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Radio 2's Sara Cox presents classic pop videos from the 1980s including Wham!, Queen, Madonna, as well as chatting to special studio guest Rick Astley.
Sara Cox presents a special edition of Sounds of the 80s featuring a unique collaboration between Boy George and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. The Culture Club frontman is joined by special guests to perform a full reworking of Culture Club's 1983 Album, Colour By Numbers.
Sara Cox presents Sounds of the 80s featuring an interview with Spandau Ballet's Gary and Martin Kemp, plus the best pop videos of the decade.
Sara Cox presents a special edition of Radio 2's Sounds of the 80s featuring the best videos of the decade plus an interview with Holly Johnson.
Sara Cox chats to OMD's Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys about the re-issue of their 1984 album Junk Culture. Also in the show, a plethora of 80s videos from INXS, Depeche Mode, Eddy Grant, Men At Work, Wham, Sheena Easton and many more! Plus tracks from the album of the week.
Sara Cox chats to Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr about the re-issue of their 1984 album Sparkle in the Rain. Also in the show, a plethora of videos from the 80s by Madonna, De La Soul, The Specials, Duran Duran, The Cure and many more! Plus what the top five singles were this week in 1981.
Sara Cox plays a host of retro 80s videos and chats to 80s pop minstrel Nik Kershaw about the tracks from his first album, Human Racing.
Sara Cox plays a plethora of 80s videos and chats to 80s punk pop icon Toyah about the life and times of creating her album 'Anthem'.
Stand out performances from Live Aid 1985 with Midge Ure talking to Sara Cox about the historic day. Plus classic pop videos from artists at the event and that week's top 5.
Sara Cox plays a collections of classic 80s videos, including a megamix of the top five from this week in 1982, and chats to Paul Young about his 1983 album No Parlez.
Sara Cox is 'back on the chain gang' with another Radio 2 visual special, bringing viewers the best in 80s pop videos and chatting with the Pretenders' frontwoman Chrissie Hynde.
A sackload of 80s Christmas classic videos, including Wham's Last Christmas and Band Aid, while Sara Cox is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree with seasonal special guest Kim Wilde.
Sara is joined by Phil Collins to chat all things 80s, and take a close look at his album Face Value plus we take a look at the top five singles from this week in 1987.
Tony Hadley from 80s new romantics Spandau Ballet joins Sara Cox in the Radio 2 studio to talk about their 1983 album True. Plus Sara guides us through a gorgeous selection of 80s video gold.
A bucketful of 80s music videos with Sara Cox, who is joined by Level 42's Mark King to relive the years of their 1985 album World Machine and demo his sparkly light-up bass.
A stadium full of sport inspired 80s music videos with Sara Cox, including an impassioned look back by Olympian Kriss Akabusi at his 80s triumphs and the songs that inspired him.
Viewers' favourite 80s videos with Sara Cox, who is joined by 'Caribbean King' Billy Ocean to chat about 1988 album Tear Down These Walls and his classic tracks from the decade.
Sara Cox spins 80s videos and chats to Jennie Matthias of The Belle Stars about the band and good times had with some of the decade's characters.
Radio 2's Sara Cox talks to Marc Almond about his band Soft Cell, their journey from Leeds to New York via Soho, and their Top of the Pops debut.
A sack load of '80s Christmas party videos, including Wham, Band Aid and Run DMC, plus Sara Cox reminisces with seasonal special guest Kim Wilde.
Radio 2's Sara Cox presents an hour of classic 80s music videos and welcomes dance soul stars Shalamar onto the show, where they relive some star-studded moments and friendships.
Sara Cox spins some seriously smooching 80s videos in this Valentine special, and talks with star guest Martin Fry from ABC about the legacy of the Lexicon of Love albums.
80s-defining girl group Bananarama return in their original line-up and join Sara Cox to talk about their formative years, and Sara plays a mix of classic videos from the 80s.
Vince Clarke and Andy Bell of Erasure join BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox for a kaleidoscope of classic videos and a look back at their 30 years as a band, including their 80s hits.
Haircut 100 frontman Nick Heyward joins BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox to relive his hits as a band and a solo singer, and they spin a hairy host of hot video classics from the 80s.
Watch a Runaway selection of Heaven On Earth 80s videos as Sara Cox chats to Belinda Carlisle about her life as a solo artist and as part of The Go Go's during the decade.
Sara Cox is weak in the presence of Alison Moyet, as she joins Sara to relive her 80s Yazoo and solo hits. Plus there's a host of classic pop videos from the decade.
The sights and sounds of Bucks Fizz - with Cheryl, Jay, Mike and Bobby McVay of The Fizz joining Radio 2's Sara Cox to relive their 80s, plus classic videos from the decade.
A sled load of 1980s Christmas and Stock Aitken & Waterman hits to get you in the yuletide party mood, with Sara Cox joined by hit-maker Pete Waterman and singer Sonia.
Joe Elliot and Phil Collen from British rock metal band Def Leppard join Sara Cox to pour a little sugar on all things 80s and metal.
Watch music videos from your favourite 80s leading men, as Sara Cox is joined by Wet Wet Wet's Marti Pellow to celebrate those hunky popstars whose names covered our bedroom walls.
Gary Davies presents a festive selection of 80s videos, digging out Keith Lemon's favourite musical moments from the decade.
Gary Davies presents a 'spicey' selection of 80s videos, with Melanie C choosing her greatest musical moments from the decade.
Gary Davies presents classic 80's videos, discovering Davina McCall's greatest musical inspirations from the decade.
Drag Race diva, 80s girl group graduate and star of Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Michelle Visage joins Gary on Sounds of the 80s.
Gary Davies presents an amazing selection of 80s videos, with guest Dido choosing her greatest musical inspirations from the decade.
Caroline Flack joins Gary in the studio, sharing her 80s memories and choosing her favourite 80s hits on My 80s.
Gary Davies presents an amazing selection of 80s videos, with guest Louise, choosing her greatest musical inspirations from the decade.
Gary Davies presents a special selection of 80s videos, with chart-topping guest Jack Savoretti, choosing his favourites from the decade.
In the throes of promoting their self-titled debut album, The Cars played at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. The concert was aired on BBC
1. Adam And The Ants - Ant Music (Swap Shop `81) 2. Haircut 100 - Boy Meets Girl (TOTP `81) 3. Duran Duran - Please Please Tell Me Now (Oxford Road Show `83) 4. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me (Late Late Breakfast Show `82) 5. ABC - Poison Arrow (TOTP `82) 6. Wham! - Young Guns (TOTP `82) 7. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (TOTP `84) 8. Bananarama - Robert De Niro’s Waiting (Russel Harty Show `84) 9. Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky (TOTP `88)
1. Dexy`s Midnight Runners - Geno (TOTP `80) 2. Eurythmics - Never Gonna Cry Again (OGWT `81) 3. Spandau Ballet - True (Oxford Road Show `83) 4. Phil Collins - One More Night (Wogan `85) 5. Fine Young Cannibals - Johnny Come Home (Wogan `85) 6. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Kenny Everett Show `85) 7. Suzanne Vega - Luka (Whistle Test `96) 8. Simple Red - Holding Back The Years (Whistle Test `85)
1. Kool And The Gang - Celebration (TOTP `80) 2. Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand (Russell Harty `81) 3. Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm (Wogan `85) 4. Cameo - Word Up (TOTP `86) 5. Bobby Womack - When The Weekend Comes (Ebony `87) 6. Sade - Smooth Operator (Russell Harty `84) 7. Alexander O`Neal - Criticize (Behind The Beat `88) 8. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (TOTP `87)
1. Depeche Mode - I Just Cant Get Enough (Swap Shop `81) 2. Human League - Love Action (Swap Shop `81) 3. Yazoo - Only You (Cheggers Plays Pop `82) 4. Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (Oxford Road Show `82) 5. New Order - Blue Monday (TOTP `83) 6. Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (ORS `84) 7. Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Whistle Test `86) 8. Erasure - Sometimes (No Limits `87)
1. Teardrop Explodes - Reward (Whistle Test `80) 2. Orange Juice - I Cant Help Myself (Whistle Test `82) 3. Robert Wyatt - Shipbuilding (Whistle Test `83) 4. Aztec Camera - Oblivious (Whistle Test `83) 5. Billy Bragg - Milkman Of Human Kindness (Whistle Test `84) 6. The Fall - Lay Of The Land (Whistle Test `84) 7. The Pogues - Streams Of Whisky (Whistle Test `86) 8. Robin Hitchcock - Brenda’s Iron Sledge (Whistle Test `85) 9. The Style Council - Walls Come Tumbling (Whistle Test `85)
1. Motorhead - Ace Of Spades (TOTP `80) 2. ZZ Top - Cheap Sunglasses (Whistle Test `80) 3. U2 - I Will Follow (U2 Play Belfast `81) 4. Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA (Whistle Test `84) 5. Bon Jovi - In And Out Of Love (Whistle Test `85) 6. INXS - Listen Like Thieves (Whistle Test `86) 7. The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary (Whistle Test `87) 8. The Mission - Severina (Whistle Test `87)
1. R.E.M. - Moon River / Pretty Persuasion (Whistle Test `84) 2. Jesus and Mary Chain - In A Hole (Whistle Test `85) 3. Lone Justice - Ways To Be Wicked (Whistle Test `85) 4. Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (Whistle Test `85) 5. The Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian (Whistle Test `86) 6. The Cure - Inbetween Days (Whistle Test `85) 7. The Pixies - Monkey Gone To Heaven (The Late Show `89) 8. The Smiths - Bigmouth Strikes Again (Whistle Test `86)
1. UB40 - Food For Thought (Rock Goes To College `81) 2. The Beat - Hands Off, She’s Mine (Oxford Road Show `81) 3. Aswad - African Children (Something Else `82) 4. Run DMC - You Be Illin' (Whistle Test `87) 5. The Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till Brooklyn (Montreux Rock `87) 6. Salt`n`Pepa - Push It (Smash Hits Party `88) 7. Public Enemy - Miuzi Weighs A Ton (Behind The Beat `88) 8. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance (TOTP `88)
