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ANTHOLOGY TWO DVD SET......... (Special Price) AVAILABLE NOW... This Two DVD Set of Offshore Radio Anthology is compiled from many film extracts from the 60's to 90's, includes rare news reports & documentary film from a variety of Offshore stations. A must for any collector of offshore radio memorabilia - the Set includes Anthology The Early Years and Anthology 70's to 90's DVDs. Over 2 hours total running time. For full details see both DVDs listed below: Price: £17.99

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. Multi Purchase item SEE VIDEO CLIP Price: £9.99

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. See Image SEE VIDEO CLIP Price: £9.99

ONE SUMMER ON - THE ROSS REVENGE Featured footage includes: The 300ft mast lit up at night, the generators & transmitter ( RCA AM transmitter Type BTA-5G), various studio shots including 963 Overdrive studio, Stephen Bishop & the many items in the galley, contents of freezer, the storeroom, Caroline Martin in the record library, outside views of the deck, the masts with on going repairs, Ruffles the ships dog, Dj's & crew on deck... Over an hour on the Ross Revenge, probably as never seen or heard before.. Soundtrack is edited highlights of the Top 50 show 1986, includes the DJ's selection of tracks, outtakes of Lotto 649 & Viewpoint among others. Now on DVD for a lifetime. Please note film quality details... Price: £8.99

THE RAID ON ROSS REVENGE - DVD The events prior to, during and after the raid on the Radio Caroline ship 'The Ross Revenge', Saturday 19th August 1989. The ferry Olau Britannia passes close to the Ross, the crew spot the Greenpeace Ship 'Rainbow Warier' nearby Bruce Munroe and Steve Kennedy have a friendly chat via marine radio, and all seems OK on the Ross. See the arrival of the DTI vessel the Landward; it's the day before the raid. They instruct the crew to leave the ship & stop transmitting. Their demands are refused, they move off. The very next day 'The Volan's' arrives, ties up along side 'The Ross Revenge'; the crew are overwhelmed by the numbers coming on board & is savagely plundered. See footage of 'The Volen's' and its crew boarding the ship as the raid is taking place. Bruce Munroe gives an account of the situation from the deck of the Ross. Work starts on returning Caroline to the air with the dismantling of the front & rear masts, see the remains of the 558 studio, the record library and transmitters. Dave Richards give us an in depth tour of the Ross Revenge as it was left by the Dutch DTI plus the work that was in progress to resume Caroline's return. See many of the crew relaxing on the deck, sunbathing, fishing, and taking a swim in the North Sea. DJ's featured are Neil Gates, Dave Richards, Bruce Monroe, Caroline Martin, Chris Kennedy, Andy Bradgate, Dave Asher & Nigel Harris. This is a fascinating film showing a major event in Offshore Radio History. Now captured on DVD for a lifetime. Running time approximately 55 minutes. See Image DOUBLE DVD & MOVIE CLIP ... Price: £8.99


THE ROSS REVENGE - The Final Battle THE ROSS REVENGE - The Final Battle... The Ross Revenge battles for survival in the North Sea gales, the ship looses its anchorage and drifts onto the Goodwin Sands, all on board are in great danger. Finally rescued by helicopter, the crew on board & Dj's, recall how they were air-lifted off plus the the helicopter pilots account. Various news reports as the drama unfolded, footage of the high waves pounding the Ross Revenge, the storm was reported to have been Force 10. The Ross Revenge in Dover Harbour after the grounding. Interviews with fans of the station, on the quayside. While in dock, a fascinating in depth tour around the the radio ship, the studio, transmitter room, record library, galley, on deck etc. Neil Gates takes us round the ship and explains in detail the effects of the storm (including the broken anchor chain) also the damage from the Dutch raid, a unique sight for all after eight years at sea. Interview with Steve Conway on the future of Caroline, how they can survive and continue to broadcast. The Ross is moved to another berth in Dover, travel on board the Ross as the Tug 'Dextrous' which was involved in the salvage operation, along with the Tug 'Delf' move the ship to its new berth. Finally a superb show reel of quality pictures taken on board the Ross Revenge at this time, it shows us all round the ship plus the moving operation. Colour PAL DVD Footage originally shot in video. Running time 1 hour. See Image Price: £8.99

RADIO PIRATES - New DVD....... (Offer) It's the summer of 1966 Swinging Radio England's on full power and sounding great with its Batman... Boss Jock... American format, the sound of which had never been heard on radio in the UK before. The story is told of how Radio London was conceived and became the biggest station at the time. Dave Cash and others talk of those involved at the time. Johnnie Walker, Roger Day & Phil Martin tell of their adventures on Swinging Radio England. This rock and roll history documentary highlights Swinging Radio England, one of the original pirate radio stations in the UK in 1966. The sounds of the first ever 24 hour rock and roll station usher in the Americanization of pop music in Great Britain, while flaunting equally brilliant British bands from across the pond, to forever change the sound and format of radio and rock and roll, as we know it today. Among the featured interviewees are original DJs Roger Day, Larry Dean, Dave Gilbee, Phil Martin, Ron O'Quinn, Rick Randall, John Ross-Barnard and Johnnie Walker. This DVD brings to you the raucous musical climate of the 60's, a pirates treasure chest of hits and the history of this great rebellion in a way that will inform and entertain even the most knowledgeable of music historians. Running time 75 minutes approx. Purchace this DVD and receive our "Summer of 66" CD at less than half price... See further details... SEE DVD & CD OFFER HERE... Price: £15.99		OUT OF STOCK

Dateline Diamonds - New Release DVD This re release is the only movie that features an offshore radio station, (the m.v Galaxy, the home of Big L, Radio London) Dateline Diamonds stars The Small Faces, The Chantelles and Kiki Dee. Made in Black & White in the 60's era of Offshore Radio, now released on DVD, it features great footage of the ship its Tenders, and a very young Kenny Everett in his first film part. Film details... Price: £9.99

Radio Caroline & Laser 558 - Live From The North Sea This DVD features the Stations "Radio Caroline" from The Ross Revenge & "Laser 558" from The Communicator when both were operating off our shores in 1984. Live footage of the stations in action, the Studios, Ship, comment from the crew and general look at life aboard both radio stations at that time. PAL DVD in Colour 43 Minutes See Image SEE VIDEO CLIP Price: £8.99

LASER 558 Euroseige Film Reports & Charlie Wolf on Laser Features Footage of Laser 558 & Radio Caroline: Film of the govenments attempts to silence the Offshore stations in 1985. The radio ships Laser & Caroline were filmed when they were under DTI surveillance for official claims that the stations were causing interference. The action at sea is seen at this time as both ships are under investigatation by the DTI. Includes Laser 558 in action then quitting the airwaves and returning to Harwich. Charlie Wolf on Laser 558: See Charlie performing on his "Fever Pitch" Show live from the Communicator as Laser enters its final days. Approx. 50 minutes See Image... Price: £8.99

Pirate Radio - In The News DVD 60's to 70's This DVD contains footage shot by ITV local news crews from 1964 through to the 1970's. Contents include: Early days of Radio Caroline from The MV Caroline, Simon Dee, the Mi Amigo runs aground, The Laissez Faire goes on the air, the Cheetah II, Robbie Dale, Tony Brandon, RNI off the Clacton coast, The Mi Amigo's return in the 70's, The Coastguard, the Mi Amigo sinks. Fascinating footage from the News archives from the early days of the Pirate Stations. In black & white and colour. More details... DOUBLE DVD SET 60's to 90's HERE... Price: £8.99

Pirate Radio - In The News DVD 80's to 90's This DVD contains footage shot by ITV local news crews from 1980's through to the 1990's. Contents include: The New Radio Caroline - The Ross Revenge, Ronan O'Rahilly, Tony Blackburn, Johnnie Walker, Caroline House, Buster Pearson, The MV Communicator, Charlie Wolfe & Andy Archer. The Dutch boarding the Ross Revenge, 1584 Offshore A.M, Caroline RSLs, Peter Moore, Keith Skues, Galaxy FM Chelmsford, Pete Brady and the Mebo III. And lots more.. Fascinating footage from the News archives of the Pirate Stations in the 80's & 90's. In black & white and colour. DOUBLE DVD 60's to 90's HERE... Price: £8.99

PIRATE RADIO IN THE NEWS - Double DVD This DVD contains footage shot by ITV local news crews from 1964 through to the 1990's. Contents include: Early days of Radio Caroline from The MV Caroline, Simon Dee, the Mi Amigo runs aground, The Laissez Faire goes on the air, the Cheetah II, Robbie Dale, Tony Brandon, RNI off the Clacton coast, The Mi Amigo's return in the 70's, The Coastguard, the Mi Amigo sinks. The New Radio Caroline - The Ross Revenge, Ronan O'Rahilly, Tony Blackburn, Johnnie Walker, Caroline House, Buster Pearson, The MV Communicator, Charlie Wolfe & Andy Archer. The Dutch boarding the Ross Revenge, 1584 Offshore A.M, Caroline RSLs, Peter Moore, Keith Skues, Galaxy FM Chelmsford, Pete Brady and the Mebo III. And lots more.. Fascinating footage from the News archives of the Pirate Stations in the 60's to 90's. In black & white and colour. Presentation details... Price: £14.99


Last Of The Pirates - - and A Pirates Tale DVD LAST OF THE PIRATES -Janet Street Porter sails out to the Caroline ship Mi Amigo & gives an in depth report on how Caroline survived ten years after the Marine Offences Act plus how it all began. Good footage of the radio ships Caroline & Big L in the 60’s shots of studios comment from main players at the time. Janet speaks to the crew aboard Caroline on how they coped at sea from their North Sea anchorage. Running time 30 minutes. A PIRATE TALE - This film was first shown in 1991 and is the story of Radio Caroline the legendary pirate radio station that lead to an explosion of popular music and the opening up of the airwaves. This excellent story is told by the many people involved in the early days of Caroline and gives a real insight to the events that surrounded this fascinating project. PAL DVD in Colour & Black & White. Running time 56 minutes More DVD details... Price: £8.99

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 Price: £9.99

RNI - The Show Must Go On & More RNI This film by Oliver Matthews was shot on board the Mebo II in 1974. It captures the mood and spirit on board RNI perfectly. Good footage of the studios transmitters along with dramatic colour film of the radio ship on fire, following a fire bomb attack in 1971. This film features Graham Gill, Erwin Bollier, Edwin Meister, Brian McKenzie, Leo Van Der Goot, Jan Akkerman from the band Focus, Ferry Maat, Rob Eden, Robin Banks and John Peel. Narrated by Rob Eden This film has been reproduced from film and is a little unstable in places, most of the footage has reasonable colour quality for its age. Running time 21 minutes. Included on this DVD is another film shot on the mebo II with extracts of the fire at sea. Crispian St John, Dave Rogers the tenders, studios, transmitters, the Dutch operation crew members & RNI at sea.. The sound track has music & programme edits from RNI. Price: £8.99

Radio Nordsee Reports 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 See Image Price: £8.99

25 Years Of Offshore Radio DVD 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 See Image Price: £8.99

RADIO LONDON The Story Of A Radio Legend DVD This Compilation movie incorporates vintage footage of the Second World War minesweeper being converted to a radio ship, the m.v. Galaxy leaving for the UK. See her voyage as Radio London enters the North Sea for the first time. As the station emerges as the number one choice in UK radio the film shows an insight into life on board the radio ship 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, 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 edited & compiled 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 some deterioration of colour but still interesting footage, it was promoted towards the end of its broadcasts. The soundtrack includes many original jingles with narration by Mark Roman. See Image Price: £8.99

THE RADIO LONDON FILM......... This DVD features the 60's most successful Offshore Radio Station - Radio London. This now narrated film was originally made on cine, its origins are not known but much was taken on the tenders with the DJs at that time. What's even more incredible is that people like Keith Skues and Stewpot, who appear in it many times, cannot recall the identity of the person behind the camera!The film taken around 1966 shows tenders arrivals and departures, shots of the studio, DJ's on deck, and the M.V Galaxy Radio Ship. The Cheeta II, is seen at sea and some footage of the "Laissez Faire" from which "Swinging Radio England" and "Britain Radio" broadcast. There is also the promotional film of Radio London taken in 1967; this features DJ's, Mark Roman, Willie Walker, Paul Kaye & John Peel. Price: £8.99

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 investigates 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 many interviews from those involved whiith this project. Price: £8.99

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. 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, live reports from the ship the crew remember the sinking of the old vessel. 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, reports on the coverage at the time. Ronan O'Rahilly comments on this action. 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. 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. Interviews and 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 surprise arrival of a new Radio Ship Laser. This documentary blends good colour footage with older b/w scenes. Price: £8.99

PIRATE RADIO REPORTS II - The 80's Pirates This fascinating compilation is an edited mixture of News and Magazine items from the period 1983 - 1989. It is also an interesting piece of social history, particularly with the 80s fashions throughout: Included in this are: News coverage of the return of Caroline in 1983 with footage filmed on the 'Ross Revenge' interviews and footage of the Mi Amigo's mast as the vessel sunk. Reports on land based Pirates and a feature on Radio Sunshine in Shropshire. Johnny Walker presents the history of Caroline - with archive footage. Announcing the arrival of Laser 558 plus a trip to the Communicator fronted by Nicky Horne. This filmed onboard the Communicator with interviews from the jocks and Roy Lindau and Ronan. Report from the Government proposals on monitoring of pirate stations. Caroline, Laser and features on Radio Jackie. London programme about illegal offshore radio stations, how they are supplied, and the stopping the Laser Roadshow including an interview with Robbie Day Items on raids by the DTI on Radio's Jackie, Skyline, Horizon. Various Eurosiege reports and the escorting of the Communicator into Harwich. Also the ship at Mistley on the River Blackwater and interviews with the ship's crew. Reports about landbased pirates including Radio Shoestring, Kiss, the raid on the Ross Revenge in August 1989 and Tony Blackburn 25 years. Plus more... Approx. running time 1hr 35 mins Price: £9.99


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 See Image Price: £8.99

Vintage Film Collection - Radio Caroline, London & England...... 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. Please note: 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 familar jingles & Songs. See Image Price: £7.99

THE STORY OF RADIO VERONICA The Story of Radio Veronica includes the history of this fascinating station between 1960 and 1990 - 30 Years of Veronica. 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 SEE VIDEO CLIP Price: £8.99

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 theShivering 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 Price: £7.99

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