random retro-spective
A revolutionary form
of transport?
Sir Clive Sinclair unveiled the C5 in 1985 but production ceased in March as sales were low.
the retro hour: 2002
We've been through the archive and compiled everything we think you need to know about the year. To make it easier for you to find what you're looking for, everything is organised into categories.
the top stories
The Queen celebrated her Golden Jubilee with a nationwide tour and a series of concerts at Buckingham Palace
The murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman sent shock waves through the community of Soham in Cambridgeshire
The Washington sniper brought terror to the streets of America
Jeffrey Archer's appeal against his conviction for perjury was dismissed
A train was derailed at Potter's Bar in Hertfordshire, killing seven people
on the chart
Will Young won "Pop Idol"
Victoria Beckham gave birth to Romeo
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears split
Sir Paul McCartney married Heather Mills
on the tv and at the cinema
Tony Blackburn won the first series of "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here"
Kate Lawler won Big Brother
Angus Deayton was sacked as presenter of Have I Got News For You? after revelations about his private life
The Teletubbies made their debut in China
Winston Churchill was named the Greatest Briton in a TV poll
The Tetley's Tea Folk were retired from television adverts
Winona Ryder was accused of shoplifting in Beverly Hills
Halle Berry scooped the Best Actress Oscar for Monster's Ball. Denzil Washington took the Oscar for Best Actor (Training Day)
and Jim Broadbent won the Best Supporting Actor for Iris.
sports achievements and milestones
Brazil won the World Cup
Wayne Rooney signed for Everton
Bindaree won the Grand National
Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to keep his eye on the ball as revelations of an affair with Ulrika Jonsson were splashed across
the papers.
Paula Radcliffe sliced 89 seconds off the marathon world record
and finally
Edwina Currie admitted a four-year affair with John Major
Princess Anne became the first member of the royal family since Charles I to be convicted of a criminal offence after an
incident in Windsor Great Park when her dog bit someone.
Viz bought the rights to Johnny Vegas's wedding photos for £1.