BCfm and Ujima Radio have collaborated on a one-hour documentary exploring the violent disorder that took place in Bristol last summer.
We Don’t Do That Here is funded through Bristol City Council’s Community Recovery Fund, the project also includes work on a protocol to help guide how community radio can respond in moments of crisis and public disorder.
The riots of July and August 2024 erupted in 27 towns and cities following the knife attack in Southport and were fuelled by online misinformation.
In Bristol, tensions centred on Castle Park and the Mercure Hotel, where asylum seekers were housed.
The programme brings these events to life through first-hand interviews with asylum seekers, local residents, activists, police officers, journalists and charity leaders.
While it explores the fear and violence of those nights, it also highlights acts of solidarity and resilience shown across Bristol.
Marcus Smith, Development Lead at BCfm Radio, said the documentary captures voices too often unheard. “These riots left scars, but they also highlighted the resilience and determination of Bristol’s people,” he explained.
Miranda Rae, Station Manager of Ujima Radio, said: “Community radio has always been about amplifying local voices, but in times of crisis that role becomes even more vital.”
The documentary is available now from both stations and to download here.