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Pop Pirates of the 1960s – a Talk by Tony Hadland writer and historian based in Oxfordshire
A week after the 50th anniversary of the implementation of the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act, which outlawed the radio pirates we trace the story of the offshore pirate radio stations of the 1960s, including ‘Big L’ and Radio Caroline. Tony explains how restrictions on broadcasting light entertainment existed in the UK from the earliest days of public broadcasting and shows how the first generation of offshore stations were land-based. Offshore ship-based broadcasting developed first in Scand
7.30pm Tickets £3 online or pay on the door. includes refreshments
The Sutton Hall, Church Road, Stockcross, Berkshire RG20 8LN
Mon 21 Aug 2017
Website:
www.stockfest.co.uk
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