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
Secret Life of Prisons reporting 'live' from the Clinks Conference 📡
We’re joined by:
🔓 Lord James Timpson
🤝 Anne Fox
Tune in to hear them talk prisons, sentencing, and what real change could actually look like: open.spotify.com/episode/6k83...
📷 Andy Aitchison / Clinks
#Prison
We’re joined by:
🔓 Lord James Timpson
🤝 Anne Fox
Tune in to hear them talk prisons, sentencing, and what real change could actually look like: open.spotify.com/episode/6k83...
📷 Andy Aitchison / Clinks
#Prison
February 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Secret Life of Prisons reporting 'live' from the Clinks Conference 📡
We’re joined by:
🔓 Lord James Timpson
🤝 Anne Fox
Tune in to hear them talk prisons, sentencing, and what real change could actually look like: open.spotify.com/episode/6k83...
📷 Andy Aitchison / Clinks
#Prison
We’re joined by:
🔓 Lord James Timpson
🤝 Anne Fox
Tune in to hear them talk prisons, sentencing, and what real change could actually look like: open.spotify.com/episode/6k83...
📷 Andy Aitchison / Clinks
#Prison
Every evening for over a decade, we’ve been broadcasting audiobooks into prison cells across England and Wales through Books Unlocked - our National Prison Radio show made in partnership with the @Literacy_Trust 📚
What are you reading this month? 👇
#BooksUnlocked
What are you reading this month? 👇
#BooksUnlocked
January 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Every evening for over a decade, we’ve been broadcasting audiobooks into prison cells across England and Wales through Books Unlocked - our National Prison Radio show made in partnership with the @Literacy_Trust 📚
What are you reading this month? 👇
#BooksUnlocked
What are you reading this month? 👇
#BooksUnlocked
It’s your LAST chance to vote for our film ‘Connection’ at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards 🎥
Voting closes TOMORROW: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/connec...
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
Voting closes TOMORROW: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/connec...
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
It’s your LAST chance to vote for our film ‘Connection’ at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards 🎥
Voting closes TOMORROW: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/connec...
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
Voting closes TOMORROW: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/connec...
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
This March, the inspirational, pedalling sensation Nick Hadris is taking on a huge challenge 🚴
Inspired by Frank's 200-mile walk last summer, Nick is back in the saddle and cycling for hope.
Find out more here: www.prison.radio/nick
#200Miles #BreakTheCycle
Inspired by Frank's 200-mile walk last summer, Nick is back in the saddle and cycling for hope.
Find out more here: www.prison.radio/nick
#200Miles #BreakTheCycle
January 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
This March, the inspirational, pedalling sensation Nick Hadris is taking on a huge challenge 🚴
Inspired by Frank's 200-mile walk last summer, Nick is back in the saddle and cycling for hope.
Find out more here: www.prison.radio/nick
#200Miles #BreakTheCycle
Inspired by Frank's 200-mile walk last summer, Nick is back in the saddle and cycling for hope.
Find out more here: www.prison.radio/nick
#200Miles #BreakTheCycle
Today is the #InternationalDayofEducation 🎓
❌ 47% of prisoners have no formal qualifications.
Engagement with education and training has been shown to reduce re-offending considerably.
❌ 47% of prisoners have no formal qualifications.
Engagement with education and training has been shown to reduce re-offending considerably.
January 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Today is the #InternationalDayofEducation 🎓
❌ 47% of prisoners have no formal qualifications.
Engagement with education and training has been shown to reduce re-offending considerably.
❌ 47% of prisoners have no formal qualifications.
Engagement with education and training has been shown to reduce re-offending considerably.
POV: It’s 2016 at the Prison Radio Association ↩️
1. What NPR looked like on the in cell televisions inside prisons
2. Your Charity of the Year at the Third Sector Awards (us)
3. A letter we received from a Rock Show listener at HMP Chelmsford
4. @UnchainedP at our conference
1. What NPR looked like on the in cell televisions inside prisons
2. Your Charity of the Year at the Third Sector Awards (us)
3. A letter we received from a Rock Show listener at HMP Chelmsford
4. @UnchainedP at our conference
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM
POV: It’s 2016 at the Prison Radio Association ↩️
1. What NPR looked like on the in cell televisions inside prisons
2. Your Charity of the Year at the Third Sector Awards (us)
3. A letter we received from a Rock Show listener at HMP Chelmsford
4. @UnchainedP at our conference
1. What NPR looked like on the in cell televisions inside prisons
2. Your Charity of the Year at the Third Sector Awards (us)
3. A letter we received from a Rock Show listener at HMP Chelmsford
4. @UnchainedP at our conference
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Really interesting and inspiring segment on the latest episode of The Media Show about @prisonradiouk.bsky.social, what an incredible initiative that deserves a lot more attention!
January 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Really interesting and inspiring segment on the latest episode of The Media Show about @prisonradiouk.bsky.social, what an incredible initiative that deserves a lot more attention!
Two years on from his release from HMP Brixton, former National Prison Radio producer and presenter, Nico, returned with his new colleagues, Rickie and Melvin from BBC Radio 1.
Nico's story is purely inspirational.
Read more about Nico’s return: prison.radio/nicosstory/ ✨
Nico's story is purely inspirational.
Read more about Nico’s return: prison.radio/nicosstory/ ✨
January 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Two years on from his release from HMP Brixton, former National Prison Radio producer and presenter, Nico, returned with his new colleagues, Rickie and Melvin from BBC Radio 1.
Nico's story is purely inspirational.
Read more about Nico’s return: prison.radio/nicosstory/ ✨
Nico's story is purely inspirational.
Read more about Nico’s return: prison.radio/nicosstory/ ✨
Today is #Blue Monday.
For people in prison, isolation and low mood are part of daily life - not just one day a year.
Which is why NPR is there for our listeners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing them with support, connection, and a reminder that they are not alone 💙
For people in prison, isolation and low mood are part of daily life - not just one day a year.
Which is why NPR is there for our listeners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing them with support, connection, and a reminder that they are not alone 💙
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Today is #Blue Monday.
For people in prison, isolation and low mood are part of daily life - not just one day a year.
Which is why NPR is there for our listeners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing them with support, connection, and a reminder that they are not alone 💙
For people in prison, isolation and low mood are part of daily life - not just one day a year.
Which is why NPR is there for our listeners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing them with support, connection, and a reminder that they are not alone 💙
LOLLIPOP is now available on BBC iPlayer. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but it is another must-watch masterpiece from @dsyhdsn - a truly accurate and powerful portrayal of what it’s like to leave prison and start again 🍭
P.S. Bonus points if you spot @UnchainedP 👀
P.S. Bonus points if you spot @UnchainedP 👀
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM
LOLLIPOP is now available on BBC iPlayer. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but it is another must-watch masterpiece from @dsyhdsn - a truly accurate and powerful portrayal of what it’s like to leave prison and start again 🍭
P.S. Bonus points if you spot @UnchainedP 👀
P.S. Bonus points if you spot @UnchainedP 👀
January 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Powerful Film ❤️
Missed the #documentary ‘HOLLOWAY’ in cinemas last year? Watch it online with a live Q&A digital screening on Monday, 19th January. The #film will also be available on-demand until 21st January 🎥
🎟️ Tickets are only £5. Available here: watch.eventive.org/hollowayfilm...
#WomenInPrison
🎟️ Tickets are only £5. Available here: watch.eventive.org/hollowayfilm...
#WomenInPrison
January 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Powerful Film ❤️
Introducing our new Patron: Louis Theroux 💫
We’re beyond thrilled to have you on board Louis 🤝
Read more here: prison.radio/louistheroux/
#PrisonRadio #Patron #LouisTheroux
Photo credit: © Tricia Yourkevich
We’re beyond thrilled to have you on board Louis 🤝
Read more here: prison.radio/louistheroux/
#PrisonRadio #Patron #LouisTheroux
Photo credit: © Tricia Yourkevich
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Introducing our new Patron: Louis Theroux 💫
We’re beyond thrilled to have you on board Louis 🤝
Read more here: prison.radio/louistheroux/
#PrisonRadio #Patron #LouisTheroux
Photo credit: © Tricia Yourkevich
We’re beyond thrilled to have you on board Louis 🤝
Read more here: prison.radio/louistheroux/
#PrisonRadio #Patron #LouisTheroux
Photo credit: © Tricia Yourkevich
Missed the #documentary ‘HOLLOWAY’ in cinemas last year? Watch it online with a live Q&A digital screening on Monday, 19th January. The #film will also be available on-demand until 21st January 🎥
🎟️ Tickets are only £5. Available here: watch.eventive.org/hollowayfilm...
#WomenInPrison
🎟️ Tickets are only £5. Available here: watch.eventive.org/hollowayfilm...
#WomenInPrison
January 11, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Missed the #documentary ‘HOLLOWAY’ in cinemas last year? Watch it online with a live Q&A digital screening on Monday, 19th January. The #film will also be available on-demand until 21st January 🎥
🎟️ Tickets are only £5. Available here: watch.eventive.org/hollowayfilm...
#WomenInPrison
🎟️ Tickets are only £5. Available here: watch.eventive.org/hollowayfilm...
#WomenInPrison
Every Thursday we broadcast the Family and Friends Request Show on National Prison Radio - our only show available outside of prison 🎧
To request a song for your loved one inside, head here: prison.radio/national-pri...
#FamilyandFriends #NationalPrisonRadio #Connection
To request a song for your loved one inside, head here: prison.radio/national-pri...
#FamilyandFriends #NationalPrisonRadio #Connection
January 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Every Thursday we broadcast the Family and Friends Request Show on National Prison Radio - our only show available outside of prison 🎧
To request a song for your loved one inside, head here: prison.radio/national-pri...
#FamilyandFriends #NationalPrisonRadio #Connection
To request a song for your loved one inside, head here: prison.radio/national-pri...
#FamilyandFriends #NationalPrisonRadio #Connection
Remember Frank from last year?
Why not be the Frank of this year ⛰️
We’re looking for fundraisers of all types and vibes - you don’t have to travel 200 miles to make a real difference to our work...
Why not be the Frank of this year ⛰️
We’re looking for fundraisers of all types and vibes - you don’t have to travel 200 miles to make a real difference to our work...
January 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Remember Frank from last year?
Why not be the Frank of this year ⛰️
We’re looking for fundraisers of all types and vibes - you don’t have to travel 200 miles to make a real difference to our work...
Why not be the Frank of this year ⛰️
We’re looking for fundraisers of all types and vibes - you don’t have to travel 200 miles to make a real difference to our work...
From Rose D’Or stage to your feed. Even Scout’s words look and read like pure art ✍️
Your offerings well and truly caught @scouttzofiya. Thank you for giving your magic away, to us.
What on Earth will you create, and what on Earth will you achieve this year? 💫
Your offerings well and truly caught @scouttzofiya. Thank you for giving your magic away, to us.
What on Earth will you create, and what on Earth will you achieve this year? 💫
January 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
From Rose D’Or stage to your feed. Even Scout’s words look and read like pure art ✍️
Your offerings well and truly caught @scouttzofiya. Thank you for giving your magic away, to us.
What on Earth will you create, and what on Earth will you achieve this year? 💫
Your offerings well and truly caught @scouttzofiya. Thank you for giving your magic away, to us.
What on Earth will you create, and what on Earth will you achieve this year? 💫
First good deed of the year?
Vote for our film Connection at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards 🎥
Voting closes on Friday 30th January: link in bio.
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
Vote for our film Connection at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards 🎥
Voting closes on Friday 30th January: link in bio.
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
January 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
First good deed of the year?
Vote for our film Connection at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards 🎥
Voting closes on Friday 30th January: link in bio.
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
Vote for our film Connection at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards 🎥
Voting closes on Friday 30th January: link in bio.
#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #SmileyCFA26 #FilmAwards #CharityFilm #PrisonRadio
Ending the year as the UK’s Leading Podcast Network, the UK’s Production Company of the Year, and the UK’s only charity able to speak to 80,000+ people in their prison cells, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, listened, shared, or simply believed in us 💙
Thank you to everyone who has donated, listened, shared, or simply believed in us 💙
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Ending the year as the UK’s Leading Podcast Network, the UK’s Production Company of the Year, and the UK’s only charity able to speak to 80,000+ people in their prison cells, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, listened, shared, or simply believed in us 💙
Thank you to everyone who has donated, listened, shared, or simply believed in us 💙
Bored and not sure what day it is? 🥴
Galvanise your brain cells by tuning in to one of our podcasts! 💡
Explore everything from forensic psychology to real prison experiences: www.prison.radio/podcasts
#NewPodcasts #PrisonPodcasts
Galvanise your brain cells by tuning in to one of our podcasts! 💡
Explore everything from forensic psychology to real prison experiences: www.prison.radio/podcasts
#NewPodcasts #PrisonPodcasts
December 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Bored and not sure what day it is? 🥴
Galvanise your brain cells by tuning in to one of our podcasts! 💡
Explore everything from forensic psychology to real prison experiences: www.prison.radio/podcasts
#NewPodcasts #PrisonPodcasts
Galvanise your brain cells by tuning in to one of our podcasts! 💡
Explore everything from forensic psychology to real prison experiences: www.prison.radio/podcasts
#NewPodcasts #PrisonPodcasts
Tomorrow is likely to be a tough day for many people in prison and their family members back at home.
Tomorrow we will release a very special episode of our Family and Friends Request Show, broadcast directly into prison cells and on Mixcloud.
Tomorrow we will release a very special episode of our Family and Friends Request Show, broadcast directly into prison cells and on Mixcloud.
December 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Tomorrow is likely to be a tough day for many people in prison and their family members back at home.
Tomorrow we will release a very special episode of our Family and Friends Request Show, broadcast directly into prison cells and on Mixcloud.
Tomorrow we will release a very special episode of our Family and Friends Request Show, broadcast directly into prison cells and on Mixcloud.
Are people in prison REALLY completely cut off from society? 🤔
Bust some myths this Myth-Busting Monday with your favourite little prison charity 👻
Bust some myths this Myth-Busting Monday with your favourite little prison charity 👻
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Are people in prison REALLY completely cut off from society? 🤔
Bust some myths this Myth-Busting Monday with your favourite little prison charity 👻
Bust some myths this Myth-Busting Monday with your favourite little prison charity 👻
Alongside the support, advice, and inspiring content our charity broadcasts on National Prison Radio, our prisoner-producers also serve up bangers 🍳
Music boosts wellbeing and helps people in prison stay connected with friends and family behind, between, and beyond bars.
Music boosts wellbeing and helps people in prison stay connected with friends and family behind, between, and beyond bars.
December 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Alongside the support, advice, and inspiring content our charity broadcasts on National Prison Radio, our prisoner-producers also serve up bangers 🍳
Music boosts wellbeing and helps people in prison stay connected with friends and family behind, between, and beyond bars.
Music boosts wellbeing and helps people in prison stay connected with friends and family behind, between, and beyond bars.
Wrapping up our year of radio, podcasting and impact behind bars 👀
December 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Wrapping up our year of radio, podcasting and impact behind bars 👀
After nearly 20 years, our founding Chief Executive, Phil Maguire, will step down at the end of this year.
Thank you for everything, Phil Maguire. We wish you all the luck this world can offer 🍀
Read the full farewell:
👉 www.prison.radio/farewell-phil
Thank you for everything, Phil Maguire. We wish you all the luck this world can offer 🍀
Read the full farewell:
👉 www.prison.radio/farewell-phil
December 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
After nearly 20 years, our founding Chief Executive, Phil Maguire, will step down at the end of this year.
Thank you for everything, Phil Maguire. We wish you all the luck this world can offer 🍀
Read the full farewell:
👉 www.prison.radio/farewell-phil
Thank you for everything, Phil Maguire. We wish you all the luck this world can offer 🍀
Read the full farewell:
👉 www.prison.radio/farewell-phil