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By the summer of 1978, disco appeared untouchable, but mass marketing and rampant commercialism were beginning to turn the tide. A glut of bad disco singles and the perceived elitism of clubs like Studio 54 fuelled a surge in anti-disco feeling.

Disco was all pervasive in the mid and early 70s. Towards the end of the decade, Punk stole the headlines but Disco still had the high street. Everyone was into it and getting down on it at the local discotheque. Join us in a celebration of all things Disco including...

Julian Clary presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 November 1996 and featuring Reef, Livin' Joy, Alisha's Attic, Madonna, Space, Wham!, Toni Braxton, Jimmy Nail, East 17 featuring Gabrielle and Spice Girls.

David Hamilton introduces Thin Lizzy, Chanter Sisters, Liverpool Express, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds and dance sequences from Ruby Flipper.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 2000 and featuring Kylie Minogue, Lonyo, Samantha Mumba, Coldplay, Vengaboys, Sid Owen, Robbie Williams, Five & Queen and Eminem.

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