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  • 80'S GREATEST

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If you remember the 1980s, then you’ll remember a decade that both shook and shocked the world. 

It was the decade that throbbed to the sounds of the boombox, where Diego Maradona’s Hand of God punched Argentina to footballing glory, and when the world held its breath as the Chernobyl nuclear reactor went up in flames. 

80s Greatest provides a challenging and stimulating view of one of history’s most enigmatic periods, shining a light on the people and events that shaped the decade, while illuminating the trends that helped design your future.

EPISODE GUIDE

  • 80's Greatest: Gadgets
    From the Sony Walkman to the compact disc, discover how the technology of the decade began to define not only what we could do, but who we were.
  • 80's Greatest: Tragedies
    From the Space Shuttle Challenger to the Chernobyl meltdown, a look at some of the decade's darkest moments and most devastating disasters.
  • 80's Greatest: Sporting Icons
    Relive some of greatest sporting moments of the '80s and discover the legacy left by fascinating athletes from Mike Tyson to Martina Navratilova.
  • 80's Greatest: Football Moments
    Relive the decade's most famous and controversial games and the players who not only defined the '80s, but also helped shape the sport today.
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