45 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestDenmark’s Radio Mercur became the first commercial offshore radio station to broadcast in Europe when it began transmitting from the ship Cheeta in international waters near Copenhagen in 1958. Inspired by true events, its journey from bold beginnings to eventual decline is now being reimagined through following the story of a group of passionate music enthusiasts. Their mission was to challenge the state-run radio monopoly by delivering fresh pop and rock ’n’ roll sounds to a youthful audience eager for new music.
Production
Period-perfect 1950s aesthetics that make you smell the salt and vinyl.
Acting
Andreas Jessen carries chaotic idealism like a worn leather jacket.
Creators
Søren Frellesen, Jesper Malmose
Andreas Jessen
Flemming Vestergaard
Neel Rønholt
Anne-Marie Jensen
Jon Lange
Jan Irsinger
Stephania Potalivo
Gitte Skovgaard
Peter Gantzler
Preben Borg
Charlotte Fich
Lily Irsinger
Jesper Lohmann
Richard Hansen
Ken Vedsegaard
Schiøler Mortensen
Rasmus Botoft
Torben Stenbæk
Steen Stig Lommer
Peder Falk
Susanne Storm
Tove Vestergaard
Henrik Birch
Verner Vestergaard
Anders W. Berthelsen
Fortælleren
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Radio Mercur actually existed and fundamentally changed European broadcasting law, directly inspiring Britain's famous pirate radio boom of the 1960s.
The real Cheeta was a converted WWII minesweeper, not the glamorous vessel depicted — artistic license for that retro-cool factor.
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