Media Archive
An archive of audio and video clips from Ruth’s previous work, and blog posts from The Other Woman radio show.
BBC Radio 4
I’ve presented two documentaries for BBC Radio 4. The first, Mad About The Boy investigates the psychology of the female girl pop music fan. The second was The Lost Genius of Judee Sill.
The Guardian radio review:
‘…this was an unashamedly pro-girl show that pointed out the advantages of young ladies going through a ridiculous pop fan stage. First, you get to practise being in love with someone who will never let you down (he won’t grab for your bits in the bus shelter; he won’t snog your best friend. He won’t, because you’ll never even meet him), and second, you get to practise being in a big group of girls. This doesn’t happen very often in life, and it can be liberating and powerful. Plus, all that screaming is very good for the respiratory system. I liked the presentation style. Rogers and Barnes simply had a chat with each other, and relevant interviewees, including Rogers’s mother-in-law, on the topic. Much warmer than sticking to a carefully crafted script.’
The Independent radio review:
‘If the tone of Barnes’s documentary was sad, it was never less than respectful. It was a prime example of radio doing what it does best: shining a light on the shadowy corners of human experience. It was about playing songs and telling stories. It was a revelation.’
The Guardian radio review:
‘…this was an unashamedly pro-girl show that pointed out the advantages of young ladies going through a ridiculous pop fan stage. First, you get to practise being in love with someone who will never let you down (he won’t grab for your bits in the bus shelter; he won’t snog your best friend. He won’t, because you’ll never even meet him), and second, you get to practise being in a big group of girls. This doesn’t happen very often in life, and it can be liberating and powerful. Plus, all that screaming is very good for the respiratory system. I liked the presentation style. Rogers and Barnes simply had a chat with each other, and relevant interviewees, including Rogers’s mother-in-law, on the topic. Much warmer than sticking to a carefully crafted script.’
The Independent radio review:
‘If the tone of Barnes’s documentary was sad, it was never less than respectful. It was a prime example of radio doing what it does best: shining a light on the shadowy corners of human experience. It was about playing songs and telling stories. It was a revelation.’
Radio Demos
Demos from my time working at XFM, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2 and more
- Appearances as a music critic on BBC Radio 4’s arts/culture programme Front Row
- Presenting The Guardian’s podcast How To Make It In the Music Industry
- Shows for International Women’s Day on Amazing Radio featuring Mara Carlyle and Little Boots
- Hosting a panel discussion for the Feminist Times about Same Sex Marriage
Voiceovers
I am a voiceover artist working as a TV continuity announcer for BBC One and BBC Two, and am a regular voice reading The Guardian’s Long Reads and The Economist Podcast. I am also a regular gallery guide voice for the likes of The Tate and the National Gallery.
You can hear demos here
Listen to an audio version of Gaby Hinsliff’s long read profile of Theresa May
You can hear demos here
Listen to an audio version of Gaby Hinsliff’s long read profile of Theresa May
TV News Clips
Talking about the Mercury Prize, the Brit Awards and more on Sky News. Also videos made for The Other Woman at Red Bull Studios and whilst at Resonance FM.
Blog Archives from The Other Woman
The Other Woman with Speech Debelle
Hell yes. The supremely talented Speech Debelle (Mercury prize winning …
The Other Woman with Death of the Maiden
Delighted to have Oxford bad ass rockers Death of the Maiden …