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Dec 2022
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Operation Space Pirates | The Interrupti...

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We have explored the motive, but what about the method?


Tommie hears from some of England’s most well-known pirate broadcasters.


These pirate radio DJs weren’t messing around, they took their craft seriously, they loved what they did and they were willing to take risks.


A new two-pronged search begins to unfold… Operation Space Pirates.


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