Ian D Richardson
@idrmedia.bsky.social
Australian-born ex print and broadcasting hack, including three decades with BBC World Service. Author of three books and contributed to others. Loved writing since his childhood. Now writing his memoir chapter by chapter on iandrichardson.substack.com
Chapter 50: Switch to TV News
My introduction to being a BBC television journalist...
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September 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
#art #painting | A missing #portrait by the "kitchen sink artist" John Bratby RA: www.preddonlee.com/Bratby_portr...
August 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#art #painting | A missing #portrait by the "kitchen sink artist" John Bratby RA: www.preddonlee.com/Bratby_portr...
BBCNews | How I began as a BBC TV journalist: #BBCNews | My introduction to #television journalism: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-50...
Chapter 50: Switch to TV News
My introduction to being a BBC television journalist...
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August 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM
BBCNews | How I began as a BBC TV journalist: #BBCNews | My introduction to #television journalism: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-50...
TV | My introduction to BBC #television journalism in 1980: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-50...
Chapter 50: Switch to TV News
My introduction to being a BBC television journalist...
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August 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
TV | My introduction to BBC #television journalism in 1980: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-50...
NewZealand Auckland | iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-49...
Chapter 49: This 'n' that. Lots to read.
Includes news of Radio New Zealand and British Broadcasting Corporation promotions, a vintage clothing venture for my wife, a showbiz interview and attending Miss World 1979
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August 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
NewZealand Auckland | iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-49...
Another Substack chapter in my memoir: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-49...
Chapter 49: This 'n' that. Lots to read.
Includes news of Radio New Zealand and British Broadcasting Corporation promotions, a vintage clothing venture for my wife, a showbiz interview and attending Miss World 1979
iandrichardson.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Another Substack chapter in my memoir: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-49...
Memoir | Lots of fun stories, plus a celebrity feature, in this #Substack chapter: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-48...
Chapter 48: Packed with news
Stories, mostly short ones, about a wedding, a television star, cats, ancestors, a nightmare house move, spontaneous comments by our kids, and an Australian crab picture...
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August 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Memoir | Lots of fun stories, plus a celebrity feature, in this #Substack chapter: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-48...
#genealogy | I wrote this in 1979, but the central #familyhistory message remains unchanged: preddonlee.com/Memories_Gua...
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August 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#genealogy | I wrote this in 1979, but the central #familyhistory message remains unchanged: preddonlee.com/Memories_Gua...
Memoir | Another Substack chapter from the 1970s: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-47...
Chapter 47: Another varied output
My appearance in court, a BBC World Service broadcast, a birthday battle, pop music news and lots more.
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August 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Memoir | Another Substack chapter from the 1970s: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-47...
Memoir | Lots of fun stories and celebrity news in this Substack chapter. It's free. iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-46...
Chapter 46: Easter bunny surprise, celebrity news
Lots of showbiz and other stories in this chapter
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August 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Memoir | Lots of fun stories and celebrity news in this Substack chapter. It's free. iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-46...
Genealogy | An accidental family history: richmedialife.blogspot.com/2024/12/an-a...
An accidental history
A blog mostly about publishing, broadcasting, books and films -- plus random topics that attracts the writer's attention
richmedialife.blogspot.com
August 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Genealogy | An accidental family history: richmedialife.blogspot.com/2024/12/an-a...
The latest chapter of my Substack memoir. The usual mish-mash of serious and amusing true stories: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-46...
Chapter 46: Easter bunny surprise, celebrity news
Lots of showbiz and other stories in this chapter
iandrichardson.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The latest chapter of my Substack memoir. The usual mish-mash of serious and amusing true stories: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-46...
ShowBiz | This Substack chapter includes my entertaining chat with the popular actor, Derek Nimmo: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-45...
Chapter 45: Assorted items 1975
Short and shortish true stories, some serious and many of them you might find amusing...
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August 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
ShowBiz | This Substack chapter includes my entertaining chat with the popular actor, Derek Nimmo: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-45...
Substack memoir | Lots of true stories in my latest chapter plus an interview with actor Derek Nimmo: iandrichardson.substack.com
From the Bush to Bush House and Beyond | Ian D Richardson | Substack
The life of a journalist and author in Australia and the United Kingdom. Click to read From the Bush to Bush House and Beyond, by Ian D Richardson, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Substack memoir | Lots of true stories in my latest chapter plus an interview with actor Derek Nimmo: iandrichardson.substack.com
Travel | A great holiday in 1975: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-44...
Chapter 44: Fun visit to Monte Carlo
An account of a posh holiday accompanied by a famous TV actor
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August 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Travel | A great holiday in 1975: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-44...
Euro 2025: Rosemary and I don't watch much sport, but we did enjoy yesterday's match -- especially as England won. Soccer is such a clever game, unlike the thuggery of rugby and the pointlessness of cricket.
July 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Euro 2025: Rosemary and I don't watch much sport, but we did enjoy yesterday's match -- especially as England won. Soccer is such a clever game, unlike the thuggery of rugby and the pointlessness of cricket.
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Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
July 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
My memories of interviewing a star of TV's "Skippy", the problems of moving house, plus lots of other fun stuff in this recent Substack chapter: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-42...
Chapter 42: Skippy and a house move
A mix of showbiz items and the joy and grief of selling and buying a house in England
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July 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My memories of interviewing a star of TV's "Skippy", the problems of moving house, plus lots of other fun stuff in this recent Substack chapter: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-42...
memories journalism | How did I forget that I had interviewed comedian Rod Hull (of Emu fame)?: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-43...
Chapter 43: Forgotten star interviews
My bafflement at not remembering interviews with the famous comedian Rod Hull, with or without Emu. Also a number of unrelated stories.
iandrichardson.substack.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
memories journalism | How did I forget that I had interviewed comedian Rod Hull (of Emu fame)?: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-43...
Substack memoir | Loads of stories about celebrities and family events here: iandrichardson.substack.com/archive
Archive - From the Bush to Bush House and Beyond
Full archive of all the posts from From the Bush to Bush House and Beyond.
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July 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Substack memoir | Loads of stories about celebrities and family events here: iandrichardson.substack.com/archive
Journalism | Remember Rod Hull and Emu? I confess that I couldn't remember interviewing him at least twice: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-43...
Chapter 43: Forgotten star interviews
My bafflement at not remembering interviews with the famous comedian Rod Hull, with or without Emu. Also a number of unrelated stories.
iandrichardson.substack.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Journalism | Remember Rod Hull and Emu? I confess that I couldn't remember interviewing him at least twice: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-43...
Substack: My latest memoir -- packed with all sorts of stuff, some of which you might find interesting: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-42...
Chapter 42: Skippy and a house move
A mix of showbiz items and the joy and grief of selling and buying a house in England
iandrichardson.substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Substack: My latest memoir -- packed with all sorts of stuff, some of which you might find interesting: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-42...
Travel | My unpleasant discoveries in Cowpens South Carolina, USA: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-41...
Chapter 41: Disappointing Cowpens USA
My visit to an unpleasant cousin in Cowpens, South Carolina, in 1974, reaching there after three months in Australia and a short visit to Los Angeles.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Travel | My unpleasant discoveries in Cowpens South Carolina, USA: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-41...
Genealogy | A fascinating time discovering my ancestors in Southwark, London, in the 1700s and 1800s: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-27...
Chapter 27: Discovering English ancestors
Revelations about who went before us in London...
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July 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Genealogy | A fascinating time discovering my ancestors in Southwark, London, in the 1700s and 1800s: iandrichardson.substack.com/p/chapter-27...
A heron hoping -- and failing -- to feast on our pond goldfish:
July 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A heron hoping -- and failing -- to feast on our pond goldfish: