Paul aka Mystery Man, a longtime volunteer aboard the LV18, passed away this week. Garry wrote: “This week i lost my dearest friend in the world to that loathsome disease cancer. Paul (aka the Mystery Man or Mystery for short), was one of the kindest fellows i’ve ever met & the sort of person that would do anything for anyone. […]
RIP Mystery Man
Sunday Broadcasts
We are now regularly broadcasting on Sundays, from Midday to Midnight UK time. Garry Lee hosts a 4 hour show from midday before handing over to guest DJs and specialist shows. Details normally hit Facebook each Saturday of the following day’s schedule and guest line-up. Guest DJs include: The Reverend Rabbit Tim Rice Roland Visser Jan Berg Ian Riches Listen […]
Carly McDonagh
We sadly lost a key member of the LV18 crew in September. Carly McDonagh had been involved in the LV18 project from the earliest of days.
September update
It’s been a little busy on the ship since the BBC dismantled their studio and the media left town! In fact, it was only a few days ago that a few of us sat down to discuss what we do next! Firstly, we have recommenced streaming and three shows from 2017’s Mi Amigo broadcast are playing right now: Sietse Brouwer […]
Press Release 08/08/2017
Press Release – for immediate use The pirates are coming! Over three days Harwich will be awash with former radio pirates who revolutionised pop music in the 1960s. The BBC will be broadcasting from the LV18 Lightvessel on Harwich Quay on Sunday 13th and Monday 14th August with veteran broadcasters Johnny Walker, Roger ‘Twiggy’ Day, Keith Skues, Ray Clark, Tom […]
Listen Again!
We’re starting to make some of the 2017 shows available again, via this site or on the stream. First up is Liana Bridges & Barry Lewis’ show from our opening day, when the technology was defeating us! Head for the Listen Again page to hear the show
Pirate BBC Essex latest
Roger ‘Twiggy’ Day reports: Here is what’s happening in Harwich. Sat 12th August Ray Clark (BBC Essex) live O/B 9-11am from H’penny Pier and deck of LV18. Pirate Radio Exhibition on the H’penny Pier opens at 10am (until 5pm) Meet the Pirates talk at the Electric Palace Cinema 5.30pm till 7pm with Roger Day, Alan Turner, Steve Scruton, Ian Wyatt. […]
Chris Cooper’s Photo Album
On sale, on board
Available for sale from the LV18: When Pirates Waived The Rules – DVD – £5 Lightships Of The East Coast & The Story of LV18 – Book – £5
Neon Nancy’s Photo Album
Neon Nancy took a few moments away from the studio to capture some photos during this week, she has asked us to share them. Click on each photo for a closer look!