1985's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Tears Fears, Freddie Mercury & Level 42.
2026-01-18 02:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-18 03:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Live & Upcoming Programmes
Way Back When! 1985
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1985. Including Bruce Springsteen, Jaki Graham, Sting, Prince & The Cure.
2026-01-18 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-18 02:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!
2026-01-18 00:50:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-18 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(10m)
The NOW Yearbook 1989
Jenny Powell flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1989 saw the breakthrough of Italian house, the rise of Mad-chester and Stock, Aitken & Waterman in their imperial phase!
2026-01-17 22:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-18 00:50:00 +0000 UTC(2h50m)
The NOW Yearbook 1985
Bruno Brookes flicks through the pages of another Yearbook. 1985 introduced us to A-Ha & Whitney Houston & also saw the world's biggest ever concert - Live Aid!
2026-01-17 15:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 18:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
1985's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Tears Fears, Freddie Mercury & Level 42.
2026-01-17 14:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 15:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Way Back When! 1985
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1985. Including Bruce Springsteen, Jaki Graham, Sting, Prince & The Cure.
2026-01-17 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 14:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Mark Goodier's No.2s of 1985
60 minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1985 - a year of Prince, King & Queen Madonna's big breakthrough! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
2026-01-17 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1985
60 minutes of back to back number 1s from the year that included the first ever chart toppers from Madonna & Whitney Houston. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
2026-01-17 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
The year of Brothers in Arms, Live Aid and the first Stock, Aitken & Waterman number 1!
2026-01-17 10:30:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(30m)
Every Song From NOW 6
NOW 6 was released in 1985 and featured all the tracks of the moment. A double vinyl or double tape, the choice was yours - but the double CD had to wait until NOW 10!
2026-01-17 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 10:30:00 +0000 UTC(2h30m)
Mark Goodier's US No.1s! 1980-1989
A 10 hour marathon - in order - 120 US chart toppers, most of which never made it anywhere near the top in the UK! From KC & The Sunshine Band in 1980 to Billy Joel in 1989.
2026-01-17 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 07:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
Liverpool Legends! The Top 25
Liverpool has a huge musical heritage, so let's celebrate with two hours of the city's top stars of the 80s like Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Sonia, OMD, plus three of the Fab Four!
2026-01-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!
2026-01-16 23:35:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC(25m)
Clare Grogan's Tartan Top 30
In the 80s the Scottish scene was vibrant & creative with punk, indie, synth, acoustic & Celtic folk influences topping the charts. Altered Images' Clare Grogan has 30 of the best.
2026-01-16 21:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-16 23:35:00 +0000 UTC(2h35m)
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!
2026-01-16 16:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-16 21:00:00 +0000 UTC(5h)
Mark Goodier's US No.1s! 1980-1989
A 10 hour marathon - in order - 120 US chart toppers, most of which never made it anywhere near the top in the UK! From KC & The Sunshine Band in 1980 to Billy Joel in 1989.
2026-01-16 10:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-16 16:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
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.
2026-01-16 04:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-16 05:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Genesis & Phil Collins: 1978-1989
In order - 21 huge videos from Genesis & Phil - from their 1978 top 10 breakthrough "Follow You Follow Me" to Phil's 1989 massive solo album "But Seriously".
2026-01-16 02:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-16 04:00:00 +0000 UTC(2h)
Beat The January Blues!
Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer!
2026-01-16 01:15:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-16 02:00:00 +0000 UTC(45m)