Thameside Radio

In the late nineteen seventies, the North Kensington skyline played host to an unlikely revolution in broadcasting. From within a tower block in the area, often cited as the iconic Trellick Tower, Thameside Radio began transmitting an unlicensed signal that transformed the local airwaves. Unlike the anonymous pirate stations of the era that played specific musical genres in isolation, Thameside Radio built a genuine community by inviting listeners to participate in their shows. They pioneered a pop-rock format that felt professional, polished, and remarkably personal.