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.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
1990
May 12, 200260 min
New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.
- 2S1 E2
1983
May 19, 200260 min
Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.
- 3S1 E3
1996
May 26, 200260 min
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'.
- 4S1 E4
1987
Jun 2, 200260 min
Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.
- 5S1 E5
1991
Jun 9, 200260 min
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.
- 6S1 E6
1985
Jun 16, 200260 min
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'.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Pop Years?
- The Pop Years is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Pop Years are there?
- The Pop Years has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Pop Years?
- The Pop Years has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 30, 2002.
- Who stars in The Pop Years?
- The Pop Years stars Scott Mills, Edith Bowman.