BIOGRAPHIES
Below is a list of Veterans, Wives and Widows and Descendants who have put themselves forward to be interviewed for media opportunities. If you are considering an interview for television or radio, please choose a bio and click the link to request their testimony.
Steve Purse
Relationship - Descendant of Veteran David Purse
Veteran Service - RAF, Maralinga, Minor Trials
TV Interviews - Yes
Radio Interviews - Yes
Newpaper / Online Articles - Yes
BIO
Steve has undertaken many interviews on TV, and was the narrator of the BBC2 Radio program Fallout. He narrated the LABRATS 'Have you seen the Dragon' educational video and is the presenter of 'It's in the Blood' podcast. Steve represents LABRATS as our Hillsborough Law representative.
Steve has a wealth of knowledge regarding the testing program and has undertaken many interviews on the subject. Steve has a number of disabilities and uses a powered wheelchair, so any interview must be accessible.
Alan Owen
Relationship - Descendant of Veteran James Ronald Owen
Veteran Service - Royal Navy, Operation Dominic, Christmas Island
TV Interviews - Yes
Radio Interviews - Yes
Newpaper / Online Articles - Yes
BIO
Alan is the co-founder of LABRATS following his 4-year term as Chairman of the BNTVA. He has undertaken many interviews on the subject of Nuclear Testing across the world, most recently at the United Nations in New York. Alan is responsible for the LABRATS Academy and the educational material being developed for the community.
Alan has a wealth of knowledge on the subject of worldwide testing and works closely with ICAN and many other worldwide organisations on Nuclear Disarmament. Alan has a heart condition which means he cannot walk long distances.