Prison Radio Association

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

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

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

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

✅ 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 🎙️

Today is the #InternationalDayofEducation 🎓

❌ 47% of prisoners have no formal qualifications.

Engagement with education and training has been shown to reduce re-offending considerably.

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.

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

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

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

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/ ✨

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 💙

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 👀

2026 ins and outs: prison edition ✅ ❌

#NewYear

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

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

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

If you’re up for raising awareness or funds this year, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us an email at info@prison.radio 📧

Who knows this time next year, we might be talking about YOU 👋

#Fundraise #Charity

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...

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? 💫

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

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 💙

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

For a little while, they can hear each other’s voices, be transported to that sofa, or close their eyes and peel those carrots together again - bringing connection and comfort, even for just a few precious minutes.

Thank you for thinking of people in prison.

For nearly two hours, we’ll share messages, songs, and words of support from family members behind and beyond bars.

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.

And help us keep spreading understanding and driving change this festive season and beyond: www.prison.radio/donate