Paperback edition of Maconie's book which accompanies the Radio 2 series of the same name. Covering the last seven records, the popular DJ and author looks at a hit single from every year of the pop charts, beginning with Vera Lynn and ending with Dizzee Rascal. Through the music, he also explores the social and cultural history of Britain. With 36 pages of colour photos. 'An unequivocal pleasure and highly recommended' Marcus Berkmann, }Daily Mail{