On The Road
By Prison Radio Association
On The Road is a podcast for Gyspy, Roma and Traveller communities which will also be broadcast in prisons across the UK on National Prison Radio.
Hosted by Terry a Romany Gypsy and former prisoner alongside NPR producer Nancy Prentice the series will explore topics that affect GRT communities such as discrimination, housing, health and education.
Each show will feature representatives of GRT organisations, activists and community members sharing their stories and experiences.
Hosted by Terry a Romany Gypsy and former prisoner alongside NPR producer Nancy Prentice the series will explore topics that affect GRT communities such as discrimination, housing, health and education.
Each show will feature representatives of GRT organisations, activists and community members sharing their stories and experiences.
Latest episode
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The Traditional Traveller Singer Thomas McCarthy - Episode 22
As it's now Gypsy and Traveller History month in the UK we hear from award winning Thomas McCarthy who sings traditional songs passed down through the generations of his family. He also shares his knowledge of the history of Irish Travellers. -
David Donaldson - Scottish Traveller Activist - Episode 21
David Donaldson is a young Scottish Traveller whose experiences growing up have made him to determined to change things for the better. Despite struggles with the education system he is now at University and now sits in Scottish... -
What Brexit might mean for GRT people - Episode 20
In this week's episode of the award winning On The Road we hear from Mihai Bica from The Roma Support Group about how Brexit may impact Roma people in the UK as well as how other GRT people may be affected. We hear again from Jonathan Lee from the... -
Jonathan Lee at ERRC - Episode 19
Jonathan Lee is a Welsh Romany Gypsy who works at the European Roma Rights Centre in Brussels. In this episode of On The Road he talks about his life, the experience of Roma people throughout Europe and the worrying implications of the rise of the fa… -
Sabrina's Story - Episode 18
Sabrina Stewart is a proud Scottish Traveller who has spent most of her life living on the road. She is a mother of 6, a trained nurse and activist. She talks about her experiences of discrimination and abuse as well as how she is hoping to bring... -
Negotiated Stopping with Leedsgate - Episode 17
We head to Leedsgate to speak to Helen Jones and Kim Maloney MBE about a unique pilot scheme they have set up with Leeds council which allows people living on The Road to stop for longer and negotiate with the council and community. -
Inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities The Report Episode 16
In this week's On The Road we look at the report published by the Women's and Equalities Committee into the the shocking inequalities faced by GRT people in the UK. We hear from people who have fed into the report and discuss it's recommendations. -
One Call Away - The Helpline to support Gypsy and Travellers - Episode 15
One Call Away is a helpline set up by Romany Gypsy brother and sister Caroline and Mark to help prevent suicides in the Gypsy and Traveller communities. They tell us why they set up the helpline and how it works. They also talk about the reasons why.… -
Joseph Jones - Life and History Episode 13
Gypsy Activist Joseph Jones tells us about his life and what led him into activism and also explains the history around an offensive term that is unfortunately still widely used. We also hear about an important announcement made by The Church Of... -
Inside the Gypsy Council with Joseph Jones and Roger Lee - Episode 13
Joseph Jones and Roger Lee from the Gypsy Council and Gypsy Co-operative speak about the plans they have for the future from the new base in Kent.
