Exclusive to NOW 70s, Mark Goodier brings this marathon 100 countdown of the decade's biggest acts, based on global record sales, live concert takings, and awards. So who's No.1.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

Winners & losers - across 2 decades. Starting with Dana in 1970 & ending with Johnny Logan in 1987. Abba, Brotherhood of Man & Bucks Fizz are ready once again for douze points.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

They came out of nowhere and conquered the UK charts. This is one hour of unexpected chart toppers, from Lee Marvin & Telly Savalas to Benny Hill & The Wurzels.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

What 70s songs have streamed over a billion times worldwide? There are lots from Rumours & Queen's Greatest, but the songs at 4, 9, 12 & 18 might surprise you.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Every one of these great songs is a classic. Yet none of them ever made the Top 10 in the 70s, despite being from superstars like Bowie, Abba, The Who and more. You'll be shocked.

Time to show off your nerdy knowledge as Mike Read quizzes you on the stars and songs of 1979.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Today we'd call it cheesy pop! Back then it was bubblegum pop, and we loved it through the 70s - with David Cassidy, Mungo Jerry, Tony Orlando, Donny Osmond & Brotherhood of Man.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1972.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1971.

50 songs about brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, boys, girls, lovers & friends. Not forgetting a Russian mystic, the inventor of the telephone & a speedy milkman.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

The voice of your childhood Derek Griffiths with 40 of those tunes you pestered your parents to buy - all top pop moments that still bring a smile & happy memories of school days.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1975.

2 hours of disco babes who ruled the dancefloors! From Labelle & Lipps Inc to Tina Charles & Sister Sledge - it's all girl singers, all the way.

45 soulful tunes from the 70s - with laid-back ballads, funky pop and devastating disco. This is the decade in 4 hours.

Non-stop punk and new wave the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and a few snarls.

The 5 years from '77 to '81 was possibly the most exciting & vibrant time to be a teenager & Clare Grogan was there - buying the records, seeing the bands & wearing the t-shirts.

Non-stop punk and new wave the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and a few snarls.

In celebration of one of the most dynamic and diverse periods ever in the singles chart, a show spanning punk, new wave, reggae, ska, mod & electronic.

He's sung and played bass with many over the years, but fame came as one of the original Sex Pistols in 1976. Currently with Blondie, Glen picks his 25 punk & new wave favourites.

Non-stop punk and new wave the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and a few snarls.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

A decade of classic love songs - each from a duo! From Karen & Richard to Barbra & Barry.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Three hours of up-tempo feel-good songs about love - spanning the whole decade! Get your dancin' shoes on with The Jacksons, Abba, Elton, Anita Ward and John Paul Young.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

60 minutes of love songs from 2 of the biggest acts of the 70s - Abba & The Bee Gees.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Twenty-five beautiful breakup, sad and bittersweet love songs. With Gilbert O'Sullivan, Cliff Richard, Mary MacGregor, Leo Sayer and Elton John.

20 massive UK Number 1 songs - all about love and lust! Some happy, some sad, but all of them sung from the heart.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Simon Bates with the ultimate countdown of 70s love songs. 100 songs with heartfelt vocals, lush strings & big breakdowns in an 8 hour marathon! Expect Chicago, Eric Carmen & 10cc.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

25 soft sounds and incredible songs - just right for sharing with the one you love.

We didn't yet call them Power Ballads, but some masters of the genre - Boston, Toto & Whitesnake - were already at it! Simes has twenty-five power pop love songs and ballads - in order.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From Joni Mitchell to Judie Tzuke, Al Green to Elton John - the 70s was a classic decade for singer-songwriters who have stood the test of time. Tony Blackburn chooses the tunes.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

A decade of classic love songs - each from a duo! From Karen & Richard to Barbra & Barry.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

We didn't yet call them Power Ballads, but some masters of the genre - Boston, Toto & Whitesnake - were already at it! Simes has twenty-five power pop love songs and ballads - in order.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

50 love songs - a lesson from the 70s followed by another from the 80s! Including Debby Boone, Hot Chocolate, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond and Roberta Flack.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Simon Bates with 30 amazing songs of the 60s & 70s from artists whose fame & reputation will live on forever. Including Roy Orbison, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick & The Beatles.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

60 minutes of love songs from 2 of the biggest acts of the 70s - Abba & The Bee Gees.

20 massive UK Number 1 songs - all about love and lust! Some happy, some sad, but all of them sung from the heart.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

A decade of classic love songs - each from a duo! From Karen & Richard to Barbra & Barry.

Non-stop love songs, back to back all night, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Ripperton.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Simon Bates with the ultimate countdown of 70s love songs. 100 songs with heartfelt vocals, lush strings & big breakdowns in an 8 hour marathon! Expect Chicago, Eric Carmen & 10cc.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

From classic power ballads to life-affirming love songs - smoochy girls, devastating divas, and pop princesses. That's the Name Of The Game for the next 2 hours.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

From classic ballads to life-affirming love songs. Full of gyrating guys, raspy rockers & disco dudes - but all have that Burning Love over the next 2 hours.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Simon Bates with distant memories of a rich & varied era in music! Ted Heath was PM, Jon Pertwee was Doctor Who and a pigeon & a bunch of bag-pipers had the best selling singles.

From Joni Mitchell to Judie Tzuke, Al Green to Elton John - the 70s was a classic decade for singer-songwriters who have stood the test of time. Tony Blackburn chooses the tunes.

A decade of classic love songs - each from a duo! From Karen & Richard to Barbra & Barry.

Twenty-five beautiful breakup, sad and bittersweet love songs. With Gilbert O'Sullivan, Cliff Richard, Mary MacGregor, Leo Sayer and Elton John.

25 soft sounds and incredible songs - just right for sharing with the one you love.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

50 love songs - a lesson from the 70s followed by another from the 80s! Including Debby Boone, Hot Chocolate, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond and Roberta Flack.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

From 'Ticket To Ride' in 1970 to 'Please Don't Go' in 1979 - these are simply the 50 biggest love & break-up songs of the decade, in order.

Three hours of 70s love. What more could you ask for a long smooch on the sofa.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

We didn't yet call them Power Ballads, but some masters of the genre - Boston, Toto & Whitesnake - were already at it! Simes has twenty-five power pop love songs and ballads - in order.

Twenty-five beautiful breakup, sad and bittersweet love songs. With Gilbert O'Sullivan, Cliff Richard, Mary MacGregor, Leo Sayer and Elton John.

From classic power ballads to life-affirming love songs - smoochy girls, devastating divas, and pop princesses. That's the Name Of The Game for the next 2 hours.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From classic power ballads to life-affirming love songs - smoochy girls, devastating divas, and pop princesses. That's the Name Of The Game for the next 2 hours.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

We didn't yet call them Power Ballads, but some masters of the genre - Boston, Toto & Whitesnake - were already at it! Simes has twenty-five power pop love songs and ballads - in order.

2 hours of smooth intimate songs from some of the biggest singers of the 70s. Including Elvis, Frank, Neil Sedaka, Andy Williams, Roger Whittaker, Barry Manilow and Elton John.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

2 hours of love songs - most still sound great, but some you probably wished you'd never hear again. Sorry about that.

20 massive UK Number 1 songs - all about love and lust! Some happy, some sad, but all of them sung from the heart.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

A decade of classic love songs - each from a duo! From Karen & Richard to Barbra & Barry.

60 minutes of love songs from 2 of the biggest acts of the 70s - Abba & The Bee Gees.

Simon Bates with the ultimate countdown of 70s love songs. 100 songs with heartfelt vocals, lush strings & big breakdowns in an 8 hour marathon! Expect Chicago, Eric Carmen & 10cc.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

From Joni Mitchell to Judie Tzuke, Al Green to Elton John - the 70s was a classic decade for singer-songwriters who have stood the test of time. Tony Blackburn chooses the tunes.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From 'Ticket To Ride' in 1970 to 'Please Don't Go' in 1979 - these are simply the 50 biggest love & break-up songs of the decade, in order.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From classic power ballads to life-affirming love songs - smoochy girls, devastating divas, and pop princesses. That's the Name Of The Game for the next 2 hours.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Winners & losers - across 2 decades. Starting with Dana in 1970 & ending with Johnny Logan in 1987. Abba, Brotherhood of Man & Bucks Fizz are ready once again for douze points.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1972.

Simon Bates with distant memories of a rich & varied era in music! Ted Heath was PM, Jon Pertwee was Doctor Who and a pigeon & a bunch of bag-pipers had the best selling singles.

Three hours of up-tempo feel-good songs about love - spanning the whole decade! Get your dancin' shoes on with The Jacksons, Abba, Elton, Anita Ward and John Paul Young.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

A decade of classic love songs - each from a duo! From Karen & Richard to Barbra & Barry.

We didn't yet call them Power Ballads, but some masters of the genre - Boston, Toto & Whitesnake - were already at it! Simes has twenty-five power pop love songs and ballads - in order.

20 massive UK Number 1 songs - all about love and lust! Some happy, some sad, but all of them sung from the heart.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

25 soft sounds and incredible songs - just right for sharing with the one you love.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

2 hours of love songs - most still sound great, but some you probably wished you'd never hear again. Sorry about that.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From classic ballads to life-affirming love songs. Full of gyrating guys, raspy rockers & disco dudes - but all have that Burning Love over the next 2 hours.

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - for 7 solid days, this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James.

Slick ballads, funky beats & soulful disco - Tony has the lot in a 2-hour session of sensational 70s soul.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready.

They all had 1 massive song, then never skirted the UK Top 20 singles chart again! Pat has 40 acts from every year of the 70s, in order, who all achieved their 15 minutes of fame.

Feelgood hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

Tracks with big TV connections! Could be theme tunes, adverts or just a song made famous by a TV show.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1972.

Simon Bates with distant memories of a rich & varied era in music! Ted Heath was PM, Jon Pertwee was Doctor Who and a pigeon & a bunch of bag-pipers had the best selling singles.

Runners-up from the UK charts in 1972 - those 8 songs that didn't quite make it, including T.Rex, Ringo Starr, The New Seekers & Elton. Yes there are some real classics coming up.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1972.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '72 including Bowie, Slade, The Sweet and The Osmonds. Don't forget your Ding-a-Ling.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.