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The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade?
Award-winning author Dylan Jones makes the case that the 1980s was the most radical, innovative and creative decade in the history of pop.
Series 1: 1. With Dylan Jones (59 mins)
- Banned in the 80s: Moments That Shook MusicThe sound of rebellion. From N.W.A to Madonna, the controversial hits that made history55 mins
- Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the WorldNot just for one day. The creation and legacy of a concert that changed everything
- Bonnie Tyler: In One VoiceThe powerhouse singer whose distinctive voice aimed straight for the heart29 mins
- The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?A piece of pop history. Priceless unseen footage from behind the scenes of Band Aid1h 14m
- When Blondie Came to BritainTouched by their presence. How the UK’s always been so special for Debbie and co59 mins
- Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped40 years a festive favourite. Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie revisit Wham!’s winter wonderland59 mins
- Top of the PopsWith Osibisa, Berni Flint, the Wurzels, Neil Innes, Demis Roussos and Bob Marley.38 mins
- ErasBill Bailey sits down to interview Queen legends Brian May and Roger Taylor31 mins
- We Want the FunkGet down! The roots and rhythms of the music that got the whole world under a groove1h 21m
- 40 Originals at the BBCYou heard them here first. Classic tracks you may have never known were covers2h 21m
- When Motown Came to BritainBringing soul from the States. How the UK’s love of Motown changed British pop forever59 mins
- Girlbands ForeverGirl power and killer harmonies. A trip through the highs and lows of 90s pop and beyond
