1986

The Smiths won a stonking five awards, most of them the biggies. John Peel continued his reign in the Best Radio Show category as did Margaret Thatcher in the Creep Of The Year field. As our man at the time said, it was "the year of no surprises."

Best Single: The Smiths - 'Panic'

Best LP: The Smiths - 'The Queen Is Dead'

Best Male Singer: Morrissey

Best Female Singer: Liz Fraser

Best Group: The Smiths

Most Wonderful Human Being: Morrissey

Best Club/Venue: Town & Country Club

Best Dance Record: Cameo - 'Word Up'

Threat Of The Year: AIDS

Sex Symbol: Joanne Whalley

Event Of The Year: The World Cup

Best Film: 'Mona Lisa'

Best TV Show: 'The Singing Detective'

Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher

Best New Music: The Housemartins

Best Radio Show: John Peel