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Prison Radio Association

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The UK charity making radio behind bars and podcasts beyond bars 🎙️ Website: www.prison.radio Socials: @prisonradiouk

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you so much to everyone who shouted about, donated to and tuned in to our BBC #Radio4Appeal with #LouisTheroux 💫 You might not hear us on Radio 4 this week, but you can still support this vital work. Head to www.prison.radio/donate to help more people like Ali find hope and direction 🌱
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Final chance 💫 Hear our BBC #Radio4Appeal live on the radio for the very last time today at 15:27. Listen in to hear Ali’s story, through the dulcet tones of our patron #LouisTheroux. Thank you so much to everyone who has picked up their pen or their phone to donate to our Appeal this week 📞
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Switch over to BBC Radio 4 NOW 👉📻 Listen in to our #BBCRadio4 Appeal with Louis Theroux today at 7:54am, and again at 9:25pm. Anything you can give will help more people like Ali find hope and direction beyond the bars. Thank you for listening 🕊️ #Radio4Appeal #LouisTheroux
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Tomorrow. We hit the airwaves. 🌊 Our BBC #Radio4Appeal, ft Louis Theroux 🌅 Early birds: 7:54am 🌙 Night owls: 9:25pm Whether you're bright-eyed or ready for bed, tune in to BBC Radio 4 and hear one of the biggest names in British TV and podcasting talk about the power of National Prison Radio.
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Ali’s story. Told by Louis Theroux 💫 Sunday 12th July. BBC Radio 4. 🌅 07:54 🌙 21:25 More info: www.prison.radio/R4 #Radio4Appeal
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Have we got big news for you 📣 Exactly two weeks today, plug yourself into BBC Radio 4 to hear Louis Theroux talking about our little charity 🤯 📻 BBC Radio 4 Appeal - Prison Radio Association 🕗 Sun 12 July at 7:54am & 9:25pm 🔁 Thurs 16 July at 3:27pm #Radio4Appeal #LouisTheroux #PrisonRadio
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
This is why we do it. National Prison Radio is there in the moments that matter. The rest is down to people like Vinnie 💫 So proud to have played a part in your journey. Thank you for everything you do to support others who need that inspiration, and those ideas to run with 👊 #NationalPrisonRadio
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
“Winning an ARIA showed everyone that we can build life after prison. It showed that creative writing is a powerful tool, radio is a powerful tool and using our stories to tell the world the realities of prison is a powerful move” ✊ 🎧 Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6yOm...
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
@bbc5live 🤝 NPR Great to welcome Lindsay & Izzy into our studio to work with our prisoner-producers at HMP Styal. Sessions like this help our producers build a broader mix of skills that can open doors in radio and podcasting when they leave prison. 🔗 prison.radio/5-live-works...
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
You have one month left to vote for our film, Connection 🕊️ Please take 30 seconds to help us win our first ever Smiley Charity Film Award, and a £3,000 donation to keep this important station running: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/connec... #SmileyCFA26 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA26
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
By broadcasting these voices and stories on NPR, we can offer hope, encouragement and a sense of what’s possible beyond the gate to those still inside. #YouthJustice #Mentoring #NationalPrisonRadio #BeyondTheGate
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Behind the mic with Catch22’s Youth2Adulthood (Y2A) Mentoring Service in Newham 👊 We spent the day recording for National Prison Radio, speaking to young people about the reality of leaving custody, the support they’ve received from the Y2A Hub, and the steps they’re taking to move forward 🚀
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
A day in the life of a National Prison Radio presenter 🔊 National Prison Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day into prison cells across England and Wales, built by people like Ali who understand prison from the inside out. 👉 Find out more: www.mixcloud.com/blog/2026/02... #Prison #Radio #Podcast
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
What do YOU really want to know? 👀 We want you to feel closer to what we do - and to understand what radio behind bars really sounds and feels like. Drop your questions in the comments or send us a DM and we’ll get them answered ✌️ #PrisonRadio #AskUsAnything #YourQuestionsAnswered
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Behind the mic with our producer Sam and psychologist Dr Emily Tarrant, recording And Breathe 🧘‍♂️ Our guided meditation show on National Prison Radio is helping people in prison manage stress, sleep better, and stay calm 🌿 #Mindfulness #Wellbeing #AndBreathe #NationalPrisonRadio
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Everyone’s talking about our patron Louis Theroux and the #manosphere. 96% of people in #prison in England & Wales are men. In a largely male world cut off from the outside, extreme ideas about masculinity can take hold. Through National Prison Radio we create space for healthier conversations 💬
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🏠 Rough sleeping after #prison dramatically increases reoffending - up to 72.7% return to custody within a year. On this week's episode of Money Mondays we chat with Andy and Jay from Foundation 2 Change about avoiding #homelessness and available support. 🎧 open.spotify.com/show/3S0Sljc...
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
🎧 Full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/6i3j... #MothersDay #WomenInPrison
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Adjusting to Life Outside: Parenting, Challenges, and Supportive Friendships
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
...for mums inside prison, for children outside, and for families navigating the space in between. For mums and children affected by the criminal justice system, today may feel especially heavy. We hope our radio shows and podcasts can offer moments of comfort, calm, and peace 🕊️
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
An estimated 17,000 children in England and Wales are affected by maternal imprisonment every year, and around 55% of women in prison in the UK are Mums. Through conversations like these, we aim to provide support, connection, solidarity and a sense of community...
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
COOK Kitchens in Sittingbourne ➡️ COOK Puddings in Ilton 🚴 243 miles 🗓️ 5 days Nick Hadris has only gone and done it. Please join us in giving him the hero’s welcome he deserves by adding the final few donations to the pot 🦸‍♂️ 🔗 www.justgiving.com/page/nick-ha... #TheRideOfHope
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
✔️✔️✔️✔️ Day 4 done 🚴🚴🚴🚴 231 miles complete He’s cycled so far, and he is so so close… Nudge Nick over that finish line: www.justgiving.com/page/nick-ha... #TheRideOfHope #Fundraising #MentalHealth #Prison #Radio #Challenge
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Day in the life of an NPR presenter 🔊 For thousands of people living in prison across England and Wales, radio becomes a companion in isolation, a source of information, a bridge to loved ones on the outside and, for many, a tool for survival. 👉 Find out more: www.mixcloud.com/blog/2026/02...
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
✔️✔️✔️ Day 3 done 🚴🚴🚴 166 miles complete Keep on mooo-ving our Nick!🐄 If you can, please support this total hero as he nears the home straight. Bring the blue skies back for him today 🌤️ Cheer him on and donate at www.justgiving.com/page/nick-ha... #TheRideOfHope #Fundraising #MentalHealth #Prison
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
✔️✔️ Day 2 done 🚴🚴 103 miles complete You’ve got this Nick. Absolutely flying. Send him a donation as he hits the half way point: www.justgiving.com/page/nick-ha... #TheRideOfHope #Prison #Radio #MentalHealth #Fundraising #Challenge
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
✔️ Day 1 done 🚴 47 miles complete Leader. Legend. Nick Hadris. Follow and support his journey: www.prison.radio/nick #TheRideOfHope #Prison #Radio #MentalHealth #Fundraising #Challenge
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Happy Money Monday 💳 In today's episode Zak and Emma are joined by the brilliant Beth from The Wise Group who supports people inside prison and through the gate with all their finance, benefit and debt needs. 🎧 Full episode: open.spotify.com/show/3S0Sljc... #Prison #Finances
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
And he’s off! Our newest 200 mile man is a go go 🚲 Track him, support him, and cheer him on with every wheel spin: www.prison.radio/nick You’ve got this Nick 💪 #TheRideOfHope #Prison #Radio #MentalHealth #Fundraising #Challenge
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
🔗 Donate via the link in our bio 👉 Donate here: www.prison.radio/donate #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #PrisonRadio #WomenInPrison
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This International Women’s Day, you can support women in prison through the unique power of radio.
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Statistically, 70% of these women will have experienced domestic violence, over 50% will have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in childhood and 82% will be living with mental health problems.
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Through our work at HMP Styal and our nationally broadcast radio programmes, we provide hope, opportunity, information, and motivation to 3,000+ women in prison, 24 hours a day, seven days a week ♀️
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Toni took part in our radio production training while she was at #HMP Styal, worked on National Prison #Radio, and has now been announced as our brand new presenter of one of our most popular shows - the Family and Friends Request Show. Meet Toni: www.prison.radio/toni 👋
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Every evening, we broadcast audiobooks into the prison cells of 80,000+ people 📚 Through our partnership with the National Literacy Trust, Books Unlocked gets people engaging with reading and books, no matter their experience or confidence level. #WorldBookDay #NationalLiteracyTrust
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Every day 70,000+ people access information, inspiration and motivation via our radio station, without any need to read, write or even leave their prison cell. Accessible support. Innovative rehabilitation. National Prison Radio. 👉 Please consider donating today: www.prison.radio/donate
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"Whoever came up with National Prison Radio, thank you for making it and keeping it going. You don’t understand how much it saved me – if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be alive today” - National…
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
You still can’t hear us, but we need you to know about us more than ever. Behind National Prison Radio, is a charity. And as with all charities, we rely on the support of people like you. You may not be able to tune in, but 89% of people in prison can, and do 👊
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
“Unconditional hope is powerful. Powerful enough to turn lives around. It certainly did for mine." We are so proud to be working with you, Nick 🦸‍♂️ Support this incredible human being, as he sets off on his 200 mile #cycle in just over a week’s time: www.justgiving.com/page/nick-ha...
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Use your time wisely, and build yourself. Wise words and real talk. Thank you for sitting down with us, Scorcher 👊 Last year, 87% of our Life After Prison listeners inside and outside of #prison said the #podcast motivates them to make positive changes in their lives.
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Voting closes Thursday 23rd April. Let’s do this team. 📷 Andy Aitchison @smiley @smileycfa #SmileyCFA26 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA26
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Send us home with a big yellow trophy and a donation to support our radio station behind bars. Even if you’ve voted before, you can vote again. It genuinely takes 30 seconds. 🏆 Hit the button. 📲 Share it everywhere. 🔗www.prison.radio/vote
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
What you do in the next 30 seconds could raise £3,000 for charity. Vote for us to WIN our first ever Film Award and be crowned the People’s Choice winners 🤯 Connection has made it to the Smiley Charity Film Award Finals. Now, it's your chance to nudge us over the finish line...
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
What a treat it was to welcome Julie Hesmondhalgh into our HMP Styal studio at the end of last year 💛 Thank you so much, Julie, for your time, your kindness and your laughter. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon 💫 Read all about her visit: prison.radio/julie
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Lady Unchained and Ali Ali. Our award-winning presenters of NPR Talk 🤝 Providing support, lightness, and connection to daily life inside. 69% of NPR listeners in prison say listening helps improve their mood, and 77% say it helps them stay positive. #NPRTalk #Prison #Radio
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Our shows are here to help people in prison make the most of their time inside, giving them the support and resources to take control of their lives, stay healthy, and thrive - even within the limits of prison life 💪 #PancakeDay #HealthUnlocked
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Created by Faye, who’s been there, done that, and now works with us full-time, the show supports people in prison to move more, eat better, and look after their mental and physical wellbeing 🏋️ Over the last year, 68,000 people across prisons in England and Wales have tuned in.
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Everyone’s favourite day of the year - Pancake Day 🥞 but in prison, staying healthy and making the most of what you have isn’t always easy. That’s why we make shows like Health Unlocked on National Prison Radio.
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Waiting for the Out is a TV series based on Andy West's 'The Life Inside: A Memoir Of Prison, Family and Learning to be Free' 🎬 We interviewed Andy, alongside Ric Renton, one of the classroom stars of the series for our pod The Secret Life of Prisons: open.spotify.com/episode/7dTA... #Prison
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Friday the 13th - unlucky for some, but not for us radio heads! 🤪 This #WorldRadioDay, please consider supporting the world’s first radio station for people in prison - National Prison Radio. 👉 Help your favourite little charity build brighter futures beyond bars: www.prison.radio/donate
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Connection - an Official Finalist at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards 🤯 Fingers firmly crossed for a big yellow trophy at the end of March. This one’s for you, Family and Friends Request Show listeners 🤞 Watch our shortlisted film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXAX... #SmileyCFA26
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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
© National Prison Radio: by prisoners, for prisoners, since 2009 🤝 #PrisonRadio
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