Anyway, successfully naming an artist claims the card for your team, and any left on the board after a minute are passed to the opposing team to have a go at them. The ticking buzzer certainly drives some of that atmosphere but simply competing in teams always evokes everyone’s competitive side.

Still, most will get an exhilaration from being part of it all, especially when their team manages to get all three of their artists cards in a round – cue cheering and applause. It attracted a huge following in the punk and indie scene, with bands like The Undertones, The Clash, Siouxsie and the Banshees playing live; and Paul Weller taking charge of an entire episode, devoted to the topic of inequality. This list related to film, television, or video is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. Sometimes we may include links to online retailers, from which we might receive a commission if you make a purchase.

If not then the board is cleared down and a new round begins with new nominees from the teams for the next head to head buzzer battle. There are 8 categories to choose from, spanning the decades from the 60s to today, as well as one hit wonders and all-time chart toppers. There's always been a slight tension between the BBC's desire to serve popular music and the fact that it doesn't really put very much money into it - hence Whistle Test being shot in a broom cupboard. All the above, plus the fact you can explain the rules in a couple of minutes, make it a great choice for a family party. Big Potato Games, makers of the surprisingly fun Blockbuster board game have attempted to repeat their success with Top of the Pops: The Party Game.

Mentioning the team’s previous game is really quite relevant here, as Top of the Pops: The Party Game is almost the exact same game as Blockbuster.They pass the remaining 6 cards to the opponent they beat in the head to head – who then chooses 3 cards for their team, discarding the remaining 3. Being first means there is even more of an advantage for the teams which win the head to head rounds, but this only makes them have more of that good tension. The categories are: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Pop Stars of the Future, One Hit Wonders and All-Time Chart Toppers. But his inquisitive and knowledgeable interviews with artists like Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon are the gold standard.