The Pop Years
2003•1h 0m
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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 1, 2003
Last Aired
June 30, 2002
Networks
Sky One
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
1990
Air date: 2002-05-12
New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.
E2
1983
Air date: 2002-05-19
Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.
E3
1996
Air date: 2002-05-26
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 masses shouting `Lager, lager'.
E4
1987
Air date: 2002-06-02
Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.
E5
1991
Air date: 2002-06-09
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.
E6
1985
Air date: 2002-06-16
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'.
E7
Episode 107
Air date: 2002-06-23
E8
Episode 108
Air date: 2002-06-30












