The Pop Years
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.
Cast: Scott Mills, Edith Bowman
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. 1990New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.CC1 h 0 minMay 12, 2002
- 2. 1983Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.CC1 h 0 minMay 19, 2002
- 3. 1996An 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'.CC1 h 0 minMay 26, 2002
- 4. 1987Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.CC1 h 0 minJun 2, 2002
- 5. 1991Bryan 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.CC1 h 0 minJun 9, 2002
- 6. 1985Live Aid takes place; Grace Jones, Prince and Madonna make heads turn; and Jennifer Rush has the year's biggest seller with `The Power of Love'.CC1 h 0 minJun 16, 2002
- 7. Episode 107No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJun 23, 2002
- 8. Episode 108No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJun 30, 2002
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The Pop Years
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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Scott Mills, Edith Bowman
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
