Matthew Rudd
@matthewjrudd.bsky.social
Creator of #forgotten80s (all my fault, then). Classic Pop scribe. I'm also an educator, a swimmer, a pescatarian, a #Corrie obsessive and the property of a rowdy French bulldog.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Jeff West:
Nancy Nova "No, No, No"
Shooting Party "I Know That Mood"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jason Hart:
Chords "Something's Missing"
Stranglers "Thrown Away"
Fleetwood Mac "Hold Me"
#forgotten80s
Nancy Nova "No, No, No"
Shooting Party "I Know That Mood"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jason Hart:
Chords "Something's Missing"
Stranglers "Thrown Away"
Fleetwood Mac "Hold Me"
#forgotten80s
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Jeff West:
Nancy Nova "No, No, No"
Shooting Party "I Know That Mood"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jason Hart:
Chords "Something's Missing"
Stranglers "Thrown Away"
Fleetwood Mac "Hold Me"
#forgotten80s
Nancy Nova "No, No, No"
Shooting Party "I Know That Mood"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jason Hart:
Chords "Something's Missing"
Stranglers "Thrown Away"
Fleetwood Mac "Hold Me"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Nancy Nova + Shooting Party, as suggested by Jeff West. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Nancy Nova + Shooting Party, as suggested by Jeff West. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
Reposted by Matthew Rudd
Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
We're getting #forgotten80s underway right now with JoBoxers ... so make sure you're tuned in and joining in!
You can find Absolute 80s on Rayo, online, on DAB+ in stereo across the UK and via your smart speaker.
You can find Absolute 80s on Rayo, online, on DAB+ in stereo across the UK and via your smart speaker.
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We're getting #forgotten80s underway right now with JoBoxers ... so make sure you're tuned in and joining in!
You can find Absolute 80s on Rayo, online, on DAB+ in stereo across the UK and via your smart speaker.
You can find Absolute 80s on Rayo, online, on DAB+ in stereo across the UK and via your smart speaker.
Reposted by Matthew Rudd
WORD OF THE DAY.
Excellent.
To give up spreadsheets for forty days.
Excellent.
To give up spreadsheets for forty days.
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
WORD OF THE DAY.
Excellent.
To give up spreadsheets for forty days.
Excellent.
To give up spreadsheets for forty days.
Try #forgotten80s. We don't interrupt the show for news...
I don’t think it’s inappropriate to have some news stories about migration issues but it is very odd indeed for BBC 6 Music, a station essentially targeted at hipster leftie middle-aged people, to be majoring on asylum seeker stories as much as it does.
*Again* the top story on BBC 6 music is about immigration
How is Shabana Mahmood wanting to introduce a ‘Danish style’ system for refugees the top story this morning?!?
The obsession of 6 Music news on immigration and asylum is frankly bizarre
How is Shabana Mahmood wanting to introduce a ‘Danish style’ system for refugees the top story this morning?!?
The obsession of 6 Music news on immigration and asylum is frankly bizarre
November 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Try #forgotten80s. We don't interrupt the show for news...
@bethrigby.bsky.social Smashing appearance on My Time Capsule.
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
@bethrigby.bsky.social Smashing appearance on My Time Capsule.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Dan Morris:
Kashif "I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)"
Switch "Keeping Secrets"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via James Markey:
Belle Stars "80s Romance"
Bow Wow Wow "W.O.R.K. (N.O. Nah, No No My Daddy Don't)"
Nik Kershaw "Nobody Knows"
#forgotten80s
Kashif "I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)"
Switch "Keeping Secrets"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via James Markey:
Belle Stars "80s Romance"
Bow Wow Wow "W.O.R.K. (N.O. Nah, No No My Daddy Don't)"
Nik Kershaw "Nobody Knows"
#forgotten80s
November 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Dan Morris:
Kashif "I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)"
Switch "Keeping Secrets"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via James Markey:
Belle Stars "80s Romance"
Bow Wow Wow "W.O.R.K. (N.O. Nah, No No My Daddy Don't)"
Nik Kershaw "Nobody Knows"
#forgotten80s
Kashif "I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)"
Switch "Keeping Secrets"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via James Markey:
Belle Stars "80s Romance"
Bow Wow Wow "W.O.R.K. (N.O. Nah, No No My Daddy Don't)"
Nik Kershaw "Nobody Knows"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Kashif + Switch, as suggested by Dan Morris. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Kashif + Switch, as suggested by Dan Morris. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The fabulous Mari Wilson is getting #forgotten80s going on Absolute 80s right now ... tune in and join in!
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The fabulous Mari Wilson is getting #forgotten80s going on Absolute 80s right now ... tune in and join in!
With the sad death of Willie Young, the FA Cup final furthest back in time where all named players remain with us today is now 1984, Everton v Watford. 1/
November 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
With the sad death of Willie Young, the FA Cup final furthest back in time where all named players remain with us today is now 1984, Everton v Watford. 1/
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @jaydoubleyou1969.bsky.social :
B-Movie "Nowhere Girl"
52nd Street "You're My Last Chance"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Linda Booth:
Kissing The Pink "Maybe This Day"
Nena "Just A Dream"
Cars "Heartbeat City"
#forgotten80s
B-Movie "Nowhere Girl"
52nd Street "You're My Last Chance"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Linda Booth:
Kissing The Pink "Maybe This Day"
Nena "Just A Dream"
Cars "Heartbeat City"
#forgotten80s
October 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @jaydoubleyou1969.bsky.social :
B-Movie "Nowhere Girl"
52nd Street "You're My Last Chance"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Linda Booth:
Kissing The Pink "Maybe This Day"
Nena "Just A Dream"
Cars "Heartbeat City"
#forgotten80s
B-Movie "Nowhere Girl"
52nd Street "You're My Last Chance"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Linda Booth:
Kissing The Pink "Maybe This Day"
Nena "Just A Dream"
Cars "Heartbeat City"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by B-Movie + 52nd Street, as suggested by @jaydoubleyou1969.bsky.social. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by B-Movie + 52nd Street, as suggested by @jaydoubleyou1969.bsky.social. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
Back to @jaydoubleyou1969.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
October 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Back to @jaydoubleyou1969.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
The fabulous Linx get #forgotten80s underway right now on Absolute 80s ... tune in and join in
October 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The fabulous Linx get #forgotten80s underway right now on Absolute 80s ... tune in and join in
More delighted than I probably should be that a University Challenge contestant gave the answer "Toxteth O'Grady" on last night's episode.
October 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
More delighted than I probably should be that a University Challenge contestant gave the answer "Toxteth O'Grady" on last night's episode.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Kieran Bray:
Norma Lewis "Maybe This Time"
Lime "Unexpected Lovers"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Andy B:
The Damned "Thanks For The Night"
Jesus And Mary Chain "Never Understand"
Depeche Mode "Dreaming Of Me"
#forgotten80s
Norma Lewis "Maybe This Time"
Lime "Unexpected Lovers"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Andy B:
The Damned "Thanks For The Night"
Jesus And Mary Chain "Never Understand"
Depeche Mode "Dreaming Of Me"
#forgotten80s
October 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Kieran Bray:
Norma Lewis "Maybe This Time"
Lime "Unexpected Lovers"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Andy B:
The Damned "Thanks For The Night"
Jesus And Mary Chain "Never Understand"
Depeche Mode "Dreaming Of Me"
#forgotten80s
Norma Lewis "Maybe This Time"
Lime "Unexpected Lovers"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Andy B:
The Damned "Thanks For The Night"
Jesus And Mary Chain "Never Understand"
Depeche Mode "Dreaming Of Me"
#forgotten80s
I doubt I've ever played a more divisive track than Never Understand by JAMC. #forgotten80s
October 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I doubt I've ever played a more divisive track than Never Understand by JAMC. #forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Norma Lewis + Lime, as suggested by Kieran Bray. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Norma Lewis + Lime, as suggested by Kieran Bray. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
As we all know, The First Picture Of You is the dog's bollocks. #forgotten80s
October 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
As we all know, The First Picture Of You is the dog's bollocks. #forgotten80s
I enjoyed the many stories over the last fortnight of people purchasing Kraftwerk tickets online being required to prove they weren't robots. #forgotten80s
October 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I enjoyed the many stories over the last fortnight of people purchasing Kraftwerk tickets online being required to prove they weren't robots. #forgotten80s
The very wonderful Communards are getting #forgotten80s going right now on Absolute 80s, so do tune in and join in!
We're online, on Rayo, on your smart speaker and and on DAB+ in stereo across the UK.
We're online, on Rayo, on your smart speaker and and on DAB+ in stereo across the UK.
October 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The very wonderful Communards are getting #forgotten80s going right now on Absolute 80s, so do tune in and join in!
We're online, on Rayo, on your smart speaker and and on DAB+ in stereo across the UK.
We're online, on Rayo, on your smart speaker and and on DAB+ in stereo across the UK.
I will always, always love Harry Maguire.
October 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I will always, always love Harry Maguire.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Ian Johnson:
Red Guitars "Steel Town"
Little Steven "Bitter Fruit"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Graeme Langton:
Kool and the Gang "Hangin' Out"
Chaka Khan "Love Of A Lifetime"
Gregory Abbott "I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)"
#forgotten80s
Red Guitars "Steel Town"
Little Steven "Bitter Fruit"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Graeme Langton:
Kool and the Gang "Hangin' Out"
Chaka Khan "Love Of A Lifetime"
Gregory Abbott "I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)"
#forgotten80s
October 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Ian Johnson:
Red Guitars "Steel Town"
Little Steven "Bitter Fruit"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Graeme Langton:
Kool and the Gang "Hangin' Out"
Chaka Khan "Love Of A Lifetime"
Gregory Abbott "I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)"
#forgotten80s
Red Guitars "Steel Town"
Little Steven "Bitter Fruit"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Graeme Langton:
Kool and the Gang "Hangin' Out"
Chaka Khan "Love Of A Lifetime"
Gregory Abbott "I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Red Guitars + Little Steven, as suggested by Ian Johnson. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
October 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Red Guitars + Little Steven, as suggested by Ian Johnson. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s