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The First Pirate

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Les Woodland tells the story of Captain Leonard Frank Plugge, founder of Radio Normandy, which competed so successfully with the early BBC that Lord Reith was forced to compromise his principles and broadcast dance music on a Sunday.

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Presenter:
Les Woodland
Producer:
Brian King

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