The Pop Years was a British television show that reviewed pop music of a certain year from 1980 to 1999. It was first shown on Sky1 in 2003 and was later repeated on Sky3. The programme featured archive clips relating to the particular year that it was reviewing, e.g. music videos or live performances. It also featured interviews with famous singers from that year and talking heads who enjoyed that year's music. The show ran for a single series of 20 episodes and was narrated by Scott Mills and Edith Bowman.
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Air Date: 2002-05-12
New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.
Air Date: 2002-05-19
Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.
Air Date: 2002-05-26
An incredible year in pop saw Take That split and the Spice Girls arrive. The `Macarena' had everyone dancing, Babylo...
Air Date: 2002-06-02
Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.
Air Date: 2002-06-09
Bryan Adams hogs the number one spot and Right Said Fred are too sexy, while Massive Attack and PM Dawn provide the c...
Air Date: 2002-06-16
Live Aid takes place; Grace Jones, Prince and Madonna make heads turn; and Jennifer Rush has the year's biggest selle...
Air Date: 2002-06-23
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Air Date: 2002-06-30
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