Whatever the reason, narrowing the list of ‘80s TV perfection down to just ... It is impossible to imagine the show without him and his slow-burn comedy and the rest of the ensemble cast ...

Still, there was a plethora of shows out there that kids who grew up in the ‘80s loved. Here are some of our favorite shows that children tuned into – when they aired! – in the 1980s.

Now That's Embarrassing: The 80s is another in the long line of Friday night list shows broadcast at 9pm on Five. The show follows on from other shows in the 'strand' such as The Most Shameful TV ...