The Pop Years

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.

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Episodes & Seasons

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Season 1

8 Episodes

EP 01

EP 1

01.1990

2002-05-12

01.1990

Aired 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.

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EP 02

EP 2

02.1983

2002-05-19

02.1983

Aired 2002-05-19

Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.

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EP 03

EP 3

03.1996

2002-05-26

03.1996

Aired 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'.

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EP 04

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04.1987

2002-06-02

04.1987

Aired 2002-06-02

Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.

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EP 05

EP 5

05.1991

2002-06-09

05.1991

Aired 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.

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EP 06

EP 6