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.
2h 50 min 02:10 – 05:00
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
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
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
15 min 06:45 – 07:00
Michael Jackson
26 massive videos from the King of Pop - one from the '80s followed by another from the '90s! Including six classic UK number ones.
2h 35 min 07:00 – 09:35
The Ultimate 80s Mix!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
25 min 09:35 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 14:05
The Ultimate 80s Mix!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
55 min 14:05 – 15:00
Who Did This First?! Top 40
Would you believe that these 40 massive melodies were originally sung by someone else? Find who did it first as we play hits by Soft Cell, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Donna Summer.
3h 5 min 15:00 – 18:05
The Ultimate 80s Mix!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
55 min 18:05 – 19:00
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 19:00 – 22:40
1984 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1984.
20 min 22:40 – 23:00
Madonna! 1984-1989
Madonna's biggest '80s hits - from the beginning. Some of the most iconic videos of the decade, from Holiday right through to Dear Jessie, via Like a Virgin and Like a Prayer.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
Madonna! 1984-1989
Madonna's biggest '80s hits - from the beginning. Some of the most iconic videos of the decade, from Holiday right through to Dear Jessie, via Like a Virgin and Like a Prayer.
1h 00:00 – 01:00
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
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
2h 01:00 – 03:00
Chart Toppers!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
2h 03:00 – 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
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.
35 min 06:00 – 06:35
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
Forgotten Hits - All Day!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
25 min 06:35 – 07:00
Bruno's Forgotten Hits 1980-1989
120 videos, in order, a forgotten hit from each and every month of the '80s. Radio 1 legend Bruno Brookes is the man with the 10-hour musical plan.
9h 45 min 07:00 – 16:45
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
Forgotten Hits - All Day!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
1h 15 min 16:45 – 18:00
Who Did This First?! Top 40
Would you believe that these 40 massive melodies were originally sung by someone else? Find who did it first as we play hits by Soft Cell, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Donna Summer.
3h 5 min 18:00 – 21:05
80s Movie Magic!
Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW's biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.
55 min 21:05 – 22:00
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
5h 19:00 – 00:00
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 22:00 – 00:30
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 Movie Magic!
Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW's biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.
30 min 00:30 – 01:00
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.
1h 40 min 01:00 – 02:40
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.
3h 20 min 02:40 – 06:00
Where Did THAT No.1 Come From?!
Sixty minutes of novelty hits and terrifying chart toppers - all of them came out of nowhere, and all of them topped the UK charts.
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.
2h 06:00 – 08:00
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
15 min 06:45 – 07:00
Genesis vs Queen!
Battle of the mega groups from the '80s! Are you a fan of Freddie or are full of Phil.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
Beat v FunBoy v Madness v Specials
Brummie 2 Tone legends the Beat slug it out against Coventry's Terry Hall with his mates from the Specials and Fun Boy Three as Suggs and the Camden Nutty Boys watch on. FIIIIGHT.
1h 08:00 – 09:00
Def Leppard v Bon Jovi!
It's Sheffield v New Jersey in our battle of the '80s rock gods.
50 min 09:00 – 09:50
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
3h 09:00 – 12:00
80s Flashback Frenzy!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
10 min 09:50 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 10:45
80s Flashback Frenzy!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
15 min 10:45 – 11:00
Hall & Oates
With limited chart success in the UK, we sometimes forget how huge Hall & Oates were in the early '80s - worldwide, they became the most successful duo of all time.
40 min 11:00 – 11:40
80s Flashback Frenzy!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
20 min 11:40 – 12:00
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 12:00 – 13:00
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 13:00 – 16:40
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
I'll Name That Tune in One!
Only the anthems from the brightest decade of pop - the 1980s. You'll be able to recognise all these tunes from their very first note.
20 min 16:40 – 17:00
100 Love Songs for Valentine's
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 17:00 – 01:40
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.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
The Greatest Love Of All!
Non-stop love songs, back to back - all from the '80s.
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
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
2h 10 min 02:50 – 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
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 1988 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 1988. Including Kylie Minogue, George Harrison, Enya and Pet Shop Boys.
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
Surely Not a Cover? Top 25
Some will really surprise you! 25 classic 80s hits that were all covers including Whitney, Madness, Tiffany and Simply Red.
2h 07:00 – 09:00
Saturday's Hit Songs!
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Love At The Movies! With Pat Sharp
Grab the biggest tub of popcorn, snuggle up to your loved one and expect plenty of smooching in the back row as Pat Sharp has a session of '80s movie magic, all on the theme of lurve.
2h 09:00 – 11:00
80s School Disco Top 50
Slap on some tight denim, fake tan, designer stubble and leather jackets - and that's just for the girls! This is how we partied in the disco-bopping 80s.
4h 11:00 – 15:00
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
25 Dead Catchy Choruses!
We challenge you not to sing along to some of the biggest pop choruses of the '80s. From Black's 'Wonderful Life' to Baltimora's 'Tarzan Boy' - you'll need to turn this up loud.
2h 15:00 – 17:00
40 Years On - 1986's Best Sellers!
A complete rundown of the 30 biggest selling UK singles for 1986 - can you believe these were all hits 40 years ago? And if you thought Madonna was at number 1 - think again.
2h 25 min 17:00 – 19:25
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.
2h 19:00 – 21:00
1986 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.
35 min 19:25 – 20:00
50 Girls in Love - In The 80s
From classic power ballads to life affirming love songs - four hours of smoochy girls, devastating divas, and pop princesses. Time to put your Hand on Your Heart and tell me.
4h 15 min 20:00 – 00:15
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
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.
45 min 00:15 – 01:00
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 01:00 – 04:50
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
3h 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 10 min 04:50 – 06:00
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.
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
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.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Most Weeks in US Chart? Top 100
Who spent the most weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA during the whole decade? We countdown the Top 100 artists with longevity - all their song weeks combined.
8h 20 min 07:00 – 15:20
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
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.
40 min 15:20 – 16:00
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 16:00 – 18:35
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
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.
25 min 18:35 – 19:00
Madonna! 80s v 90s
32 massive videos from the Queen of Pop - one from the '80s followed by another from the '90s! Including eight classic UK number 1s.
3h 19:00 – 22:00
Every Song From NOW 10 - 1987
The first NOW released as a double CD with the 30 biggest tracks of the moment. This is the milestone 10th release in the NOW series, and here are all the videos in order.
2h 22:00 – 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