Rick Marks

“I have been an anorak since as a fourteen year old my older brother on his way out one night asked me to turn over the tape on an old fashioned reel to reel in an hour’s time. Carrying out his request, I sat and listened to what turned out to be the final hour of RNI. One hour later […]

Johnnie Walker RIP

The trustees of the Pharos Trust along with the management of Radio Mi Amigo are saddened to hear of the passing of Johnnie Walker who has been the Patron of The Trust for two decades. Johnnie’s illustrious career intersected with the LV18 during his many Pirate BBC Essex broadcasts. Those broadcasts were a part of our own foundation and paved […]

Photos from the Radio London 60th weekend

Friday 20th December 2024 Saturday 21st December 2024 Sunday 22nd December 2023 Monday 23rd December 2024 Many thanks to all the presenters and the support team who made this event a success. The Pharos Trust also wishes to thank Ray Anderson (radiofab.com) and Chris & Mary Payne (radiolondon.co.uk) for their kind assistance and support – without whom this radio event […]

Radio Seagull special event

In the last week of August 2024 Radio Seagull in Harlingen, NL, marked the decision of 31 August 1974 by the Netherlands government to shut down the remaining Dutch ship-based radio stations. That day Radio North Sea Intl, Radio Veronika and Radio Atlanta fell silent. Many of the regular LV18 DJs were on board the LV8 Jenni Baynton in Harlingen […]

14 August 1967 – a special show

At 2100 tonight – 14 August 2024 – we are playing a special two hour show produced by Duke Anthony in 2022. Duke covers the start of the pirates in 1964 and the events leading to 14 August 1967, featuring Radio Caroline and Radio London. Listen here at 2100 and at 0300 15/8/2024 to hear this show. All times are […]