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
02:05 - 03:00
Get Fresh at the Weekend!
It's the weekend, and we're showing out! Classic pop that has stood the test of time.
03:00 - 05:10
Pat Sharp's Bad Hair - Big Tunes!
Famous for his big hair, less famous for his tunes: Pat Sharp is back with a countdown of classic 80s songs accompanied by dodgy 80s hair-don'ts!
05:10 - 07:00
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
07:00 - 07:50
Kate Bush 1978-1989
Indulge yourself with 12 of Kate's most sensual songs of the late '70s and '80s - from Wuthering Heights to This Woman's Work.
07:50 - 08:00
Soft Rock & Power Pop!
From the decade that invented the genre - non-stop powerful love songs, back to back.
08:00 - 10:30
80s Yacht Rock! Top 30
The smooth laid-back sounds influenced by the US West Coast. With Toto, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, George Benson and Michael McDonald.
10:30 - 11:00
Sunday Love Songs!
From the decade that invented the power ballad - non-stop love songs, back to back.
11:00 - 15:05
Tucker & Roland's School Disco 50!
Todd Carty and Erkan Mustafa - otherwise known as Grange Hill's Tucker and Roland - host the ultimate school disco! But as they prop up the bar, will anyone else turn up?
15:05 - 16:00
The Ultimate 80s Mix!
Dramatic storylines, big dance routines, neon lights and iconic fashions: these are the classic music videos that made the 80s!
16:00 - 18:00
Did They Think They Could Dance?!
Videos full of self belief, but have their moves stood the test of time? You decide as we bring you 30 clips of dodgy dance and suspect swaying from the '80s.
18:00 - 19:00
Simple Minds v Deacon Blue
Battle of the Glasgow '80s supergroups as Simple Minds go up against Deacon Blue!
19:00 - 21:35
Clare Grogan's Tartan Top 30
In the 80s the Scottish scene was vibrant & creative with punk, indie, synth, acoustic & Celtic folk influences topping the charts. Altered Images' Clare Grogan has 30 of the best.
21:35 - 22:00
Best Played at 45 RPM!
Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers and bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world!
22:00 - 01:00
Here Comes The Rain Again!
Forecast: 100% smash hits! Grab your umbrella for 2 hours of shower-powered 80s & 90s classics, where the hits pour down and the videos reign supreme.