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The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade?

The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade?

2021•9.0/10
Documentary

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Music writer Dylan Jones puts the case that the 1980s were the most radical, innovative and creative decade in the history of pop.

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Production

Plimsoll Productions

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

October 23, 2021

Last Aired

November 6, 2021

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
With Dylan Jones
E1
With Dylan Jones
Air date: 2021-10-23
Music writer Dylan Jones puts the case that the 1980s were the most radical, innovative and creative decade in the history of pop
E2
True Originals
Air date: 2021-10-30
In this music compilation, Dylan Jones celebrates some of the stars who created the timeless legacy of the 1980s, from Prince to Madonna and Duran Duran to Sade.
E3
Alternative Voices
Air date: 2021-11-06
Dylan Jones opens up the archive to select some of the most significant alternative voices in 1980s music.
E4
Hip-Hop to House
Air date: 2021-11-06
Dylan Jones has mined the 1980s archives to select some of the most pivotal tracks and performances in hip-hop and house music.

Cast

Dylan Jones

Presenter

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