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Janice Long and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1988 and featuring the Communards, Everything But The Girl, Eighth Wonder and Transvision Vamp. Show more
New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s
Episode 1: Janet Jackson: Taking Control
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
Film examining Janet Jackson's career from appearing in Diff'rent Strokes to huge global pop star, which focuses on the struggle to control both her creative and personal life. Show more
Granting unprecedented access, Joan Armatrading tells her life story, both as a songwriter and as a performer. Features key performances from Joan and many of the musicians she has influenced. Show more
A musical journey through the 1970s, with Elton John, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Steppenwolf, New York Dolls, Roxy Music, Patti Smith, Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Jam. Show more
The year the teens take over and 80s new pop is born with Depeche Mode, Human League, Kim Wilde and Duran Duran debuting, while Ultravox and Visage master the art of pop videos. Show more
Janice Long and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1988 and featuring the Communards, Everything But The Girl, Eighth Wonder and Transvision Vamp. Show more
Summer sizzlers from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the Undertones, Shaggy, Bananarama, Bobby Goldsboro, Bay City Rollers, Fun Boy Three and the Style Council. Show more
New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s
Episode 1: Janet Jackson: Taking Control
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
Film examining Janet Jackson's career from appearing in Diff'rent Strokes to huge global pop star, which focuses on the struggle to control both her creative and personal life. Show more
Granting unprecedented access, Joan Armatrading tells her life story, both as a songwriter and as a performer. Features key performances from Joan and many of the musicians she has influenced. Show more
Programmes start at 7.00pm.