Mike Read's Pop Quiz: 1979
Time to show off your nerdy knowledge as Mike Read quizzes you on the stars and songs of 1979!
2026-01-22 02:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-22 03:50:00 +0000 UTC(1h50m)
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The NOW Yearbook 1978
1978 was another top year in music, as rock stars sang disco, everyone caught a bit of Saturday Night Fever and "Grease" was the word! Simon Bates has the story - month by month.
2026-02-01 01:25:00 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 04:15:00 +0000 UTC(2h50m)
Who Won Wot in 1978?
Mark Goodier with 1978's big music award winners.
2026-02-01 00:25:00 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 01:25:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
Experience the magic of 1978 & relive the golden days of disco & punk. Including Bee Gees, Buzzcocks, Boney M & Blondie.
2026-02-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 00:25:00 +0000 UTC(25m)
Cuddle on the Couch
3 hours of 70s love. What more could you ask for a long smooch on the sofa?
2026-01-31 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
The Rock 100 of the 70s
Mark Goodier brings you our exclusive chart of the 100 biggest rock songs of the 70s, based on streaming data, historic sales info, and enduring global appeal. Crank this up LOUD!
2026-01-31 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 18:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
70s Rock Anthems Day!
Non-stop 70s rock & power ballads - all day!
2026-01-31 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Were Top 5 January Hits! 70-79
January's never a dull month in the world of pop, so stand by for three massive tunes from this time in each year of the 1970s, including a brilliant No.1 song. Everyone's a gem!
2026-01-31 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1970
60 minutes of back to back 1970 number 1s - from Simon & Garfunkel and Elvis Presley to Lee Marvin & Freda Payne. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
2026-01-31 03:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 04:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
We said goodbye to the Beatles - but hello to Elton John, as well as prog rock, glam rock & heavy metal! The 1970s kicked off right here.
2026-01-31 02:40:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 03:00:00 +0000 UTC(20m)
Earth Wind & Fire v Sunshine Band!
30 minutes of funk & disco from 2 of the biggest feelgood bands of the decade!
2026-01-31 02:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 02:40:00 +0000 UTC(40m)
70s School Disco!
From the era of Glam Rock, New Wave & Disco - it's all the party hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?
2026-01-31 01:05:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 02:00:00 +0000 UTC(55m)
Sally James' Bubblegum Pop!
Today we'd call it Cheesy Pop! Back then it was Bubblegum Pop & TISWAS Sally has a prime selection including David Cassidy, Mungo Jerry, Lynsey De Paul, Tony Orlando & The Osmonds.
2026-01-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 01:05:00 +0000 UTC(1h5m)
All Day
We said goodbye to the Beatles - but hello to Elton John, as well as prog rock, glam rock & heavy metal! The 1970s kicked off right here.
2026-01-30 23:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
The 1970 POWER Hour with Bam!
Seventies music power to play loud! Work out your speakers with some pure power pop and rock including Edwin Starr, Free, and The Quo!
2026-01-30 22:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-30 23:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
The Best 1970 Party...Ever!
Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from 1970 including The Jackson Five, Mungo Jerry, Black Sabbath, Free & Elvis Presley.
2026-01-30 20:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-30 22:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1970
60 minutes of back to back 1970 number 1s - from Simon & Garfunkel and Elvis Presley to Lee Marvin & Freda Payne. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
2026-01-30 16:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-30 17:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
We said goodbye to the Beatles - but hello to Elton John, as well as prog rock, glam rock & heavy metal! The 1970s kicked off right here.
2026-01-30 15:40:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-30 16:00:00 +0000 UTC(20m)
Earth Wind & Fire v Sunshine Band!
30 minutes of funk & disco from 2 of the biggest feelgood bands of the decade!
2026-01-30 15:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-30 15:40:00 +0000 UTC(40m)
70s School Disco!
From the era of Glam Rock, New Wave & Disco - it's all the party hits from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Platform boots & flares at the ready?
2026-01-30 14:05:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-30 15:00:00 +0000 UTC(55m)
Sally James' Bubblegum Pop!
Today we'd call it Cheesy Pop! Back then it was Bubblegum Pop & TISWAS Sally has a prime selection including David Cassidy, Mungo Jerry, Lynsey De Paul, Tony Orlando & The Osmonds.
2026-01-30 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-30 14:05:00 +0000 UTC(2h5m)
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