
The Last Pirates: Britain's Rebel DJs
Documentary
Overview
Rapper Rodney P. presents the story of Britain's second wave of pirate radio DJs. In the 1980s a new generation of pirate radio stations appeared broadcasting from London tower blocks.
Top Cast
Rodney P
Rodney P
Presenter
Rodney P
Presenter


Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson
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Trevor Nelson
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Gordon Mac
Gordon Mac
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Gordon Mac
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Gilles Peterson
Gilles Peterson
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Gilles Peterson
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Zak
Zak
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Zak
Himself
George Power
George Power
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George Power
Himself
Chris Winton
Chris Winton
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Chris Winton
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Pyers Easton
Pyers Easton
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Pyers Easton
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CJ Carlos
CJ Carlos
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CJ Carlos
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Jazzie B
Jazzie B
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Jazzie B
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