NOW 80s Thursday

Month by month Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1988! Including INXS, Billy Idol & Bananarama, plus forgotten acts like The Primitives & Tanita Tikaram

Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights & iconic fashions - these are the classic music videos that made 1985!

11 top 20 hits back to back, starting with 'To Cut A Long A Story Short' in 1980, through to their last top 10 'Through The Barricades' in 1986. Including classic number 1 'True'.

To mark the passing of Rick Buckler, here are some of The Jam's finest moments.

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!

Mr Favourite Shirts selects his Favourite Bands! Haircut 100's Nick Heyward with 25 classic groups from the first half of the 80s, including Altered Images, Heaven 17 & ABC

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!

To mark the passing of Rick Buckler, here are some of The Jam's finest moments.

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!

From their late 70s hey-day, via their 80s number 1s to their chart topping 1999 comeback 'Maria' - here's 14 from Blondie in a tight 60 minute session!

Timmy's back with something a little different - a run through of his favourite 80s bands, many interviewed on his 'Timmy On The Tranny' radio show throughout the decade!

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!

Spandau Ballet's songwriter picks some of his favourite stars, songwriters & cool icons that made the biggest impact in the 80s & beyond! Plus a chance hear some of his new tracks.

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!

From Aylesbury to Woking via Godalming & The Isle of Wight - where do your favourites 80s acts come from? We reveal all

To mark the passing of Rick Buckler, here are some of The Jam's finest moments.

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!

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.

Trying to impress someone with your cool moves? Give these a go, as we party into the night on NOW 80s

Your eighties party channel - 24/7. Expect synth pop, soft rock, leg warmers, lycra and lots of big hair! Classic pop that has stood the test of time