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Mix Tape soundtrack: All the songs featured in BBC drama

The series is home to plenty of '80s hits.

Teresa Palmer as Alison in Mix Tape, standing in a room and looking seriously across the room.

BBC/© 2024 SUBOTICA (MIX TAPE) LIMITED, AQF HOLDING PTY LIMITED, FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD AND SCREEN NSW/Cait Fahy

Published: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 at 3:00 pm

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With all episodes now available on BBC iPlayer and episodes of Mix Tape still airing weekly on BBC Two, now's the time to get acquainted with the hit series.

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Since premiering, the four-parter has quickly struck a chord with viewers for its heartwarming storytelling and catchy soundtrack, which will undoubtedly transport viewers straight to the '80s.

The drama explores the magic of music, focusing on Daniel and Alison, who once shared a deep romantic connection but who now live on opposite sides of the world.

When a familiar song from their shared history resurfaces, the duo are soon reckoning with the "what ifs" of their past – but will they ever be able to return to the way they once were, or has too much time gone by?

As is obvious from its title and synopsis, the narrative is very much centred around the power of music. Naturally, then, there are a whole host of carefully curated '80s-influenced tracks that guide us through the four-part drama.

So, exactly what songs are featured in Mix Tape?

Read on for everything you need to know about the soundtrack to the BBC drama.

Mix Tape soundtrack: All the songs featured in BBC drama

Teresa Palmer as Alison and Jim Sturgess as Daniel in Mix Tape, leaning in closely together while standing in the middle of a pub.

Teresa Palmer as Alison and Jim Sturgess as Daniel in Mix Tape. BBC/Subotica

Episode 1

Episode 2

Florence Hunt as young Alison in Mix Tape, sitting on the floor of a bedroom wearing a school uniform and grey blazer.

Florence Hunt as young Alison in Mix Tape. BBC/© 2024 SUBOTICA (MIX TAPE) LIMITED, AQF HOLDING PTY LIMITED, FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD AND SCREEN NSW/Cait Fahy

Episode 3

Episode 4

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Morgan CormackDrama Writer

Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.

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