Bourgmeisterin Episode #29: Radio Luxembourg, Part 1

ARA City Radio

Once upon a time in the magical land of Luxembourg, there was a linguistic wizard named Radio Luxembourg, who spoke in tongues that echoed far beyond the realm of English. NOT to be mistaken for RTL, that came in the picture much later👆 Picture this: back in 1933, when wireless telegraphs were cutting-edge and pet rocks were still a thing, Radio Luxembourg decided to grace the UK and Ireland with its presence. The radio itself started a few years earlier, and then they decided to add English to the equation. It was a rebel with a cause, thumbing its nose at British legislation that said, "Oi, BBC, you've got a monopoly on this radio business, and no advertising shenanigans allowed!" But fear not, for Radio Luxembourg was here to provide a loophole, a secret passage through the airwaves. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!