A cracking weekend
This Easter we have an eggs-traordinary weekend of music and more, just for you, thanks to BFBS Radio!
That's right, from 0400 UKT on Friday the 3rd until 0400 UKT on Tuesday the 7th of April, we'll be bringing you the best music from the 90s - arguably one of the greatest eras for music EVER!!
From music specials to 90s themed shows and everything else in-between, this promises to be a weekend like no other.
So keep it BFBS for a cracking Bank Holiday weekend of great 90s tunes... so get your dancing shoes and singing voices at the ready!
What's the best music vibe from the 90s?
We want to determine which genre of music from the 90s was the best - we all have at least one.
So, get voting by ticking your favourites(s) below and listen to BFBS Radio this Easter to see which one is the best!
How to listen
Schedule
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3rd April
0400 UKT - Ops Breakfast with Ryan Galpin
0700 UKT - The 90s Takeover with Tim Humphries
1000 UKT - One Hit Wonders with Kam & Danni
1200 UKT - Girl Power with Rachael Price
1300 UKT - Boy Power with Gemma-Leigh James
1400 UKT - The 90s Takeover with Ashley Paul
1700 UKT - The 90s School Disco with Gini Carlin
1900 UKT - Hip-Hop and R&B with Mario
2000 UKT - Movie Mania with Mike Howarth
2100 UKT - Terrific Twos with Jason Webster
2200 UKT - The 90s Takeover with George Wedlake
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4th April
0000 UKT - Undercover with Rosie da Costa
0200 UKT - Britpop with Sam Bailey
0300 UKT - Unwind with Jason Herbert
0400 UKT - Ops Breakfast with Jess Bracey
0700 UKT - Saturday Breakfast with Greg Burnet
1000 UKT - The 90s Chart with Curtis Tyler
1200 UKT - Stars & Stripes with Peter Johnson
1300 UKT - The Peter Andre Music Special
1400 UKT - Saturday Sport with Mark McKenzie
1800 UKT - The Charlatans Music Special
1900 UKT - Floorfillers with Joe Carden
2000 UKT - Drum & Bass with Karl Lambert
2100 UKT - Club Culture with Neil Moore
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5th April
0000 UKT - Guilty Pleasures with George Squared
0200 UKT - Movie Mania with Mike Howarth
0300 UKT - Terrific Twos with Jason Webster
0400 UKT - Ops Breakfast with Ryan Galpin
0700 UKT - Sunday Breakfast with Richard Wyeth
1000 UKT - Forgotten Gems with Hal & Alice
1200 UKT - Breakthru Bands with Jim Gellatly
1300 UKT - The Charlatans Music Special
1400 UKT - The 90s Takeover with Matt Gibbs
1600 UKT - Hip-Hop and R&B with Mario
1700 UKT - The 90s Chart with Curtis Tyler
1900 UKT - Britpop with Sam Bailey
2000 UKT - One Hit Wonders with Kam & Danni
2200 UKT - Nu Metal with Tamsin Robson
2300 UKT - The Peter Andre Music Special
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6th April
0000 UKT - The 90s Takeover with Natasha Reneaux
0200 UKT - The 90s Takeover with Rachel Cochrane
0400 UKT - Ops Breakfast with Ryan Galpin
0700 UKT - The 90s Takeover with Chris Kaye
1000 UKT - Guilty Pleasures with George Squared
1200 UKT - Movie Mania with Mike Howarth
1300 UKT - Terrific Twos with Jason Webster
1400 UKT - The 90s Takeover with Jacob Dyer
1700 UKT - Undercover with Rosie da Costa
1900 UKT - Girl Power with Rachael Price
2000 UKT - Boy Power with Gemma-Leigh James
2100 UKT - Breakthru Bands with Jim Gellatly
2200 UKT - Unwind with Jason Herbert
2300 UKT - Stars & Stripes with Peter Johnson
Some handy 90s based info...
So, you've seen what's in store for you on BFBS Radio and you've scrolled this far... so let's make it worth your while with some useful information from the 1990s...
The Internet went mainstream
The creation of the World Wide Web in 1989 led to a boom in the 90s meaning that, by the end of the decade, millions were going online for the first time. Imagine a world without the internet?? Also, does anyone else remember that dial up tone?
Britpop defined UK music culture
Bands like Oasis and Blur dominated the charts during the decade and their rivalry became a major cultural moment. Which camp were you in?
DVDs replaced VHS
DVDs launched in the late 90s and quickly became the new standard for home entertainment - this meant a heartfelt goodbye to VHS!
Mobile phones became popular
Early devices like the Nokia 3310 made mobiles mainstream and texting (or SMS as the kids would say) took off during this time - none of this predictive text, GIFs or emojis though!
The Spice Girls sparked “Girl Power”
The group became, quite simply, a global phenomenon and whilst their music was listened to by millions, they also helped push the message of female empowerment.
Gaming entered a new era
The introduction of consoles like the Sony PlayStation revolutionised gaming and 3D graphics became the new standard - anyone remember the first time they played Tomb Raider??
Reality TV began to rise
Shows like Big Brother (launched in 1999) started a genre that would dominate the 2000s and even today - does anyone remember Nasty Nick from the first Big Brother? Sensational TV viewing.
And now... for some stats...
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Top 5 Best-Selling 90s Artists
1. Oasis
Albums like '(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?' sold millions in the UK alone.
2. Spice Girls
'Spice' is one of the best-selling albums in UK history.
3. Take That
Consistent No.1 singles and albums across the decade.
4. Robbie Williams
Late 90s solo explosion after leaving Take That.
5. Celine Dion
One of the biggest international sellers in the UK.
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Highest grossing movies from the 90s
1. Titanic
💷 £1.72 billion.
2. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
💷 £780 million.
3. Jurassic Park
💷 £713 million.
4. Independence Day
💷 £637 million.
5. The Lion King
💷 £595 million.
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Most watched TV shows from the 90s
1. Only Fools and Horses
Holds the record for highest UK TV audience of the decade.
2. EastEnders
Consistently massive audiences throughout the 90s.
3. Coronation Street
One of the UK’s longest-running and most-watched shows.
4. Men Behaving Badly
One of the biggest sitcom hits of the mid-90s.
5. The Vicar of Dibley
Hugely popular, especially Christmas specials.
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