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The Pop Years

Season 1

2002 · 8 episodes

  1. 1. 1990

    2002-05-12 · 60m

    New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.

  2. 2. 1983

    2002-05-19 · 60m

    Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.

  3. 3. 1996

    2002-05-26 · 60m

    An incredible year in pop saw Take That split and the Spice Girls arrive. The `Macarena' had everyone dancing, Babylon Zoo had their 15 minutes of fame, and Underworld had the masses shouting `Lager, lager'.

  4. 4. 1987

    2002-06-02 · 60m

    Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.

  5. 5. 1991

    2002-06-09 · 60m

    Bryan Adams hogs the number one spot and Right Said Fred are too sexy, while Massive Attack and PM Dawn provide the cool beats. Plus, Nirvana hit the big time.

  6. 6. 1985

    2002-06-16 · 60m

    Live Aid takes place; Grace Jones, Prince and Madonna make heads turn; and Jennifer Rush has the year's biggest seller with `The Power of Love'.

  7. 7. Episode 107

    2002-06-23 · 60m

  8. 8. Episode 108

    2002-06-30 · 60m

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