Prison Radio Association
@prisonradiouk.bsky.social
The UK charity making radio behind bars and podcasts beyond bars 🎙️
Website: www.prison.radio
Socials: @prisonradiouk
Website: www.prison.radio
Socials: @prisonradiouk
Meet Malik - our Production and Social Media Assistant for our award-winning podcast, @afterprisodpod 💜🎙
We’re very lucky to have Malik banging the drum for the Prison Radio Association
Head here: prison.radio/malik/ to read what this legend has to say about PRA life 📖
We’re very lucky to have Malik banging the drum for the Prison Radio Association
Head here: prison.radio/malik/ to read what this legend has to say about PRA life 📖
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Meet Malik - our Production and Social Media Assistant for our award-winning podcast, @afterprisodpod 💜🎙
We’re very lucky to have Malik banging the drum for the Prison Radio Association
Head here: prison.radio/malik/ to read what this legend has to say about PRA life 📖
We’re very lucky to have Malik banging the drum for the Prison Radio Association
Head here: prison.radio/malik/ to read what this legend has to say about PRA life 📖
Radio started it in 1897. Podcasts are carrying it forward.
At the Prison Radio Association, we’ve evolved from radio waves to podcast streams, giving people a voice as they rebuild life inside prison and after release.
From airwaves to audio streams, radio’s legacy continues to change lives 💫
At the Prison Radio Association, we’ve evolved from radio waves to podcast streams, giving people a voice as they rebuild life inside prison and after release.
From airwaves to audio streams, radio’s legacy continues to change lives 💫
November 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Radio started it in 1897. Podcasts are carrying it forward.
At the Prison Radio Association, we’ve evolved from radio waves to podcast streams, giving people a voice as they rebuild life inside prison and after release.
From airwaves to audio streams, radio’s legacy continues to change lives 💫
At the Prison Radio Association, we’ve evolved from radio waves to podcast streams, giving people a voice as they rebuild life inside prison and after release.
From airwaves to audio streams, radio’s legacy continues to change lives 💫
Skills workshopping at HMP Styal ft Phoebe McIndoe, Audible…and a tomato. 🍅
A day of creativity, collaboration and laugh-out-loud storytelling behind bars, helping women in prison find their voice through audio.
We’re a charity using radio to change lives 💙
A day of creativity, collaboration and laugh-out-loud storytelling behind bars, helping women in prison find their voice through audio.
We’re a charity using radio to change lives 💙
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Skills workshopping at HMP Styal ft Phoebe McIndoe, Audible…and a tomato. 🍅
A day of creativity, collaboration and laugh-out-loud storytelling behind bars, helping women in prison find their voice through audio.
We’re a charity using radio to change lives 💙
A day of creativity, collaboration and laugh-out-loud storytelling behind bars, helping women in prison find their voice through audio.
We’re a charity using radio to change lives 💙
📸 Tomorrow on The Secret Life of Prisons…
We’re inviting you to look as well as listen 👀
Scroll through the five photos below while hearing from the man behind the camera - Andy Aitchison.
🎧 Subscribe to The Secret Life of Prisons wherever you get your podcasts
#SecretLifeOfPrisons
We’re inviting you to look as well as listen 👀
Scroll through the five photos below while hearing from the man behind the camera - Andy Aitchison.
🎧 Subscribe to The Secret Life of Prisons wherever you get your podcasts
#SecretLifeOfPrisons
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📸 Tomorrow on The Secret Life of Prisons…
We’re inviting you to look as well as listen 👀
Scroll through the five photos below while hearing from the man behind the camera - Andy Aitchison.
🎧 Subscribe to The Secret Life of Prisons wherever you get your podcasts
#SecretLifeOfPrisons
We’re inviting you to look as well as listen 👀
Scroll through the five photos below while hearing from the man behind the camera - Andy Aitchison.
🎧 Subscribe to The Secret Life of Prisons wherever you get your podcasts
#SecretLifeOfPrisons
It's BACK, and it's Bigger than ever…
But we can’t do it without you. Starting at 12pm on Tuesday 2nd December, donate to our Big Give page and your donation will be doubled, helping us reach £10,000 to support women behind bars.
More info: www.prison.radio/biggive
#BigGive
But we can’t do it without you. Starting at 12pm on Tuesday 2nd December, donate to our Big Give page and your donation will be doubled, helping us reach £10,000 to support women behind bars.
More info: www.prison.radio/biggive
#BigGive
November 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
It's BACK, and it's Bigger than ever…
But we can’t do it without you. Starting at 12pm on Tuesday 2nd December, donate to our Big Give page and your donation will be doubled, helping us reach £10,000 to support women behind bars.
More info: www.prison.radio/biggive
#BigGive
But we can’t do it without you. Starting at 12pm on Tuesday 2nd December, donate to our Big Give page and your donation will be doubled, helping us reach £10,000 to support women behind bars.
More info: www.prison.radio/biggive
#BigGive
Leaving prison can be one of life’s most stressful experiences.
We support people both preparing for release and after release through our Life After Prison and Outside In podcasts. Both offer guidance, inspiration, and practical information to help ease the transition 💙
We support people both preparing for release and after release through our Life After Prison and Outside In podcasts. Both offer guidance, inspiration, and practical information to help ease the transition 💙
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Leaving prison can be one of life’s most stressful experiences.
We support people both preparing for release and after release through our Life After Prison and Outside In podcasts. Both offer guidance, inspiration, and practical information to help ease the transition 💙
We support people both preparing for release and after release through our Life After Prison and Outside In podcasts. Both offer guidance, inspiration, and practical information to help ease the transition 💙
Reposted by Prison Radio Association
“I’m going for, like, sales jobs, office jobs, office clerk, assistant and interviews go overwhelmingly good until, ‘Oh, by the way, do you have any convictions?"
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
🚨 Life After Prison is back with a brand new series: Cellmate to CEO 🚨
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
“I’m going for, like, sales jobs, office jobs, office clerk, assistant and interviews go overwhelmingly good until, ‘Oh, by the way, do you have any convictions?"
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
It’s #TalkMoney Week! 💬
For the past two years, with support from Santander, we’ve been running Money Mondays - a podcast and NPR show helping people in prison and those recently released build financial confidence 💸
🎧 Hear what it’s all about: open.spotify.com/show/3S0Sljc...
For the past two years, with support from Santander, we’ve been running Money Mondays - a podcast and NPR show helping people in prison and those recently released build financial confidence 💸
🎧 Hear what it’s all about: open.spotify.com/show/3S0Sljc...
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
It’s #TalkMoney Week! 💬
For the past two years, with support from Santander, we’ve been running Money Mondays - a podcast and NPR show helping people in prison and those recently released build financial confidence 💸
🎧 Hear what it’s all about: open.spotify.com/show/3S0Sljc...
For the past two years, with support from Santander, we’ve been running Money Mondays - a podcast and NPR show helping people in prison and those recently released build financial confidence 💸
🎧 Hear what it’s all about: open.spotify.com/show/3S0Sljc...
🚨 Life After Prison is back with a brand new series: Cellmate to CEO 🚨
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
November 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🚨 Life After Prison is back with a brand new series: Cellmate to CEO 🚨
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
Our charity is committed to supporting those who have worked with us on NPR after release, providing paid traineeships and opportunities for ongoing professional development through our talent development programme.
Second chances shouldn’t be scary. Let's open those doors...🚪
Second chances shouldn’t be scary. Let's open those doors...🚪
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our charity is committed to supporting those who have worked with us on NPR after release, providing paid traineeships and opportunities for ongoing professional development through our talent development programme.
Second chances shouldn’t be scary. Let's open those doors...🚪
Second chances shouldn’t be scary. Let's open those doors...🚪
The Prison Radio Association is the most nominated organisation at AudioUK’s 2025 APAs - and once again, our little charity will be bumping shoulders with the big players as we compete for Production Company of the Year 🤯
A mind-blowing 11 nominations across 11 categories!
A mind-blowing 11 nominations across 11 categories!
October 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Prison Radio Association is the most nominated organisation at AudioUK’s 2025 APAs - and once again, our little charity will be bumping shoulders with the big players as we compete for Production Company of the Year 🤯
A mind-blowing 11 nominations across 11 categories!
A mind-blowing 11 nominations across 11 categories!
National Prison Radio has been celebrating Black History Month with powerful interviews, music, and stories from inspiring figures across the Black community - voices that uplift, educate, and stand in solidarity with people in prison.
Swipe to see who’s featured on the radio this month! ➡️
Swipe to see who’s featured on the radio this month! ➡️
October 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
National Prison Radio has been celebrating Black History Month with powerful interviews, music, and stories from inspiring figures across the Black community - voices that uplift, educate, and stand in solidarity with people in prison.
Swipe to see who’s featured on the radio this month! ➡️
Swipe to see who’s featured on the radio this month! ➡️
There’s so much talent behind bars.
Lady Unchained is proof of that. 👑
From discovering the power of the pen while serving time, to becoming a poet, author, and Gold star award-winning broadcaster - every day, she’s showing the world that there is life after prison 💫
Lady Unchained is proof of that. 👑
From discovering the power of the pen while serving time, to becoming a poet, author, and Gold star award-winning broadcaster - every day, she’s showing the world that there is life after prison 💫
October 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
There’s so much talent behind bars.
Lady Unchained is proof of that. 👑
From discovering the power of the pen while serving time, to becoming a poet, author, and Gold star award-winning broadcaster - every day, she’s showing the world that there is life after prison 💫
Lady Unchained is proof of that. 👑
From discovering the power of the pen while serving time, to becoming a poet, author, and Gold star award-winning broadcaster - every day, she’s showing the world that there is life after prison 💫
Did you know? National Prison Radio isn’t just about the music - it’s a lifeline. 🎙️
#PrisonRadio #DidYouKnow #VoicesFromInside #RehabilitationThroughRadio #HopeOnAir
#PrisonRadio #DidYouKnow #VoicesFromInside #RehabilitationThroughRadio #HopeOnAir
October 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Did you know? National Prison Radio isn’t just about the music - it’s a lifeline. 🎙️
#PrisonRadio #DidYouKnow #VoicesFromInside #RehabilitationThroughRadio #HopeOnAir
#PrisonRadio #DidYouKnow #VoicesFromInside #RehabilitationThroughRadio #HopeOnAir
Our charity recently got crowned the UK’s leading podcast network at the British Podcast Awards and one of our smash-hit podcasts contributing to our success is the award-winning Hold or Fold which is BACK for series 5 ⚡️
Episode 1 kicked off with former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle ⚽️
Episode 1 kicked off with former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle ⚽️
October 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our charity recently got crowned the UK’s leading podcast network at the British Podcast Awards and one of our smash-hit podcasts contributing to our success is the award-winning Hold or Fold which is BACK for series 5 ⚡️
Episode 1 kicked off with former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle ⚽️
Episode 1 kicked off with former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle ⚽️
Our charity gives men at HMP Brixton and women at HMP Styal the chance to train in producing, presenting, and creating radio programmes 📻
These rehabilitative, creative in-prison programmes are vital. Keep ours running: www.prison.radio/donate
These rehabilitative, creative in-prison programmes are vital. Keep ours running: www.prison.radio/donate
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Our charity gives men at HMP Brixton and women at HMP Styal the chance to train in producing, presenting, and creating radio programmes 📻
These rehabilitative, creative in-prison programmes are vital. Keep ours running: www.prison.radio/donate
These rehabilitative, creative in-prison programmes are vital. Keep ours running: www.prison.radio/donate
This year, we visited four women’s prisons to talk about relationships, domestic abuse, and the Women’s Champions peer mentor project ✊
Together with HMPPS Women’s Directorate and @WIP_live, we shared these conversations on NPR - spreading awareness, support, and hope ✨
Together with HMPPS Women’s Directorate and @WIP_live, we shared these conversations on NPR - spreading awareness, support, and hope ✨
October 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This year, we visited four women’s prisons to talk about relationships, domestic abuse, and the Women’s Champions peer mentor project ✊
Together with HMPPS Women’s Directorate and @WIP_live, we shared these conversations on NPR - spreading awareness, support, and hope ✨
Together with HMPPS Women’s Directorate and @WIP_live, we shared these conversations on NPR - spreading awareness, support, and hope ✨
This October it’s ADHD Awareness Month. An estimated 25% of people in prison have ADHD 🧠 ✨
We recently changed our National Prison Radio schedule to be more inclusive and accessible for our neurodiverse audience.
We recently changed our National Prison Radio schedule to be more inclusive and accessible for our neurodiverse audience.
October 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This October it’s ADHD Awareness Month. An estimated 25% of people in prison have ADHD 🧠 ✨
We recently changed our National Prison Radio schedule to be more inclusive and accessible for our neurodiverse audience.
We recently changed our National Prison Radio schedule to be more inclusive and accessible for our neurodiverse audience.
There is so much talent behind bars.
Faye is proof of that. 🚀
National Prison Radio ➡️ full time radio and podcast Producer and Presenter
All in just over 12 months 🤯
Forever proud and grateful to have found you, Faye. 💙
🎧 Tune in: www.mixcloud.com/nationalpris...
Faye is proof of that. 🚀
National Prison Radio ➡️ full time radio and podcast Producer and Presenter
All in just over 12 months 🤯
Forever proud and grateful to have found you, Faye. 💙
🎧 Tune in: www.mixcloud.com/nationalpris...
October 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
There is so much talent behind bars.
Faye is proof of that. 🚀
National Prison Radio ➡️ full time radio and podcast Producer and Presenter
All in just over 12 months 🤯
Forever proud and grateful to have found you, Faye. 💙
🎧 Tune in: www.mixcloud.com/nationalpris...
Faye is proof of that. 🚀
National Prison Radio ➡️ full time radio and podcast Producer and Presenter
All in just over 12 months 🤯
Forever proud and grateful to have found you, Faye. 💙
🎧 Tune in: www.mixcloud.com/nationalpris...
Another Outside In alumni, making waves at the BBC 🌊
Chris worked on National Prison Radio during his sentence, continued developing his skills with Outside In on release, and is now reporting for File on 4 Investigates on BBC Radio 4.
🎧 Tune in here: www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...
Chris worked on National Prison Radio during his sentence, continued developing his skills with Outside In on release, and is now reporting for File on 4 Investigates on BBC Radio 4.
🎧 Tune in here: www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...
October 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Another Outside In alumni, making waves at the BBC 🌊
Chris worked on National Prison Radio during his sentence, continued developing his skills with Outside In on release, and is now reporting for File on 4 Investigates on BBC Radio 4.
🎧 Tune in here: www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...
Chris worked on National Prison Radio during his sentence, continued developing his skills with Outside In on release, and is now reporting for File on 4 Investigates on BBC Radio 4.
🎧 Tune in here: www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...
Jumpin Jack Frost talks about therapy - showing the power of talking and getting help.
💬 87% of @afterprisonpod listeners say the podcast has increased their awareness of available support services
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, look after your mind, wherever you are. 💚
💬 87% of @afterprisonpod listeners say the podcast has increased their awareness of available support services
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, look after your mind, wherever you are. 💚
October 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Jumpin Jack Frost talks about therapy - showing the power of talking and getting help.
💬 87% of @afterprisonpod listeners say the podcast has increased their awareness of available support services
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, look after your mind, wherever you are. 💚
💬 87% of @afterprisonpod listeners say the podcast has increased their awareness of available support services
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, look after your mind, wherever you are. 💚
It’s National Porridge Week! 🥣
And this month we’re also celebrating 15 years of The Porridge Show on National Prison Radio 🎂
Ali has been the presenter for The Porridge Show for the last 4 years and for many people in prison, Ali’s voice is the first one they hear in the morning.
And this month we’re also celebrating 15 years of The Porridge Show on National Prison Radio 🎂
Ali has been the presenter for The Porridge Show for the last 4 years and for many people in prison, Ali’s voice is the first one they hear in the morning.
October 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It’s National Porridge Week! 🥣
And this month we’re also celebrating 15 years of The Porridge Show on National Prison Radio 🎂
Ali has been the presenter for The Porridge Show for the last 4 years and for many people in prison, Ali’s voice is the first one they hear in the morning.
And this month we’re also celebrating 15 years of The Porridge Show on National Prison Radio 🎂
Ali has been the presenter for The Porridge Show for the last 4 years and for many people in prison, Ali’s voice is the first one they hear in the morning.
A total pleasure and honour to work alongside Jords delivering creative writing workshops for young people housed at HMP Feltham, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust 📚
Through these sessions, we hope to help young people in prison build skills, confidence, and self-expression ✍️
Through these sessions, we hope to help young people in prison build skills, confidence, and self-expression ✍️
October 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A total pleasure and honour to work alongside Jords delivering creative writing workshops for young people housed at HMP Feltham, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust 📚
Through these sessions, we hope to help young people in prison build skills, confidence, and self-expression ✍️
Through these sessions, we hope to help young people in prison build skills, confidence, and self-expression ✍️
We are the Prison Radio Association - a small but mighty charity, and now officially the UK’s leading podcast network 🤯
And we didn’t just take gold…we filled the whole podium! 🥇🥈🥉
To the BPAs, thank you for recognising our work on such a monumental platform 💫
prison.radio/prison-radio...
And we didn’t just take gold…we filled the whole podium! 🥇🥈🥉
To the BPAs, thank you for recognising our work on such a monumental platform 💫
prison.radio/prison-radio...
October 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We are the Prison Radio Association - a small but mighty charity, and now officially the UK’s leading podcast network 🤯
And we didn’t just take gold…we filled the whole podium! 🥇🥈🥉
To the BPAs, thank you for recognising our work on such a monumental platform 💫
prison.radio/prison-radio...
And we didn’t just take gold…we filled the whole podium! 🥇🥈🥉
To the BPAs, thank you for recognising our work on such a monumental platform 💫
prison.radio/prison-radio...
We’re beyond proud to share the powerful voices of our colleagues, Scout and Lady Unchained, who have written and published poetry books reflecting on their experiences in prison.This #NationalPoetryDay, have a read:
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October 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We’re beyond proud to share the powerful voices of our colleagues, Scout and Lady Unchained, who have written and published poetry books reflecting on their experiences in prison.This #NationalPoetryDay, have a read:
www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page...
www.pagesofhackney.co.uk/webshop/prod...
www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page...
www.pagesofhackney.co.uk/webshop/prod...