80s Greatest

80s Greatest

80s Greatest

Synopsis

The 80s Greatest… offers 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 our future

Episodes

Season 1

  • Football Moments

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    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.

  • Gadgets

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    The 1980s was the decade when technology leapt off the page of science fiction and landed with a thud into the homes of everyday people.

  • Tragedies

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    From the Space Shuttle Challenger to the Chernobyl meltdown, a look at some of the decade's darkest moments and most devastating disasters.

  • Sporting Icons

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    The 1980s was home to some of history’s greatest sporting moments, when athletes like Mike Tyson, Ayrton Senna, Martina Navratilova and Diego Maradona became truly global sporting superstars.