Is The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade? on BBC iPlayer UK?

Yes, The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade? is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

Series — 1 season

The 80s - Music’s Greatest Decade?

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Last verified: 20/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

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1 season, 4 episodes

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Synopsis

Eighties music is often dismissed as a joke - all drum machines and big hair. But - as acclaimed author Dylan Jones argues in this film - the 1980s should be looked on as the most creative, radical and innovative decade in pop.

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Thought-provoking

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Dylan Jones
Mark Ronson
Gary Kemp

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