“It’s amateur, it’s illegal but it has an audience.” #OnThisDay 1984: From rural Shropshire and the hills of Sheffield to a church in London, pirate radio stations were springing up and transmitting over the airwaves. Was it time for the UK to rethink its highly regulated radio broadcasting system? | BBC Archive

Pirate Radio: The Underground Sound of British Music Revolution We explore the fascinating world of pirate radio stations in the UK during the acid house era, discussing how these underground broadcasters emerged to play music commercial stations wouldn’t touch, their competitive nature, and the legal risks they faced from authorities. #PirateRadio #UKMusicHistory #AcidHouse #MusicCulture #UndergroundMusic | Joe Bearman

"Running a pop radio station from the top of a cowshed isn't easy, particularly if it happens to be illegal." #OnThisDay 1984: The Oxford Road Show reported on how pirate radio stations were once again entering into dangerous waters. | BBC Archive