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The Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Ch...

Dancefloor Dominance and Artistic Height...

1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling ...

Last Orders: The Slow Death of the Great...

1978 in Review: Trials and Tribulations

1989 in Review: The End of an Era

1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard

Dire Straits “Telegraph Road”: A Masterp...

1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil i...

1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in Britis...

“Walking on Sunshine” Igniti...

1970 in Review: Upheaval and Uncertainty

1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph

1986 in Review: Hard Times and High Achi...

1985 in Review: Pride and Heartbreak

1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy

You Rang M’Lord

Top of the Pops

William Whitelaw

Vivienne Westwood

Tony Blackburn

Tony Benn

Timothy John Berners-Lee

Tim Roth

Daley Thompson: Britain’s Decathlo...

Depeche Mode

ABBA

1983 in Review: Optimism Returns

British Women Singers Revolutionised Mus...

Bernard Manning to Lenny Henry: The Come...

Notting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Rem...

Ecstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’...

Dancing on the Ceiling: Boy Bands in 198...

1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey ...

The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moye...

Eileen’s Mystique: The Story of De...

Blast from the Past: Unraveling the Popu...
You Rang M’Lord
You Rang M’Lord is a British comedy television programme that first aired in 1988. Classified as a period sitcom, it was created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft
Read More1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil in the United Kingdom
1972 marked a transitional period for the UK. As the postwar consensus continued unravelling, Britain grappled with social divides and economic uncertainty
Read MoreBlast from the Past: Unraveling the Popular Cultures of 1980s UK
Who wouldn’t want to take a trip down memory lane and bask in the nostalgia of the 1980s, an...
Read More“Walking on Sunshine” Igniting Dance Floors in 1980s UK Clubs
“Walking on Sunshine” was released in 1982, and it became a massive hit in England’s urban dance clubs.
Read More1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling Apart
1975 proved an immensely challenging period for Britain as the economic and political crises of the early 1970s continued to batter the country from all sides.
Read MoreDepeche Mode
Emerging from the unlikely hometown of Basildon, Essex, Depeche Mode conquered the world and defined a darkly romantic musical era all their own.
Read MoreEileen’s Mystique: The Story of Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ Smash Hit
Ah, the ’80s! A time of big hair, bold fashion, and unforgettable tunes. Among the many hits...
Read MoreDire Straits “Telegraph Road”: A Masterpiece of the 80s?
As a young adult in the UK in the ‘80s, I always had a soft spot for Dire Straits and I’d have to say one of my absolute favourite tracks has to be their epic song “Telegraph Road.”
Read More1978 in Review: Trials and Tribulations
1978 was a year of upheaval and unrest in Britain, with a sputtering economy and simmering social divisions coming to the fore.
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