THIS COMPILATION DVD IS FULL OF STORIES, FILM ACTION AND COMMENT

  FROM THE 60'S ERA OF OFFSHORE RADIO

Introduced by Johnnie Walker, he takes a look back at the early days of British Radio and focuses on the start of offshore broadcasting in the UK. Ronan O'Rahilly comments on what the BBC had to offer then Alan Freeman introduces Pick of the Pops.

The start of Radio Caroline on over the Easter of 1994. Early scenes from the Mi Amigo and the grounding off Frinton beach. Simon Dee talks of his time aboard live from the studio.

A look back at some of the other offshore stations operating at that time with features and events surrounding the fort based stations. Profiled is the emergence of a new sound to the British Isles Swinging Radio England. The British Government gives comment on the increase of Pirate stations and there intentions to outlaw the broadcasts.

On August 14th 1967, every other offshore station announced that they would close down with the exception of Caroline.

The film follows the story as the last tender sets sail to Radio London, Big L closes down.

As midnight approaches, Johnnie Walker makes his lament to an estimated audience of twenty million the story follows a journey up the Thames to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben etc.

Reaction to the closure of the Pirate stations with comments from owners & public and how Caroline struggles to continue broadcasts..

Ronan O'Rahilly gives his views on Caroline, Johnnie Walker talks of his days on the ships, with his views on the BBCs early attempt at Pop radio. Radio One goes on air, comment is also made by Tony Blackburn, Andy Archer & others on some of their Pirate memories.

Footage is in both B/W & early colour a few scenes have deterioration due to age/ reproduction, this material has been compiled totally for enthusiasts and historical purposes only.

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ORG DVD 0020

  £9.99

Running time approximately 1 hour 2 minutes.

This fascinating DVD is a compilation of reports showing events surrounding

  British Radio Ships and documentary on Radio Caroline

1. Radio Nordsee International at anchor 9 miles off the Dutch coast, this news report shows the studio’s, transmitters & record library. Interviews with the DJ’s on board on why they joined the ship and the risks they were taking.

2. Report from Coastguard, their difficulty in contacting local light vessel due to interference caused by RNI with a demonstration of failed attempt.

The broadcasts continue despite being jammed footage of the studios at this time.

3. Report of Mebo II on fire; distress calls sent out on all frequencies. See the ship on fire also interviews with DJ’s on board reflecting on the previous nights events; many scenes of the aftermath and damage to the ship.

4. Radio Caroline’s original test transmittions from the Ross Revenge. Interview with Ronan O’rahilly from the ship on his plans for the new station.

5. The Dutch government’s raid on the Radio Caroline ship Ross Revenge. Interview with Ronan O’rahilly on his reaction at the time.

6 Laser 558 report on the final end to is broadcasts and investigations around its operations but Caroline continues.

7. The Ross Revenge going aground and sinking off the Kent coast. Interview with Steve Conway after the dramatic 5 men & 1 woman crew rescue.

8. First legal offshore radio ship 25 years on after the Marine Offences Act. Interview with Johnnie Walker on his memories & thoughts on its return.

9. Radio London returning on the ship Yeoman Rose, scenes on original Big L plus an interview with former DJ Dave Cash.

10. THE STORY OF CAROLINE

This documentary reports on many events from the Caroline project and is told by some of the people involved at the time. Many stories from Ronan O’rahilly, Tony Blackburn, Johnnie Walker, Colin Nichol, Steve Phillips, Tom Anderson & more.

The film shows events including the grounding of the MI Amigo the sinking of the ship and the return of Caroline three years later. Interviews with good footage of the crew onboard the Ross Revenge on why they got involved with scenes around the ship.

Comment is made from the Government and the ILR competition at that time also the arrival of a new Radio Ship Laser.

This documentary blends good colour footage with older b/w scenes.

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ORG DVD 0021

  £9.99

Running time approximately 57 minutes

THREE DECADES OF OFFSHORE RADIO COLLECTION

  ANTHOLOGY II

Featured are the Offshore Stations that operated from early 1970 until the 1990’s. Included are the stations RNI, Laser and Caroline, observation & comment of many of the events that took place surrounding these radio broadcasts.

RNI starts transmitting as attention is again heightened on offshore broadcasting; visits are made to the Mebo II to investigate this powerful new radio station.

RNI is jammed and is forced to change frequency, hear the announcements by the broadcaster.

The fire aboard the Mebo II, its distress calls and the aftermath.

In 1980 the Mi Amigo sinks, again there is great attention of this major event in offshore history.

Caroline returns three years later with a new ship and Offshore Radio is back again. Features aboard the Ross Revenge, as Caroline returns to the airwaves.

A new broadcaster enters the North Sea; Laser has a massive reaction to both listeners and media. Many events involving this station, until the Communicator is escorted back into harbour after power problems.

Caroline continues, and they switch frequency to 558 kHz good times are on the Ross Revenge, until a force 10 storm hits the North Sea. Suddenly the mast collapes in the night and the crew fear the worst, see the damage the next day.

The Government step up action to stop the broadcasts but it’s a Dutch Tug that raids the Ross Revenge and takes the station off the air.

As legislation is tightened Caroline struggles to continue, the ship whilst off air drags its anchor and grounds off the Kent coast.

Offshore Radio continues with the first Legal Offshore broadcast off the Kent coast.

Caroline prepares for their first Legal broadcast in Dover from the Ross Revenge.

Finally the Ross Revenge is being restored to its former glory, and sightseers have the opportunity to experience the phenomenon that is Caroline.

Footage is for the most part Colour a few scenes have deterioration due to age/ reproduction, this material has been compiled totally for enthusiasts and historical purposes only.

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ORG DVD 0022

  £9.99

Running time approximately 1 hour

This Compilation movie incorporates vintage footage from the birth of the Radio Ship her maiden voyage as Radio London into the North Sea and the closure of Big L. As the station emerges as the number one choice in UK radio the film shows an insight into what life was like at sea at that time. The government’s reaction to the pirate stations is observed along with other problems encountered with the pirates. Big L sadly has to close down, interviews with some involved at that time and the last moments of Radio London on air.

Footage is for the most part B/W with some early Colour scenes this material has been compiled & edited totally for enthusiasts and historical purposes only.

Included is the film ‘Big L at sea’ promoted on the station in 1967, you see the tender arrive with John Peel about to board the Galaxy. Mark Roman hands over his show to Pete Drummond and then returns to his cabin. Mitch serves up the meals for all the jocks in the mess room. Paul Kaye reads one of his news reports from studio 2. The DJ’s seen on board include Willie Walker, Tony Brandon, John Peel, Paul Kaye, Mark Roman & Pete Drummond.

This movie, was originally filmed on Cine 8, although digitally remastered, it shows deterioration of colour but still interesting footage & was promoted towards the end of it broadcasts. The soundtrack includes many original jingles with narration by Mark Roman.

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ORG DVD 0023

  £7.99

Running time approximately 27 minutes

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