Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
2026-07-07 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-07 20:00:00 +0000 UTC(7h)
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Essential 80s: The No 3s
You won't believe these 80 hits never even reached the top 2 in the UK! Includes songs from Michael Jackson, Madonna & Queen, not forgetting the Frog Chorus!
2026-07-09 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-09 16:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
The Heat Is On!
The Heat Is On with the hottest tunes of the 80s! We crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the decade had to offer.
2026-07-09 09:30:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-09 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(30m)
Tony Hadley's Solid Gold Anthems!
Tony flashes back to the 80s and picks 30 Solid Gold Anthems. Expect Blondie, ABC, Level 42, OMD, A-Ha & of course some Spandau Ballet classics.
2026-07-09 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-09 09:30:00 +0000 UTC(2h30m)
80s Rock Anthems Night!
Non-stop 80s rock & power ballads - all night! From Queen, Bon Jovi & Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler & Tina Turner.
2026-07-09 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-09 06:40:00 +0000 UTC(5h40m)
Jenny Powell's Powerplays
Remember top TV music show 'No Limits' back in the day? Jenny Powell is back, with two hours of only the very best that featured on that programme. Turn it up LOUD!
2026-07-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-09 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Best Played at 45 RPM!
Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers & bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world!
2026-07-08 23:20:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(40m)
Gary Kemp's 25 Coolest Stars!
Spandau Ballet's songwriter picks his favourite stars, songwriters & cool icons that made the biggest impact in the 80s & beyond. Including Kate Bush, Elvis Costello & David Byrne.
2026-07-08 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 23:20:00 +0000 UTC(2h20m)
Best Played at 45 RPM!
Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers & bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world!
2026-07-08 20:45:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 21:00:00 +0000 UTC(15m)
The Jam v The Police '80-'83
They dominated the indie world in the first 4 years of the 80s - and here are 11 of their biggest hits, in order.
2026-07-08 20:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 20:45:00 +0000 UTC(45m)
The 1981 POWER Hour!
60 minutes of power pop & rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1981 with Toyah, Genesis, Rick Springfield & Meat Loaf.
2026-07-08 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 20:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
NOW 100 Hits: Love Songs!
Simon Bates with the ultimate countdown of 80s love. Yes - 100 songs with heartfelt vocals, lush strings & big breakdowns in a 9 hour marathon! Expect Whitney, Lionel & George.
2026-07-08 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 16:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
Long Hot Summer!
All 80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world!
2026-07-08 09:10:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(50m)
NOW Electronic! Top 30
These are the 30 biggest synth-pop and electronic tracks from the decade that invented the genre! With Gary Nuwman, Yazoo, Pet Shop Boys, Soft Cell, Visage & Duran Duran.
2026-07-08 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 09:10:00 +0000 UTC(2h10m)
Every Number 2 of the 80s!
Can you believe none of these 145 songs reached number 1? Mark Goodier with 12 hours of classics - in order - that didn't quite have what it takes, but still sound fantastic!
2026-07-08 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 07:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
The Greatest Showmen! Top 25
Counting down the decade's greatest frontmen in rock and pop, with some of the most memorable tracks of the 80s. Big hair, big lips, big egos, big voices, and big anthems galore!
2026-07-08 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Carol Decker's Power No.1s!
Many of the big power hits that we know & love today were released during the 80s, and the best reached No.1 either here or in the USA. Carol blasts through the decade - in order!
2026-07-07 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-08 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
AC/DC v Iron Maiden!
A 60 minute battle between the monsters of metal!
2026-07-07 20:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-07 21:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
2026-07-07 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-07 20:00:00 +0000 UTC(7h)
Every Number 2 of the 80s!
Can you believe none of these 145 songs reached number 1? Mark Goodier with 12 hours of classics - in order - that didn't quite have what it takes, but still sound fantastic!
2026-07-07 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-07 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
101 Feelgood Anthems of the 80s!
Robin Banks with a mammoth singalong session of 80s anthems guaranteed to put you in the mood. From Belinda & Bananarama to Whitney & Wham - a full-on decade of top tunes!
2026-07-07 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-07 06:20:00 +0000 UTC(5h20m)
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