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The Specials

The Specials return with a brand new album. Plus former teen trio Busted, music from former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown, teen star Billie Eilish and rapper Dave and Fredo

Between 1979 and 1981 the band The Specials defined a generation with their ska inspired music and political commentary. Now 38 years later the group are back with a brand new album but does their music still matter or is it an excuse to tread the nostalgia boards? Tops of the Pops caught up to the band to find out why now is the time for new music from them.

We also hear from another band who after a long break returned with new music - the former teen trio Busted. Now older and wiser they have returned with the album they have always wanted to make.

There is also music from former Stone Roses front man Ian Brown, plus new songs from teen star Billie Eilish and London rapper Dave and Fredo.

Plus we find out if Ariana Grande can make it three weeks as the UK's favourite with the song Seven Rings.

We also look at the highest new entries in the UK charts and the top five best selling songs in this week's Top 40.

Presenter: Trevor Smith

50 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Feb 2019 23:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Feb 2019 09:06GMT
  • Sat 9 Feb 2019 12:06GMT
  • Sat 9 Feb 2019 23:32GMT