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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2019
  • James May heads to Grand Union Canal to kick start his one off offshore Man Lab radio station.
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  • @paul1153
    @paul1153 5 років тому +495

    James needs to do more Man Lab.

    • @popeyboy5108
      @popeyboy5108 5 років тому +4

      The PC brigade won't allow it.

    • @annax5212
      @annax5212 5 років тому +1

      check out The Grand Tour

    • @GalenIRL
      @GalenIRL 5 років тому +1

      i read meth lab

    • @orcofnbu
      @orcofnbu 5 років тому

      agree

    • @birdfrog
      @birdfrog 3 роки тому +3

      @@GalenIRL to be fair James May's meth lab would be a fun watch

  • @bensharp4164
    @bensharp4164 5 років тому +372

    I legitimately thought James would gather some old equipment in a dingy garage and broadcast on medium wave, but instead of playing out terrible drum and bass he would slam some trad jazz interspersed with duck facts.

    • @VickyGeagan
      @VickyGeagan 5 років тому +7

      He needs to post a video from somewhere in the Maldon area I understand the old equipment is at Nigel Harris home he set up a studio in his dingy Garage with the old studio 1 from the Ross Revenge when they upgraded the studio to digital equipment and Dave Foster looks good since he lost weight in his suite at the end of the video

    • @bensharp4164
      @bensharp4164 5 років тому +9

      It would be hilarious if he slammed some bangers. Where I live there are quite a few illigal stations but most of them play the worst drum and bass/house you've ever heard. I did find a reggae station once, the host was stoned out his box and dropped some wicked tunes, made the A12 grid lock much more fun!

    • @VickyGeagan
      @VickyGeagan 5 років тому +1

      Todays lads have nothing on are generation the real pirates like my Uncle Mike Jan Penske

    • @LouieAblett
      @LouieAblett 5 років тому

      @@VickyGeagan oh yes we fucking do hahaa

    • @highhat5229
      @highhat5229 5 років тому +1

      Evi1M4chine your a fuck tard... there's no such thing as a bad genre of music just songs you don't like.

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot 5 років тому +50

    James May. He rambles on, he likes a pint, he is a national institution. Cheers.

  • @CallumIsRaving
    @CallumIsRaving 5 років тому +172

    “Secret local rooftop” - Literally on the roof of Christ The Cornerstone Church 😂

  • @spillerypasata2286
    @spillerypasata2286 5 років тому +15

    I will happily listen to James May constantly talking on the radio. Its just so calming

  • @bjtaudio
    @bjtaudio 4 роки тому +65

    Its only a matter of time before the radio police track and confiscate you're transmitter. You could have transmitter sites located all over the city and keep remotely switching between sites to confuse the attempts of direction finding.

    • @thra5herxb12s
      @thra5herxb12s 3 роки тому +13

      They dont have the time or the funding. I've been transmitting for over two years on an FM frequency.

    • @letitrotfuckit
      @letitrotfuckit 3 роки тому +7

      @@thra5herxb12s I have been doing it for 5 years with pretty powerful transmitters and long range, but I moved to MW now and I cover the whole large town. Had it like that for a year, no problem.

    • @tomkent4656
      @tomkent4656 2 роки тому +3

      You can apply for a limited temporary license from ofcom for special events like this.

    • @Spaghetti742
      @Spaghetti742 Рік тому +3

      Or you could have a discreet setup in a van/car/truck and don't stay in one spot for longer than a few days. It would prevent the FCC finding a site and getting a DNA sample.

    • @TheVideoLounge
      @TheVideoLounge 8 місяців тому +1

      Is it still so impossible to legitimately set up a new local FM station and apply for a frequency ? It was said years ago that the FM band would open up once DAB got going.

  • @StringerNews1
    @StringerNews1 5 років тому +52

    Only for James May does the latest technology include d'Arsonval movement mechanical VU meters. 😁

  • @LarryTheTubaBoy
    @LarryTheTubaBoy 5 років тому +83

    0:13 Building a Viking longship "rubbish?" BOLLOCKS... You lot need to amass all the viking kit and togs, get properly berserk on mushrooms, invade Calais, ram-raid a wine shop, and guzzle the spoils back at ManLab. That's easily a two-parter.

  • @SnabbKassa
    @SnabbKassa 3 роки тому +14

    "You and I both know: dead air is a crime." - Dave Clifton, Radio Norwich

    • @Crroow
      @Crroow 3 роки тому +2

      There's a shitload of garbage in the air, I'll take dead air anytime in the week!

    • @Willesden_Rab1_TV
      @Willesden_Rab1_TV 22 години тому

      "....... and I think it's terrible that you have to fill it with swearing on your show."
      Alan Partridge - "Unfortunately, Dave, you are bang wrong. It's one minute past seven, it's your show, you're responsible for the output. I am technically a guest and you've failed to control me. Read the small print on your cone-tract."🤣

  • @JOE-hu9qk
    @JOE-hu9qk 5 років тому +46

    James wore that tshirt on a topgear episode, I think it was when they stayed overnight at a hotel and there was a racetrack in the garden and Jeremys sls had a broken tyre due to him for going to town on the NASCAR track

  • @Mondoria
    @Mondoria 5 років тому +24

    Sounds like the beginnings of Sealand

  • @ignizas9145
    @ignizas9145 5 років тому +19

    I love top gear and all those personalities.

  • @SubPablum
    @SubPablum 5 років тому +5

    A lap top, a transmitter, an antenna, a huge music collection and a total disregard if anyone listens or not. I play full albums from my bedroom. Good idea to keep the transmitter outside. Let take it.

  • @UNKN0WNSHAD0W
    @UNKN0WNSHAD0W 2 роки тому +2

    "A deer ran up to me and started nuzzling my knees because I think mum got shot the night before". Howling 😆😆😆

  • @Radiodotco
    @Radiodotco 3 роки тому +3

    That's pure class 👌

  • @HansvanderVeen
    @HansvanderVeen 2 роки тому +1

    We used to do this too but over the 27Mc radio. Exactly the same. Pass on the coordinates, and then with pencil and paper. Lots of fun!

  • @StaxRail
    @StaxRail 5 років тому +3

    Ayy, that oo gauge class 91 and the LNER tender eluding to his love of railways. Good man James

  • @v.t.6890
    @v.t.6890 5 років тому +2

    Loved the concept.👍👍👍

  • @Degenerecy
    @Degenerecy 5 років тому +2

    Hello, this is Radio ManLab 107 point North FM, We are proud to bring you the only Pirate Radio that is fully Licensed and endorsed by our Corporate Sponsors and our overlords the British Government approve of.

  • @spacy7test812
    @spacy7test812 4 роки тому +1

    never needed that much kit in my day

  • @docmartin21
    @docmartin21 4 роки тому +1

    Love that shirt!!!
    You better stay on radio...

  • @thra5herxb12s
    @thra5herxb12s 3 роки тому +1

    I only ever tried to paddle a crackle once. I ended up in the middle of the river spinning round in circles 🤣

  • @yankeeclipper4326
    @yankeeclipper4326 4 роки тому +5

    I'm a fan of pirate radio so I enjoyed the episode, but the part I laughed out loud was 6:42.

  • @davidsradioroom9678
    @davidsradioroom9678 3 роки тому +1

    What fun!

  • @TheRealAdrastosURL
    @TheRealAdrastosURL 5 років тому +5

    reminds me of episode 7 of the Goodies when they made there own radio station :P

  • @Havanacuba1985
    @Havanacuba1985 5 років тому +2

    I was a big fan of Laser pirate radio in 1984

  • @MonsieurToffeln
    @MonsieurToffeln 5 років тому +1

    I love James May

  • @TheGreatTimSheridan
    @TheGreatTimSheridan 4 роки тому +1

    a british out door version of "aprairie home companion". sublime.

  • @nickyefimenko2843
    @nickyefimenko2843 5 років тому +1

    God I love James May, he's the greatest bloke ever

  • @wisteela
    @wisteela 5 років тому +1

    I love the idea of this.

  • @konstantinstelzner8831
    @konstantinstelzner8831 5 років тому +58

    Why the hell can you be fined for dead air?

    • @rabbishekelstein9477
      @rabbishekelstein9477 5 років тому +43

      Konstantin Stelzner don't apply logic to law.. Be a good NPC

    • @timrock16
      @timrock16 5 років тому +13

      i guess because you therefor block those frequencies and dont play anything on them... i think?

    • @emmjea6913
      @emmjea6913 5 років тому +23

      For the same reason you can be fined for parking in a handicapped spot, You're using space that others could make use of.

    • @rabbishekelstein9477
      @rabbishekelstein9477 5 років тому +1

      Penis Anthony Dublinier in English please sir?

    • @twism11
      @twism11 5 років тому

      Blake Belladonna you still can. Just plug an Ipod in XD

  • @manicmechanic448
    @manicmechanic448 4 роки тому +2

    I fully expected him to broadcast on an AM station.

  • @jaredwood1474
    @jaredwood1474 5 років тому +13

    I would honestly love to see James build a viking long boat.

  • @sethderusseau3429
    @sethderusseau3429 Місяць тому

    This reminds me of Ricky Julian and Bubbles in the middle of the American/Canadian border on a river.

  • @Slavik1109
    @Slavik1109 5 років тому +1

    We need more James may radio

  • @undergroundradio87.9
    @undergroundradio87.9 3 роки тому

    enjoyed it!

  • @marknestbox
    @marknestbox 8 місяців тому

    Second Side Up did this during the 1970's and thereafter, and it is on the BBC and here on UA-cam.

  • @VickyGeagan
    @VickyGeagan 5 років тому +3

    Jim mate you guys are too much I sooo love the mellow show and you audio production work the guys across the pond give all of you their best love Peter Phillips flat and Dave Porter looks good in you video clip. Gotta love the pirates of Cobra Mist limited and Merlin communications. Give Andy, and Nigel our best from across the pond and keep a listen for Radio New York International and their new supporters group.

  • @gregcrowe8885
    @gregcrowe8885 2 роки тому

    Very helpful Thank You

  • @bjtaudio
    @bjtaudio 4 роки тому +2

    It no secret roof top transmitter, the signal can be tracked with a direction finder. U need to take the transmitter off shore and point it back at the city from international waters.

  • @maryrafuse3851
    @maryrafuse3851 3 роки тому +1

    The British celebrate their history which makes their citizens, not government, quite loveable. In Canada generally, and with a few exceptions, we adore the British people. Good thing since we are the Commonwealth. Sounds scary but really quite COOL. Love from Canada, the land across the sea.

  • @rogerlafaille9938
    @rogerlafaille9938 5 років тому +3

    In the netherlands they still do it in the rural parts, if you drive and let your radio search a chanel you sure to find some piratenradio

    • @juulinator9100
      @juulinator9100 Рік тому

      Some idiot pirate was playing music on the freq. Of Qmusic the other day 😂 how to get busted 101

  • @MrJohnQCitizen
    @MrJohnQCitizen 5 років тому +7

    That's a narrow boat James, not a long boat!

    • @jamesmccann531
      @jamesmccann531 5 років тому

      Well technically its long conpared to its width...

  • @wendellwood5250
    @wendellwood5250 Рік тому

    Nice Goldring Lenco and the Garrard 301.

  • @tomgosy
    @tomgosy 5 років тому

    His deer joke was hilarious

  • @Franco-ez1dg
    @Franco-ez1dg 3 роки тому +1

    Informative, but still the best comedy on TV 😄

  • @coolduder1001
    @coolduder1001 5 років тому +1

    Yes

  • @ukombozi124
    @ukombozi124 5 років тому +7

    2 4 6 8 James May

  • @frankedwardcurry
    @frankedwardcurry 5 років тому +4

    Northamptonshire not Bedfordshire - Did you know that Radio Caroline now broadcasts legally on 648 AM

    • @iconoptixx
      @iconoptixx 5 років тому

      Buckinghamshire not Northamptonshire...

    • @iconoptixx
      @iconoptixx 5 років тому

      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Keynes

  • @apollosmartyn
    @apollosmartyn Місяць тому

    ❤❤Namibia 🇳🇦

  • @Oscarsadventures
    @Oscarsadventures 5 років тому +3

    Please upload the Man Lab 'Junk Mail machine system' Video. Cheers

  • @frasermcburney270
    @frasermcburney270 5 років тому +2

    Much like REA BOW on Sunday Long Live on you tube nice show tune in on every Sunday

  • @SEURIMIDIA-sh5mv
    @SEURIMIDIA-sh5mv Місяць тому +1

    11 CHAIRS

  • @Nautilus1972
    @Nautilus1972 5 років тому +1

    Just feed the world Joni Mitchell, Pink Flod and The Beatles puttering down a canal. Nice.

  • @jamespfitz
    @jamespfitz 11 місяців тому

    The whole point is to keep your studio secret-- that's why it's on the water. Doesn't help when you announce your location.

  • @djk2509
    @djk2509 4 роки тому +2

    I would love to know for that antenna on that roof how many watts power did the TRANSMITTER have just a standart 100watts or a 1000+ watts witch just 100watts station would covs the most of Bedfordshire.

  • @Artofficial1986
    @Artofficial1986 5 років тому +4

    Kid Charlemagne always spoke the truth

  • @michaelbyrne8238
    @michaelbyrne8238 4 роки тому +1

    He should have stopped by Gilmour's river boat studio. That would increase his listeners.

  • @monty4478
    @monty4478 2 роки тому

    Build you own viking longship would be amazing!

  • @iofferyouthis2924
    @iofferyouthis2924 5 років тому +1

    108.9 on your dial

  • @SeaJay_Oceans
    @SeaJay_Oceans 2 роки тому

    They should streamline home radio applications and make it much easier for citizens to license a little part of the spectrum for a home radio setup under 100 Watts.

  • @officiallibragamingchannel283
    @officiallibragamingchannel283 4 роки тому +1

    great for dooms day or zombie apocalypse

  • @epicrob1694
    @epicrob1694 5 років тому +1

    Needs more "FIGNUTS"!

  • @LeeFall
    @LeeFall Рік тому

    3:17 James is such a wally

  • @techmantra4521
    @techmantra4521 5 років тому +22

    How to get arrested.

  • @234laptop
    @234laptop 5 років тому +2

    Milton Keynes isn't in Bedfordshire. It's in Buckinghamshire

    • @BenFuller321
      @BenFuller321 5 років тому

      It's Linslade in Bedfordshire, just outside Milton Keynes, across the Buck's border.

    • @themightydash1714
      @themightydash1714 5 років тому

      @@BenFuller321 It's clearly Cosgrove at the start.

  • @gman83090
    @gman83090 2 роки тому

    You know radio Caroline and radio Jackie Are perfectly legal licensed radio stations now

  • @axollner6722
    @axollner6722 5 років тому +1

    How to create? More how to be a cool radio guy with cool gear and a big team :D

  • @gussyt1761
    @gussyt1761 5 років тому +2

    Is this just a big goodies reference

  • @sparkidee
    @sparkidee 4 роки тому +2

    108.9 Kurupt

  • @cyanide5425
    @cyanide5425 Рік тому

    im gonna recreate " The Hallow Speaks "

  • @akishot6735
    @akishot6735 5 років тому +1

    I expect him to go to Sealand

  • @TheMatthewDMerrill
    @TheMatthewDMerrill 3 роки тому

    The issue is you have a repeater antenna and now therefore broadcasting from land. Those antennas would be confiscated.

  • @hs0zcw
    @hs0zcw 2 роки тому

    Consult the national club for a listing of local clubs where you live which is the best way to get into this fascinating lifetime Hobby.

    • @hs0zcw
      @hs0zcw 2 роки тому

      Every nation in the world allows amateur ham radio except for North Korea.

  • @gewglesux
    @gewglesux 3 роки тому

    That ol Dog tho

  • @las-beat7637
    @las-beat7637 4 роки тому +1

    Please what equipment do I need to setup mine please

  • @Vladpryde
    @Vladpryde 5 років тому

    06:05 Man Lab Dog!

  • @jehangunatilake7315
    @jehangunatilake7315 4 роки тому +1

    it is the same radio

  • @ryle1683
    @ryle1683 5 років тому +1

    old man's podcast

  • @tommytromboney8826
    @tommytromboney8826 5 років тому +1

    SeaLand time

  • @jackredmond946
    @jackredmond946 5 років тому +1

    Does anyone know if manlab radio is still going?

  • @nickjeffrey8050
    @nickjeffrey8050 4 роки тому

    This was funny as fuck 😂😂😂

  • @albertmoffet2116
    @albertmoffet2116 3 роки тому +1

    ive sniffed so much coke tonight my jaws swinging and im just sat here smokin a spliff watching this its great

  • @raji6588
    @raji6588 5 років тому +1

    What all needed, do without license... What device to buy?

  • @MikinessAnalog
    @MikinessAnalog 3 роки тому +1

    it isn't "pirate" if you are required to get a license.
    I built a 1,021 watt FM STEREO (with real 19KHz pilot tone), but it pulls far more
    than that from my off grid power so I was not able to do it for long as it overheated and died.

    • @antonio1681
      @antonio1681 3 роки тому

      Do you sell your transmitters?

  • @aidanallen3504
    @aidanallen3504 5 років тому +1

    Talking about a pirate radio station in Brentford, hmmm?

    • @seyemon7130
      @seyemon7130 5 років тому

      Aidan Allen k to the u to the r to the u to the p to the t kurupt fm family

  • @brianthomason5022
    @brianthomason5022 2 роки тому

    So I'm guessing like if you did something like this in your backyard they'd be able to pinpoint your location and fine you or something?

  • @miguelsalami
    @miguelsalami 4 роки тому +1

    🤓HILARIOUS🤓

  • @TheDrFunkenstein
    @TheDrFunkenstein 5 років тому +5

    Up to 25,000 for even a second of dead air?
    Shit like that is why everyone rebelled and made their own country.

  • @iMatti00
    @iMatti00 Рік тому +1

    How in the hell are you gonna be fined an extreme amount of money for having radio silence. Crazy.

  • @kythrathesuntamer9715
    @kythrathesuntamer9715 Рік тому

    I should learn how because the way things are going in the future years there might not be an EFFECTIVE FCC left to ENFORCE it's laws in the states.

  • @ellynkwama8603
    @ellynkwama8603 5 років тому +1

    How are they funded?

  • @sausagefingers714
    @sausagefingers714 5 років тому +1

    for this to kinda work, wouldn't you need to be at least 12 miles off the cost of the UK?

  • @sputumtube
    @sputumtube 7 місяців тому

    Why does this remind me of Alan Partridge..? Lol...

  • @MannyJazzcats
    @MannyJazzcats 5 років тому +1

    Bulging vulva?

  • @OGTylerP
    @OGTylerP 5 років тому +1

    i thought it said James May's Meth Lab....

  • @kythrathesuntamer9715
    @kythrathesuntamer9715 Рік тому

    Hail anarrchy!

  • @kevincollins1175
    @kevincollins1175 8 місяців тому

    kevin coolins Roevin

  • @josieldeassis
    @josieldeassis 3 роки тому

    4:59 When the Metropolitan Police will be after y'all, then that will be a "very expensive problem"

  • @kevincollins1175
    @kevincollins1175 8 місяців тому

    kevin coollin zooom