Wonderful Radio London

Wonderful Radio London (Big L) was next to Radio Caroline the most successful pirate radio stations in the mid- 1960s in the United Kingdom to the image of "Swinging Sixties" contributed.

How many other pirates sent Big L in 1964 from a ship, the former minesweeper Galaxy (formerly USS Density), in the North Sea outside the English 3 -mile zone (offshore -radio ). Big L was particularly heard of young people, due to the modern music that was played. The use of jingles and the loose nature of moderation were other success factors. Among the presenters included Kenny Everett, Tony Blackburn and John Peel.

With the " Marine Offences Act ," the British government could not prohibit the operation of the offshore stations, as these were in international waters, but every British citizen who supported the stations, making it illegal; either by supply, or in particular by advertising orders. This was the end for Wonderful Radio London. John Peel's " Perfumed Garden Final " show from August 14, 1967 is a sound document of the last night of Big L.

Meanwhile sends back Radio London and can also be received as a live stream on the Internet. The present operators are, however, no relation to the legendary offshore station "Big L". However, comprehensive information about the offshore radio station offers london the website. Here not only the jingles but every week the complete Fab 40 between 1965 to 1967 can be seen and heard.