Airdate: Video Killed the Radio Star / The Videos That Shaped the 80s

If you’re a fan of 1980s music (and who isn’t?), keep your eye on ABC2 in January.

Video Killed the Radio Star kicks off with Duran Duran, with later episodes to feature Spandau Ballet, Bob Geldof and AC/DC.

A half hour special will follow at 7:30pm, The Videos That Shaped the 80s.

Video Killed the Radio Star
7pm Sunday, 1 January 2012 ABC2
Nothing captured the style and exuberance of the 80s like the emergence of the music video. A new group of London-based star directors was born, pioneering video techniques to a combination of inspiration, perspiration and creative genius.

Then world’s legendary rock stars discuss the creation and impact of the videos that everyone remembers in this celebration of the era when memorable music was matched in brilliance by the creative film making that projected it around the world.

These extended interviews with both the artist and music video director recall the inspiration behind the videos, anecdotes from the filming process and how this dazzling new medium changed the music industry forever.

Episode One: Sunday January 01 – Duran Duran

Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes discuss the creation and impact of their most iconic music videos, including Rio and Girls on Film.

The Videos That Shaped the 80s
7:30pm Sunday, 1 January 2012 ABC2
Nothing captured the style and exuberance of the 80s like the emergence of the music video. A new group of London-based star directors was born, pioneering video techniques to a combination of inspiration, perspiration and creative genius.

In a series of interviews, the world’s legendary rock stars discuss the creation and impact of the videos that everyone remembers.

It is a celebration of the era when memorable music was matched in brilliance by the creative film making that projected it around the world.

Artists including George Michael, Bon Jovi, Bob Geldorf and Duran Duran recall the inspiration behind the videos, anecdotes from the filming process and how this dazzling new medium changed the music industry forever. Also featured are some of the prominent directors and producers of these iconic videos.