Radio Victory
| Subtitle | An unreliable memoir |
| By | George East |
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| ISBN | 9781908747952 |
| Non-Fiction Genre | Memoir |
| Publication Date | 04/23/2026 |
| Price | 9.99 |
Synopsis
‘Everything that touches you…’ This was the soundbite of Radio Victory, one of the first independent radio stations in the UK. It was to become one of the go-to independents with visits from the famous such as Joan Collins, Jagger and Kenny Everett. 1975, Victory’s culture was creative and diverse.
Authors Biography
George East, once a pickled onion manufacturer and pipe fitter, started as a ‘gofor’ at Radio Victory in 1975 and five years later was chief radio producer/programmer, launching his career into the arts and setting him on a path to writing more than 30 book titles.
George’s excellent works are always well researched, and fully embrace his variations in subject matter interestingly in all the books he has chosen to pen.
They all are most enjoyable reads which do not disappoint.
A remarkable memoir of importance in the history of early commercial radio. George researched this so thoroughly it was a joy and a jolt to memory.
A very high standard of writing.
What a contribution George has made to all those who have met him or heard him and can now read about part of his wonderful journey through life in Pompey.
What an informative book about a fantastic radio station, extremely well written with many wonderful stories about the staff and radio presenters who made the station famous.
I have read every George East books and have enjoyed them immensely
Great read and remembering this great station during the 5 years George was there.
Loved this book, great memories of Radio Victory always on the radio, especially when listening to my Dad Mike North
What a great period of time to write about with so many memorable and talented people at Radio Victory.
Well done George, these people deserved to be remembered.
Pickled onion manufacturer ? I recall Billiard Hall Steward, Chauffer, Seamstress (M. Seamster ? ) Pub landlord
if you need to have a giggle and a cry of things past this has to be the read for you.
Brought back some wonderful memories. I love the humour and I enjoy George’s personable style of writing.
Brought back some wonderful memories. I love the humour and I enjoy George’s personable style of writing.
Everyone in Portsmouth including me, had Radio Victory tuned in as a permanent chanel on our somewhat ancient radios.
It was a Revelation to think that our local lad (George)
was involved in the running
of the station. that put Pompey on the map.Captured most memories pretty accurate.
an excellent read.
What a great remarkable work and such a great read and a great way to keep the victory flame burning and those great memories of what was a fine station. When it closed it felt like the heart of Portsmouth stopped beating momentarily. Proud to be part of this project and so happy it’s in print now well done George and Donella xx
What a great remarkable work and such a great read and a great way to keep the victory flame burning and those great memories of what was a fine station. When it closed it felt like the heart of Portsmouth stopped beating momentarily. Proud to be part of this project and so happy it’s in print now well done George and Donella xx
Excellent bit of social history