For over 40 years I have reported from all over the world and met many amazing people. Much of my work was broadcast on BBC Radio 4, Radio 5 Live, The World Service and National Public Radio in America.
I have hundreds of old tapes, reel to reel, cassettes and digital. I've blown off the dust and played some again. They are in no order but tell stories, capture events and provide insight into the past. I hope you enjoy this random selection of my work. This is my personal review and not endorsed by any broadcaster. Click here to visit my WEBSITE and IMDB
Episodes
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Domestic Violence
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
In 1995 a new report was published on Domestic Violence and Child Contact Arrangements by Doctors Marianne Hester and Lorraine Radford. On its publication day, I examined their findings. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Crazy Buffalo Stephen Ballard
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Stephen Ballard was a Kidderminster man who grew to love and respect the ways of the American Native Indian, so much that he became Crazy Buffalo. Changing more than just his name, I joined him in the teepee. First broadcast on BBC World Service Britain Today 1992
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Renters Relief 1995
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Renting accommodation has always been differecult but in 1995 the charging for lists of available properties was about to be made illegal. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
HIV Self Test Kits 1988
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
In 1988 Johnson and Johnson wanted to introduce a home testing kit for HIV to the American market. This was a major innovation but fraught with potential ethical issues. I went to Washington DC to find out more. First broadcast on BBC World Service Science In Action 1988.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
History of Basketball 2
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
We continued our journey through the history of Hoop in part 2 of Proops Hoops the History of Basketball. I recorded, scripted and produced this series. It was first broadcast on Wednesday 22 July 1998 at 9pm on BBC Radios 5Live. In this 4 part series we tell the amazing story of Basketball and are joined again by American comedian Greg Proops.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Wrong Grave
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
A Birmingham family wanted action after their mother was buried in the wrong grave without their knowledge. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1994.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Strike Out 1
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
I made this series over 20 years ago narrated by comedian Greg Proops. We toured America in search of the history of baseball. I wanted to tell its story in under 2 hours with 4 shows of 24 minutes each. I wrote, recorded and produced this mini-series for Radio 5 Live. First broadcast on Tuesday 29 July 1997 on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Divorce Photos
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
1994 saw the rise in newly married couples splitting whilst on honeymoon and refusing to pay for their wedding photos on their return as they divorced. I went to find out more from jilted photographers. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours summer 1994.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
New Polytechnic Carlisle
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
In 1992 Newcastle Polytechnic decided to open a new campus branch 53 miles away in Carlisle. There was much excitement about this, then, revolutionary plan. I was sent to take a look. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters November 1992.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Duck Theft South Cerney
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
South Cerney Lakes Tennis Club was the unlikely victim of rebellion as their summer fundraiser was hijacked by the kidnap of hundreds of plastic ducks. I was sent to investigate. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours summer 1993.
It was a great pleasure to interview civil rights campaigner Samuel Lacy in 1998.
Sam fought for integration in sport and knew it would lead to social change across America and the world. I met him twice in Baltimore. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. He told of the 1920's and his struggle for equality.