TOTP: The Story of 1989

BBC Four HD

1:05 AM to 1:50 AM

Saturday 6 July

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Margaret Thatcher's last full year as British prime minister contrasted with global political change, while in the music world Pete Waterman's final year of chart domination heralded the dawn of Madchester. Some female artists brought attitude and power to 1989, while an unlikely duet between a 1960s legend and an 1980s icon proved a chart-topper and Jive Bunny kept the less discerning happy. As far as Top of the Pops was concerned, Radio 1's old guard was stood down as a team of fresh-faced recruits helmed the show. Contributors include Jason Donovan, Lisa Stansfield, Shaun Ryder, Chris Rea, Marc Almond, Sharleen Spiteri, Jazzie B and Jenny Powell