Sounds of the 80s

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The Cars
Episode overview
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
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Rick Astley
Episode overview
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.
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Culture Club special
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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 .. show full overview
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Spandau Ballet
Episode overview
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.
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Holly Johnson
Episode overview
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 .. show full overview
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Jim Kerr
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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, .. show full overview
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Nik Kershaw
Episode overview
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.
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Toyah
Episode overview
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'.
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Live Aid special with Midge Ure
Episode overview
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.
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Paul Young
Episode overview
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.
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Chrissie Hynde
Episode overview
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.
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Xmas Special - Kim Wilde
Episode overview
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.
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Phil Collins
Episode overview
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.
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Tony Hadley
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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.
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Mark King - Level 42
Episode overview
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.
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Billy Ocean
Episode overview
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.
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Sporting 80s Special
Episode overview
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.
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Jennie Matthias - The Belle Stars
Episode overview
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.
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Marc Almond
Episode overview
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.
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Sara Cox's '80s Xmas Party
Episode overview
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.
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Shalamar
Episode overview
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.
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Love Special - Martin Fry
Episode overview
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.
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Bananarama
Episode overview
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.
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Erasure
Episode overview
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.
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Nick Heyward - Haircut 100
Episode overview
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.
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Belinda Carlisle + Classic Vids
Episode overview
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.
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Alison Moyet + Classic Vids
Episode overview
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.
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Please Del or Del Pic
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80s Vids with The Fizz
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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.
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Hit Factory Xmas Party Vids!
Episode overview
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.
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Def Leppard & Rockin' Videos
Episode overview
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.
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Marti Pellow and Heart-throb Videos
Episode overview
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.
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Davina McCall
Episode overview
Gary Davies presents classic 80's videos, discovering Davina McCall's greatest musical inspirations from the decade.
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Caroline Flack
Episode overview
Caroline Flack joins Gary in the studio, sharing her 80s memories and choosing her favourite 80s hits on My 80s.
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Keith Lemon's Jingle Bells Special
Episode overview
Gary Davies presents a festive selection of 80s videos, digging out Keith Lemon's favourite musical moments from the decade.
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Melanie C with Gary Davies
Episode overview
Gary Davies presents a 'spicey' selection of 80s videos, with Melanie C choosing her greatest musical moments from the decade.
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Michelle Visage
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Drag Race diva, 80s girl group graduate and star of Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Michelle Visage joins Gary on Sounds of the 80s.
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Dido
Episode overview
Gary Davies presents an amazing selection of 80s videos, with guest Dido choosing her greatest musical inspirations from the decade.
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Louise
Episode overview
Gary Davies presents an amazing selection of 80s videos, with guest Louise, choosing her greatest musical inspirations from the decade.
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Jack Savoretti
Episode overview
Gary Davies presents a special selection of 80s videos, with chart-topping guest Jack Savoretti, choosing his favourites from the decade.