After three series, countless stories, and an unforgettable journey through the world of radio, Behind the Mic comes to an end.

In this final episode, we close the book on pirate radio — from the last voice on Radio Caroline’s ship in 1991, to the rooftop rebels of the 90s, the legal crackdowns of the 2000s, and the unlikely comeback of stations like Rinse FM, Flex FM, and even Radio Caroline itself. We look at the pirates’ true legacy — how they shaped modern broadcasting, gave genres like jungle, grime, and hip hop their first platforms, and ensured that radio would never be the same again.

We’ll also celebrate some of radio’s greatest hits in Music in Radio — from Frank Ifield’s 1962 classic I Remember You, to Slade’s glam rock anthem Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Black Box’s house hit Ride On Time, and the 2014 powerhouse collaboration Bang Bang. Plus, we revisit the number ones that marked the start of each series: Noah Kahan’s Stick Season, Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso, and Lewis Capaldi’s emotional comeback Survive.

Finally, Thomas looks back at the journey across all three series — from the early pioneers of broadcasting, to the golden age of pirate radio, to the digital age of Spotify, podcasts, and AI — and reflects on what made this podcast so special.

This may be the end of Behind the Mic, but it’s not the end of the story. Radio endures, and new projects are on the horizon.

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For the final time… this is Behind the Mic.