Various now that’s what i call music 40 years vol 1-4/now that’s what i call 40 years

Wendy Rigg is planning a summer of festival fun – but what is it about nostalgic music that makes us feel so good?

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Spatial surround sound doesn’t restrain their rip-roaring debut album.

With 28 albums’ worth of songs to choose from, “hopefully there will be some surprises”.

From pop star to Kitchen Disco icon, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has brought joy to lives and homes across the globe. She talks to Rosamund Dean about marriage, menopause and why the music must go on