From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.

No guys could compete with Freddie Mercury in the '80s - but many tried. Here's we throw Queen and Freddie against all the other Great Pretenders of any note.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

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.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

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.

From shoulder pads and chunky pullovers to dodgy beards, suspect eyeshadow and hoop earrings - the '80s were a juggernaut of excess! Here are 40 videos which defined the era.

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.

They're no longer with us, but their music lives on forever. Superstars like Aretha, Whitney, Freddie, Bowie and Prince rub shoulders with other cool performers on our tribute list.

Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Non-stop '80s rock and power ballads! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Four hours of '80s love. What more could you ask for a long smooch on the sofa.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Superstar hits with powerful vocals from Whitney, Jennifer Rush, Ben E King and Bonnie Tyler. All of them reached number 1 in the UK.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.

Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party into the night on NOW 80s.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.

Teleshopping.

Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.

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.

From 1981's early hits through to 1989's classic 'Violator' album, here's a slice of anthemic Depeche Mode - in order.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

All nine of Elton's top 10 hits from the '80s! Including Nikita, Passengers, Kiss the Bride and the live version of Candle in the Wind.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made the 80s.

Battle of the Glasgow '80s supergroups as Simple Minds go up against Deacon Blue.

Ten songs from one of the decade's biggest stars - in order! From his solo debut with Diana Ross in 1981 to Ballerina Girl in 1986.

Singalong hits with the ultimate in dead catchy choruses, from Mickey and Tarzan Boy to Walk the Dinosaur and House of Fun.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

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.

All '80s, 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? You could try these! Sixty music videos from the '80s with some great, but also some very suspect, dance moves and routines.

Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 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.

'80s TV funnymen Trev & Simon are the perfect hosts to get you in the mood to party, swing some pants and have a giggle about some of the top pop talent of the decade.

Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.

Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW 80s' biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.

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.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1988.

Two hours of the biggest party tunes - all from 1988. Including Billy Ocean, Boy Meets Girl, Prefab Sprout, Eighth Wonder and The Proclaimers.

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.

Non-stop '80s rock and power pop! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.

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.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1986.

Bruno Brookes flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1986 introduced us to Samantha Fox, Sinitta and Sigue Sigue Sputnik. But we also said a 'Final' goodbye to Wham.

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.

A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

60 minutes of summer hits and Caribbean beats - all from the 80s. Expect Aswad, UB40 and Bob Marley.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

Every so often a video came along that set new high (and low) standards of dance, or kicked off an often short-lived new dance craze! Here's the '80s - dance by dance.

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.

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.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Disco wasn't just a '70s thing - the early '80s had some cracking tunes as well. With Diana Ross, Three Degrees, Abba, Odyssey, Boys Town Gang and the Gibson Brothers.

This was the decade of the glitter dress and shiny outfits! Check out what Jacko is wearing - camp is too small a word.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

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.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.

Jenny Powell flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1989 saw the breakthrough of Italian house, the rise of Mad-chester and Stock, Aitken and Waterman in their imperial phase.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.

The '80s was the decade where British music invaded the US! These are the songs which defined an era and include the Police, Duran Duran, Howard Jones and the Human League.

Non-stop '80s rock and power ballads - all night! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

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.

Teleshopping.

Trying to impress with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party hard on NOW 80s.

Disco wasn't just a '70s thing - the early '80s had some cracking tunes as well. With Diana Ross, Three Degrees, Abba, Odyssey, Boys Town Gang and the Gibson Brothers.

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.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

You may have had his poster on your wall in the '80s, but who were Jason and his teen mates sticking up in their bedrooms? From 1980-1989, these are the decade's poster girls and boys.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

Three hours of classic love legends - with one of their songs from the '80s, followed by another from the '90s. Simple.

Modern dance music we now love has its roots back in the '80s with groundbreaking acts such as S-Express and Black Box. They're here along with Diana Ross, Wham!, Mel & Kim and Yazz.

Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

Trying to impress with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party hard on NOW 80s.

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.

Trying to impress with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party hard on NOW 80s.

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.

Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party into the night on NOW 80s.

Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party into the night on NOW 80s.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Teleshopping.

Sixty minutes of lesser heard hits from 1989. Including Jimmy Somerville, Roy Orbison, Debbie Gibson, Halo James and Shakespears Sister.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.

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.

From shoulder pads and chunky pullovers to dodgy beards, suspect eyeshadow and hoop earrings - the '80s were a juggernaut of excess! Here are 40 videos which defined the era.

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.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Two is better than one. good things come in pairs. you get the idea! Here are some 80s icons teaming up for some killer collaborations.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

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.

Gary Davies' 10-hour marathon celebrating the music video! It was a decade of visual innovation and all the key moments are here - from Peter Gabriel and Jacko to Eurythmics and Madonna.

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.

It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1989.

Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985.

Bruno Brookes flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1985 introduced us to A-ha and Whitney Houston, and also saw the world's biggest ever concert - Live Aid.

It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW's biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.

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.

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Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW's biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.

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.

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.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW's biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.

Sixty of the best feel-good summer hits! Each was a Top 10 smash across June, July and August in the '80s - on the beach, on your walkman and at the Radio 1 Roadshow.

It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

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.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW 80s' biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Counting down the 40 acts with more Top 10 hits to their names than any other stars of the decade. U2, Shaky, Queen, Wham! and Prince are all here, but who's No.1.

All '80s, 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Trying to impress with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party hard on NOW 80s.

All '80s, 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

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.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

All '80s, 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

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.

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.

It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Another episode of the Heritage Chart - new music by heritage acts! With Mike Read.

Teleshopping.

From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.

From The Korgis in 1980 to U2 in 1989 - 101 power ballads in order. Prepare to weep.

From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.

1981 was another top year in music, with the New Romantics and Synth Pop conquering the world and changing the sound of the chart forever. Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.

Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Non-stop '80s rock and power ballads! From Queen, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler and Tina Turner.

Mark Goodier with 60 minutes of UK chart runners-up from 1981 - including Starsound and Altered Images. But sadly there's no video for the Birdie Song! You'll have to cope.

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1981.

Sixty minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including the Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah and the Pointer Sisters.

Sixty minutes of power pop and rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1981 with Toyah, Genesis, Rick Springfield and Meat Loaf.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.

Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party into the night on NOW 80s.

Teleshopping.

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.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.

Your '80s channel - 24/7.

Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW 80s' biggest songs from the movies. But don't forget to switch off those mobile phones.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

Teleshopping.

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.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

All '80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world.

All killer - no filler! The anthems that made a decade - from Madonna to Prince, Michael to George, Duran Duran to Pet Shop Boys.

Non-stop '80s - 24/7. With synthpop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.