Farewell, FAB 208
Originally released in 1992. Farewell, FAB 208 is a feature film. directed by John Pitman. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jimmy Savile, David Jacobs, and Pete Murray
Synopsis
An affectionate look at Radio Luxembourg, launched in 1933 and for decades the only commercial pop music station broadcasting in the UK - and then only at night. Generations grew up listening to it under the bedclothes. But last year 208 went off the airwaves and now it can only be reached by satellite. This nostalgic portrait of "the station of the stars" talks to some of its former DJs including Jimmy Savile ,Noel Edmonds , Pete Murray , David "Kid" Jensen and Tony "Your Royal Ruler" Prince, about their days in the Duchy. And listeners, such as Cliff Richard and Tim Rice , describe how they heard their first rock 'n' roll on Radio Luxembourg.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farewell, FAB 208 about?
An affectionate look at Radio Luxembourg, launched in 1933 and for decades the only commercial pop music station broadcasting in the UK - and then only at night. Generations grew up listening to it...
Who directed Farewell, FAB 208?
Farewell, FAB 208 was directed by John Pitman.
How long is Farewell, FAB 208?
Farewell, FAB 208 has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).
When was Farewell, FAB 208 released?
Farewell, FAB 208 was released on March 24, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Farewell, FAB 208?
The main cast of Farewell, FAB 208 includes Jimmy Savile, David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Noel Edmonds, David 'Kid' Jensen.