Hi, I’m Gary Hopkins. If an old chart hit or a favourite film theme can take you straight back, I’d love you to join me.

I’ve been presenting radio since 2011, sharing music and memories with listeners across different stations. In 2018, I launched A Blast from the Past, looking back at chart history from the UK and America.

That year also brought Blast from the 80s, followed by Blast from the 90s in 2020 and Blast from the 00s in 2022. My shows were also part of Poppyland Radio’s early days, helping the station build an audience.

Here on CPR, you can hear both Blast from the 80s and Blast from the 90s. I also bring you Christmas specials when the festive season comes around.

I enjoy the stories around the songs as much as the music itself. It might be a film you watched, a track you bought or a memory a listener shares that brings a whole era back.

On CPR, I’m here to help you revisit those moments and rediscover some records along the way. See how many you remember, and how quickly the words come back.