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Classic Countdown

Classic Countdown

★ 8.5/10•2017•Documentary
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Classic Countdown celebrates one of the most loved programs ever produced and broadcast by the ABC, spanning 13 years from 1974-1987, providing the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 17, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1 - 1975E1

Episode 1 - 1975

One of the most loved programs ever broadcast by the ABC, Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. We celebrate the sights & sounds of 1975 with narrator John Paul Young.

Sep 17, 2017

Episode 2 - Episode 2 - 1976E2

Episode 2 - 1976

Wilbur Wilde takes us back to 1976 to explore the sights and sounds of the year on Countdown. Includes music from Sherbet, Marcia Hines & the Bay City Rollers.

Sep 24, 2017

Episode 3 - Episode 3 - 1977E3

Episode 3 - 1977

One of Australia's most loved TV programs, Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation. Celebrate the sights & sounds of 1977 with Split Enz, Foreigner, Joe Cocker & narrator Richard Clapton.

Oct 1, 2017

Episode 4 - Episode 4 - 1978E4

Episode 4 - 1978

Take a trip down memory lane with one of the ABC's most loved programs. Narrator Jane Clifton celebrates the sights & sounds of 1978 with John Cougar, Kate Bush, John Paul Young, Elton John & Dragon.

Oct 8, 2017

Episode 5 - Episode 5 - 1979E5

Episode 5 - 1979

Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Stephen Cummings narrates a trip back to 1979 with performances by Iggy Pop, The Knack, Cheap Trick & Cold Chisel.

Oct 15, 2017

Episode 6 - Episode 6 - 1980E6

Episode 6 - 1980

The Eighties arrived with excitement and expectation. But as world events took a darker turn, the music industry shone with solid gold hits. James Reyne narrates this look back at the year in Countdown.

Oct 22, 2017

Episode 7 - Episode 7 - 1981E7

Episode 7 - 1981

Take a walk down memory lane to 1981 and we recall the iconic artists, the incredible songs and Molly! Features performances by Simple Minds, Kim Wilde, Men at Work and Divinyls. Narrated by Steve Kilbey.

Oct 29, 2017

Episode 8 - Episode 8 - 1982E8

Episode 8 - 1982

Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Shane Howard narrates a trip back to 1982 with performances by Iron Maiden, Duran Duran, Goanna and INXS.

Nov 5, 2017

Episode 9 - Episode 9 - 1983E9

Episode 9 - 1983

Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Pat Wilson narrates a trip back to 1983 with performances by Dragon, The Go-Betweens and Bonnie Tyler.

Nov 12, 2017

Episode 10 - Episode 10 - 1984E10

Episode 10 - 1984

Countdown provided the soundtrack to a generation of Australians. Grace Knight narrates a trip back to 1984 with performances by Culture Club, The Saints and Cyndi Lauper.

Nov 19, 2017

Episode 11 - Episode 11 - 1985E11

Episode 11 - 1985

Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Kate Ceberano narrates a trip back to 1985 with performances by Tears For Fears, Uncanny X-Men and A-Ha.

Nov 26, 2017

Episode 12 - Episode 12 - 1986E12

Episode 12 - 1986

Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Deb Conway narrates a trip back to 1986 with performances by Mental as Anything, The Damned, GANGgajang and John Farnham.

Dec 3, 2017

Episode 13 - Episode 13 - 1987E13

Episode 13 - 1987

After 563 episodes and hundreds of performances, Countdown ended in 1987. Narrator Paul Stewart looks back at the end of an era with performances by Painters & Dockers, Hoodoo Gurus, Paul Kelly and Crowded House.

Dec 10, 2017

Actors

Ian 'Molly' Meldrum

Ian 'Molly' Meldrum

Host

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