BUBBLY, brilliant, effervescent and energy-popping 80s sensational sounds had 'The Royal' rocking as The Fizz had us dancing in the aisles with the best Sunday night show of the year, writes Paul Thomas.

Bucks Fizz originals Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston with new man Bobby McVay had Windsor's Theatre Royal jumping from the very start, and the camera never lies, as footage from the gig by the band now called The Fizz clearly showed the theatre's director, stage manager and marketing bods this morning.

From the off, we were given a real treat of both nostalgic Buck Fizz classics, from My Camera Never Lies, Piece of the Action, If You Can't Stand the Heat, When we were Young, Those Days are Gone and Run for your Life, with The Land of Make Believe ending the entire set and Making your Mind Up as encore.

But the whole set, in what I can only describe as a stunningly professional performance, was summed up at the start of the second half.

A bumper compilation of absolute 80s classics from Dexy's Midnight Runners' Come on Eileen to Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer were given the full treatment.

Great singing, cracking choreography and superb set just made the entire evening.

It's easy to forget just why they won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981, but when you hear them and are treated to a short interview on screen with them outlining their three number 1s and seven top ten singles you are suddenly transported back to a land of make believe - your own youth.

Add in tracks from the band's new album, The F-Z of Pop, including Dancing in the Rain and Amen, written by Cheryl's daughter and you have a belting night out.

This is what 'The Royal' is good at.

Yes, we get a lot of 60s and 70s revivals and tribute bands, but 'The Royal' is now tapping into the burgeoning market of 80s nostalgia for those of us who want a trip down memory lane with the sounds of our teens and early 20s.

And it worked a treat.

Yes, The Fizz were on top form, but Jay Aston's voice is something to seriously listen to.

This singer delivers.

The group were also comedic, never taking themselves too seriously, little digs about age here and there.

But they are a tight unit, slick and sensational.

These guys have great harmonies, distinct melodies and an eclectic range reminiscent of the stuff us 50-somethings used to enjoy, with a sound somewhere between Abba and Take That with some early-80s electronic thrown in for good measure.

Foot-tapping, clapping and singing along, no one sat down for long.

Bravo Bill Kenwright for this booking and bring 'em back soon before the tour ends.

I've said it before and I'll say it again....ditch the tellybox or shove it on record and get yourself down to 'The Royal' for a Sunday night sensation.

If they're anything like this one, you're in for a cracking night out.

Forget the Bucks, this Fizz pops your cork.