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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pirate_radioPirate radio - Wikipedia

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   A pirate radio station is a radio station that broadcasts without a valid license. [1] In some cases, radio stations are considered legal where the signal is transmitted, but illegal where the signals are received—especially when the signals cross a national boundary.

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     Jean Dawson - PIRATE RADIO* (Official Video)

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     How To Set Up A Pirate Radio Station Without Getting Caught

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › pirate-radioPirate radio | History, Impact & Legality | Britannica

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   Learn about the origins and evolution of pirate radio, from border blasters to offshore stations to microbroadcasters. Explore the challenges and controversies of unlicensed radio in different countries and regions.

4. www.imdb.com › title › tt1131729The Boat That Rocked (2009) - IMDb

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   Nov 13, 2009 · A movie about a band of rogue DJs who played pop music and defied the British government in the 1960s. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the plot, trivia, and awards.

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   • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music

   • Director: Richard Curtis
   • Release Date: 2009-11-13

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Boat_That_RockedThe Boat That Rocked - Wikipedia

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   The Boat That Rocked (titled Pirate Radio in North America) is a 2009 comedy drama film written and directed by Richard Curtis about pirate radio in the United Kingdom during the 1960s. The film has an ensemble cast consisting of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost and Kenneth Branagh.

6. history.howstuffworks.com › pirate-radioHow Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists ...

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   Learn how pirate radio stations defied government censorship and played rock 'n' roll music in the 1960s, and how they still exist today in the U.S. and the U.K. Find out the reasons, challenges and controversies of unlicensed broadcasting in the internet age.

7. radiofidelity.com › history-of-pirate-radio-stationsSwashbuckling Sounds: The History Of Pirate Radio Stations

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   Nov 11, 2023 · Learn how pirate radio ships revolutionized British music culture in the 1960s and beyond. Discover the stories of Radio Caroline, Radio London, Kiss FM, and the DJs who made pirate radio history.

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   What was the first pirate radio station?

   • In the UK, the first official pirate radio station was Radio Caroline, launched by entrepreneur Ronan O’Rahilly. O’Rahilly was influenced by Radio Luxembourg, a multi-lingual commercial broadcaster operating from Luxemburg. Q: How big was pirate radio? In the UK, pirate radio was very popular.

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   How did pirate radio become popular?

   • Therefore, it responded by launching BBC Radio 1, a pop music station. Pirate radio shifted to other underrepresented music genres to remain relevant. Eventually, the number of pirate stations increased tremendously in the 1970s. During this time, stations like Laser 558 and Radio North Sea International emerged.

   Swashbuckling Sounds: The History Of Pirate Radio Stations

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   Are pirate radio stations still around today?

   • Pirate radio is still around today in several unique formats. Some broadcasters classify themselves as pirate radio stations because of the kind of music they share, even though they operate legally. Other pirate radio stations still host music and programs illegally – particularly in London.

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   Are pirate radio stations illegal?

   • Pirate radio stations were operating without official licenses, making them illegal. The 1967 Marine Broadcasting Act officially outlawed these stations, but pirate radio was already unlawful under the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1949. Q: Do pirate radio stations still exist? Pirate radio is still around today in several unique formats.

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   Why are pirate radio stations based on two ships?

   • The original pirate radio station – which was named after President Kennedy’s daughter Caroline – was based on two ships anchored outside U.K. territorial waters to avoid government control. But the FCC, Congress and the commercial broadcasting industry don't see the pirates as serving such a benign purpose.

   How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today

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   What is pirate radio about?

   • "Pirate Radio" is a period piece, set in a time when the Rolling Stones' "Let's Spend the Night Together" and the Who's "My Generation" were still scandalous and controversial rather than nostalgic anthems for today's aging baby boomers.

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9. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › pirate_radioPirate Radio | Rotten Tomatoes

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   Nov 13, 2009 · Watch the trailer and read critics reviews of Pirate Radio, a movie directed by Richard Curtis and starring Bill Nighy, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Nick Frost. The film follows the adventures of a group of pirate radio DJs who broadcast pop music from a boat outside British waters.

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   • Category: Comedy, Drama

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