My Dad Mr Brixton

Claudette Parry Laws
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My Dad Mr Brixton

Claudette is investigating the life and death of her father Courtney Laws, who was a leading member of Britain's black community and a pioneer of the Windrush Generation and yet, his story remains untold. This is a curious case of a missing legacy, offering a different perspective on modern Black British history and raising questions no daughter should have to ask. 

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Death of a Leader Part 1

    Introducing Brixton community leader Courtney Laws from the perspective of a family and community in mourning as his death in 1996 is revisited. Thank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProduced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry LawsEP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic. EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric ParkMusic featured from Epidemic Sounds Visuals by This is Pirate.

    17 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Death of a Leader Part 2

    As the family and the community say their goodbyes to Courtney Laws, Claudette begins to dig a little deeper to find why her fathers work was so significant and makes an unexpected discovery. Thank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProduced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry LawsEP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic. EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric ParkMusic featured from Epidemic Sounds Visuals by This is Pirate.

    25 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    A Tale of Two Islands

    Claudette's curiosity about her fathers work and determination to uplift Brixton's black community, leads her to investigate his origins and discover new details about his formative years, in Jamaica. Music Credit. Yellow Bird is played by Matthew Phillips, Mangrove Steel Band. This recording was originally made for Atlantic Railton by Ain Bailey, commissioned by Serpentine Civic Projects, 2021. Sweet Jamaica performed by Lord Kitchener. 1948Thank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProd...

    49 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Culture Shock

    Courtney and Rubie arrive in Brixton and the harsh realities of life in Britain are on full display. Armed with the experience he gained from his work in Jamaica, Courtney Laws decides to take action to support his community and Claudette shares what she learns about the changing face of Brixton. Music credit:London is the Place for me by Lord KitchenerAdditional audio credit: Shane Duncan - This is Brixton ProjectBBC, Pathe and the Houses of Parliament. Thank you f...

    46 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Birth of a Leader

    Claudette investigates how her dad Courtney Laws, takes on the challenges faced by Brixton's growing black community in the 1960s and she tries to understand how after just five years in Britain, he begins to emerge as a leading figure of the Windrush Generation, fighting for the rights of his people. Thank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProduced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry LawsEP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic. EP 8-9 Mixed and Master...

    58 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Black Power - Part 1

    Claudette reveals Courtney's voice for the first time and continues to investigate the significance of his work for the Windrush Generation during the 1970s. In the wake of the birth of the Black Power movement she uncovers more about the evolution of his rise to prominence within Britains black community and how his influence helped shape a generation. This episode of My Dad Mr Brixton includes editing and mixing by Alex HollingsworthThank you for lis...

    51 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Black Power Part 2

    Claudette takes a deep dive into her fathers achievements and challenges during the 1970s and uncovers an accusatory perspective on the way he operated that created an air of suspicion about him in the community. Thank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProduced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry LawsEP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic. EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric ParkMusic featured from Epidemic Sounds Visuals by This is Pirate.

    1h 10m

  8. EPISODE 8

    The Frontline

    Claudette finally discovers the roots of the alleged conspiracy that would ultimately lead to the downfall and premature death of her father, Courtney Laws whilst taking you on an in-depth journey through the trials and tribulations of Brixton and the challenges faced by her father and the Brixton Neighbourhood Community Association during the 1980s. This episode has been remastered so please refresh your download 31/3/24This episode was mixed and mastered b...

    1h 7m

  9. EPISODE 9

    Bitter Herbs

    Claudette finally uncovers what led to the early demise of her dad, Mr Brixton and the closure of the BNCA as her investigation unfolds, indicating the intention and efforts to destroy a black organisation and its founder during an era in Brixton dogged by accusations of corruption. Thank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProduced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry LawsEP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic. EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park...

    1h 18m

  10. BONUS

    Courtney's Speech - In Loving Memory.

    26 years ago today my father Courtney Laws OD, OBE died. In his memory I am reading the speech he wrote to accept the prestigious Order of Distinction from Jamaica, one of his proudest moments .Rest in Power Dad xThank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProduced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry LawsEP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic. EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric ParkMusic featured from Epidemic Sounds Visuals by This is Pirate.

    7 min

  11. BONUS

    Thank you Jamaica in Courtneys Words

    August 6th is Jamaica's Independence Day and the day Courtney Laws was laid to rest in 1996. Although this bonus is late to air I am again sharing his words that demonstrate his love for his country of birth.Thank you for listening.My Dad Mr BrixtonProduced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry LawsEP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic. EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric ParkMusic featured from Epidemic Sounds Visuals by This is Pirate.

    5 min
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Claudette is investigating the life and death of her father Courtney Laws, who was a leading member of Britain's black community and a pioneer of the Windrush Generation and yet, his story remains untold. This is a curious case of a missing legacy, offering a different perspective on modern Black British history and raising questions no daughter should have to ask. 

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  • Creator
    Claudette Parry Laws
  • Episodes
    11
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 My Dad Mr Brixton. All rights reserved.
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