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
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.
Over the last year, 68,000 people across prisons in England and Wales have tuned in.
February 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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.
Over the last year, 68,000 people across prisons in England and Wales have tuned in.
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.
That’s why we make shows like Health Unlocked on National Prison Radio.
February 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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.
That’s why we make shows like Health Unlocked on National Prison Radio.
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
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
February 15, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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
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
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
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
February 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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
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
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
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
February 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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
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
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Do you have a loved one in prison?
Why not send them a big tune and a little voice note this Valentine’s Day? 🎶
Deadline for requests: the end of this weekend ⏰
prison.radio/national-pri...
#PrisonRadio #RequestShow #ValentinesDay
Why not send them a big tune and a little voice note this Valentine’s Day? 🎶
Deadline for requests: the end of this weekend ⏰
prison.radio/national-pri...
#PrisonRadio #RequestShow #ValentinesDay
February 7, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Do you have a loved one in prison?
Why not send them a big tune and a little voice note this Valentine’s Day? 🎶
Deadline for requests: the end of this weekend ⏰
prison.radio/national-pri...
#PrisonRadio #RequestShow #ValentinesDay
Why not send them a big tune and a little voice note this Valentine’s Day? 🎶
Deadline for requests: the end of this weekend ⏰
prison.radio/national-pri...
#PrisonRadio #RequestShow #ValentinesDay
56% of men and 74% of women in prison report experiencing mental health problems 🧠
This #TimeToTalk day we’re highlighting the community that National Prison Radio brings to people inside prison.
This #TimeToTalk day we’re highlighting the community that National Prison Radio brings to people inside prison.
February 5, 2026 at 9:39 AM
56% of men and 74% of women in prison report experiencing mental health problems 🧠
This #TimeToTalk day we’re highlighting the community that National Prison Radio brings to people inside prison.
This #TimeToTalk day we’re highlighting the community that National Prison Radio brings to people inside prison.
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
✅ Last year:
- We offered creative learning opportunities to 30 people housed at HMP Brixton and HMP Styal
- 100% reported improved confidence and self esteem
- 100% reported improved digital skills
Our in-prison work helps to re-frame education for the people involved 🎙️
- We offered creative learning opportunities to 30 people housed at HMP Brixton and HMP Styal
- 100% reported improved confidence and self esteem
- 100% reported improved digital skills
Our in-prison work helps to re-frame education for the people involved 🎙️
January 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
✅ Last year:
- We offered creative learning opportunities to 30 people housed at HMP Brixton and HMP Styal
- 100% reported improved confidence and self esteem
- 100% reported improved digital skills
Our in-prison work helps to re-frame education for the people involved 🎙️
- We offered creative learning opportunities to 30 people housed at HMP Brixton and HMP Styal
- 100% reported improved confidence and self esteem
- 100% reported improved digital skills
Our in-prison work helps to re-frame education for the people involved 🎙️
13. Winning at the 2016 @WeAreAudioUK Audio Production Awards
14. Another letter we received from an NRG listener in prison
So much has changed since then, but our purpose is still the same: we’re the charity that believes in the power of audio to change lives.
14. Another letter we received from an NRG listener in prison
So much has changed since then, but our purpose is still the same: we’re the charity that believes in the power of audio to change lives.
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM
13. Winning at the 2016 @WeAreAudioUK Audio Production Awards
14. Another letter we received from an NRG listener in prison
So much has changed since then, but our purpose is still the same: we’re the charity that believes in the power of audio to change lives.
14. Another letter we received from an NRG listener in prison
So much has changed since then, but our purpose is still the same: we’re the charity that believes in the power of audio to change lives.
9. One of our NPR presenters within HMP Brixton editing a show
10. Trustee Hilary and @scott_mills outside HMP Brixton
11. @scott_mills on National Prison Radio at HMP Styal
12. NPR presenters at HMP Styal
10. Trustee Hilary and @scott_mills outside HMP Brixton
11. @scott_mills on National Prison Radio at HMP Styal
12. NPR presenters at HMP Styal
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM
9. One of our NPR presenters within HMP Brixton editing a show
10. Trustee Hilary and @scott_mills outside HMP Brixton
11. @scott_mills on National Prison Radio at HMP Styal
12. NPR presenters at HMP Styal
10. Trustee Hilary and @scott_mills outside HMP Brixton
11. @scott_mills on National Prison Radio at HMP Styal
12. NPR presenters at HMP Styal
5. Patron @GeorgeThePoet speaks at our 2016 conference
6. Olivia Colman at @letterslive - our event at HMP Brixton showcasing letters written by people inside prison, recited by famous faces
7. Tom Odell performing at @letterslive
8. Queen Camilla visiting National Prison Radio
6. Olivia Colman at @letterslive - our event at HMP Brixton showcasing letters written by people inside prison, recited by famous faces
7. Tom Odell performing at @letterslive
8. Queen Camilla visiting National Prison Radio
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM
5. Patron @GeorgeThePoet speaks at our 2016 conference
6. Olivia Colman at @letterslive - our event at HMP Brixton showcasing letters written by people inside prison, recited by famous faces
7. Tom Odell performing at @letterslive
8. Queen Camilla visiting National Prison Radio
6. Olivia Colman at @letterslive - our event at HMP Brixton showcasing letters written by people inside prison, recited by famous faces
7. Tom Odell performing at @letterslive
8. Queen Camilla visiting National Prison Radio
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
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
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...