Now 80s TV Guide
1980 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1980.
30 min 00:30 – 01:00
1981 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
1982 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1982.
1h 02:00 – 03:00
1983 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.
1h 03:00 – 04:00
1984 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1984.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
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.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's US No.1s of 1989
Sixty minutes of back to back US chart toppers from 1989 - none of which made the top spot in the UK! Including Bad English, Michael Damian, Martika and New Kids on the Block.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
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.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
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.
3h 07:00 – 10:00
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 10:00 – 11:00
Mark Goodier's No.2s of 1989
Sixty minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1989, a year dominated by dance and Jason Donovan! With Mr Charts himself, Mark Goodier.
1h 11:00 – 12:00
Way Back When! 1989
Sixty minutes of lesser heard hits from 1989. Including Jimmy Somerville, Roy Orbison, Debbie Gibson, Halo James and Shakespears Sister.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
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 13:00 – 14:00
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.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
The Rock 100 of the 80s
Mark Goodier brings you our exclusive chart of the 100 biggest rock songs of the 80s, based on streaming data, historic sales info, and enduring global appeal. Crank this up LOUD.
9h 15:00 – 00:00
Forgotten Riffs of Rock 'n' Roll!
Songs you might not have heard in decades - but guaranteed to bring back some raucous rock memories! From Journey in 1980 to Richard Marx and U2 in 1989.
2h 00:00 – 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
Magic Moments! The 80s
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.
10 min 02:50 – 03:00
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 25 min 03:00 – 04:25
We're Feelin' Xmas All Over!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
1h 35 min 04:25 – 06:00
Golden Hour
Simon Bates with a special Golden Hour featuring 13 classics of the 1980s, from Jona Lewie in 1980 to Band Aid II in 1989.
1h 06:00 – 07:00
20 Million Sellers of the 80s!
You know the songs, but do you know how many they sold? Leaving aside Xmas, these are the 20 million sellers of the decade! But only one sold over 2 million - can you guess.
1h 30 min 07:00 – 08:30
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.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
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 09:00 – 11:10
We're Feelin' Xmas All Over!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
50 min 11:10 – 12:00
Pete Waterman's Xmas in the 80s
From Jona Lewie's classic 'Stop the Cavalry' right through to Band Aid's second outing, these are the biggest Christmas hits of the 1980s.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Christmas Crackers! 1980-1989
All the decade's seasonal songs back to back in order.
1h 50 min 13:00 – 14:50
We're Feelin' Xmas All Over!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
10 min 14:50 – 15:00
Golden Hour
Simon Bates with a special Golden Hour featuring 13 classics of the 1980s, from Jona Lewie in 1980 to Band Aid II in 1989.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Christmas No.1s of the 80s!
A fine decade for Christmas chart toppers of all kinds! Includes seasonal favourites from Cliff and Shaky, along with unexpected entries from Pet Shop Boys and Jackie Wilson.
45 min 16:00 – 16:45
We're Feelin' Xmas All Over!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
15 min 16:45 – 17:00
The UK's Most Streamed Xmas Songs!
Forget about historical sales - this is the chart that really matters today - Mark Goodier with the most streamed Xmas songs in the last decade, many of them over a billion times.
2h 10 min 17:00 – 19:10
Xmas Party Anthems!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
50 min 19:10 – 20:00
70s v 80s Xmas Party!
Twenty classic seasonal songs - one from the '70s followed by one from the '80s - simple.
1h 30 min 20:00 – 21:30
We're Feelin' Xmas All Over!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Jona Lewie's Cavalry of Xmas Hits
Jona's alternative choice of seasonal classics from the 80s & beyond. Most have a serious message, but all are perfect In the Kitchen at Christmas Parties.
1h 25 min 22:00 – 23:25
Xmas Party Anthems!
This is the soundtrack to your Christmas festivities - 80s style! Only the big party & singalong tunes back to back.
35 min 23:25 – 00:00
Christmas Stars - Then & Now!
Where are they now? Classic 80s hits, followed by some recent songs & Xmas anthems - Including Pet Shop Boys, Elton, Kylie, Abba, The Pretenders, The Beatles, Rick Astley & Bros.
2h 00:00 – 02:00
Simon Bates' Story of Band Aid
Over 40 years on, the radio presenter who had the world's first play tells the story of the recording of the biggest selling Christmas song of all time - Do They Know It's Christmas.
1h 25 min 02:00 – 03:25
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.
35 min 03:25 – 04:00
1984's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Blancmange, Elton John, Ultravox, Malcolm McClaren & Bananarama.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
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.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Soundtrack Smashes
Can you believe that 1986 delivered so many huge movie hits? Top songs from Top Gun, At Close Range, The Jewel of the Nile, Running Scared and more.
50 min 06:00 – 06:50
Cinema Soundtracks - All Day!
A dazzling day of dynamic music videos - all from 80s movies. From Ghostbusters to Top Gun - expect popcorn and power chords.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
30 Movie Monsters with Pat Sharp
A classic decade of movie hits presented by Pat Sharp - and these are 30 of the best, including Electric Dreams, Rocky, St Elmo's Fire and a bit of Dirty Dancing.
2h 30 min 07:00 – 09:30
Cinema Soundtracks - All Day!
A dazzling day of dynamic music videos - all from 80s movies. From Ghostbusters to Top Gun - expect popcorn and power chords.
30 min 09:30 – 10:00
40 From The Flicks!
A classic decade of movie hits - and these are 40 of the best. Including Tina Turner, James Brown, Queen, Simple Minds and Duran Duran. Plus a bit of Dirty Dancing.
3h 10 min 10:00 – 13:10
Cinema Soundtracks - All Day!
A dazzling day of dynamic music videos - all from 80s movies. From Ghostbusters to Top Gun - expect popcorn and power chords.
50 min 13:10 – 14:00
Soundtrack Smashes
Can you believe that 1985 delivered so many huge movie hits? Top songs from The Breakfast Club, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Desperately Seeking Susan, Back to the Future and more.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
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 15:00 – 17:35
Cinema Soundtracks - All Day!
A dazzling day of dynamic music videos - all from 80s movies. From Ghostbusters to Top Gun - expect popcorn and power chords.
25 min 17:35 – 18:00
The Name's Bond - James Bond!
Sixty minutes of action-packed songs from the biggest movie franchise of all time - 007 James Bond! 13 hits, From Her Majesty's Secret Service to The World Is Not Enough.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Soundtrack Smashes
Can you believe that 1984 delivered so many huge movie hits? Top songs from NeverEnding Story, The Woman In Red, Give My Regards to Broad Street, Electric Dreams and more.
50 min 19:00 – 19:50
Cinema Soundtracks - All Day!
A dazzling day of dynamic music videos - all from 80s movies. From Ghostbusters to Top Gun - expect popcorn and power chords.
10 min 19:50 – 20:00
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 20:00 – 22:00
Showtunes! 1980-1989
Classics from a golden age of musical theatre - the 1980s. Featuring Cats, Phantom, Chess, Dreamgirls and Aspects of Love, plus lesser known musicals Mutiny and Time.
1h 10 min 22:00 – 23:10
Cinema Soundtracks - All Day!
A dazzling day of dynamic music videos - all from 80s movies. From Ghostbusters to Top Gun - expect popcorn and power chords.
50 min 23:10 – 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
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
5h 19:00 – 00:00
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
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
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