Monday 15 April 1985

By producercat

There comes a time when we heed a certain call, so make sure you’ve finished up and washed your hands before we start this week’s Off The Chart, because we’re heading back four whole decades to this week in 1985, and we’re not waiting for you. Those of you who do make the effort can…

Tuesday 30 April 1985

By producercat

Incredible as it may seem, despite everything that’s been thrown at us (metaphorically and literally) over the past eight years, we’ve made it to the four hundredth episode of Off The Chart! Sadly, as with all these milestone episodes, we’re looking at 1985 today, but we’ll still give you 100% of your recommended daily intake…

Thursday 9 May 1985

By producercat

It’s that time of year again when Off The Chart clashes with the first Eurovision semi-final – doesn’t it come round quick? But if you lose interest in the contest we’re here with two hours of obscure, forgotten and neglected hits from today in 1985, as well as three of the week’s new albums, a…

Friday 24 May 1985

By producercat

It’s all back to ours on Off The Chart this week, except that “ours” is in fact the UK singles chart from this day in 1985! We’ll be unpacking boxes full of obscure, forgotten and neglected hits, unwrapping three of the week’s new albums, searching through piles of stuff for the best of the day’s…

Sunday 3 November 1985

By producercat

Another dexy draws to a close as we revisit this day in 1985 on this week’s Off The Chart! Your regular serving of obscure and forgotten hits awaits, along with three of the week’s new albums, a look at the day’s goings-on, a quick visit to West Germany to stare at their chart for a…