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

“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...

@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...

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

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 🚀

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

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

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

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 💬

🏠 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...

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...

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

✔️✔️✔️✔️ 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

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...

✔️✔️✔️ 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

✔️✔️ 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

✔️ 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

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

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

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 ♀️

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 👋

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

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 👊

“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...

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

© National Prison Radio: by prisoners, for prisoners, since 2009 🤝 #PrisonRadio

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

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.

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

Today is the #InternationalDayofEducation 🎓 ❌ 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

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