The tender bearing the Pirate BBC Essex shipmates is on its way |
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They're all huddled inside against the wind and rain |
Ray waits to report from the pier |
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Pirate fans prove they may be cold and wet, but they remain undeterred |
Two soggy Californians - Bud Ballou and Gary Walker |
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A strong gust reminds Bud of his days on the Mi Amigo. |
Chris Baird has his hood up to keep his lustrous locks in good condition...
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...while Chris Payne has his up to protect his headphones |
Here they come... |
Tim Gillett warily sticks his head out to check the weather |
Crammed inside, the DJs sing a chorus of "Why are we waiting".
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The BBC Essex crew is ready for the pirates' emergence. |
Tom Edwards, Tim Gillett, Steve Scruton. Norm St John and Keith Skues |
Dave Cash hides under his hood next to Duncan Johnson and Gord Cruse |
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Ed Stewpot joined the team for the final hours of the broadcast |
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Rain on the lens as the camera captures a windswept Stewpot and Gary Walker
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