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Fiona Ritchie

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  • Host and Producer, The Thistle and Shamrock, NPR
Scotland
As seen in: NPR, MSN UK, The Guardian, PNAS, Taylor & Francis Online, Cell Press, Wisconsin Public Radio, KNPR-FM (Las Vegas, NV), WESA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA), Burnley Express, Georgia Public Broadcasting and
Covers:  streaming music services, music, media, podcast, radio, music festivals, radio reviews, radio trends
Fiona MBE. Talks on the wireless, writes, loves living in Scotland. NYTimes Best Seller: WAYFARING STRANGERS

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Fiona Ritchie’s Biography

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I have worked in radio since 1981, both at local station and network settings, producing and presenting live and recorded programs for NPR and BBC. Other experience includes concert and event production, concert and event MC-ing, varied voice over work, fundraising (both on and off-air), workshop/panel participation, teaching, and many writing projects including articles, CD liner notes and books.

Skills include: Radio program production and presentation from concept to final audio delivery; …

Fiona Ritchie’s Journalist Portfolio

Listen Again

Listen Again

Web stream of The Thistle & Shamrock radio programs exclusively at thistleradio.com

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ThistleRadio From NPR Music : NPR

ThistleRadio From NPR Music : NPR

Tune in to ThistleRadio, Fiona Ritchie's 24/7 channel devoted to music from Celtic roots. The playlist is gro…

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NPR: Thistlepod with Fiona Ritchie Podcast : NPR Podcasts

NPR: Thistlepod with Fiona Ritchie Podcast : NPR Podcasts

Here's your chance to explore Fiona Ritchie's unique radio archive and sit in on some of her most memorable c…

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From the Archives

From the Archives

Roll back the years with our growing archive. We post clips of past broadcasts here, along with other timeles…

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Articles

Plans submitted for Burnley’s first indoor padel club at former Boohoo site

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| MSN UK Verified
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Pendle Padel Club extends opening hours during Ramadan

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| MSN UK Verified
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Employment Law is changing – here’s what you need to know. - Aegis the Union

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| aegistheunion.co.uk
The UK’s employment law framework is entering a period of significant change. Over the next two years, a series of reforms will reshape workplace rights, protections and employer responsibilities. This represents the most substantial overhaul since the 1970s. For those working across the finance sector, these changes matter.
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Interview

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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes - both manual and electric. Am actually thinking of buying a vintage one.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rita Skeeter! Got to admire that savage Quick-Quotes Quill.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

I liked the #FirstWorldProblems tweets. Some news stories/concerns are so trivial they deserve to be lampooned.

Awards

New York Festivals (International Radio Program Awards)

2011 - Best Regularly Scheduled Music Program

Silver Medal for "The Wisdom of Pete Seeger" (which also won a 2011 Bronze Medal in the category: Information/Documentary: Culture & The Arts)

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