HANWELL man Peter Shevlin won two silvers and a bronze for his BBC radio documentaries at the International Radio Programme Awards in New York.
Monday’s ceremony in the Manhattan Penthouse drew programme makers from more than 30 countries.
Peter Shevlin and his production company, BlokMedia, won silver for The Soul of Ireland in the culture and arts category and Linard’s Travels (travel and tourism), and bronze for Three Continents, Three Generations (profiles/community portraits).
The Soul of Ireland is presented by Irish Radio’s Sean Rocks and traces how Soul and Blues first gained an audience in 60s Ireland.
Linard’s Travels is a snapshot of the life of baggage attendant Linard Davies, whose dead Korean friend is hiding under his X-Ray machine, with her ashes never claimed.
Three Continents and Three Generations has radio producer Neil Kanwal on a personal exploration of the remarkable history of Kenyan Asian migration to Britain.
Mr Shevlin said: “These are the Oscars of the radio world and tonight has been amazing - more than I could have ever wished for. I am passionate about documentaries and have met so many like-minded people.”
BlokMedia are currently working on Amerasians: Children of the Dust for BBC Radio 4, to be broadcast this month, and Growing Up Without a Dad for BBC Radio 1, to be broadcast in July.
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