Now 80s TV Guide
80s Boybands with Nathan Moore
Brother Beyond's lead singer Nathan Moore presents the 25 ultimate man-bands and boy-bands of the 80s! From The Jacksons and Johnny Hates Jazz to Bros and Big Fun.
2h 00:00 – 02:00
Every Song A Number 1!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.
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
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.
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
Bruno Brookes UK Top 40 of the 80s
Radio 1 legend Bruno returns with a countdown of the 40 biggest singles of the decade. Including million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! and Soft Cell.
3h 20 min 07:00 – 10:20
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.
40 min 10:20 – 11:00
The Complete Elton John! 1970-1999
Three hours, three decades, 33 classics - in order.
3h 11:00 – 14:00
Complete George Michael
A complete video retrospective of George's '80s hits - both solo and with Wham!, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and that forgotten top 10 from Boogie Box High.
2h 14:00 – 16:00
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 16:00 – 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
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.
20 min 22:40 – 23:00
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 23:00 – 00:00
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.
50 min 00:00 – 00:50
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
1987 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1987.
10 min 00:50 – 01:00
Every Video from 'Bad' - 1987
31st August 1987 saw the release of one of the best selling albums of all time - Michael Jackson's Bad. And here's every song from the album - and their videos.
50 min 01:00 – 01:50
1987 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1987.
10 min 01:50 – 02:00
1986 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.
1h 02:00 – 03:00
1985 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985.
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
1983 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
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.
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 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
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 20 min 07:00 – 09:20
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.
40 min 09:20 – 10:00
The 50 Ultimate Breakup Songs!
Fifty ballads for broken hearts and sad songs for jilted lovers. Over four hours, these will be guaranteed to make you cry.
4h 5 min 10:00 – 14:05
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
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
55 min 14:05 – 15:00
Jenny Powell
From London's West End to the Manhattan skyline, via Belfast, Rio, Vienna, Bangkok, Japan, China and Egypt - this is Captain Jenny's wander around the world. in song titles.
2h 10 min 15:00 – 17:10
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 17:10 – 18:00
The 50 Most Streamed 80s Songs
We're counting down the 50 tunes from the '80s that officially rank as the decade's most streamed songs of all-time here in the UK. It's top bops all the way, but what's No.1.
4h 10 min 18:00 – 22:10
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
5h 19:00 – 00:00
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
50 min 22:10 – 23:00
Favourite Singers with Nick...
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s, and this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most, such as David Byrne and XTC's Andy Partridge.
2h 45 min 23:00 – 01:45
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
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 15 min 01:45 – 05:00
1984 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1984.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1984
60 minutes of back to back number 1s - from Wham! and Nena to Jim Diamond and Chaka Khan. Frankie Says it's 1984 with Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
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
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
Sealed with a Kiss! Top 10
10 songs about kissing. An 80s lesson in how to Kiss a Fool, Kiss Him Goodbye, French Kiss in the USA and Kiss with Confidence.
45 min 07:00 – 07:45
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
15 min 07:45 – 08:00
Forgotten Boyband Hits of the 80s
You may remember the boyband, but do you remember their lesser known hits? Here are ten revivals, from Bros and Big Fun to Brother Beyond and New Kids on the Block.
1h 08:00 – 09:00
The 1986 POWER Hour!
Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1986 with Robert Palmer, Iggy Pop, The Smiths, Mr Mister and Peter Gabriel.
1h 09:00 – 10:00
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
3h 09:00 – 12:00
Eurovision Winners - and Losers!
Let the Europarty commence With Bardo and Bucks Fizz, Cliff Richard and Gina G, Johnny Logan and Abba.
1h 10:00 – 11:00
Bond v Top Gun!
Who had the greatest movie songs in the '80s - James Bond or Top Gun? The two movie heavyweights face off with one epic showdown where you decide the winner.
50 min 11:00 – 11:50
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
10 min 11:50 – 12:00
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.
45 min 12:00 – 12:45
The 80s (What A Feeling!)
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
1h 12:00 – 13:00
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
15 min 12:45 – 13:00
Messin' About on the River!
They just loved being filmed on the water in the 1980s! Spend an hour with these stars shot along or beside rivers, canals or lakes in barges, gondolas and boats. Punting, anyone.
45 min 13:00 – 13:45
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.
3h 13:00 – 16:00
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
15 min 13:45 – 14:00
Rapper's Delight! 1980-1989
Ten songs that signified the birth of hip-hop and rap, from the Sugarhill Gang to Salt-N-Pepa.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
10 Best Selling Albums of the 80s
The mega-selling '80s was responsible for a mountain of timeless pop singles - but what have been the biggest selling albums released in the decade? You might be surprised at some.
1h 15:00 – 16:00
Rock Number 1s! 1980-1989
An hour of rockin' chart toppers from the '80s.
45 min 16:00 – 16:45
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
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
15 min 16:45 – 17:00
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 17:00 – 17:40
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
20 min 17:40 – 18:00
Flamin' Heck! 10 Sizzling Videos
Whether they were setting things ablaze or just sitting by a bonfire, this lot were on fire in the '80s.
50 min 18:00 – 18:50
Random 80s Day! Fresh Every Hour
All day, at the start of every hour - a new random collection of 80s music! It'll make sense.
10 min 18:50 – 19:00
Bruno Brookes UK Top 40 of the 80s
Radio 1 legend Bruno returns with a countdown of the 40 biggest singles of the decade. Including million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! and Soft Cell.
3h 20 min 19:00 – 22:20
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
3h 21:00 – 00:00
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.
40 min 22:20 – 23:00
Chartbusters! 1980-1989
They seemed to arrive from nowhere, burst into the chart, and caused a - temporary - pop sensation! Through the decade, year by year, our pick of 30 massive tunes.
2h 20 min 23:00 – 01:20
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
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.
40 min 01:20 – 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.
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
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
1h 04:00 – 05:00
1985 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985.
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
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
1985 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
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 07:00 – 10:40
Saturday's Hit Songs!
All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
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.
20 min 10:40 – 11:00
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 11:00 – 14:45
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
Hits That Missed!
Lesser known songs you may have forgotten from artists you'll certainly know.
15 min 14:45 – 15:00
Denise's 5*Star Families - Top 30!
Brothers, sisters, husbands, wives - they made it a family business back in the '80s! And Denise Pearson was one of them, along with her siblings in pop supergroup Five Star.
2h 35 min 15:00 – 17:35
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.
1h 25 min 17:35 – 19:00
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 20 min 19:00 – 21:20
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
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.
40 min 21:20 – 22:00
Tight Fit's 30 Fantasy Islands!
Denise, Julie and Steve with over two hours of salty videos full of sea, sun and sand! Time to get beach fit with Tight Fit and NOW 80s.
2h 40 min 22:00 – 00:40
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
3h 00:00 – 03:00
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.
20 min 00:40 – 01:00
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 01:00 – 02:00
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.
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.
3h 03:00 – 06:00
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.
25 min 04:35 – 05:00
1986 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.
1h 05:00 – 06:00
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1986
60 minutes of back to back number 1s. From The Lady In Red to West End Girls - it's The Final Countdown! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
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
1986 Unleashed!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.
10 min 06:50 – 07:00
NOW 100 Hits
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 07:00 – 15:40
80s Hit After 80s Hit
Your '80s channel - 24/7.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
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.
20 min 15:40 – 16:00
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 16:00 – 17:30
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 17:30 – 18:00
Really? Only 1 Week At No.1?
Amazingly, every one of these 23 top tunes only spent seven days at the top of the UK chart during the 1980s - even big songs by superstars like Madonna, Kylie, Blondie and U2.
1h 45 min 18:00 – 19:45
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
15 min 19:45 – 20:00
Soft Rock Classics! 1980-1989
Guitar heavy laid back tracks and big power ballads - but every song has a huge chorus! Expect plenty of Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins, Tina Turner and U2.
3h 55 min 20:00 – 23:55
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
5 min 23:55 – 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