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The Survival Strategies of Your Grandpar...
Dancefloor Dominance and Artistic Height...
1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling ...
Tiger Feet: Mud’s Absurdly Catchy ...
1974 in Review: Political Shakeups and P...
1977 in Review: Jubilee and Jubilation
1978 in Review: Trials and Tribulations
1973 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil i...
1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in Britis...
1970 in Review: Upheaval and Uncertainty
1985 in Review: Pride and Heartbreak
1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
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Top of the Pops
The Professionals
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Val Doonican
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Lynn Davies
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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
The Pioneering 70s Progressive Rock Band...
Glitter, Spandex, and Rock Anthems: The ...
British Women Singers Revolutionised Mus...
Notting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Rem...
1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey ...
ELO, Electric Light Orchestra: Timeless ...
Val Doonican
Val Doonican was an Irish singer, entertainer, and television personality who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s.
Read MoreNotting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Remarkable Journey
Notting Hill Carnival is now Europe’s largest street festival and a world-famous symbol of...
Read More1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in British History
As the tumultuous 1970s ended, Britain stood at the cusp of a new era. This was the year 1979 when Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s first female Prime Minister
Read MoreVivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is a renowned British fashion designer and activist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry.
Read MoreBritish Women Singers Revolutionised Music in the Breakthrough 1980s
The 1980s represented an earthquake in the British music industry as courageous, gifted women...
Read More1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
Britain in flux under Thatcher. Economy overhauling painfully as traditional industries decline, driving North-South divide & racial tensions. But UK retains global cultural clout through rock music & blockbusters. Royal baby William sparks optimism, as does unlikely FA Cup winners Blackpool.
Read MoreThe Professionals
When The Professionals first exploded onto British television screens in 1977 on ITV, it pioneered a bold new era for action dramas and cop thrillers.
Read MoreGlitter, Spandex, and Rock Anthems: The Glory of 1970s Glam Rock
Glam rock burst onto the music scene in the early 1970s like a cosmic fireball of glitter and...
Read More1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
1984 saw signs of economic recovery and cultural excitement after years of recession. Musically, British pop and rock surged worldwide.
Read MoreTop of the Pops
Top of the Pops occupies an iconic position in Britain’s cultural memory as the nation’s longest-running and most popular weekly pop music countdown show.
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