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Boybands

Showcasing the boy band, from its origins in 60s beat groups and R&B outfits to the new wave of 80s boy bands and beyond. With JLS, The Four Tops, The Monkees, Westlife and more.

Showcasing the boy band, from its origins in 60s beat groups and R&B outfits to the new wave of 80s boy bands and beyond. Defined by their vocal harmonies, synchronised dance steps and groups of men, each with 'their own distinct appeal', this compilation celebrates the best of boy bands down the ages.

From JLS to The Four Tops, The Monkees to Westlife, and Village People to Blazin' Squad, relive your teenage years with the boys that mattered most.

26 minutes

On TV

Sunday 00:05

Music Played

  • Four Tops

    I Can't Help Myself

  • *NSYNC

    Bye Bye Bye

  • Bay City Rollers

    Bye Bye Baby

  • Westlife

    I Have A Dream

  • Boyzone

    So Good

  • The Osmonds

    Love Me For A Reason

  • Hanson

    Mmmbop

  • The Monkees

    Daydream Believer

  • Bros

    When Will I Be Famous?

  • The Jacksons

    Show You The Way To Go

  • Hanson

    MmmBop

  • Bros

    When Will I Be Famous

  • New Edition

    Candy Girl

  • Blazin’ Squad

    Flip Reverse

  • Village People

    Ymca (Disco Mix)

  • East 17

    Stay Another Day

  • The Temptations

    I Can't Get Next To You

  • East 17

    Stay Another Day

  • Take That

    Back For Good

  • Blue

    One Love

  • The Beatles

    She Loves You

  • JLS

    Everybody In Love

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Nina Yoxall
Executive Producer Mark Cooper

Broadcasts

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