A handshake outside of a London pub brings together record promoter and producer Pete Waterman and songwriters, record producers and musicians Matt Aitken and Mike Stock. Stock Aitken Waterman is born.

It's 1987 and three separate performers were destined to become among the biggest acts of the decade. Rick Astley stormed both sides of the Atlantic with his first two singles. Australian soap stars Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan captured the hearts of the nation and dominated the charts, their iconic images a constant presence on magazines and television before coming together for the duet the nation demanded.

In this episode, Mike, Matt, and Pete reflect on the success they had during this time, their roster of hits and acts growing. However, as their success grew, so did the industry's difficulty in embracing them.