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The Pop Years

2003
1 season
8 episodes
Documentary

The Pop Years was a British television show that reviewed pop music of a certain year from 1980 to 1999. It was first shown on Sky1 in 2003 and was later repeated on Sky3. The programme featured archive clips relating to the particular year that it was reviewing, e.g. music videos or live performances. It also featured interviews with famous singers from that year and talking heads who enjoyed that year's music. The show ran for a single series of 20 episodes and was narrated by Scott Mills and Edith Bowman.

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Cast

Scott Mills

Edith Bowman

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.1990

    12-05-200260m

    New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.

  • Ep 2

    2.1983

    19-05-200260m

    Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.

  • Ep 3

    3.1996

    26-05-200260m

    An incredible year in pop saw Take That split and the Spice Girls arrive. The `Macarena' had everyone dancing, Babylon Zoo had their 15 minutes of fame, and Underworld had the mass...

  • Ep 4

    4.1987

    02-06-200260m

    Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.

  • Ep 5

    5.1991

    09-06-200260m

    Bryan Adams hogs the number one spot and Right Said Fred are too sexy, while Massive Attack and PM Dawn provide the cool beats. Plus, Nirvana hit the big time.

  • Ep 6

    6.1985

    16-06-200260m

    Live Aid takes place; Grace Jones, Prince and Madonna make heads turn; and Jennifer Rush has the year's biggest seller with `The Power of Love'.

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 107

    23-06-200260m
  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 108

    30-06-200260m

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