Ian MacRae: Original Radio Caroline DJ Takes Issue with Movie's Portrayal of Pirate Radio

Ian MacRae worked on Radio Caroline during 1966 and 1967 when British offshore radio was at the height of its popularity. In a recent review of “The Boat that Rocked”, he took issue with how the movie portrayed this famous pirate broadcasting operation:

"While I’m able to accept a certain amount of poetic licence in a movie based on a true story, 'The Boat That Rocked' reflected very little reality in portraying the way things really were on board the “pirate” radio ships. Which is a shame because there were enough funny plus dramatic moments in those years to make a realistic but entertaining story. For example..." Read more. (Photo Credit: © Ian MacRae Radio School)