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Sounds of the 20th Century: Episode 35: 1985

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Episode 35: 1985

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 20th Century, 1985

Radio 2's audio journey reaches 1985, a year of Live Aid and Back to the Future.

Radio 2's audio journey through five decades of triumph, tragedy and trivia reaches 1985. Are you ready to go Back To The Future?

Some people are earning Money For Nothing while, for others, Money's Too Tight To Mention for others. While Bob Geldof breaks new ground in fundraising, as Wembley and Philadelphia's JFK Stadium play host to Live Aid.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Jeremy Vine introduces Radio 2's audio journey through the years

Jeremy Vine introduces Radio 2's audio journey through the years from 1951 to 2000, helping listeners to relive the music, news, radio, TV and movies of the times

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