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.
Latest episodes
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27 min
The Traditional Traveller Singer Thomas McCarthy
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…
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37 min
David Donaldson
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…
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26 min
What Brexit might mean for GRT people
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 G…
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38 min
Jonathan Lee at ERRC
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…
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40 min
Sabrina's Story
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…
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24 min
Negotiated Stopping with Leedsgate
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…
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25 min
Inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities The Report
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 pe…
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27 min
One Call Away - The Helpline to support Gypsy and Travellers
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 u…
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22 min
Joseph Jones - Life and History
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. W…
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18 min
Inside the Gypsy Council with Joseph Jones and Roger Lee
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.
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34 min
The Stopping Places - Damien Le Bas
Damian Le Bas talks about his book The Stopping Places and tells us why he had to write it. He explores the ancient stopping places used by his ancestors and many other Travellers…
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22 min
Roma Dreams - how Roma people are using Education to fulfill their dreams
Roma communities are learning English and are accessing education to help intergrate and get a better life in The UK. We speak to 2 project workers who help Roma by mentoring and s…
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20 min
Prison: Make it Work
How can prison work for you? On this episode of On the Road we hear from Miley who has turned his life around in prison. With the help of a fellow Gypsy man he got 'on the right ro…
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19 min
Education Matters - Gypsy & Traveller Children and The Education Sys
"Pupils from Gypsy or Roma backgrounds and those from a Traveller background had the lowest attainment of all ethnic groups throughout their school years." Race Disparity Audit 201…
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16 min
Memory Lane
On this episode we take you down 'memory lane' with stories from back in the day. Hear Mena, Billy and Terry recall stories from days gone by.
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14 min
Behind the Foodbank Nomination Challenge
Travellers and Gypsies up and down the UK have been taking part in#FoodbankNomination challenge. We talk to the man who started it all off and find out the impact it has had. We al…
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22 min
Escaping Domestic Violence Tina's Story
Tina talks to Jonny & Nancy about suffering extreme domestic violence at the hands of her husband and how she got away from him after 10 years. Tina is now a women's worker at the…
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25 min
Terry's Talks - Terry shares his life story
Romany Gypsy Terry talks about his life; from the care system to prison, his mental health issues and a very long wait to get housed on a site. He is with Ivy Manning who works at…
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19 min
The Last Acceptable Form of Racism?
Is discrimination towards Gypsies, Roma and Travellers the last 'acceptable' form of Racism in the UK? In this weeks' episode we look at how discrimination and racism affects every…
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18 min
Jonny's Journey - Episode
On this episode of On The Road we hear about one of our hosts lives. Jonny is an Irish Traveller who whilst in prison worked at National Prison Radio as a presenter and producer. J…