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Radio Collection (page 7)

"Unleashing the Waves of Music and Stories: A Journey through Radio History" Step aboard the Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline

Background imageRadio Collection: Elisabeth Welch sings Charleston in Runnin Wild at the Co

Elisabeth Welch sings Charleston in Runnin Wild at the Colonial Theatre (New York). Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933

Background imageRadio Collection: Christmas 1952 by Harold White

Christmas 1952 by Harold White
A 1950s family sit around the fire at Christmas time listening to a wireless broadcast Streamers and paper chains hang from the ceiling and a rather mean looking Christmas tree stands in the corner

Background imageRadio Collection: Photograph showing Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945), the Italian dictator

Photograph showing Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945), the Italian dictator, testing a radio set during the Italian Army manoevres of August 1936

Background imageRadio Collection: Colbys star Stephanie Beacham is back in Britain on a private visit

Colbys star Stephanie Beacham is back in Britain on a private visit and is the main guest on Terry Wogans chat show on Monday. She is pictured with host Terry. 30th May 1986

Background imageRadio Collection: John Hart receives a message on the ship to shore lifeboat radio in Barry, Wales

John Hart receives a message on the ship to shore lifeboat radio in Barry, Wales. 4th March 1970

Background imageRadio Collection: Annie Nightingale at Brighton Palace Pier. 5th September 1965

Annie Nightingale at Brighton Palace Pier. 5th September 1965

Background imageRadio Collection: Annie Nightingale at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. 5th September 1965

Annie Nightingale at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. 5th September 1965

Background imageRadio Collection: Television compere Annie Nightingale. 10th February 1965

Television compere Annie Nightingale. 10th February 1965.Television compere Annie Nightingale. 10th February 1965

Background imageRadio Collection: Annie Nightingale (right) models Ascot specials. 16th June 1966

Annie Nightingale (right) models Ascot specials. 16th June 1966

Background imageRadio Collection: Annie Nightingale models Ascot specials. 16th June 1966

Annie Nightingale models Ascot specials. 16th June 1966

Background imageRadio Collection: Members of the Army from all commands are to broadcast tomorrow

Members of the Army from all commands are to broadcast tomorrow. Major Basil Brown (centre) and Captain. Frederick G Lloyd, a well known producer of the Main Of The Mountains

Background imageRadio Collection: Canadian soldiers on the Italian front during the Second World War

Canadian soldiers on the Italian front during the Second World War. New field telephone device but the same " Old Bill"

Background imageRadio Collection: Kenny Everett at the Radio Awards 28 / 04 / 1994

Kenny Everett at the Radio Awards 28 / 04 / 1994
Kenny Everett at the Radio Awards 28/04/1994

Background imageRadio Collection: Prince Charles visits Londons Capital Radio. Pictured meeting the Mo-dettes

Prince Charles visits Londons Capital Radio. Pictured meeting the Mo-dettes, Ramona Carlier, June Miles-Kingston (obscured in photograph), Kate Corris and Jane Crockford. 14th May 1980

Background imageRadio Collection: Vince Prior, Club Secretary, North Tees Breakers Club, which is disbanding due to lack of

Vince Prior, Club Secretary, North Tees Breakers Club, which is disbanding due to lack of support, 9th March 1986

Background imageRadio Collection: David Nicholson, CB Radio enthusiast with his rig and licence

David Nicholson, CB Radio enthusiast with his rig and licence, on the day Cleveland breakers were given the all clear to freedom of the airwaves as Citizen Band Radio went legal, 2nd November 1981

Background imageRadio Collection: Samantha Bunnell (right) and her friend Jillian Carnell, try out a CB Radio

Samantha Bunnell (right) and her friend Jillian Carnell, try out a CB Radio, 18th January 1983

Background imageRadio Collection: Radio Merseyside presenter Billy Butler. 31st July 1975

Radio Merseyside presenter Billy Butler. 31st July 1975

Background imageRadio Collection: Stan Boardman and Radio Merseyside DJ Billy Butler with Hickory the donkey

Stan Boardman and Radio Merseyside DJ Billy Butler with Hickory the donkey. Hickory is starring in Cinderella at New Brighton with Stan Boardman, pictured at Radio Merseyside with Billy Butler

Background imageRadio Collection: Tony Blackburn at home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire, with his wife Tessa Wyatt

Tony Blackburn at home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire, with his wife Tessa Wyatt. 5th September 1974

Background imageRadio Collection: BBC Radio Disc Jockey Tony Blackburn pictured in the studio. 21st June 1973

BBC Radio Disc Jockey Tony Blackburn pictured in the studio. 21st June 1973

Background imageRadio Collection: Disc jockey Tony Blackburn is pictured at his flat in regents Park with his new fiancee

Disc jockey Tony Blackburn is pictured at his flat in regents Park with his new fiancee Tessa Wyatt. The couple became engaged last night. 14th January 1972

Background imageRadio Collection: BBC Disc Jockeys Emperor Rosko, Alan Freeman, Annie Nightingale and Johnnie Walker

BBC Disc Jockeys Emperor Rosko, Alan Freeman, Annie Nightingale and Johnnie Walker. 15th January 1976

Background imageRadio Collection: BBC Disc Jockey Annie Nightingale. 15th January 1976

BBC Disc Jockey Annie Nightingale. 15th January 1976

Background imageRadio Collection: Aerial views of Birmingham city centre and New Street Station

Aerial views of Birmingham city centre and New Street Station, taken from the BRMB Flying Eye. 15th June 1994

Background imageRadio Collection: Aerial views of Villa Park, Birmingham, taken from the BRMB Flying Eye. 15th June 1994

Aerial views of Villa Park, Birmingham, taken from the BRMB Flying Eye. 15th June 1994

Background imageRadio Collection: Aerial views of St Andrews Stadium, Birmingham, taken from the BRMB Flying Eye

Aerial views of St Andrews Stadium, Birmingham, taken from the BRMB Flying Eye. 15th June 1994

Background imageRadio Collection: Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue performing on stage at the BBC Radio One Roadshow

Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue performing on stage at the BBC Radio One Roadshow held in Barry Island, South Wales. 7th August 1992

Background imageRadio Collection: Paul Gambaccini arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais

Paul Gambaccini arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Background imageRadio Collection: Britains breakfast radio presenters line up at the ICC Birmingham

Britains breakfast radio presenters line up at the ICC Birmingham. Left to right, Tony Wadsworth (BBC Radio WM), Terry Wogan (BBC Radio 2) and Les Ross (BRMB). 12th July 1994

Background imageRadio Collection: Radio WM presenters Julie Mayer and Tony Wadsworth. 10th September 1997

Radio WM presenters Julie Mayer and Tony Wadsworth. 10th September 1997

Background imageRadio Collection: Radio WM presenters Tony Wadsworth and Julie Mayer pictured with an iron

Radio WM presenters Tony Wadsworth and Julie Mayer pictured with an iron. 17th October 1997

Background imageRadio Collection: Comedian and singer Ken Dodd has been signed for a new series of London Palladium shows

Comedian and singer Ken Dodd has been signed for a new series of London Palladium shows at a record fee to begin in the summer of 1967

Background imageRadio Collection: Chris Evans, DJ on Radio One, presents the Radio One Roadshow from Tenby in South Wales

Chris Evans, DJ on Radio One, presents the Radio One Roadshow from Tenby in South Wales. The huge crowd go wild as the event is broadcast live on BBC Radio One. Picture taken 23rd August 1996

Background imageRadio Collection: A family of day trippers from London, soaking up the summer sun whilst listening to music

A family of day trippers from London, soaking up the summer sun whilst listening to music on a transistor radio on Southends beach, Essex. 30th July 1963

Background imageRadio Collection: Radio WM presenters Tony Wadsworth and Julie Mayer. 17th October 1997

Radio WM presenters Tony Wadsworth and Julie Mayer. 17th October 1997

Background imageRadio Collection: Room with a view. Model Celia Hammond is pictured in the National Radio Shows '

Room with a view. Model Celia Hammond is pictured in the National Radio Shows " Living in Tune" exhibition organised by Fleetway magazine " Home" 22nd August 1961

Background imageRadio Collection: DJ Kenny Everett, arrives for reception at Number 10 Downing Street, London

DJ Kenny Everett, arrives for reception at Number 10 Downing Street, London, 23rd January 1984

Background imageRadio Collection: Prince Charles dines with The Goons at The Dorchester, London

Prince Charles dines with The Goons at The Dorchester, London. Left to right, Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine greet the Prince. Harry Secombe was at home ill. 11th November 1974

Background imageRadio Collection: BBC Radio Cleveland presenter Colin Bunyan preparing a meal in his kitchen

BBC Radio Cleveland presenter Colin Bunyan preparing a meal in his kitchen. 1st November 1991

Background imageRadio Collection: Radio and television presenter Margherita Taylor with Capital Radio DJ Neil Fox

Radio and television presenter Margherita Taylor with Capital Radio DJ Neil Fox, also known as Dr. Fox and Foxy. At the film premier of Mr Bean. 11th August 1997

Background imageRadio Collection: Capital Radio DJ Neil Fox, also known as Dr. Fox or Foxy. 14th February 1995

Capital Radio DJ Neil Fox, also known as Dr. Fox or Foxy. 14th February 1995

Background imageRadio Collection: Tony Butler BRMB Radio Disc Jockey, pictured with news boys and girls, Birmingham

Tony Butler BRMB Radio Disc Jockey, pictured with news boys and girls, Birmingham, Circa 1975

Background imageRadio Collection: Nicky Steele, BRMB Radio Presenter with Barbara Berry, who was held at knife point

Nicky Steele, BRMB Radio Presenter with Barbara Berry, who was held at knife point and robbed. Pictured receiving gifts from market traders, (l-r) Frank Ellis, Nicky Steele

Background imageRadio Collection: Launch of BRMB Radio, Birmingham, Tuesday 19th February 1974

Launch of BRMB Radio, Birmingham, Tuesday 19th February 1974. BRMB is the fourth independent local commercial radio station to begin broadcasting in Britain

Background imageRadio Collection: The Goons, 29th March 1963. Peter Sellers, Spoke Milligan and Harry Secombe

The Goons, 29th March 1963. Peter Sellers, Spoke Milligan and Harry Secombe. First recording of new television series with puppets Major Denis Bloodnok, Eccles and Neddie Seagoon

Background imageRadio Collection: News by candlelight, and battery power. Radio Durham news reader John Pickles had to rig

News by candlelight, and battery power. Radio Durham news reader John Pickles had to rig up a makeshift power supply when the station was hit by a power cut, 7th December 1970

Background imageRadio Collection: Kix 96 presenter Graham Torrington kicks off Coventrys newest Radio station today

Kix 96 presenter Graham Torrington kicks off Coventrys newest Radio station today. 14th January 1995



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"Unleashing the Waves of Music and Stories: A Journey through Radio History" Step aboard the Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, as we set sail along the enchanting Essex coast. In 1972, comedic geniuses Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, and Peter Sellers - famously known as The Goons - took to the airwaves with their hilarious banter. But radio's influence stretches far beyond comedy. Even George Orwell himself, under his pseudonym Eric Blair, graced the BBC in London in 1943 with his thought-provoking broadcasts that captivated listeners across England. Another legendary pirate radio ship emerged on the scene - Radio London. Anchored off the Essex coast, it brought a new wave of music and entertainment to eager ears. Before these rebellious ventures came into existence, it was the BBC that first established its dominance in 1935. With Marconi's revolutionary radio apparatus paving the way for mass communication, British households were introduced to a world of news reports and captivating dramas. Across continents and oceans alike, radio became an international phenomenon. From Danny Kaye entertaining audiences through RKO Radio to Marconi's groundbreaking wireless telegraph apparatus capturing imaginations in 1899-1900 – this medium transcended borders. In Britain's golden era entertainment during World War II, beloved characters like Archie Andrews accompanied by ventriloquist Peter Brough enchanted families while Vera Lynn's angelic voice provided solace amidst chaos. And who could forget Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing their way into our hearts through crackling speakers? Even renowned illustrator W. Heath Robinson found inspiration within this realm of sound waves as he depicted Alexandra Palace – home to BBC transmissions – with its towering transmitters reaching towards infinite possibilities. Radio has been more than just a means of transmitting information; it has woven itself into our cultural fabric. It continues to be a timeless companion that connects us, entertains us, and sparks our imagination.