Now 80s TV Guide
Every Song A Number 1!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
3h 10 min 01:50 – 05:00
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 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
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
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.
3h 10 min 07:00 – 10:10
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 10:10 – 11:00
Timmy Mallett's Brilliant 80s!
Loud shirts, foam mallets and 25 huge videos of the decade are ready to go as Timmy Mallett brings his Utterly Brilliant Party to NOW 80s.
2h 10 min 11:00 – 13:10
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 13:10 – 14:00
80s Easy Cheesy! Top 60
Every song is fun, fabulous and feelgood! We challenge you not to pick up that hairbrush and sing your heart out with this ultimate 80s mixtape.
4h 50 min 14:00 – 18:50
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 18:50 – 19:00
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 35 min 19:00 – 21:35
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 21:35 – 22:00
Bucks Fizz in the 80s!
UK Eurovision winners in 1981, but then went onto to have another six top 10 hits in the 80s. Here are their greatest.
45 min 22:00 – 22:45
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 22:45 – 23:00
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 23:00 – 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.
10 min 00:50 – 01:00
Bruno's Forgotten Hits
Month by month Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1981! Including The Beat, Rainbow, Kiki Dee and the Human League, plus who remembers Linx.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
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.
3h 02:00 – 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
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and Headlines from the year of the Rubik's Cube, the Post-it Note, and when the USA voted for a movie star as President.
45 min 06:00 – 06:45
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
15 min 06:45 – 07:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year of the royal wedding, the first launch of the space shuttle, and a rare UK win at Eurovision.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
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 08:00 – 10:15
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 10:15 – 11:00
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 11:00 – 11:50
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 11:50 – 12:00
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 12:00 – 13:00
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 13:00 – 15:30
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 15:30 – 16:00
Never Even a Top 10!
You'd think these 40 brilliant songs from icons like George Michael, Sade, Bryan Adams, Duran Duran, Abba and more must have been huge. But they all missed the Top 10! Watch and weep.
3h 15 min 16:00 – 19:15
80s Party Night!
Queens of soul, kings of hip hop and masters of rave collide in the biggest baddest funkiest party known to man! This will have you dancing.
45 min 19:15 – 20:00
Tucker & Roland's School Disco 50!
Todd Carty and Erkan Mustafa - otherwise known as Grange Hill's Tucker and Roland - host the ultimate school disco! But as they prop up the bar, will anyone else turn up.
4h 5 min 20:00 – 00:05
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.
55 min 00:05 – 01:00
Bruno's Forgotten Hits
Month by month, Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1986! Including Culture Club and Pet Shop Boys, plus forgotten acts like Modern Talking, Sly Fox and Haywoode.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
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.
3h 02:00 – 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
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year that brought us ET, Channel 4, the Falklands War and the end of Swap Shop.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
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
Simon Bates Golden Hour
Hits and headlines from the year that brought us Cabbage Patch Dolls, the Chicken McNugget and the very first NOW That's What I Call Music album.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
The Complete Queen! 1973-1996
24 years of rock classics from the biggest band of the era - Queen! From '73's Keep Yourself Alive to '96's Too Much Love Will Kill You - via a multitude of all-time rock anthems.
3h 40 min 08:00 – 11:40
How Rock SHOOK The World!
Non-stop '80s rock and power pop! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.
20 min 11:40 – 12:00
Antiques Rockshow with Robin Banks
Crammed full of extraordinary finds, hidden treasures and plenty of old relics! From the Stones and Genesis to KISS and INXS - how many of these family heirlooms do you own.
2h 10 min 12:00 – 14:10
How Rock SHOOK The World!
Non-stop '80s rock and power pop! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.
50 min 14:10 – 15:00
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 15:00 – 17:15
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 17:15 – 18:00
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 18:00 – 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
Chartbusters! with Bruno Brookes
They seemed to arrive from nowhere, burst into the chart and caused a mini pop sensation. Bruno's back, taking you through the decade year by year, with his pick of 30 surprise hits.
2h 03:00 – 05:00
All Day - It's 1983!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
The 1983 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 1983. Including Herbie Hancock, Lionel Richie, David Bowie and Wham.
45 min 06:00 – 06:45
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 15 min 06:45 – 08:00
Every Song From NOW 1 - 1983
'Double Album, 30 Great Tracks, including 11 Number Ones,' the first NOW album bragged back in 1983. We celebrate that historic moment with every video for every track - in order.
2h 25 min 08:00 – 10:25
All Day - It's 1983!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.
35 min 10:25 – 11:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1983
60 minutes of back-to-back number 1s from 1983 - including epics from The Police and Bonnie Tyler, plus a Christmas smash from Flying Pickets. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Mark Goodier's No.2s of 1983
Sixty minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1983 - the year of Culture Club, Spandau Ballet and a brand new group called Wham! With Mr Charts himself, Mark Goodier.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Way Back When! 1983
Sixty minutes of lesser heard hits from 1983. Including George Benson, Heaven 17, Rita Coolidge, Level 42 and The Cure.
1h 13:00 – 14:00
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 14:00 – 15:00
The NOW Yearbook 1983
With British artists achieving unprecedented success across the world, Bruno Brookes has a stellar selection of songs charting the first year of 'NOW That's What I Call Music' - 1983.
3h 15:00 – 18:00
Mark Goodier's US No.1s of 1983
Sixty minutes of back to back US chart toppers from 1983 - some you might know well, some you might not! Including Toto, Dolly and Kenny, Men at Work and Michael Sembello.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
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 19:00 – 20:00
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 20:00 – 20:45
All Day - It's 1983!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.
15 min 20:45 – 21:00
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 21:00 – 22:00
Tony Hadley's Solid Gold Anthems!
Tony flashes back to the '80s and picks 30 Solid Gold Anthems. Expect Blondie, ABC, Level 42, OMD, A-ha and, of course, some Spandau Ballet classics.
2h 30 min 22:00 – 00:30
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.
1h 30 min 00:30 – 02:00
Burns Night with Clare Grogan!
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 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.
1h 25 min 04:35 – 06:00
Orchestral Manoeuvres! 1979-1991
An hour from the kings of 80s synth - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
45 min 06:00 – 06:45
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 06:45 – 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
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.
55 min 18:05 – 19:00
Burns Night with Clare Grogan!
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 19:00 – 21:35
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 21:35 – 22:00
It Spent HOW Long At No.1?!
Once these tracks made it to the top spot there was no knocking them off! This is our countdown of the 50 longest chart toppers of the 1980s.
4h 22:00 – 02:00
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.
2h 02:00 – 04:00
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
1h 04:00 – 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 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
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 06:50 – 07:00
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 07:00 – 09:00
Matt Goss' Famous Pop of the 80s!
Matt has hand-picked 25 tracks by amazing performers - all of them famous pop songs of the '80s. From Madness in 1980 to Madonna in 1989, plus his new video 'Beautiful Unknown.
2h 15 min 09:00 – 11:15
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 11:15 – 12:00
Essential 80s
You won't believe these 80 hits never even reached the top 2 in the UK! Includes songs from Michael Jackson, Madonna and Queen, not forgetting the Frog Chorus.
7h 12:00 – 19:00
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 19:00 – 21:10
Seven Inch Heroes!
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.
50 min 21:10 – 22:00
Stuff for the Cool Kids! Top 40
Post-punk, New Wave and the British Invasion - from the first half of the '80s this is what the cool kids were into - and we all followed on afterwards.
3h 5 min 22:00 – 01:05
Seven Inch Heroes!
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.
55 min 01:05 – 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
1981's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Kim Wilde, Cliff Richard, OMD, Duran Duran & Heaven 17.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1981
60 minutes of back-to-back number 1s from 1981 - from the death of John Lennon to the Human League, with Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
1981's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Kim Wilde, Cliff Richard, OMD, Duran Duran & Heaven 17.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Great Song - Stupid Title! 1980-89
Robin Banks with 25 amazing songs, 25 nonsense titles - in order from 1980-1989. Fancy Dinner with Gershwin or a Walk with the Dinosaur? This is where to come.
2h 5 min 07:00 – 09:05
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.
55 min 09:05 – 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
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 21:00 – 23:15