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Welcome to LASER 558
The MV Communicator, home to LASER558, was equipped in the US and set sail for her final destination, broadcasting from international waters in the North Sea. After initial testing, she began broadcasting on 24th May 1984 and attracted a huge audience due to the music format and the amount of music played each hour.
The Legend
LASER558 became an instant hit for listeners who wanted more music and less talk. The fact that LASER558 was dubbed a ‘pirate’ radio station made her all the more attractive. While operating legally, she dared to take listeners away from British stations and, therefore, became a target for the establishment to take her down. LASER’s music format changed how UK stations operated as more and more people started listening to the ‘pirates’. Although its life was short, LASER558 paved a path that is still followed today.
The Re-creation
This re-creation of LASER558 is for those of you who grew up in a world where the radio was on all the time somewhere and when the pirates changed the face of radio in the UK forever. Whether you remember LASER558 or not, we hope you appreciate what you hear. Remember, the music is NEVER more than a minute away!
You can listen to LASER558 using the player on this page or through any of the other ways to listen – you’ll find the full list here.
When you download our app, you’ll also find two extra channels, ‘LASER558 – AM’ where you can listen in glorious AM with all the hiss and crackle that you remember, and ‘LASER558 – Classic’ where you can listen to original shows recorded off-air over 1984 and 1985.
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Monday
Rick Harris
The Breakfast Show with New York's Rick Harris.
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Erin Kelly
Afternoons on LASER558 with Erin Kelly.
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Craig Novak
Early Evenings on LASER558 with Craig Novak
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Rick Harris
The Breakfast Show with New York's Rick Harris.
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Afternoons on LASER558 with Erin Kelly.
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Early Evenings on LASER558 with Craig Novak
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Wednesday
Rick Harris
The Breakfast Show with New York's Rick Harris.
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Afternoons on LASER558 with Erin Kelly.
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Early Evenings on LASER558 with Craig Novak
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Thursday
Rick Harris
The Breakfast Show with New York's Rick Harris.
close Erin Kelly
Afternoons on LASER558 with Erin Kelly.
close Craig Novak
Early Evenings on LASER558 with Craig Novak
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Rick Harris
The Breakfast Show with New York's Rick Harris.
close Erin Kelly
Afternoons on LASER558 with Erin Kelly.
close Craig Novak
Early Evenings on LASER558 with Craig Novak
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Erin Kelly
Afternoons on LASER558 with Erin Kelly.
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The Breakfast Show with New York's Rick Harris.
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The Magic Of Motown
Playing two hours of Motown classics and Northern Soul stompers every Saturday from 4pm - 6pm.
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Saturday Night Dance Party
Six hours of disco and dance classics!
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Craig Novak
Early Evenings on LASER558 with Craig Novak
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