EPISODE · Aug 14, 2021 · 15 MIN
August 14, 1967: UK Government Shuts Down Pirate Radio
from Today in True Crime · host Parcast Network
The passing of the UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act cut income access to an offshore radio station known as Radio Caroline. The legislation outlawed pirate radio and prompted the BBC, now void of competition, to start a nationwide station called Radio 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The passing of the UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act cut income access to an offshore radio station known as Radio Caroline. The legislation outlawed pirate radio and prompted the BBC, now void of competition, to start a nationwide station called Radio 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 14, 1967: UK Government Shuts Down Pirate Radio
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