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Actuality Magazine
The magazine was published annually at the time of the Charles Parker Day, although there haven’t been any new issues since 2019 due to lockdown.
Congratulations to Phil Maguire of Prison Radio
The Charles Parker Trust sends its heartiest congratulations to its Trustee Phil Maguire, who has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for ‘Services to Radio Production and Prison Radio’.
Great Lives to feature Alan Lomax
Today on BBC Radio 4 at 11pm as part of the Great Lives series, also available online, English folk singer Shirley Collins nominates the life of the legendary American song-hunter Alan Lomax. She’s joined by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg.
Tony Macaluso to speak at Charles Parker AGM
We are delighted to announce that Tony Macaluso will be the main speaker at the AGM of Friends of the Charles Parker Archive Trust on Thursday 16 May.
2019 Charles Parker Prize-winners announced
The five winners of the Charles Parker Prize 2019 for the Best Student Radio Feature were announced yesterday at Bournemouth.
Charles Parker Day 2019 is sold out!
Andy Cartwright and Sean Street have just finished their centenary programme for BBC Radio 4 celebrating the great Charles Parker.
Archive on 4 to feature Charles Parker: Radio Pioneer
Andy Cartwright and Sean Street have just finished their centenary programme for BBC Radio 4 celebrating the great Charles Parker.