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The Pop Years

9.0 / 10 · 1 votes

2003

~1h / ep

1 season

8 episodes

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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Cast

Scott Mills

Edith Bowman

Seasons

Ep 1
1.1990
12-05-20021h
New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.
Ep 2
2.1983
19-05-20021h
Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.
Ep 3
3.1996
26-05-20021h
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 mass...
Ep 4
4.1987
02-06-20021h
Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.
Ep 5
5.1991
09-06-20021h
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.
Ep 6
6.1985
16-06-20021h
Live 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'.
Ep 7
7.Episode 107
23-06-20021h
Ep 8
8.Episode 108
30-06-20021h

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