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Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies Episodes

  1. Your Ultimate 80s Duet

    Sophie Ellis-Bextor counts down the Top 30 80s Duets, as voted for by Radio 2 listeners.

  2. Your Ultimate 80s Duet - The Extras

    Sophie Ellis-Bextor presents a selection of the songs that didn't make your Top 30.

  3. Don’t You Forget About Me: The Accidental 80s Anthem

    The story of the global breakout song for Simple Minds, Don't You Forget About Me.

  5. Sounds of the 80s – TOYAH!

    The indomitable TOYAH joins Gary live in the studio, looking back at 45 years of success.

  6. Sounds of the 80s – Live Aid at 40

    Celebrating 40 years since the historic music event, with Sir Bob Geldof on My 80s!

  7. Sounds of the 80s – Top 40-Love

    Tennis aces turned BBC commentators Annabel Croft and Pat Cash guest on My 80s!

  8. Peter Gabriel at the BBC

    To celebrate his 75th birthday, the story of one of our most successful musical pioneers

  9. The Story of the 12” Single with Jo Whiley

    Another chance to hear Jo mark the original release of New Order's Blue Monday.

  10. 08/08/2026

    'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!

  11. 01/08/2026

    'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!

  12. 25/07/2026

    'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!

  13. Most Streamed Albums Chart: 1980 – 1989

    Celebrating 70 years of the UK Album Chart, Gary reveals the UK's most-streamed 80s albums

  14. 18/07/2026

    'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!

  15. Danceteria

    New Beginning, New Sensation, New Order, New Edition, New Life, New Religion, New Musik!

  16. 4th of July USA special!

    It's all about the USA this week - with Kim Carnes choosing her Top 3 US artists.

  17. Madonna & Graham

    Graham Norton sits down with Madonna for a candid, wide-ranging world exclusive interview.

  18. The Music Is Black 80s special

    Celebrating the best Black British artists and voices of the decade.

  19. Fantastic Day - with Nick Heyward!

    Nick Heyward joins Gary as Haircut 100 release their brand new album 'Boxing The Compass'.

  20. A Night To Remember - with Shalamar!

    Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel join Gary in celebration of Shalamar’s 50th Anniversary.

  21. A Rivals special!

    Featuring David Tennant on My 80s, a Rivals Mastermix and plenty more 80s rivalry.

  22. Wide Boy - with Nik Kershaw!

    Nik Kershaw joins Gary in hour two and there's an Erasure Mastermix.

  23. EIGHT-ies! 8th Birthday All-Request Special

    It’s our 8th birthday party! And every single track is chosen by YOU.

  24. Andy Kershaw at the BBC

    We look back at the career of a man who brought a vast range of music to a UK audience.

  25. Planet Janet

    Gary celebrates Janet Jackson at 60 on the Mastermix and Vicki Fuzzbox guests on My 80s.

  26. Level Best

    Featuring the Bluebells' Ken McCluskey on My 80s and a Level 42 Mastermix.

  27. Fantastic!

    With Maggie K. De Monde of Scarlet Fantastic on My 80s and a Michael Jackson Mastermix.

  28. A pop life

    Ten years on since we lost him, Gary celebrates Prince on the Mastermix.

  29. Somebody Else's Guy - with guest Jocelyn Brown!

    Soul legend Jocelyn Brown joins Gary in Hour 2, looking back at our favourite decade.

  30. Party Mix! Egg-stended 80s Special

    Two hours packed with extended versions - and the B-52s' Fred Schneider guests on My 80s!

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