The Eighties Playback with Rob Francis
@eightiesplayback.co.uk
A monthly music show celebrating the full sound of the 1980s. Not just the hits, but the hidden gems, B-sides, and forgotten tracks that defined a bold, messy, unforgettable decade. Hosted by @robertfrancis.co.uk - Extra shows available on Patreon.
The Eighties Playback for January 2026 is here! 🎶
The first of a new monthly show digging beyond the hits... B-sides, forgotten tracks & the true sound of the 80s.
First episode live now: eightiesplayback.co.uk/eighties-pla...
Support on Patreon (£3.30/month) for extra shows!
The first of a new monthly show digging beyond the hits... B-sides, forgotten tracks & the true sound of the 80s.
First episode live now: eightiesplayback.co.uk/eighties-pla...
Support on Patreon (£3.30/month) for extra shows!
January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
The Eighties Playback for January 2026 is here! 🎶
The first of a new monthly show digging beyond the hits... B-sides, forgotten tracks & the true sound of the 80s.
First episode live now: eightiesplayback.co.uk/eighties-pla...
Support on Patreon (£3.30/month) for extra shows!
The first of a new monthly show digging beyond the hits... B-sides, forgotten tracks & the true sound of the 80s.
First episode live now: eightiesplayback.co.uk/eighties-pla...
Support on Patreon (£3.30/month) for extra shows!
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I’m really happy to launch my new show, The Eighties Playback.
The first episode is free to listen to and goes public on January 1st.
Paid subscribers can hear it right now and get extra shows for just £3.30 a month.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
@eightiesplayback.co.uk
The first episode is free to listen to and goes public on January 1st.
Paid subscribers can hear it right now and get extra shows for just £3.30 a month.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
@eightiesplayback.co.uk
The Eighties Playback | Patreon
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December 27, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I’m really happy to launch my new show, The Eighties Playback.
The first episode is free to listen to and goes public on January 1st.
Paid subscribers can hear it right now and get extra shows for just £3.30 a month.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
@eightiesplayback.co.uk
The first episode is free to listen to and goes public on January 1st.
Paid subscribers can hear it right now and get extra shows for just £3.30 a month.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
@eightiesplayback.co.uk
Merry Christmas 🎄
Patreon is now simpler. One tier only: Walkman Warrior at £3.30 a month.
That gets you every show I make. No extras. No faff.
Thanks for the support, and happy listening.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
Patreon is now simpler. One tier only: Walkman Warrior at £3.30 a month.
That gets you every show I make. No extras. No faff.
Thanks for the support, and happy listening.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
The Eighties Playback | Patreon
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December 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Merry Christmas 🎄
Patreon is now simpler. One tier only: Walkman Warrior at £3.30 a month.
That gets you every show I make. No extras. No faff.
Thanks for the support, and happy listening.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
Patreon is now simpler. One tier only: Walkman Warrior at £3.30 a month.
That gets you every show I make. No extras. No faff.
Thanks for the support, and happy listening.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
A very happy Christmas from the Eighties Playback!
December 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
A very happy Christmas from the Eighties Playback!
LAUNCH DAY!
The first episode of the Eighties Playback goes live at 12pm TODAY! It's available to VHS Vault subscribers and above, with Walkman Warrior subscribers getting the show on New Years Eve.
It'll be available to everyone on January 1st.
Subscribe NOW: www.patreon.com/c/TheEightie...
The first episode of the Eighties Playback goes live at 12pm TODAY! It's available to VHS Vault subscribers and above, with Walkman Warrior subscribers getting the show on New Years Eve.
It'll be available to everyone on January 1st.
Subscribe NOW: www.patreon.com/c/TheEightie...
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December 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
LAUNCH DAY!
The first episode of the Eighties Playback goes live at 12pm TODAY! It's available to VHS Vault subscribers and above, with Walkman Warrior subscribers getting the show on New Years Eve.
It'll be available to everyone on January 1st.
Subscribe NOW: www.patreon.com/c/TheEightie...
The first episode of the Eighties Playback goes live at 12pm TODAY! It's available to VHS Vault subscribers and above, with Walkman Warrior subscribers getting the show on New Years Eve.
It'll be available to everyone on January 1st.
Subscribe NOW: www.patreon.com/c/TheEightie...
Today, we remember the incredible Chris Rea.
I’ve put together a special edition of Eighties Playback, dedicated to his music and legacy.
This programme is free and available to everyone - tune in and celebrate the songs that touched so many.
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I’ve put together a special edition of Eighties Playback, dedicated to his music and legacy.
This programme is free and available to everyone - tune in and celebrate the songs that touched so many.
www.patreon.com/posts/icons-...
December 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today, we remember the incredible Chris Rea.
I’ve put together a special edition of Eighties Playback, dedicated to his music and legacy.
This programme is free and available to everyone - tune in and celebrate the songs that touched so many.
www.patreon.com/posts/icons-...
I’ve put together a special edition of Eighties Playback, dedicated to his music and legacy.
This programme is free and available to everyone - tune in and celebrate the songs that touched so many.
www.patreon.com/posts/icons-...
January's episode of the Eighties Playback is available to VHS Vault subscribers and above on WEDNESDAY!
Walkman Warrior subscribers get the show on New Years Eve, and then available to everyone else on January 1st!!
Subscribe to the show from just £3.30 a month at www.patreon.com/cw/TheEighti...
Walkman Warrior subscribers get the show on New Years Eve, and then available to everyone else on January 1st!!
Subscribe to the show from just £3.30 a month at www.patreon.com/cw/TheEighti...
The Eighties Playback | Patreon
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December 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
January's episode of the Eighties Playback is available to VHS Vault subscribers and above on WEDNESDAY!
Walkman Warrior subscribers get the show on New Years Eve, and then available to everyone else on January 1st!!
Subscribe to the show from just £3.30 a month at www.patreon.com/cw/TheEighti...
Walkman Warrior subscribers get the show on New Years Eve, and then available to everyone else on January 1st!!
Subscribe to the show from just £3.30 a month at www.patreon.com/cw/TheEighti...
The latest Eighties Mixdown is available on all paid tiers. The theme this week is "blue"
To non-subscribers, the show costs just £3.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
To non-subscribers, the show costs just £3.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
Eighties Mixdown: Blue | The Eighties Playback
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December 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The latest Eighties Mixdown is available on all paid tiers. The theme this week is "blue"
To non-subscribers, the show costs just £3.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
To non-subscribers, the show costs just £3.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
For one week only, new subscribers get 25% off their first month of access to The Eighties Playback.
More music. More stories. Fewer shoulder pads than the decade deserved.
Join now and lock in the discount 👉 patreon.com/theeightiesplayback
The clock is ticking. The synths are warming up.
More music. More stories. Fewer shoulder pads than the decade deserved.
Join now and lock in the discount 👉 patreon.com/theeightiesplayback
The clock is ticking. The synths are warming up.
The Eighties Playback | Patreon
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
For one week only, new subscribers get 25% off their first month of access to The Eighties Playback.
More music. More stories. Fewer shoulder pads than the decade deserved.
Join now and lock in the discount 👉 patreon.com/theeightiesplayback
The clock is ticking. The synths are warming up.
More music. More stories. Fewer shoulder pads than the decade deserved.
Join now and lock in the discount 👉 patreon.com/theeightiesplayback
The clock is ticking. The synths are warming up.
Eighties Playback starts soon.
Episode 1 lands Jan 1st 2026, free for all.
Subscribers get it up to a week early.
Music from Run DMC, The Hooters, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Luther Vandross.
A new year. A loud decade. Press play.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
Episode 1 lands Jan 1st 2026, free for all.
Subscribers get it up to a week early.
Music from Run DMC, The Hooters, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Luther Vandross.
A new year. A loud decade. Press play.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
The Eighties Playback | Patreon
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December 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Eighties Playback starts soon.
Episode 1 lands Jan 1st 2026, free for all.
Subscribers get it up to a week early.
Music from Run DMC, The Hooters, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Luther Vandross.
A new year. A loud decade. Press play.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
Episode 1 lands Jan 1st 2026, free for all.
Subscribers get it up to a week early.
Music from Run DMC, The Hooters, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Luther Vandross.
A new year. A loud decade. Press play.
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
NEW MIXDOWN
Celebrating the best of Eighties Europop!
Available to all paid subscribers, or a one-off payment of £5.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
Celebrating the best of Eighties Europop!
Available to all paid subscribers, or a one-off payment of £5.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
Eighties Mixdown: Europop (1) | The Eighties Playback
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December 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NEW MIXDOWN
Celebrating the best of Eighties Europop!
Available to all paid subscribers, or a one-off payment of £5.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
Celebrating the best of Eighties Europop!
Available to all paid subscribers, or a one-off payment of £5.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
December 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Another Eighties Mixdown just dropped for everyone in the Backstage Pass tier and above. This one is a treat: the first compilation of pure one-hit wonders.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
Eighties Mixdown 2: One Hit Wonders (1) | The Eighties Playback
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December 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Another Eighties Mixdown just dropped for everyone in the Backstage Pass tier and above. This one is a treat: the first compilation of pure one-hit wonders.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
The first Eighties Mixdown is available FREE from www.patreon.com/theeightiesp... - the theme is tracks with "rain" in the title.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
Eighties Mixdown 1: Rain | The Eighties Playback
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December 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The first Eighties Mixdown is available FREE from www.patreon.com/theeightiesp... - the theme is tracks with "rain" in the title.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
First show in the can and ready to go live to the public on January 1st, but you can get it up to a week earlier if you subscribe via Patreon!
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
December 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
First show in the can and ready to go live to the public on January 1st, but you can get it up to a week earlier if you subscribe via Patreon!
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
We have our first paid subscriber! Thank you @colmincambs.bsky.social for supporting the show!
You can join the Walkman Warrior club for just £3.30 a month.
All the details, and all the tiers available are at www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
You can join the Walkman Warrior club for just £3.30 a month.
All the details, and all the tiers available are at www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
The Eighties Playback | Patreon
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December 2, 2025 at 6:07 AM
We have our first paid subscriber! Thank you @colmincambs.bsky.social for supporting the show!
You can join the Walkman Warrior club for just £3.30 a month.
All the details, and all the tiers available are at www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
You can join the Walkman Warrior club for just £3.30 a month.
All the details, and all the tiers available are at www.patreon.com/theeightiesp...
NEW PILOT EPISODE
The second pilot episode is now available to listen to for FREE via our Patreon site.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
The second pilot episode is now available to listen to for FREE via our Patreon site.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
Eighties Playback: Pilot 1a | The Eighties Playback
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November 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
NEW PILOT EPISODE
The second pilot episode is now available to listen to for FREE via our Patreon site.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
The second pilot episode is now available to listen to for FREE via our Patreon site.
www.patreon.com/posts/eighti...
A new radio show lands in January 2026.
The Eighties Playback launches as as a monthly deep dive into the decade that gave us synths, shoulder pads, and songs that still stick in the mind.
Listen to the pilot: robertfrancis.co.uk/podcast/epis...
The Eighties Playback launches as as a monthly deep dive into the decade that gave us synths, shoulder pads, and songs that still stick in the mind.
Listen to the pilot: robertfrancis.co.uk/podcast/epis...
Episode A: Pilot
This is the pilot edition of the Eighties Playback, designed to give you a clear sense of what the full show will offer.
robertfrancis.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A new radio show lands in January 2026.
The Eighties Playback launches as as a monthly deep dive into the decade that gave us synths, shoulder pads, and songs that still stick in the mind.
Listen to the pilot: robertfrancis.co.uk/podcast/epis...
The Eighties Playback launches as as a monthly deep dive into the decade that gave us synths, shoulder pads, and songs that still stick in the mind.
Listen to the pilot: robertfrancis.co.uk/podcast/epis...