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The Best Episodes of Classic Countdown

Every episode of Classic Countdown ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Classic Countdown!

The Best Episodes of Classic Countdown

Classic Countdown celebrates one of the most loved programs ever produced and broadcast by the ABC, spanning 13 years from 1974-1987, providing the soundtrack to...

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  1. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1 - 1975

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    One of the most loved programs ever broadcast by the ABC, Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. We celebrate the sights & sounds of 1975 with narrator John Paul Young.

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  2. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2 - 1976

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    Wilbur Wilde takes us back to 1976 to explore the sights and sounds of the year on Countdown. Includes music from Sherbet, Marcia Hines & the Bay City Rollers.

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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3 - 1977

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    One of Australia's most loved TV programs, Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation. Celebrate the sights & sounds of 1977 with Split Enz, Foreigner, Joe Cocker & narrator Richard Clapton.

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  4. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4 - 1978

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    Take a trip down memory lane with one of the ABC's most loved programs. Narrator Jane Clifton celebrates the sights & sounds of 1978 with John Cougar, Kate Bush, John Paul Young, Elton John & Dragon.

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  5. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5 - 1979

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    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Stephen Cummings narrates a trip back to 1979 with performances by Iggy Pop, The Knack, Cheap Trick & Cold Chisel.

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  6. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6 - 1980

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    The Eighties arrived with excitement and expectation. But as world events took a darker turn, the music industry shone with solid gold hits. James Reyne narrates this look back at the year in Countdown.

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  8. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7 - 1981

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    Take a walk down memory lane to 1981 and we recall the iconic artists, the incredible songs and Molly! Features performances by Simple Minds, Kim Wilde, Men at Work and Divinyls. Narrated by Steve Kilbey.

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  9. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8 - 1982

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    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Shane Howard narrates a trip back to 1982 with performances by Iron Maiden, Duran Duran, Goanna and INXS.

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  10. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9 - 1983

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    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Pat Wilson narrates a trip back to 1983 with performances by Dragon, The Go-Betweens and Bonnie Tyler.

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  11. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10 - 1984

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    Countdown provided the soundtrack to a generation of Australians. Grace Knight narrates a trip back to 1984 with performances by Culture Club, The Saints and Cyndi Lauper.

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    #11 - Episode 11 - 1985

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    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Kate Ceberano narrates a trip back to 1985 with performances by Tears For Fears, Uncanny X-Men and A-Ha.

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    #12 - Episode 12 - 1986

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    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Deb Conway narrates a trip back to 1986 with performances by Mental as Anything, The Damned, GANGgajang and John Farnham.

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    #13 - Episode 13 - 1987

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    After 563 episodes and hundreds of performances, Countdown ended in 1987. Narrator Paul Stewart looks back at the end of an era with performances by Painters & Dockers, Hoodoo Gurus, Paul Kelly and Crowded House.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1 - 1975" is the best rated episode of "Classic Countdown". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/17/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2 - 1976".