Pirates on parade

Ofcom has had it up to here - that's right, here - with pirate radio stations. So much so that it adopted its most schoolmasterly tone for the release today of its illegal broadcasting factsheet, branding pirate radio as a "menace" to "life communications services and legal radio stations, denying listeners their choice of service". Harrumph! Monkey couldn't agree more. And if you are being bothered by a pirate, Ofcom now offers a cut out and keep guide on how to report your local illegal broadcaster. All they need now is a decent catchphrase. Here's our suggestion: "Don't let a pirate make you irate! Make the pirate irate instead! Call Ofcom now. And don't worry; it's not a premium (i)rate phone number."