OutlineIn this essay I will explain the main reasons why pirate radio stations became popular and important in Britain, as well as the reasons for their occurrence. I will analyze the main characteristics of this movement and how they influenced radio broadcasting in general, its impact on a generation in need of fresh and new things in every aspect of their lives. Focusing on the two decades of the 20th century in Britain, considered the most profitable and important country for pirate radio, I will explore governments' positions on this issue then and now, and the importance of pirate radio stations today and how they are represented in Great Britain. other popular media. Introduction By the 1920s most of Britain was covered by the BBC radio signal and programs which provided quality information and educational programs in accordance with Reithian principles. “...under Lord Reith's control, programs avoided being too popular. Lord Reith felt that although the public wanted popular entertainment, it was not necessarily what was good for them. the BBC program did not meet all the needs of the youth generation, especially when it comes to music programs. The BBC did not provide a regular output of popular music, the only such radio program was "Hit Parade" which was broadcast once a week. many British listeners tuned in to Radio Luxembourg (The Great 208), but it was only available in the evenings and the signal often faded or became distorted while nearby...... middle of paper ......g offshore radio stations and supply of offshore radio stations from the coasts of Great Britain. After the passage of this law, the government began to enforce previously passed laws, banning pirate radio in the Thames Estuary. This appears to have been the end of offshore radio in Britain, because Radio Caroline ignored it and continued broadcasting, even though they knew they would not be able to do so for long due to financial problems. Since they could not be supplied from Britain, they turned to the Dutch, where they ran up a large debt and ended up seized by the supplying company. Even though the new laws prevented ships from effectively transmitting their signals, pirate radio did not easily disappear. From ships and bridges, pirates moved to urban locations, although some stations still managed to broadcast from ships over the years '70.