It was in mid 2000 that Phil decided that having moved to London was a good time to relaunch Viking
Radio, especially as the Ipswich unit had toward the end of the 1990s also ceased to operate.
He bought much equipment and from North London Viking Radio was back in the spring of 2000.
After issuing fliers and publicity material in April 2000 this was heard
"Hi and welcome back to the programmes of Viking Radio 1977, we are back on your radio with non stop
music for the next 3 hours" yes Viking Radio had returned and throughout 2000, 2001, 2002, and into 2003 (June) 4 times a
week 3 hour evening shows were broadcast from North London, once again the name of Viking Radio was "On Air".
During 2003 (August) and so far in 2007 irregular shows are still being transmitted and the
name lives on, whilst Dem Illegal Records made a brief return until June 2004.
But what of the future- who really knows- perhaps just perhaps Viking Radio will ride to its heyday
services again, ot maybe those days are gone and Viking Radio will remain a small local based station- whatever happens the
motto "Silence is Defeat" remains as true today as ever.
At present on this site their is a pre set music channel on the home page with pre programmes choices
from Viking Radio, and the station is "On Air" occassionally.
DJ Phil, and DJ Annie are the main two broadcasters but hopefully soon more will be added leading
to a full re launch of Viking Radio 77.
2005 saw the relaunch of Dem Illegal records with CD releases based around the music played
on Viking Radio and has seen so far a steady stream of CD releases, Whilst Phil has been guesting on a number of local radio
stations, "to keep in trim" he says.
2007 not only saw Viking Radio celebrate 30 years of broadcasting but more DJs on board and a joint
operation with Brockley FM to ensure both stations were maintaining a high profile. The 30 years celebrations saw releases
of leisure wear items such as t shirts, and memorbillia such as Coasters, Fridge Magnets, Postcards and more whilst
2008 has seen involvement to promote two of the biggest Symphonic Rock/Rock bands namely "Nightwish" and "Gotthard" with items
for sale on the catalogue web site (see links).
The rock shows have played many great trax from these two bands and now are joined by "Airbourne"
aussie rock at its best.
2008 looks as it is gearing up for an exciting time on air and we hope to continue the message that
our heros Radio Caroline allways adhered to (silence is deadly-so keep rockin)
