The Prison Philosophers | Andy West and Ray Smith
Andy West is the author of The Life Inside: A Memoir of Prison, Family and Learning to be Free, which is currently being adapted into a BBC television drama. Andy has been teaching philosophy in prisons since 2016. You can buy Andy's book while supporting local independent bookshops here.Ray Smith writes for Inside Time, the monthly newspaper for people in prison, and was a member of Andy's philosophy group during a six-month spell he spent in HMP Pentonville. You can read Ray's thoughts about being invited on this podcast in the latest edition of Inside Time.Presenters:Phil Maguire â Chief Executive, Prison Radio AssociationPaula Harriott â Chief Executive, UnlockProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Faye DunnThe Prison Radio Association is a charity that runs National Prison Radio, the worldâs 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 podcasts@prison.radio.Registered Charity in England & Wales 1114760 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Andy West is the author of The Life Inside: A Memoir of Prison, Family and Learning to be Free, which is currently being adapted into a BBC television drama. Andy has been teaching philosophy in prisons since 2016. You can buy Andy's book while supporting local independent bookshops here.Ray Smith writes for Inside Time, the monthly newspaper for people in prison, and was a member of Andy's philosophy group during a six-month spell he spent in HMP Pentonville. You can read Ray's thoughts about b...