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Radio Nordsee and Radio Caroline DVD This DVD contains footage, unseen for 35 years shot by ITN and is some of the earliest ITN reports made in colour. News At Ten reporters Geoffrey Archer, Michael Nicholson and Michael Brunson tell of the trials and tributions of the Mebo II Eurovision pictures of the Mebo II on fire in 1971, Desmond Hamill interviews Chrispian St John on the deck on the Mebo the day after the fire Running time 21 minutes The London Weekend Show - Radio Caroline A young Janet Street-Porter takes a boat out to view the Mi Amigo, unseen since the 1970s, the programme also contains archive 1960's footage and an interview with Ronan O'Rahilly Running time 30 minutes  Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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RADIO ONE - The Disc Jockeys RADIO AFTER THE PIRATES: A Documentary film from 1970, it follows the day to day lives of five Radio One DJs; Tony Blackburn, Emperor Rosko, Kenny Everett, Jimmy Young & John Peel. The film shows them spinning the discs in the early Radio One studios; they talk about the station & their lives as popular DJs at that time. See Rosko in action, he throws records to his producer as he is surrounded by supporters in the studio; he gets a soaking & performs in true Rosko style. Kenny Everett shows his magic on the equipment & points to the controls as Tea, Coffee & Sugar, he demonstrates his editing skills in the production suite, do you remember 'Basement Bill'? On to Jimmy Young the housewives choice, with six million listeners and his recipe of the day, he follows Tony Blackburn on the Breakfast Show, telling the same old jokes along with Arnold the dog. John Peel tells how he felt about things at that time, as John always did and cleans the studio up after Rosko. This Fascinating film really did show how radio was at that time; the new era in broadcasting was starting to be accepted after the demise of the pirates, it a must see for all radio enthuiasts. Made in colour and transferred from original video, now on DVD, the reproduction quality is good for the age. Note: There is an editing timeclock which runs on the vision throughout the film. Running time 50 Minutes  Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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Farewell Fab 208 This is a documentary film from 1992, it commemorates the history of Radio Luxembourg soon after the station ceased transmission on it's legendary 208 position on the medium wave band. The programme follows the history of the station from the earliest D.Js, early commercials for Ovaltine, Woodbines and Fyffes Bananas to the final switch -off of the medium wave service on December 29th 1991. See many reminiscing upon their cherished memories of the 'Station of the Stars', including Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Tim Rice and Lord David Sutch, legendary D.Js David Jacobs, Pete Murray at LBC, and Jimmy Saville, along with Radio One stalwarts Noel Edmonds, Kid Jensen and Paul Burnett on his Capital Gold Show. The closing party show some b&w footage of David Dimbleby snr explaining how the Grand Duchy is the smallest country in the world.   Gathered for the final broadcast are 208 Favourites 'Your Royal Ruler' Tony Prince and that famous Death of Elvis Broadcast plus Stuart and Ollie Henry, Bob Stewart and some Barry Aldiss on film. Its a must see for all 208 fans.  Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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Television And Radio Nordzee REM Island DVD This DVD contains several films and programme extracts in colour and black and white featuring the REM Island Please note that the soundtrack is in Dutch Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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The Tower Of Power Radio City 299 Story DVD This film is narrated by top City DJ, Adrian Love It tells the story of Radio City, the most contraversial of all the British offshore stations It features interviews with David 'Lord' Sutch, Phil Jay, Adrian Love,Dick Dickson, Dorothy Calvert and others There is lots of footage of the Shivering Sands fort, home of Radio City The soundtrack also contains jingles and off-air recordings The tragic shooting of Reg Calvert by Oliver Smedley and the prosecution and closedown of the station by the GPO is also included Running Time 28 minutes b/w DVD Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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25 Years Of Offshore Radio DVD This film is narrated IN DUTCH It tells the story of offshore radio, 1958 - 1983 It features great colour footage of the Nordenay, Jeanine, Mebo II, King David, Ross Revenge, Mi Amigo in the 70's, REM Island, Red Sands fort, The Mebo II in heavy seas, programme tapes being delivered to radio Veronica,RNI's Dutch studio in Holland Colour footage of the RNI transmitter hall, the Voice Of Peace Tom Edwards on the air on Caroline South Tony Withers (Windsor) opening Radio Atlanta Ed Stewart on Radio London Chrispian St John on RNI Dramatic colour film of the Mebo II on fire and much more Although the film is narrated in Dutch, many of the items are in English Running Time 62 minutes DVD Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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Anthology of Offshore Radio The Early Years THIS COMPILATION DVD IS FULL OF STORIES, FILM ACTION 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. 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. 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. Running time 60 Minutes  Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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Anthology Offshore Radio 70's to 90's 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. Running time 60 Minutes  Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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RADIO LONDON  THE STORY OF A RADIO LEGEND 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.  Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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3 British Offshore Documentary Films This DVD features 3 fascinatings films on the history of offshore radio in the UK. The World in Action team investiagates the begininnings of the pirates in 1964 then again in 67. Included is the 1991 Arena film A Pirates Tale, this follows the story of Radio Caroline & includes may interviews from thoses involved whiith this project.  Multi Purchase item Price:  £7.50
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Offshore Radio Reports & The Caroline Story 1. Radio Nordsee International at anchor 9 miles off the Dutch coast, this news report shows the studios, transmitters & record library. 2. Report from Coastguard, their difficulty in contacting local light vessel due to interference caused by RNI with a demonstration of failed attempt. 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; scenes of the aftermath and damage to the ship. 4. Radio Caroline's original test transmittions from the Ross Revenge, live reports from the ship the crew remember the sinking of the old vessel. 5. The Dutch government's raid on the Radio Caroline ship Ross Revenge, reports on the coverage at the time. 6. The Ross Revenge going aground and sinking off the Kent coast. Steve Conway after the dramatic 5 men & 1 woman crew rescue. 7. Laser 558 reports on the final end of broadcasts and investigations around its operations but Caroline continues. 8. First legal offshore radio ship 25 years on after the Marine Offences Act 'Offshore Radio1584'am interviews from the Essex Coast. Sky News interviews Johnnie Walker on the return & memories. 9. Radio London returns from the ship Yeoman Rose, scenes of original Big L interviews footage from the ship and former DJ's Dave Cash, Keith Skues & Tony Blackburn. 10. Caroline returns from the Ross Revenge this time it's legal and docked in Dover, first day transmittions and the camera's were there to film this historic event. 10. THE STORY OF CAROLINE This documentary is a chronicle of events from the Caroline project and is told by several of the people involved at the time including Ronan O'Rahilly, Tony Blackburn, Johnnie Walker, Colin Nichol, Steve Phillips, Tom Anderson & others. The film shows events including the grounding of the MI Amigo the sinking of the ship and the return of Caroline three years later.The surprise arrival of a new Radio Ship Laser. This documentary blends good colour footage with older b/w scenes.   Price:  £7.50
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Stormy Times on the Ross Revenge - Caroline 558 SHARE IN THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE ON THE ROSS REVENGE Footage of the studios, aerials, mast, rigging, feeders & insulators plus the 50KW RCA Transmitter; see the Olau ferry sailing close by as all is well on board the Ross Revenge 16 miles off the Kent coast. Suddenly the weather turns from calm and tranquil to wild and ferocious and it's that night the 300ft mast collapsed in a force ten gale. The camera is running as the tower collapses, hear the mast crashing as the crew are shocked and panicked by what was happening. In first light of dawn, the full extent of the damage is seen and the extensive problems faced by the Caroline organization in getting the station back on air. See how they managed to return to the airwave again despite some real problems. Running time 38 minutes   Price:  £7.50
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Caroline & Laser Last Of The Offshore Pirates This DVD features the Stations Caroline & Laser both operating off our shores in the 1980's. Live footage of the stations in action plus comments and a general look at life aboard a radio ship at the time. Running time 43 Minutes   Price:  £7.50
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Vintage Film Collection Three Vintage films of the stations Caroline, London & Radio England featuring rare footage of the ships m.v Galaxy, Mi Amigo, and Laissez Fare along with many great shots of the studios & personalities from these stations. Radio London - Big L at Sea was a promotional film made towards the end of Radio London's time at sea, again showing the crew and Big L ship. The Caroline Story was an early b/w documentary film about the Radio Caroline organisation their office and ship operations. These movies were originally filmed on Cine 8, although had some re mastering, they show deterioration of detail & colour but still fascinating footage. The soundtracks include many original jingles. Running time approximately 37 minutes   Price:  £7.99
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THE STORY OF RADIO VERONICA The Story of Radio Veronica includes the history of this fascinating station between 1960 and 1990. Archive footage of the ship, crew, studios plus great music-clips and artists from the sixties, seventies and eighties. Reports from the media at the time Radio Veronica was at sea along with other Offshore Radio happenings. An action packed DVD narrated in Dutch running time approximatly 120 minutes  Price:  £8.99
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