Matt Goss' Famous Pop of the 80s!
Matt has hand-picked 25 tracks by amazing performers - all of them famous pop songs of the 80s. From Madness in 1980 to Madonna in 1989.
2026-01-26 09:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-26 11:15:00 +0000 UTC(2h15m)
Live & Upcoming Programmes
Every Number 1 of the 80s!
In order - Mark Goodier's 11 hour journey through the decade's biggest number 1 songs, from Abba and Adam Ant, to Wham, Madonna, Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue.
2026-01-26 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-26 06:05:00 +0000 UTC(5h5m)
It Spent HOW Long At No.1 ?!
Once these tracks made it to the top spot there was no knocking them off! This is our countdown of the 50 longest chart toppers of the 1980s!
2026-01-25 22:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-26 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
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!
2026-01-25 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-25 19:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
Every Number 1 of the 80s!
In order - Mark Goodier's 11 hour journey through the decade's biggest number 1 songs, from Abba and Adam Ant, to Wham, Madonna, Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue.
2026-01-25 07:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-25 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(6h)
The NOW Yearbook 1983
With British artists achieving unprecedented success across the world, Bruno Brookes has a stellar selection of songs charting the 1st year of âNOW Thatâs What I Call Music' - 1983
2026-01-25 03:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-25 06:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
1983's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Adam Ant, Shalamar, Musical Youth, Rod Stewart & The Assembly.
2026-01-25 02:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-25 03:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Way Back When! 1983
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1983. Including George Benson, Heaven 17, Rita Coolidge, Level 42 & The Cure.
2026-01-25 01:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-25 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!
2026-01-25 00:30:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-25 01:00:00 +0000 UTC(30m)
Tony Hadley's Solid Gold Anthems!
Tony flashes back to the 80s and picks 30 Solid Gold Anthems. Expect Blondie, ABC, Level 42, OMD, A-Ha & of course some Spandau Ballet classics.
2026-01-24 22:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-25 00:30:00 +0000 UTC(2h30m)
The NOW Yearbook 1983
With British artists achieving unprecedented success across the world, Bruno Brookes has a stellar selection of songs charting the 1st year of âNOW Thatâs What I Call Music' - 1983
2026-01-24 15:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 18:00:00 +0000 UTC(3h)
1983's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Adam Ant, Shalamar, Musical Youth, Rod Stewart & The Assembly.
2026-01-24 14:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 15:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Way Back When! 1983
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1983. Including George Benson, Heaven 17, Rita Coolidge, Level 42 & The Cure.
2026-01-24 13:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 14:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Mark Goodier's No.2s of 1983
60 minutes of back to back UK chart runners-up from 1983 - the year of Culture Club, Spandau Ballet & a brand new group call Wham! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
2026-01-24 12:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 13:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
Mark Goodier's No.1s of 1983
60 minutes of back to back number 1s from 1983 - including epics from The Police & Bonnie Tyler, plus a Xmas smash from Flying Pickets. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.
2026-01-24 11:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 12:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h)
All Day
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1983!
2026-01-24 10:25:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 11:00:00 +0000 UTC(35m)
Every Song From NOW 1
"Double Album, 30 Great Tracks, including 11 Number Ones" the first NOW album bragged back in 1983. We celebrate that historic moment with every video for every track - in order!
2026-01-24 08:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 10:25:00 +0000 UTC(2h25m)
All Were Top 5 January Hits! 80-89
January's never a dull month in the world of pop - stand by for three massive tunes from this time in each year of the 1980s, including the brilliant No.1 song. Everyone's a gem!
2026-01-24 03:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 05:15:00 +0000 UTC(2h15m)
How Rock SHOOK The World!
Non-stop 80s rock & power pop! From Queen, Bon Jovi & Whitesnake to Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler & Tina Turner.
2026-01-24 02:10:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 03:00:00 +0000 UTC(50m)
Antiques Rockshow with Robin Banks
Crammed full with extraordinary finds, hidden treasures, and plenty of old relics! From the Stones and Genesis, to KISS and INXS - how many of these family heirlooms do you own?
2026-01-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-01-24 02:10:00 +0000 UTC(2h10m)