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Top 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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1978 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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Rock’s Own Soap Opera: Fleetwood Mac, Love Music & Turmoil
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you tossed a handful of insanely talented musicians into a romantic blender, hit ‘puree’, and then asked them to make some tunes, well, you’d get something pretty close to Fleetwood Mac. This isn’t just a band; it’s a full-blown rock and roll saga with more twists and turns than a pretzel factory.
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Daley Thompson: Britain’s Decathlon Dynamo
In the annals of British sporting history, few names shine as brightly as Daley Thompson. A man who turned the grueling decathlon into his personal playground, Thompson’s journey from the streets of London to Olympic glory is a tale of determination, wit, and superhuman athleticism.
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The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moyet – An 80s Vocal Legend Remembered
Born Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet on 18 June 1961 in Billericay, Essex, this future icon grew up in a modest, working-class family.
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World of Sport
Embarking on its illustrious broadcast journey in 1965, World of Sport emerged as a pioneering sports entertainment television program.
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1979 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
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Tony Jacklin
Tony Jacklin is a renowned English professional golfer who made history by becoming the first British player to win the prestigious U.S. Open and The Open.
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1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey Through Time
1982 was a year of triumphs and tribulations for the United Kingdom. From the Falklands War to the...
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Worzel Gummidge
Worzel Gummidge holds a special place in British culture as one of the most beloved children’s television series. The show ran in the UK from 1979 to 1981.
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Motown Greatest Hits
2019 marks the 60th year of MOTOWN, widely regarded as the greatest, most successful and best-loved record label in music and to commemorate this landmark anniversary Motown will be issuing a brand new Greatest Hits compilation featuring 60 tracks from across their enormously influential and remarkable history.
The 3CD version of the album features legendary Motown artists including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie.
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