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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Here is the latest updated cut-out-and-keep guide to the radio shows popular amongst former listeners of a now defunct sunday night show. Feel free to copy and share.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Just a few short weeks ago Tuesday evenings on @madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social wasn't on my radar, now it's unmissable listening! A great show tonight Samantha and I'll see you all again soon if I don't see you in Derby at the weekend. Take care and goodnight. #sams80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Evening everyone, had to come over here as none of my posts have posted in the last 15 minutes over there. #sams80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Thanks for the company tonight, really enjoyed the final #chooseday. Wishing the best of luck to both @djandycraik.bsky.social and @simonscanlon.bsky.social for your new shows next week. Goodnight everyone, take care. 👋🏼

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

DD's version of White Lines is worse than Shatner's version of Planet Earth! #chooseday

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Been listening since Madonna, thought I would join you for your final #chooseday show. Can't believe you've put Dollar in a worst of show. 😂

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Here is an updated list of alternative radio shows that are popular amongst former listeners of #forgotten80s, with 3 additional shows being added.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

For those asking, here's a list of alternative radio shows that are popular amongst former #forgotten80s listeners, although some do cover other decades and specific genres. Feel free to copy or share. If there are any errors or omissions, please let me know in the comments.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Whilst neither the Tories nor Reform are in any position to occupy the moral platform of judge or jury, the former Deputy PM should have ensured her property transaction was faultless on all levels, especially after the previous CGT issue over the sale of her council house.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Wishing a very happy 80th birthday to Debbie Harry.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

#forgotten80s really hit the brief tonight, best show in ages. See you all again next week, take care and goodnight.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Strength is an absolute banger, definitely a SOTN contender. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

This would be a better song without the phlegm squelch. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The Whispers start the SOTN list with this disco banger. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Good evening everyone. What better way to end a weekend than with a glorious sunset, a glass of rioja, and 2 hours of #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Awful news from Liverpool on what should have been an evening of great celebration. I'm not sharing the video, it's a shocking watch, but my thoughts tonight are with all those injured or affected.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Good evening everyone, what a pleasure it was to meet with so many of you yesterday. Congratulations on 12 years #forgotten80s, here's to many many future years of the best show on the radio.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Wonderful day today at the #forgotten80s tweetup. It's always a pleasure to meet up with you all, I only wish there was more time to speak to you individually for longer. Now looking forward to next year's anniversary, hope to see you all again in Derby.

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Arrived in Manchester ahead of the tweet-up in Leeds tomorrow, looking forward to seeing you all there. 😁

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

What a magnificent show tonight, it's always a pleasure to spend 2 hours every Sunday night with wonderful songs and your company. Hope to see as many of you as possible next Saturday in Leeds. Take care and I'll see you soon, either here or in person, goodnight. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

If next week is a show of songs that peaked at number 12 in the charts, there are some real bangers. Planet Earth and Same Old Scene to name two. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Excellent show tonight from start to finish, enjoyed that immensely. See you all again next Sunday if not sooner, take care everyone and goodnight. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Shriekback is an excellent choice, also check out "Hand On My Heart" by them. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

A great section of three to end a magnificent show on. See you all again next week, take care and goodnight. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Not heard The Vow for a long time, this is a very welcome play. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Goodnight all, SOTN honours go to Kate Bush and Duran Duran. Have a great week everyone and I'll see you all again next week. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Disenchanted is a cracker, and a high bar set for the SOTN list. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

A cracking show tonight, enjoyed that immensely. Enjoy tomorrow if you're off, and I'll see you all again next week, night. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

The Crown could be the finest hip-hop track of all time. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Manhattan Skyline is like 2 songs for the price of one, and it's great for it. #forgotten80s

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Simon Banks 📻🛠️🏳️‍🌈 @simoncbanks.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

(Forever) Live and Die starts tonight's SOTN list in style. #forgotten80s

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