Memories: Looking Back at the 80s
80s rewind. Take a nostalgic look back at the people and places that defined the decade
Alternative Voices—The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade?, Series 1
Dylan Jones selects some of the finest performances from alternative 80s music.
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To the World's End: Scenes and Characters on a London Bus Route
Meet characters who live near the No. 31 bus route from Camden Town to Chelsea. (1985)
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The Sony Walkman—Design Classics
Documentary from 1990 exploring the iconic portable cassette player, the Sony Walkman.
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Byker Wall—Building Sights, Series 1
Beatrix Campbell looks at the Byker Wall housing estate in Newcastle. (1988)
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Stir-Frying—Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery
Ken Hom advises on choosing and using a wok. (1984)
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Just Barbara
Barbara Woodhouse talks to Joan Bakewell about some of the highlights of her life.
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Railway Mania—The Past at Work
Anthony Burton looks at the role of railway companies in the 19th Century. (1980)
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The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill
Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)
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Episode 6—Moment of Truth
A group of 20 nurses from the NHS join Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. (1985)
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19/03/1981—Top of the Pops
With Sharon Redd, Bucks Fizz, The Who, Phil Collins, Visage, Roxy Music and Duran Duran.
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23/03/1983—Top of the Pops
With JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered Images, Duran Duran and David Joseph.
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Carla Lane—Behind the Screen
Nell Mullarkey meets the highly successful comedy writer Carla Lane. (1989)
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Kenneth Williams—Comic Roots, Series 2
Kenneth Williams explores his roots in and around St Pancras where he grew up.
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Houses Fit for People—Architecture at the Crossroads
Where did post-war public housing go wrong? (1986)
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Stop the Bulldozer—Architecture at the Crossroads
Is conservation at all costs inhibiting contemporary architecture? (1986)
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Desert Island Discs—Arena
A celebration of Roy Plomley's radio favourite with some celebrity castaways' help.
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25/03/1982—Top of the Pops
With Altered Images, Bucks Fizz, The Boomtown Rats, Killing Joke and Goombay Dance Band.
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Elton John, Tina Turner, Wendy Richard and Rory Bremner—Wogan
Terry Wogan is joined by Elton John, Tina Turner, Wendy Richard and Rory Bremner.
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1982 Christmas Special—The Two Ronnies
Seasonal entertainment from Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett with guest David Essex.
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Rudies Come Back: The Rise and Rise of 2 Tone—Arena
Adrian Thrills investigates 2 Tone and its unique blend of ska, reggae, new wave and punk.
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Norman Wisdom—The Time Of Your Life, Series 1
Noel Edmonds talks to Norman Wisdom about Christmas 1953 - the time of his life. (1983)
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Tower of London—Just Another Day, Series 2
John Pitman presents a profile of a day in the Tower of London. (1985)
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Rikki
Celebrating a hundred years of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland’s most beloved comic actors.
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The 80s—Rewind: 60 Years of Welsh Pop, Series 1
Featuring Visage, The Alarm, Scritti Politti, Shakin' Stevens and The Darling Buds.
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