Now 80s TV Guide
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.
1h 10 min 00:00 – 01:10
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 Into The Groove!
Trying to impress with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party hard on NOW 80s.
50 min 01:10 – 02:00
80s Dancefloor with Jeff Young!
Funk, soul, Hi-NRG, new jack swing and house took dance in all sorts of new directions during the '80s, and Radio 1's Friday night 'Big Beat' DJ Jeff Young was there.
2h 20 min 02:00 – 04:20
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
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
1h 40 min 04:20 – 06:00
Simon Bates New Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year of Barbara Woodhouse, Button Moon and Metal Mickey, and when Steven Gerrard was born as Liverpool were crowned league champions.
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
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
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 07:00 – 08:30
Saturday's Hit Songs!
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
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 30 min 09:00 – 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
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
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 13:00 – 15:35
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
25 min 15:35 – 16:00
Alternative 80s! with Wayne Hussey
The Mission's gobby frontman with big, bold and ambitious 80s sounds that offered a true alternative to the ever present cheesy pop fare. From Joy Divison in 1980 to Electronic in 89.
2h 10 min 16:00 – 18:10
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
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
50 min 18:10 – 19:00
Toyah's Sack The Stylist?! Top 30
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant and many more in this crazy countdown.
2h 35 min 19:00 – 21:35
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
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
25 min 21:35 – 22:00
Sonia's 30 Great Girls!
Sonia's back! Best known for topping the charts in '89 and then representing the UK at Eurovision in '93. Which other girls were dominating the charts at that time? She reveals all.
2h 30 min 22:00 – 00:30
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
30 min 00:30 – 01:00
Start Your Party With A Fizz!
Bucks Fizz founder members Cheryl, Mike and Jay are back as 'The Fizz', and these guys still know how to start an 80s party! It's time for a celebration.
2h 10 min 01:00 – 03:10
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
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
2h 50 min 03:10 – 06:00
Simon Bates New Golden Hour
Hits and headlines with Simes! From the year that marked Gazza's record 2 million pound transfer to Tottenham and the birth of Adele - also in Tottenham.
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.
1h 06:00 – 07:00
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
15 min 06:45 – 07:00
Rick Astley's Hit Factory & Beyond
Rick's here, not just with Stock, Aitken & Waterman's big stars like Kylie and Jason, but with other massive '80s bangers that influenced the brilliant Hit Factory sound. Jump in.
2h 07:00 – 09:00
Sunday Love Songs!
From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.
5h 07:00 – 12:00
40 One-Hit Wonders with Pat Sharp
They all had one defining chart smash - then never darkened our top 20 again! Our one-hit stars include Judy Boucher, The Vapors, Matthew Wilder and Midnight Oil.
3h 30 min 09:00 – 12:30
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
30 min 12:30 – 13:00
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
Limahl's Never Ending Soundtracks!
2 decades of movie moments and classic pop hits from the 70s & 80s. Direct from the red carpet - Limahl is ready for his close-up.
2h 35 min 13:00 – 15:35
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
25 min 15:35 – 16:00
30 Big Selling Movie Songs of 80s
Bruno Brookes with the soundtrack of a decade - literally - the biggest UK movie songs of the '80s. Expect Rocky, Flashdance, Dirty Dancing, Top Gun and Ghostbusters.
2h 30 min 16:00 – 18:30
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
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Favourite Bands with Nick Heyward
Mr Favourite Shirts selects his Favourite Bands! Haircut 100's Nick Heyward with 25 classic groups from the first half of the '80s, including Altered Images, Heaven 17 and ABC.
2h 5 min 19:00 – 21:05
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
55 min 21:05 – 22:00
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 22:00 – 00:20
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
40 min 00:20 – 01:00
Clare Grogan's Teenage Kicks!
The 5 years from '77 to '81 was possibly the most exciting and vibrant time to be a teenager and Clare Grogan was there - buying the records, seeing the bands and wearing the t-shirts.
2h 01:00 – 03:00
The All-Star 80s Weekender!
All weekend - back to back presented shows & grade A videos - all from the 1980s.
2h 03:00 – 05:00
80s Flashback Frenzy!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Elton v George in the 80s!
They'd team up in the '90s, but in the '80s they were battling for pop dominance. Seconds out, it's Elton vs George! Ding-ding.
45 min 06:00 – 06:45
1989 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.
15 min 06:45 – 07:00
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 07:00 – 08:00
1988's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1988 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember The Primitives, Desireless, The Adventures or Jack n Chill.
50 min 08:00 – 08:50
1988 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.
10 min 08:50 – 09:00
The 1987 POWER Hour
Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1987 with GN'R, Aerosmith, Duran Duran, Cher, T'Pau and Whitesnake.
1h 09:00 – 10:00
1986's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 12
Twelve artists that had a single big song in 1986 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Sly Fox, It Bites, Gregory Abbott or Modern Talking.
1h 10:00 – 11:00
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 11:00 – 11:50
1985 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985.
10 min 11:50 – 12:00
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 12:00 – 12:50
1984 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1984.
10 min 12:50 – 13:00
1983's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1983 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember The Maisonettes, Will Powers, Ryan Paris or Snowy White.
45 min 13:00 – 13:45
1983 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.
15 min 13:45 – 14:00
1982's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1982 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember Trio, Bardo, J Geils Band or Toto Coelo.
45 min 14:00 – 14:45
1982 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1982.
15 min 14:45 – 15:00
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 15:00 – 15:40
1981 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.
20 min 15:40 – 16:00
1980's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1980 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember The Vapors or Styx.
45 min 16:00 – 16:45
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
15 min 16:45 – 17:00
The NOW Yearbook 1980
1980 was another top year in music, with pop and new wave rubbing shoulders with rock, reggae, synth and even a love song or two! Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.
3h 17:00 – 20:00
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Pat Sharp's 30 Silly Songs!
The decade where George Michael rapped, Sheena Easton shovelled coal and Harry Enfield became a musical genius! They're all here, along with Captain Kirk and some singing frogs.
2h 30 min 21:00 – 23:30
Get Ready for 2026 with NOW 80s!
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.
30 min 23:30 – 00:00
Sinitta's High Energy Hits! Top 25
From Evelyn Thomas' High Energy in 1984, through Stock Aitken & Waterman and onto the breakout of happy house at the end of the decade, it's Sinitta's dance session - full of bounce.
2h 5 min 00:00 – 02:05
Get Ready for 2026 with NOW 80s!
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.
3h 55 min 02:05 – 06:00
Tina v Cher!
Big hair, big voices, big videos and big songs! It's the battle of two '80s pop rock legends - Cher and Tina Turner.
45 min 06:00 – 06:45
1989 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.
15 min 06:45 – 07:00
The 1989 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 1989. Including Janet Jackson, Fine Young Cannibals, NWA and Madonna.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
Simon Bates New Golden Hour
Hits and headlines with Simes! From the year that marked Gazza's record 2 million pound transfer to Tottenham and the birth of Adele - also in Tottenham.
1h 08:00 – 09:00
Mark Goodier's No.2s of 1987
Sixty minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1987, a year of big hits for Pepsi, Percy and the Pet Shop Boys! With Mr Charts himself, Mark Goodier.
1h 09:00 – 10:00
Mark Goodier's US No.1s of 1986
Sixty minutes of back to back US chart toppers from 1986 - none of which made the top spot in the UK! Including Dionne Warwick, Human League, Huey Lewis and Steve Winwood.
1h 10:00 – 11:00
Bruno's Forgotten Hits
Month by month Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1985! Including Billy Ocean and The Cure, plus forgotten acts like Strawberry Switchblade and The Colourfield.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
The 1984 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 1984. Including Prince, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper and Queen.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
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.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1982
60 minutes of back-to-back number 1s from 1982 - a fun year of Bucks Fizz, Madness, Tight Fit and Musical Youth! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Way Back When! 1981
Sixty minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including the Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah and the Pointer Sisters.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Simon Bates New Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year of Barbara Woodhouse, Button Moon and Metal Mickey, and when Steven Gerrard was born as Liverpool were crowned league champions.
1h 16:00 – 17:00
The Now Yearbook 1988
Another top year, with rock, reggae, pop & power ballads rubbing shoulders with exciting new dance sounds from the US & Europe. Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.
3h 17:00 – 20:00
1988 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
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 30 min 21:00 – 00:30
Get Ready for 2026 with NOW 80s!
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.
5h 30 min 00:30 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1987
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.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
Get Ready for 2026 with NOW 80s!
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.
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 10 min 07:00 – 11:10
Get Ready for 2026 with NOW 80s!
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.
50 min 11:10 – 12:00
As Seen on TV with Robin Banks
Robin Banks' pick of tracks with big TV connections! Could be theme tunes, adverts or just a song made famous by a TV show. 'Just Say Yes' to our top 25 chart.
2h 12:00 – 14:00
They Packed a Punch! 1980-1989
8 electrifying hours of power pop & rock legends! Every track's a banger, guaranteed to rock your socks off - if your speakers had muscles, this is what they would play.
8h 14:00 – 22:00
Get Ready for 2026 with NOW 80s!
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.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
Power Ballad Countdown to 2025!
60 minutes of the ultimate 80s power ballads to count us down to New Year.
1h 5 min 23:00 – 00:05
Ad-Free
Non-stop 80s power ballad classics to welcome in 2026! Happy New Year from NOW 80s.
6h 55 min 00:05 – 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
The 80s (What A Feeling!)
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
55 min 19:05 – 20:00
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 20:00 – 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