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NEWS THIS WEEK in 1988: The first 16-year-olds sit the General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations, replacing both the O-level and CSE. One of the main aims was to allow pupils to complete coursework during their two years of study, which was marked by their teachers and contributed to their final examination grade.

1982: “A Little Peace” became the 500th UK No.1 single. It was a song in German, written for the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 which was held in Harrogate. It was performed by 17-year-old German high-school student Nicole, resulting in Germany’s first win at the Eurovision Song Contest by a record margin of 61 points.

SONGS PLAYED
David Bowie – Absolute Beginners
Level 42 – Lessons in Love
The Police – Don’t Stand So Close To Me
Bobby Brown – My Prerogative
The Passions – I’m In Love With a German Film Star
Billy Idol – Mony Mony
Gary Newman – Music for Chameleons
The Human League – Mirror Man
Galaxy – Dancing Tight (feat. Phil Fearon)
Tina Turner – Private Dancer
Whitney Houston – How Will I Know
Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al
Belinda Carlisle – Heaven Is A Place On Earth
Taylor Dayne – Tell It to My Heart
Bee Gees – You Win Again
Poison – Every Rose Has its Thorn
Queen – Breakthru
Orange Juice – Rip It Up
Ottawan – D.I.S.C.O.
Dexys Midnight Runners – Geno
Duran Duran – The Reflex
The Bangles – Eternal Flame
Talking Heads – And She Was
Alexander O’Neal – Criticize
Hue & Cry – Labour of Love
Roy Orbison – You Got It
The Jam – Going Underground