Lesley Riddoch — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2006.
Owner of Feisty Ltd, an independent radio, podcast, and TV production company, since 2004.
Founded and directed the feminist magazine Harpies and Quines, launched in 1992.
Presented BBC Radio Scotland's "Speaking Out" from 1989 to 1994.
Served as a contributing editor of the Sunday Herald (1993-1999) and an assistant editor of The Scotsman (1994-1996).
Graduated from the University of Oxford with an honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics in 1981.
Serves as a trustee for the Isle of Eigg community buyout.

Biography

Lesley Riddoch is a Scottish radio broadcaster, activist, and journalist. Born in Wolverhampton, England, in 1960, she moved to Scotland in 1973 and later graduated from the University of Oxford in 1981 with an honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in journalism from Cardiff University. Since 2004, she has owned Feisty Ltd, an independent radio, podcast, and TV production company.