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The Story of 1986

Paul Heaton, Mick Hucknall, Sinitta, The Communards and Swing Out Sister are among the acts steering us through the changes that impacted Britain and the music industry in 1986.

How did the decline of the young guns of the early 80s, the advent of House, The Big Bang in the money markets and political fatigue on the Left make their mark - or not - on the nation’s most popular music show?
Paul Heaton, Mick Hucknall, Sinitta, The Communards and Swing Out Sister are among the acts that steer us through the changes impacting Britain, the music industry and the BBC’s long-serving pop powerhouse in 1986.

58 minutes

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Sun 23 Nov 202500:35
BBC Two

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Credits

ProducerVerity Maidlow Cornwell
DirectorVerity Maidlow Cornwell
Executive ProducerMark Cooper

Broadcasts

  • Fri 6 Jul 201820:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 7 Jul 201802:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 31 Aug 201901:20
    BBC Four
  • Thu 4 Mar 202122:00
    BBC Two England & HD only
  • Thu 4 Mar 202123:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sun 23 Nov 202500:35
    BBC Two except Scotland

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