1982
News
- The Queen woke to find intruder Michael Fagan sitting on her bed.
- A letter bomb addressed to Margaret Thatcher exploded in Downing Street.
- The 20 pence coin when into circulation.
- The Queen went riding in Windsor Great Park with Ronald Reagan.
- Police find a pair of trousers which had been stolen from Sir Geoffrey Howe whilst he was asleep on a train.
Entertainment
- Countdown and Brookside made their debut along-side Channel 4.
- The Young Ones and Knight Rider appeared on our screens.
Music
- The Eurovision Song Contest winner was Nicole from West Germany with ‘Ein Bisschen Frieden (A Little Peace)’.
- Michael Jackson launched his ‘Thriller’ album. It was to become the biggest-selling album of all time.
- Boy George arrived on the music scene with Culture Club.
- The Jam split up.
- Blondie split up.
Number #1 Hits of 1982
| Artist | Title |
| Bucks Fizz | Land Of Make Believe |
| Shakin’ Stevens | Oh Julie |
| Kraftwerk | The Model/Computer Love |
| The Jam | A Town Called Malice/Precious |
| Tight Fit | The Lion Sleeps Tonight |
| The Goombay Dance Band | Seven Tears |
| Bucks Fizz | My Camera Never Lies |
| Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder | Ebony & Ivory |
| Nicole | A Little Peace |
| Madness | House Of Fun |
| Adam Ant | Goody Two Shoes |
| Charlene | I’ve Never Been To Me |
| Captain Sensible | Happy Talk |
| Irene Cara | Fame |
| Dexy’s Midnight Runners | Come On Eileen |
| Survivor | Eye Of The Tiger |
| Musical Youth | Pass The Dutchie |
| Culture Club | Do You Really Want To Hurt Me |
| Eddy Grant | I Don’t Wanna Dance |
| The Jam | Beat Surrender |
| Renee & Renato | Save Your love |
Sport
- Italy won the football World Cup with a 3-1 win over West Germany.
- Liverpool won the First Division title.
- Grittar won the Grand National.
- Keke Rosberg was the Formula 1 World Champion.
