A 2024 Retrospective

December 20, 2024

As we close out another incredible year, we want to take a moment to look back at the amazing progress we’ve made with our Radio Luxembourg project. It’s been a year full of stories, discoveries, and invaluable connections that have brought the history of this iconic station to life.

This year, we had the privilege of visiting the homes of Radio Luxembourg speakers, where we uncovered hidden treasures: memorabilia, photos, cassettes, and CDs, long buried in dust but brimming with the voices and broadcasts that defined an era. But Radio Luxembourg wasn’t just about the voices behind the mic. Technicians shared with us the intricate technical side of the station, while listeners and fans reminisced about what it was like tuning in during its heyday.

With the help of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) and the Centre National de l’audiovisuel (CNA), we digitized these treasures, ensuring the preservation of Radio Luxembourg’s rich heritage for generations to come.

In September, we conducted a preshoot for our project in the Villa Louvigny. This included interviews with a diverse group of people, from politicians to English, Luxembourgish, German and French department Radio Luxembourg speakers, including some who traveled from the UK to share their memories. The Minister of Culture, Mr. Eric Thill, also visited us, offering invaluable support and encouragement.

To everyone who has supported us this year, invested time in our project, and helped us preserve this remarkable legacy: thank you ! Your generosity and passion have inspired us beyond measure, and we are honoured to carry forward the stories of Radio Luxembourg.

Here’s to preserving the past together and sharing it with the future.