All Day
Experience the magic of 1979 & relive the closing days of disco & punk. Including Chic, Rose Royce, Michael Jackson, The Police & Ian Dury.
2026-06-15 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 09:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
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The NOW Yearbook 1978 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.
2026-06-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 02:50:00 +0000 UTC(2h50m)
Time Machine! 1969 v 79 v 89 Time Machine! 1969 v 79 v 89
Jumping back & forth - 30 songs separated by 3 decades. One from 69, followed by 79 then 89 and finally back to the beginning!
2026-06-16 22:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Tony Blackburn's SingerSongwriters Tony Blackburn's SingerSongwriters
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.
2026-06-16 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 22:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
The NOW Yearbook 1978 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.
2026-06-16 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 15:50:00 +0000 UTC(2h50m)
Who Won Wot in 1978? Who Won Wot in 1978?
Mark Goodier with 1978's big music award winners.
2026-06-16 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
Experience the magic of 1978 & relive the golden days of disco & punk. Including Bee Gees, Buzzcocks, Boney M & Blondie.
2026-06-16 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
American No.1s of 1978 American No.1s of 1978
In order - 13 videos that hit the top of the US chart in 1978. Some are obvious, but there are a few surprises along the way! Anyone for a blast of Player?
2026-06-16 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Simon Bates NEW Golden Hour: 1978 Simon Bates NEW Golden Hour: 1978
Another 60 minutes of hits & headlines from the penultimate year of the decade when Anna Ford became ITV's first ever female news reader and the TV licence fee climbed to £25!
2026-06-16 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
Experience the magic of 1978 & relive the golden days of disco & punk. Including Bee Gees, Buzzcocks, Boney M & Blondie.
2026-06-16 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 09:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
The Best 1978 Party...Ever! The Best 1978 Party...Ever!
Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '78 including Grease, Saturday Night Fever, Blondie, Ian Dury, Dan Hartman & Chic.
2026-06-16 06:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 08:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
The NOW Yearbook 1979 The NOW Yearbook 1979
1979 was another top year in music, with pop, disco & new wave rubbing shoulders with rock, synth & 2-Tone. Simon Bates has the story - month by month.
2026-06-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 02:30:00 +0000 UTC(2h30m)
50 Summer Sizzlers! 1970-1979 50 Summer Sizzlers! 1970-1979
50 of the very best feel-good summer hits. Each was a Top 10 smash across June, July & August in the '70s - on the beach, on your transistor radio, and at the big Radio 1 Roadshow!
2026-06-15 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
In The Summertime! In The Summertime!
Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares & mini-skirts at the ready?
2026-06-15 20:10:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 21:00:00 +0000 UTC(50m)
Blackburn's 25 Blue Sky Belters! Blackburn's 25 Blue Sky Belters!
Tony Blackburn brings the sunshine to you - 70s style! Every vid is full of outdoor fun - with Dr Hook & ELO, Elton & Abba, Bee Gees & Boney M!
2026-06-15 18:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 20:10:00 +0000 UTC(2h10m)
The NOW Yearbook 1979 The NOW Yearbook 1979
1979 was another top year in music, with pop, disco & new wave rubbing shoulders with rock, synth & 2-Tone. Simon Bates has the story - month by month.
2026-06-15 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 15:30:00 +0000 UTC(2h30m)
Who Won Wot in 1979? Who Won Wot in 1979?
Mark Goodier with 1979's big music award winners.
2026-06-15 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
Experience the magic of 1979 & relive the closing days of disco & punk. Including Chic, Rose Royce, Michael Jackson, The Police & Ian Dury.
2026-06-15 10:40:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h20m)
1979's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10 1979's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
10 artists that had a single big song in 1979 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember The Flying Lizards, Quantum Leap or Fiddler's Dram?
2026-06-15 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 10:40:00 +0000 UTC(40m)
Simon Bates NEW Golden Hour: 1979 Simon Bates NEW Golden Hour: 1979
Another 60 minutes of hits & headlines from the last year of the decade! It was the year the brand new Sony Walkman launched in Japan & Elton John performed 8 concerts in the USSR.
2026-06-15 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
Experience the magic of 1979 & relive the closing days of disco & punk. Including Chic, Rose Royce, Michael Jackson, The Police & Ian Dury.
2026-06-15 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 09:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
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