Then and nowThirty years is a long time. Back in 1979 Margaret Thatcher became prime minister, Trevor Francis became Britain's first million pound footballer, there were only three TV channels and we launched the Big Garden Birdwatch. Travel back in time with us to the trends of 1979.
The first birdwatch
Who was top of the Birdwatch poll in our first survey?
Film
What had you reaching for the tissues, peeking out from behind your hands, or just kept you in suspense? Find out the film hits of 1979.
Formula One
With our first UK Formula One champion for 12 years, was there a Brit in pole position in 1979?
Hair and fashion
Whether you made a fashion statement, or the 70s just passed you by, take a look at the styles that were around in the 1970s.
The charts
What hits were you singing along to in 1979?
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