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!
2026-06-20 22:15:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 23:00:00 +0000 UTC(45m)
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Jenny Powell's 80s Summer!
We're feeling hot hot hot, and packing the sunshine over 40 feelgood songs. But don't worry about the sunscreen, and there's enough big 80s hair to block out the UV completely!
2026-06-21 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-21 16:15:00 +0000 UTC(3h15m)
We're Having Big Fun! Top 25
25 sing-out-loud dance classics that'll leave you in waves of ecstasy - prepare to pump up the volume!
2026-06-21 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-21 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Long Hot Summer!
All 80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world!
2026-06-21 10:45:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-21 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(15m)
The UK Top 20 of the 80s
Radio 1 legend Bruno Brookes returns with a countdown of the 20 biggest singles of the decade. Including million-selling hits from Frankie, Wham! & Soft Cell.
2026-06-21 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-21 10:45:00 +0000 UTC(1h45m)
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!
2026-06-21 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-21 09:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Cheryl Baker: Record Breaking Hits
2 songs from each year of the 80s - all of them Record Breakers. Cheryl has the stories of best selling songs, record breaking fundraisers & the world's richest recording deal!
2026-06-21 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-21 01:50:00 +0000 UTC(50m)
Andy McCluskey's Synth Pop 30
Who better to present a definitive countdown of 80s synthpop classics than OMD frontman Andy McCluskey? From Kraftwerk, Ultravox & Gary Numan to New Order, Yazoo & Pet Shop Boys.
2026-06-20 23:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-21 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
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!
2026-06-20 22:15:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 23:00:00 +0000 UTC(45m)
50 Girls In Love
From classic power ballads to life affirming love songs - 4 hours of smoochy girls, devastating divas, and pop princesses. Time to put your Hand on Your Heart and tell me.
2026-06-20 18:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 22:15:00 +0000 UTC(4h15m)
Cheryl Baker: Record Breaking Hits
2 songs from each year of the 80s - all of them Record Breakers. Cheryl has the stories of best selling songs, record breaking fundraisers & the world's richest recording deal!
2026-06-20 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 13:50:00 +0000 UTC(1h50m)
Turbo Trax!
A non-stop ticket to the ultimate retro rave! We crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.
2026-06-20 11:40:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(20m)
60 Summer Sizzlers! 1980-1989
60 of the best feel-good summer hits! Each was a Top 10 smash across June, July & August in the '80s - on the beach, on your walkman, and at the Radio 1 Roadshow!
2026-06-20 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 11:40:00 +0000 UTC(4h40m)
The NOW 100 of the 80s!
Mark Goodier with a definitive countdown of the 100 biggest acts of the 80s - compiled using record sales, concert tickets, awards & more - from the UK, the USA & around the world!
2026-06-20 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 06:45:00 +0000 UTC(5h45m)
Messages of Love! 1980-1989
Lady Love Me, Love is the Drug & Love on the Rocks - they're all Messages of Love - and here's a selection of lesser-heard songs on the same theme from across the decade.
2026-06-19 23:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-20 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Long Hot Summer!
All 80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world!
2026-06-19 22:15:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-19 23:00:00 +0000 UTC(45m)
Jenny Powell's 80s Summer!
We're feeling hot hot hot, and packing the sunshine over 40 feelgood songs. But don't worry about the sunscreen, and there's enough big 80s hair to block out the UV completely!
2026-06-19 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-19 22:15:00 +0000 UTC(3h15m)
The NOW 100 of the 80s!
Mark Goodier with a definitive countdown of the 100 biggest acts of the 80s - compiled using record sales, concert tickets, awards & more - from the UK, the USA & around the world!
2026-06-19 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
Long Hot Summer!
All 80s - 24/7 - the feelgood pop decade where the Brits invaded the world!
2026-06-19 09:05:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-19 10:00:00 +0000 UTC(55m)
25 Biggest Selling Love Songs
Have you ever wondered what the 25 biggest selling love songs of the 80s were? Wonder no more as we reveal all. Includes Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie & T'Pau.
2026-06-19 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-19 09:05:00 +0000 UTC(2h5m)
Tucker & Roland's School Disco 50!
Todd Carty & Erkan Mustafa - otherwise known as Grange Hill's Tucker & Roland - host the ultimate school disco! But as they prop up the bar, will anyone else turn up?
2026-06-19 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-19 05:05:00 +0000 UTC(4h5m)
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