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 Aug 28, 2022
Cancer Smokeless Fuel Plant
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Residents living around the Aberaman Smokeless Fuel plant in Abercwmboi believed they had developed cancer as a result of pollution from the site. Seventy of them were diagnosed with the illness and I was sent to meet them. First broadcast in March 1996 on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Taxi For Wheelchair Users
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
In 1987 the famous Black London Cab was adapted to take wheelchairs and their occupants. Now wheelchair users could easily, quickly and safely travel using the new taxis. I went to Coventry to report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme summer 1987.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Newfoundland v Canada
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Some in Newfoundland would rather be America than Canadian. In 1948 voters chose Canada but some think their interest in fish and trade would be better served by being America. At the height of the Canadian Fish Dispute I meet locals in St. John's. First broadcast on BBC World Service Outlook March 1995.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Fairy Snow
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Popular household washing powder Fairy Snow seems to have caused skin burns to a baby. I was dispatched to Gloucestershire to meet the family and find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours in the mid 1990's.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Young Greeks E.C.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
In 1991 young Greeks in Athens rioted against further economic cuts which their government had introduced following pressure from the European Community. First broadcasted on Mega Mix BBC World Service
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Teachers Christmas Gifts
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
In December 1992 I was sent into staff rooms across Britain to find out what present state school teachers wanted from the then conservative Education Secretary John Patten MP? First Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters, December 1992.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Over 60’s Driving Course
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
It's never too late to learn to drive and SAGA had launched a residential driving course for the over 60's. I went to Telford to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Consumer Rights Plants
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Many do not know that they have consumer rights even when buying plants and flowers from the garden center. I went to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Speed Cameras
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Across Britain police speed cameras helped cut road deaths but some forces failed to collect evidence in time, so many offenders escaped prosecution. This lead to fears that fatalities would increase. I went to Staffordshire to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1996.
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.