The Secret Life of Prisons

Changing Tunes | Isie Potter and Laura


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When Laura found herself in HMP Eastwood Park serving the latest of a string of prison terms, something magical happened when she met Isie Potter, a music teacher who had recently become Musician Residence at the prison.


In this emotional episode, they tell the extraordinary story of how Laura's life was transformed thanks to Isie's approach to her role for the charity Changing Tunes.


You can donate to Changing Tunes here.


And you can read the latest report from HM Inspector of Prisons about HMP Eastwood Park here, and the previous report here.


Presenters:

Phil Maguire – Chief Executive, Prison Radio Association

Paula Harriott – Chief Executive, Unlock


Producer: Andrew Wilkie

Assistant Producer: Faye Dunn


The Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people serving prison sentences. We employ people in prison to develop their skills, find their best voices and help them discover ways to lead crime-free lives after release.


To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate


To contact the show, please email [email protected].


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