August 1986 found Britain soaking up the last stretch of summer. School holidays meant arcades, seaside trips, and Walkmans on the bus, while the charts brimmed with everything from soap-star themes to indie anthems, glossy ballads, and bold bursts of soul. It was a week that captured the colour and contradictions of the mid-80s, a mix of glamour, grit, and unforgettable songs.
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