Redbird Radio Productions

We began working in radio a couple of years ago, and we have made programmes for 1Xtra, the BBC World Service, Radio 2 and Radio 4. We have also developed an online radio drama for the Wellcome Trust. We love the intimacy and creative potential of radio. We work closely with a team of trusted colleagues on our programmes - sound recordists and designers and other indies that we collaborate with frequently.

OUR LATEST PRODUCTIONS

Women in the Madrassa

In Morocco, a quiet social revolution is underway: women are being employed as Muslim leaders for the first time. Attached to mosques and neighbourhoods across the country, these women – called Morchidat - have a mission: to open up the teachings of Islam to women and to change the attitudes which can breed extremism. In Women in the Madrassa, journalist Zaiba Malik takes us to the heart of this ground-breaking initiative through the work of the Morchidat and the impact they are making on women, families and communities in Morocco.

Women in the Madrassa BBC World Service from redbird PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

Music on My Mind

Music has the power to change our moods and behaviour. We all have our own personal soundtrack to our lives - special tunes which trigger lovely memories, songs tinged with sadness, even tracks we've already chosen to go out to at our funerals. But one scientist has claimed that music is no more than “auditory cheesecake”: it can make us feel good but is not essential for the survival of the human race. DJ Iyare sets out to explore the rich and complex relationship between music and the mind - and to see if he can survive for a day without music.

Transmission date: 29 July 2008 at 22.30


Trailer for Music on My Mind from On It Industries and redbird PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

In Search of the Devil

In Search of the Devil was a two part radio series for the World Service, presented by Toby Amies. Through the two programmes we trace the changing image of the devil and his continuing influence on our lives.


The Devil's Alliance

The Devil's Alliance is a radio drama written by Alastair Jessiman. It follows the developing prison friendship of Bounce and his relationship with the old lag Mickey. Their closeness is abruptly interrupted when Mickey dies of TB. The second part of the play charts Bounce's progress on an isolation ward as he dips into depression and struggles with his wider relationships. The play raises dilemmas to be discussed in science and ethics and can be found in full at... http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Professional-resources/Education-resources/Big-Picture/Epidemics/Student-activity/index.htm (or simply click on the link below the player).


Listen to the full programme on the Wellcome Trust website.

No More Yellow Envelopes

No More Yellow Envelopes was a 15 minute Radio 4 programme celebrating the special qualities of Kodachrome Super 8 and marking its demise along with the symbolic yellow envelopes. Recorded by Rashad Omar and produced by Rashad Omar and Karen Gilchrist.


Live from Iraq

Live from Iraq explored the experiences of Big Neal, Sergeant Saunders, who recorded a rap album in Iraq. He explains the practicalities but also the emotional turmoil involved. The full documentary is at: http://www.vimeo.com/1454413 or http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/documentaries/live_from_iraq.shtml or simply click on the link below the player.


Listen to the full programme on Vimeo.or 1Xtra.

1Xtra Fitclub

This half hour doc for 1Xtra was a light hearted take on losing weight and getting fit, presented by Iyare Igiehon.

The full doc is available at: www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/documentaries/fitclub.shtml (or click on the link below the player).


Listen to the full programme on 1Xtra.

Stakes Is High

Co-production with On It Industries, this is a clip from a half hour radio doc on gambling for 1Xtra.

The full doc is available at: www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/documentaries/stakes_is_high.shtml (or click on the link below the player).


Listen to the full programme on 1Xtra.

Losing You

This half hour doc for 1Xtra features several powerful personal stories of coping with bereavement, particularly at Christmastime.

The full doc is available at: www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/documentaries/losing_you.shtml (or click on the link below the player).


Listen to the full programme on 1Xtra.

The Day The Tag Came Off

Stephen was on tag when he came out of prison. This documentary gives his and his family's perspective on what life is like with an electronic tag. And there are dramatic developments on the day it comes off. A half hour doc for 1Xtra. The full doc is at http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/documentaries/tag_came_off.shtml (or click on the link below the player).


Listen to the full programme on 1Xtra.