The 1986 POWER Hour!
60 minutes of power pop & rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1986 with Robert Palmer, Iggy Pop, The Smiths, Mr Mister & Peter Gabriel.
2026-07-06 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 20:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
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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)
Rock 'n' Roll Top 3s: 1980-1989
A 2 hour run through, in order, of top 3 hits from the 80s - all with that rock n roll swagger! Expect plenty of Queen, T'Pau, Bonnie Tyler & Blondie.
2026-07-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-07 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
2026-07-06 23:35:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(25m)
Pat Sharp's Bad Hair
Famous for his big hair, less famous for his tunes - Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 80s songs accompanied by dodgy 80s hair-don'ts!
2026-07-06 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 23:35:00 +0000 UTC(2h35m)
Queen & Freddie! 1980-1989
60 minutes of classic hits from one of the biggest rock bands of all time - Queen! From Radio Gaga & Flash to Freddie's solo hits - every track is a classic.
2026-07-06 20:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 21:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
The 1986 POWER Hour!
60 minutes of power pop & rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1986 with Robert Palmer, Iggy Pop, The Smiths, Mr Mister & Peter Gabriel.
2026-07-06 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 20:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
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!
2026-07-06 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 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.
2026-07-06 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
80s Stars
Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs - Including Rolling Stones, Bros, Abba, Gary Numan, Paul McCartney, Duran Duran, Tight Fit & Bruce Springsteen!
2026-07-06 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 09:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Rick Astley's Hit Factory & Beyond
Rick's here, not just with Stock, Aitken & Waterman's big stars like Kylie and Jason, but with other massive 80s bangers that influenced the brilliant Hit Factory sound. Jump in!
2026-07-06 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 02:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Simply The Best Footie Anthems!
Celebrate the World Cup with the biggest & best terrace anthems - one from the 80s followed by the 90s. And Neil Diamond. Simple
2026-07-05 23:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
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