Classic Countdown - Episode Guide

Season 1

1975

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2017

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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.

1976

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2017

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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.

1977

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2017

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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.

1978

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2017

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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.

1979

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2017

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1980

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2017

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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.

1981

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2017

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Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Steve Kilbey narrates a trip back to 1981 with performances by Simple Minds, Kim Wilde, Men at Work, Divinyls.

1982

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2017

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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.

1983

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2017

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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.

1984

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2017

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1985

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2017

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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.

1986

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2017

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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.

1987

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2017

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Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Paul Stewart narrates a trip back to 1987 with performances by Painters and Dockers, Hoodoo Guru's, Paul Kelly and Crowded House. (Final)

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