• S7 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Ria Hebden

  • May 28 2024
  • Length: 49 mins
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S7 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Ria Hebden

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  • Television presenter and broadcaster, Ria Hebden discusses the importance of identity, how books can inspire massive career changes and why the sky's the limit for her.

    Ria is the official Entertainment presenter on ITV’s Lorraine, having interviewed everyone from Robbie Williams to Harrison Ford, to Kim Cattrall, Shania Twain and John Boyega. Her infectious energy and iconic smile make her a TV regular and favourite among viewers, also having hosted shows including All Around Britain on ITV, Sunday Morning Live on BBC One and the BAFTA Film Awards red carpet.

    Passionate about telling stories that celebrate diversity, champion women and inspire the next generation, Ria founded Wonder Women TV, a women’s network that elevates diverse women who work in Television and the Creative Industries in 2017, and has achieved several National Diversity Award nominations for her work.

    Last year, Ria competed as a contestant on ITV’s Dancing on Ice and raised £30K for Lupus UK as a contestant on Celebrity Catchphrase and Celebrity Chase.


    Ria’s book choices are:
    ** Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
    ** Light is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell
    ** The List by Yomi Adegoke
    ** Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
    ** The Good Ally by Nova Reid

    Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season seven of the Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women’s Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women.
    Don’t want to miss the rest of season seven? Listen and subscribe now!
    This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.
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