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
00:00 - 01:00
Simon Bates Golden Hour: 1985
Hits and headlines from the year of Live Aid, Back to the Future, Blind Date and the Sinclair C5!
01:00 - 01:50
1985's One-Hit-Wonders! Top 10
Ten artists that had a single big song in 1985, then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again. Remembering Maria Vidal, Arcadia, John Parr, Phyllis Nelson, and more.
01:50 - 02:00
1985's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser-heard songs? With Tears for Fears, Freddie Mercury & Level 42.
02:00 - 02:50
Bruno's Forgotten Hits: 1985
Month by month Bruno Brookes plays 12 lesser known hits of 1985! Including Billy Ocean and The Cure, plus forgotten acts like Strawberry Switchblade and The Colourfield.
02:50 - 03:00
1985's Lesser-Heard-Hits!
You may remember the artists, but do you recall their lesser-heard songs? With Tears for Fears, Freddie Mercury & Level 42.
03:00 - 06:00
Every Song A Number 1!
A choice selection of the 191 singles that reached the top of the UK charts in the 1980s!
06:00 - 07:00
80s Movie Madness Day!
Popcorn at the ready - it's a whole day of music from the movies!
07:00 - 07:50
With Love from the Movies xx
Lush movie love songs with that extra dose of emotion. Warning, expect a bit of Phil Collins.
07:50 - 09:00
80s Movie Madness Day!
Popcorn at the ready - it's a whole day of music from the movies!
09:00 - 11:30
30 Movie Monsters with Pat Sharp
A classic decade of movie hits presented by Pat Sharp - and these are 30 of the best, including Electric Dreams, Rocky, St Elmo's Fire and a bit of Dirty Dancing!
11:30 - 12:00
80s Movie Madness Day!
Popcorn at the ready - it's a whole day of music from the movies!
12:00 - 13:00
Soundtrack Smashes: 1985
Can you believe that 1985 delivered so many huge movie hits? Top songs from "The Breakfast Club", "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome", "Desperately Seeking Susan", "Back To The Future" and more.
13:00 - 14:30
Movie Monsters of the 80s
A classic decade of movie hits that have stood the test of time. From `Into the Groove' to `Take My Breath Away'.
14:30 - 15:00
80s Movie Madness Day!
Popcorn at the ready - it's a whole day of music from the movies!
15:00 - 17:35
Limahl's Never Ending Soundtracks!
2 decades of movie moments and classic pop hits from the 70s & 80s. Direct from the red carpet - Limahl is ready for his close-up!
17:35 - 18:00
80s Movie Madness Day!
Popcorn at the ready - it's a whole day of music from the movies!
18:00 - 19:05
Action Movies! 1980-1989
Adrenaline-fuelled videos from some of the biggest action movies of the decade! Including 'Bond', 'Top Gun' and 'Mad Max'.
19:05 - 20:00
80s Movie Madness Day!
Popcorn at the ready - it's a whole day of music from the movies!
20:00 - 21:00
Soundtrack Smashes: 1986
Can you believe that 1986 delivered so many huge movie hits? Top songs from Top Gun, At Close Range, The Jewel of the Nile, Running Scared and more!
21:00 - 23:00
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!
23:00 - 01:00
40 from the Flicks!
A classic decade of movie hits - and these are 40 of the best. Including Tina Turner, James Brown, Queen, Simple Minds & Duran Duran. Plus a bit of Dirty Dancing!