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.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Monsters of Rock! 1980-1989
A definitive five-hour marathon of '80s guitar anthems! From Queen and AC/DC in 1980 to Def Leppard and Guns N' Roses in 1989, 60 rock classics are here - in order.
5h 18:30 – 23:30
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
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.
30 min 23:30 – 00:00
Gary Davies
Get the amps cranked up to 11 as Gary Davies is ready to rock with two hours of truly epic tracks! These are the 25 very best bands and artists that became '80s stadium superstars.
2h 20 min 00:00 – 02:20
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
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.
2h 40 min 02:20 – 05:00
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
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Bonnie Tyler's Greatest Hits!
The timeless songs from Bonnie's power period - 1976 to 1985. Includes 'Total Eclipse.
30 min 06:00 – 06:30
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
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
30 min 06:30 – 07:00
101 Power Ballads
From The Korgis in 1980 to U2 in 1989 - 101 power ballads in order. Prepare to weep.
9h 07:00 – 16:00
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
All Day - It's 1989!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
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 17:00 – 19:50
80s Rock Anthems!
Non-stop '80s rock and power ballads! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.
5h 19:00 – 00:00
All Day - It's 1989!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.
10 min 19:50 – 20:00
Bruno's Forgotten Hits
Month by month, Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1989! Including Kate Bush, Gloria Estefan and Neneh Cherry, plus forgotten acts like Then Jerico and Midnight Oil.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
1989's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 12
Twelve artists that had a single big song in 1989 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Rob'N'Raz, Will To Power, Midnight Oil, Kon Kan and Halo James.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
All Day - It's 1989!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
Every Song From NOW 16 - 1989
16 was the very last '80s NOW, released at the end of 1989 as a double CD, cassette, vinyl and even a VHS! Featuring Queen, Kate Bush, Tina Turner, Milli Vanilli and 31 others.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
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 00:00 – 03:00
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
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.
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.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
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
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