60 minutes of hits and headlines from the year Demis Roussos soundtracked Abigail's Party. Punk was the new scourge of society, but it was outsold by TV cop crooner David Soul.

Runners-up from the UK charts in 1977 - those 11 songs that didn't quite make it & got stuck behind long running chart toppers from Abba, Donna Summer, Elvis Presley & Wings.

Experience the magic of 1977 & dance yourself through a long year of disco, pop, soul, country, rock & punk. With ELO & Abba, Queen & Kenny Rogers.

Mark Goodier with 1977's big music award winners.

If you thought 1977 was all about punk - you might want to think again! Simon Bates brings you a Silver Jubilee year full of pop, soul, disco, country, love & a little bit of rock.

What 70s songs have streamed over a billion times worldwide? There are lots from Rumours & Queen's Greatest, but the songs at 4, 9, 12 & 18 might surprise you.

Experience the magic of the 70s, where every beat was a spell and every song a timeless enchantment.

They all had 1 massive song, then never skirted the UK Top 20 singles chart again! Here are 70 acts from every year of the 70s, in order, who all achieved their 15 minutes of fame.

He's sung & played bass with many over the years, but fame came as one of the original Sex Pistols in 1976. Glen Matlock picks his 25 punk & new wave favourites.

Non-stop 70s songs the cool kids were listening to in the latter half of the decade - expect skinny jeans, safety pins, guitars and just a few snarls.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

Experience the magic of 1976 & relive that long hot summer of hits. Including Abba, Showaddywaddy, Elton John, Kiki Dee and the early days of punk.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '76 including Boney M, Rose Royce, Thin Lizzy, Leo Sayer & Abba.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Experience the magic of 1976 & relive that long hot summer of hits. Including Abba, Showaddywaddy, Elton John, Kiki Dee and the early days of punk.

Another 60 minutes of heatwave hits & headlines from a year of contrasts - Punk, Dancing Queen, the Inter-City 125, the Honey Monster & that year's top toy - Swingball.

In order - 13 videos that hit the top of the US chart in 1976. Some are obvious, but there are a few surprises along the way! Starland Vocal Band anyone.

Experience the magic of 1976 & relive that long hot summer of hits. Including Abba, Showaddywaddy, Elton John, Kiki Dee and the early days of punk.

Mark Goodier with 1976's big music award winners. What was Rolling Stone magazine's 'Best Single' and who had the 'Best Selling Song' in South Africa.

The hottest songs from the year of a record breaking summer! Simon Bates has the soundtrack of a great 12 months in pop, including Wings, Wild Cherry & The Wurzels.

Experience the magic of 1976 & relive that long hot summer of hits. Including Abba, Showaddywaddy, Elton John, Kiki Dee and the early days of punk.

6 electrifying hours of power pop & rock legends! Every track's a banger, guaranteed to rock your socks off - if your speakers had muscles, this is what they would play.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

They all had 1 massive song, then never skirted the UK Top 20 singles chart again! Pat has 40 acts from every year of the 70s, in order, who all achieved their 15 minutes of fame.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

Who were the biggest superstar showoffs of the decade? Well how about Sting, Meat Loaf, Iggy, Freddie, Geldof, Jagger, Rod and Daltrey for starters? But who's our No.1 rock frontman.

If you don't get up and dance, you aren't human! Disco was the best floor show in town & once again it's time to get up & get lost in the pulse.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s.

2 decades of movie moments and classic pop hits from the 70s & 80s. Direct from the red carpet - Limahl is ready for his close-up.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Tracks with big TV connections! Could be theme tunes, adverts or just a song made famous by a TV show.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Incredible facts and amazing trivia about some of the decade's most famous songs and videos! This is two hours of Radio 1 legend Bruno Brookes asking 'Can You Believe It?

Our most complete list yet of UK number 1s of the decade! Some songs just don't have videos, but 146 chart toppers do, and here they are - in order.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

David Hamilton with 30 famous songs, 3 from every year. Each was a million selling single or from a million-selling album, either in the UK or around the world.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

25 of the campest & glitziest disco videos known to man. Sunglasses at the ready 'cause you'll be blinded by the bright lights & brilliant bling.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Another batch of silly songs, dodgy videos & novelty hits from the 70s. Yes every one of these was a huge hit.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Today we'd call it Cheesy Pop! Back then it was Bubblegum Pop & TISWAS Sally has a prime selection including David Cassidy, Mungo Jerry, Lynsey De Paul, Tony Orlando & The Osmonds.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Bringing the sunshine to you - 70s style! Every vid is full of outdoor fun - with Dr Hook and ELO, Elton and Abba, Bee Gees and Boney M.

60 minutes of back-to-back number 1s from 1979 - a year that began with YMCA and ended with Pink Floyd! With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.

Sixty minutes of back-to-back 1970 Number 1s - from Simon & Garfunkel and Elvis Presley to Lee Marvin and Freda Payne. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

45 minutes of back to back number 1s from 1971 - with Middle of the Road, Mungo Jerry, Diana Ross & Benny Hill. With Mr Charts himself - Mark Goodier.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1971.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Simon Bates with distant memories of a rich & varied era in music! Ted Heath was PM, Jon Pertwee was Doctor Who and a pigeon & a bunch of bag-pipers had the best selling singles.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

The ever-smooth Simes dusts off his flares, fires up the lava lamp & takes you on a psychedelic spin through the 70s. Side effects may include sudden urges to perm your hair.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the party hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Including ten big million-sellers back when it was a rare achievement! These are 40 of the biggest-selling songs of the decade with Bay City Rollers, ABBA, Queen, Blondie and Wings.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

50 of the very best feel-good summer hits. Each was a Top 10 smash across June, July & August in the '70s - on the beach, on your transistor radio, and at the big Radio 1 Roadshow.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

Every song comes from that vintage year when the sun shone all summer & Dave's band Showaddywaddy had their big number 1. Queen, Leo Sayer, Abba & Smokie also kept the hits coming.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

Simon Bates with the ultimate countdown of 70s love songs. 100 songs with heartfelt vocals, lush strings & big breakdowns in an 8 hour marathon! Expect Chicago, Eric Carmen & 10cc.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

5 hours of flashbacks from the swinging 60s! Including Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, The Kinks, Lulu, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Troggs, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones & Elvis.

5 hours of flashbacks from the swinging 60s! Including Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, The Kinks, Lulu, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Troggs, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones & Elvis.

Over-bearded men and leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the West Coast, the underground and the counterculture of the 1970s.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Experience the magic of 1975 & relive a year ablaze with excitement including groudbreaking music from Bay City Rollers, Rod Stewart, Steve Harley & Queen.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '75 including Steve Harley, Gloria Gaynor, Roxy Music, Abba & Queen.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1975.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

60 minutes of hits and headlines from the year Margaret Thatcher became Tory leader, Ding-a-Dong won Eurovision, and Fawlty Towers opened its doors for the very first time.

In order - 13 videos that hit the top of the US chart in 1975. Some are obvious, but there are a few surprises along the way! Anyone for Captain & Tennille.

Tony Blackburn brings the sunshine to you - 70s style! Every vid is full of outdoor fun - with Dr Hook & ELO, Elton & ABBA, Bee Gees & Boney M.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

50 of the very best feel-good summer hits. Each was a Top 10 smash across June, July & August in the '70s - on the beach, on your transistor radio, and at the big Radio 1 Roadshow.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

From 'Ticket To Ride' in 1970 to 'Please Don't Go' in 1979 - these are simply the 50 biggest love & break-up songs of the decade, in order.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

Simon Bates with 30 amazing songs of the 60s & 70s from artists whose fame & reputation will live on forever. Including Roy Orbison, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick & The Beatles.

Non-stop love songs, back to back all night, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Ripperton.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

Experience the magic of 1974 & relive a year ablaze with excitement including groudbreaking music from Bay City Rollers, Abba, Mud & Elton John.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '74 including glam rock stars The Sweet, Slade and Alvin Stardust.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1974.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Another 60 minutes from the year Richard Nixon left the US Presidency after Watergate, Prog Rock dominated the album charts & inflation hit double digits. Imagine that.

10 artists that had a single big song in 1974 - then never darkened the UK Top 20 ever again! Remember First Class, Johnny Bristol, Arrows or Charles Aznavour.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

T'Pau's Carol Decker isn't just a queen of the power ballad - she's also a secret disco diva! So dance yourself dizzy with her personal pick of 30 feel-good floor-fillers.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

From disco to glam pop to stadium rock, these are 50 songs with 100% energy - every single one is a hell raiser.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

Twenty-five beautiful breakup, sad and bittersweet love songs. With Gilbert O'Sullivan, Cliff Richard, Mary MacGregor, Leo Sayer and Elton John.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

We didn't yet call them Power Ballads, but some masters of the genre - Boston, Toto & Whitesnake - were already at it! Simes has twenty-five power pop love songs and ballads - in order.

Jumping back & forth through the decades - 30 songs separated by 30 years. One from 68, followed by 78 then 88 and finally back to the beginning.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

NOW 70s presents two hours of classic tunes from the decade before - the Swinging 60s. All brought to you by the man who was there - sensational Tony Blackburn.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

Over-bearded men and leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the West Coast, the underground and the counter culture of the 1970s.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

Experience the magic of 1973 & relive a year ablaze with excitement including groudbreaking music from Slade, Sweet, T.Rex & Elton John.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Blimey, what a year! Get ready to turn your telly up LOUD, with the greatest party anthems from '73 including Mud, The Sweet, Suzi Quatro, Elton John and early ABBA.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Another 60 minutes of hits and headlines served with a side order of flares! It was a busy year for the Queen as she opened the Sydney Opera House and the new London Bridge.

Runners-up from the UK charts in 1973 - those 11 songs that didn't quite make it, including Faces, T.Rex, David Bowie, Slade & Sweet. Yes there are some real classics coming up.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Every song comes from that vintage year when the sun shone all summer & Dave's band Showaddywaddy had their big number 1. Queen, Leo Sayer, Abba & Smokie also kept the hits coming.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

They all had 1 massive song, then never skirted the UK Top 20 singles chart again! Pat has 40 acts from every year of the 70s, in order, who all achieved their 15 minutes of fame.

Feelgood sunshine hits from a colourful decade - the 1970s! Flares and mini-skirts at the ready.

Quite simply the biggest hits from the biggest pop act of the 70s - Abba. 12 songs, 7 UK number 1s.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

50 love songs - a lesson from the 70s followed by another from the 80s! Including Debby Boone, Hot Chocolate, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond and Roberta Flack.

Non-stop summer love songs, back to back, from the era of Leo Sayer, Carpenters, The Bee Gees & Minnie Riperton.

Slick ballads, funky beats & soulful disco - Tony has the lot in a 2-hour session of sensational 70s soul.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

All 70s - 24/7 - feelgood pop from the decade of glam, disco, punk and new wave.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

From the era of glam rock, new wave and disco, it's all the hits from just one decade - the 1970s! Platform boots and flares at the ready.

Over-bearded men & leftfield ladies - all with fabulous tunes! These are alternative hits from the west coast, the underground & the counter culture of the 1970s.