It is with great sadness that BHR Wales shares the news that our friend and fellow volunteer, Paul Brabban, sadly passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th August 2026.
Paul was a valued member of the BHR Wales family, and his loss will be deeply felt by those who had the privilege of volunteering alongside him and getting to know him.
Giving Something Back
Paul’s reason for joining BHR Wales was particularly meaningful. Having spent a considerable amount of time in hospital himself, Paul wanted to give something back to the staff and patients he had encountered and who had been part of his journey.
That desire to give back led him to hospital radio and to BHR Wales, where he generously gave his own time to help us provide companionship, entertainment and a friendly voice to patients across the hospital.
It was a wonderful reflection of the person Paul was and of the spirit of hospital radio itself – people giving their time simply because they want to make somebody else’s day that little bit brighter.
Paul also brought with him an incredible knowledge of music and a wonderfully eclectic taste. You could never quite predict what might make it onto Paul’s playlist, and that was part of what we all loved about him.
His knowledge and enthusiasm for music shone through, and his wide-ranging musical tastes sparked plenty of conversations among his fellow volunteers. It is something that those who knew and worked alongside Paul will remember particularly fondly.
Like so many of the people who have given their time to hospital radio over the years, Paul became part of what makes BHR Wales so special. Our station is much more than the programmes we broadcast; it is a community of volunteers brought together by friendship, a love of radio and a shared desire to bring some company and entertainment to patients, staff and listeners.
Paul was very much a part of that community.
A Day of Remembrance for Paul
On Monday, BHR Wales will dedicate its programming to the memory of Paul, with special programmes celebrating his life, his time with the station and the memories he leaves behind.
During The BHR Breakfast Show, host Bill Everatt will be joined by BHR presenter Stewart Critchlow for a special conversation remembering Paul. Bill and Stewart will share some of their memories of him, talk about their time volunteering alongside him and reflect on the friend and fellow volunteer they knew.
Later in the day, Stewart will present a special edition of his programme dedicated to Paul, with music and memories as we celebrate a much-loved member of the BHR Wales family.
Given Paul’s passion for music and the wonderfully varied tastes he shared with us, it feels particularly fitting that we should remember him through the medium that brought him to our station and gave us so many happy memories together.
We hope Monday will not simply be a day of sadness, but an opportunity to celebrate Paul, remember the good times, enjoy some great music and recognise the contribution he made to BHR Wales, our hospital community and the people we are here to serve.
Our Thoughts Are With Paul’s Family
At this incredibly difficult time, everyone at BHR Wales would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Paul’s wife, Claire, and to all of Paul’s family and friends.
We hope they can take some comfort in knowing how fondly Paul will be remembered by his friends and fellow volunteers at BHR Wales.
Paul originally came to our station because he wanted to give something back to the hospital community that had been there for him. In doing so, he became part of our own community too – and one that will not forget him.
Paul will remain part of the story of BHR Wales, and we are incredibly grateful for the time, friendship, music and commitment he shared with us.
Thank you for everything, Paul.
Rest in peace. You will be greatly missed.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Everyone at BHR Wales
