Now 80s
Suisse
Now 80s is a television channel available in Switzerland that focuses on music and cultural content from the 1980s. Its programming includes music videos, concert recordings, and archival performances from that decade, along with occasional documentary segments about the era’s artists and trends. The channel broadcasts in German, reflecting the language region of its Swiss audience. Viewers can access Now 80s via cable and digital television platforms in the country, with a schedule that typically repeats key blocks throughout the day to accommodate different time zones.
Programme
01:20 - 02:00
It's 1988 Night!
A year of Bros, Yazz & Kylie, plus the rise of rave. Yes, prepare once again to call it Acieed as we present the music videos that made 1988!
02:00 - 02:50
Mark Goodier's US No.1s of 1988
Sixty minutes of back to back US chart toppers from 1988 - none of which made the top spot in the UK! Including Expose, the Beach Boys, Tiffany and the Escape Club.
02:50 - 03:00
It's 1988 Night!
A year of Bros, Yazz & Kylie, plus the rise of rave. Yes, prepare once again to call it Acieed as we present the music videos that made 1988!
03:00 - 03:50
The 1988 Video Hall of Fame
Radio 1 and Top of the Pops legend Gary Davies with the iconic images and award-winning clips that set the style of 1988. Including Kylie Minogue, George Harrison, Enya and Pet Shop Boys.
03:50 - 06:00
It's 1988 Night!
A year of Bros, Yazz & Kylie, plus the rise of rave. Yes, prepare once again to call it Acieed as we present the music videos that made 1988!
06:00 - 07:00
1984's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With Blancmange, Elton John, Ultravox, Malcolm McLaren & Bananarama.
07:00 - 07:45
Too Funky! Paul Young v G Michael
The funky and soulful side of two of the decade's leading men, Paul Young and George Michael. From 'Careless Whisper' to 'Wherever I Lay My Hat'.
07:45 - 08:00
80s Movie Magic!
Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW's biggest songs from the movies.
08:00 - 10:00
Love At The Movies! With Pat Sharp
Grab the biggest tub of popcorn, snuggle up to your loved one and expect plenty of smooching in the back row as Pat Sharp has a session of '80s movie magic, all on the theme of love!
10:00 - 11:00
80s Movie Magic!
Popcorn at the ready, these are NOW's biggest songs from the movies.
11:00 - 13:30
Wot? They Streamed a Billion?
What 80s songs have streamed over a billion times worldwide in the decades since? There are lots from Queen, Guns n Roses, Bon Jovi & AC/DC, but the top 3 might surprise you!
13:30 - 14:00
Retro Rewind! 80s Edition
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, and more. The classic music videos that made the 80s.
14:00 - 16:30
Andy Crane Broom Cupboard Bangers!
Strap yourself in as Andy takes you back to late 80s teatime on BBC1 - Blue Peter, Grange Hill & Neighbours - plus 30 of the very best feel-good chart bangers from that era!
16:30 - 17:00
Retro Rewind! 80s Edition
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, and more. The classic music videos that made the 80s.
17:00 - 19:00
Wow Was THIS Their Biggest Seller?
Shocks galore over the next two hours, as we reveal the often-surprising '80s songs that sold the most singles for top stars including Elton John, Madness, ELO, Depeche Mode and more!
19:00 - 19:45
The Jam v The Police '80-'83
They dominated the indie world in the first four years of the '80s - and here are nine of their biggest hits, in order.
19:45 - 20:00
1980's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser heard songs? With The Tourists, Elvis Costello, Dexys, Dr Hook & Donna Summer.
20:00 - 23:00
The NOW Yearbook 1980
1980 was another top year in music, with pop and new wave rubbing shoulders with rock, reggae, synth and even a love song or two! Bruno Brookes has the story - month by month.
23:00 - 02:05
Stuff for the Cool Kids! Top 40
Post-punk, New Wave and the British Invasion - from the first half of the '80s this is what the cool kids were into - and we all followed on afterwards!