This week, Behind the Mic dives deep into the crackdown on pirate radio – the moment the government finally decided enough was enough. From the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act of 1967 to the dramatic final sign-offs of stations like Radio London and Radio 390, discover how Britain tried to silence the rebels of the airwaves. But not everyone went quietly – Radio Caroline refused to give in, keeping the pirate spirit alive even as the law closed in.

We also shine the spotlight on one of the greatest and most unpredictable voices in British broadcasting: Kenny Everett. From his wild pirate radio days to his groundbreaking work at the BBC, Capital Radio, and TV, Everett redefined what a DJ could be – funny, anarchic, and endlessly creative.

And of course, Music in Radio brings us another trip through the songs that shaped the airwaves – from Manfred Mann’s “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” and the Commodores’ “Three Times a Lady,” to KC and the Sunshine Band’s “Give It Up,” Sugababes’ “Round Round,” and George Ezra’s massive hit “Shotgun.”

This episode also carries a personal note: after three incredible series, Behind the Mic is heading toward its finale. But don’t worry – we’ve still got two unmissable episodes left to celebrate radio in all its rebellious, powerful, and joyful glory.

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