My Dad Mr Brixton
Claudette Parry Laws
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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Death of a Leader Part 2
My Dad Mr Brixton
04/13/23 • 25 min
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 Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
MDMB Update on the Final Episodes
My Dad Mr Brixton
01/05/24 • 2 min
Episode 8 and 9 are coming.
Thank you for your patience!
This has been an ongoing investigation.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
Death of a Leader Part 1
My Dad Mr Brixton
04/05/23 • 16 min
Introducing Brixton community leader Courtney Laws from the perspective of a family and community in mourning as his death in 1996 is revisited.
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My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
Culture Shock
My Dad Mr Brixton
05/04/23 • 45 min
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 Kitchener
Additional audio credit:
Shane Duncan - This is Brixton Project
BBC, Pathe and the Houses of Parliament.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
Introducing: My Dad Mr Brixton
My Dad Mr Brixton
11/16/22 • 1 min
Claudette is investigating the missing legacy of her late father, Brixton community leader Courtney Laws and she is wondering if the circumstances leading up to his death have anything to do with it! She's looking for answers and takes a journey through four decades of Black British history to finally put his story on the public record and try and find out the truth.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Written and produced by Claudette Parry Laws
Mixed and mastered by DKnightsMusic.
Visuals by This is Pirate.
Black Power Part 2
My Dad Mr Brixton
09/29/23 • 69 min
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.
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My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
The Frontline
My Dad Mr Brixton
03/28/24 • 67 min
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 31/3/24
This episode was mixed and mastered by Electric Parks and remastered by Claudette Parry Laws
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My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
A Tale of Two Islands
My Dad Mr Brixton
04/20/23 • 49 min
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. 1948
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
Birth of a Leader
My Dad Mr Brixton
06/17/23 • 58 min
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 Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
Courtney's Speech - In Loving Memory.
My Dad Mr Brixton
07/22/23 • 6 min
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 x
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
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FAQ
How many episodes does My Dad Mr Brixton have?
My Dad Mr Brixton currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does My Dad Mr Brixton cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, London, Personal Journals, British History, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on My Dad Mr Brixton?
The episode title 'Introducing: My Dad Mr Brixton' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on My Dad Mr Brixton?
The average episode length on My Dad Mr Brixton is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of My Dad Mr Brixton released?
Episodes of My Dad Mr Brixton are typically released every 34 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of My Dad Mr Brixton?
The first episode of My Dad Mr Brixton was released on Nov 16, 2022.
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