Watch movie trailers and read reviews of old films from the 1980s. From An American Werewolf in London to WarGames, rediscover the imaginative films from your younger days.
Watch clips of old UK and U.S. TV shows, adverts and cartoons. Plus, facts, photos and reviews. From Airwolf to Wonder Woman, here you can relive the golden days of TV from two decades.
From ABBA to ZZ Top, here you can watch hundreds of videos with extra info and pictures about each artist and song. Plus, one hit wonders and best and worst songs of the 80s.
Using photos and video clips, here you will find the car that your parents used to drive, or maybe you drove yourself. Including many 70s and 80s rust buckets!
You may no longer own a joystick, but you can still have fun playing free old school 8-bit games online. Plus, retro games for Android and reviews of old games, with video clips from Airwolf to Zaxxon.
Which computer or games console did you own in the 80s? This section includes Amstrad, Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, MSX and more!
A real trip down memory lane! Here we look back at the best and worst toys from the 70s and 80s, including video clips and photos. How many of these do you remember?
What makes you a true child of the 80s? Was it solving the Rubik's Cube while drinking Cherry Cola? Hmm...
Remember when there was less traffic on the roads and there were bobbies on the beat? See if you agree with our 10 reasons life was better back in the day.
And you can't do them now! Yes, driving was a very different experience back then. Take a trip back to a time when cars had ashtrays and a choke.
Take a look back at a selection of old annuals from the end of the decade inc. Happy Days, Starsky & Hutch, Just William etc.
Here we take a look back at the main news events in each year of the 1980's. Plus, a list of popular films for each year.
A look back at the TV ads were were watching back in 1982, inc. Kraft Singles, Emva Cream, Renault 9.
A look back at the magazines we were reading in 1983.
A wide range of annuals inc. Beano, Fame, Buttons, Hotspur, Sesame Street, Shoot!, World Soccer Stars...
A look back at titles including Shiver and Shake, Oh Boy!, Jackie, Warlord, School Fun, Girl Guides Annual...
Magazine covers from 1985 with details about each one. Inc. Blitz,Jackie, Jamming!, Blue Jeans, Guitarits, The Hit and more.
This selection includes Blue Peter, Dennis the Menace, Jackie, The Beano Book, Beryl the Peril...
Another collection of annuals including Whizzer and Chips, Victory, The Topper Book...
Take a trip down memory lane with all the posts from my Tumblr blog, which can be accessed without leaving the Simply Eighties site. The 80s Heaven blog features photos of everything 80s, including magazine front covers, music, gadgets, movie posters and more!
Access all the latest posts from our fashion blog here.
I have selected only the very best stations to include on this page, and all of them are playing only music from the past!
A nostalgic trip back to the golden era of teen magazines for girls.
This German teen magazine focused heavily on British pop stars, and we take a look back at some covers from the 1980s.
A look back at the food that was served up at parties in the UK, with advice on what food to buy to recreate your own 80s party.
Remember those TV adverts for Brut 33 featuring Henry Cooper and Barry Sheene? We take a look back. Plus, where you can buy Brut now!
A
look back at TV, Film and Music stars from the 80s. Are they still
alive, and if so, what are they up to now? Do you know what happened to
Living In A Box?
An in-depth look at what it was like to prepare for and live through Christmas in the 80s.
You're sure to remember
some of these sweets and chocolate bars from the eighties. Includes picture, video
clips and the opportunity to buy these classic sweets once again.
Do you remember collecting stickers for your 1982 Panini World Cup Album?
Relive your pre-teen years by taking at look at some vintage Ladybird books inc. the Well-Loved Tales series and Sounds and Pictures.
The weekly paper for musicians, prog rock and indie music fans.
Revisit the infamous "Hand of God" goal by Maradona against Peter Shilton - if you can bare it!
Nearly everyone sported a mullet back in the 80s didn't they? Well, maybe not, but those who did are regretting it now! Check out the ghastly hair style photos and video clips!
This was the only pop music magazine to feature the official music charts for the UK and U.S.
A look back at the most popular football magazine of the 70s and 80s.
The high street looked very different back in the 80s. What were we all buying and where did we buy it from?
A look back at the monthly mag for Sinclair computer owners which went from a serious hobbyist publication to a kids gaming mag.
Do you remember the hassle of trying to take a selfie without a digital camera?
These stores were popular with electronics enthusiasts and hobbyists back in the 70s and 80s. Take a look back at some of their products.
A look back at TV Times in the 80s. Christmas was ruined without it!
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