Welcome to my World !

. I'm a writer living and working in Langley in Berkshire in the UK.

Richard Hill - Portrait I began writing in 1996 after having to retire from my career in the National Health Service due to heart disease. I've had a series of heart attacks and two heart bypass operations. Between 1996 and 2000, I contributed regularly to a number of UK leisure and lifestyle magazines. Many of these articles can be downloaded from the 'IN PRINT' section of this website. I've also contributed to some television programmes and in 2001 worked as a Feature Writer for the 'Slough Observer.

Throughout the summer of 2005 I took part in a BBC2 documentary series, screened in November 05 called 'Making Slough Happy' which explores the science of happiness. In 2007, I appeared in three episodes of ITV's WaterWorld.

I occasionally run writers workshops, and continue to write factual features for magazines.


Microsites

  • History of the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal
  • History of the British Iron Lung

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    "He has a thoughtful, innovative and dedicated approach to his screen writing and programme making ambitions, which has seen him develop original ideas from outline treatment to fine cut – in itself, no mean achievement."

    Keith Wootton. Producer, Factual Programmes. Carlton Television

    "He is an innovative thinker, always coming up with fresh ideas and the verve to put them into action"

    Chris Cattrall. Editor – Canal & Riverboat Magazine

    "It is his adaptability, together with his reliability and enthusiasm for the job, that makes him a welcome contributor"

    Courtney Freedman. Editor – The Art of Bonsai Magazine

    "He is, above all, self motivated and enthusiastic about his work and the world of filmmaking"

    Joan Greening. Production Co-ordinator – Connections Communications Centre Ltd

    "I am sure he will have a successful career"

    Peter Gilbe. Managing Director. Optomen Television

    "A most interesting - and well written article" (Referring to ‘43 Years in an Iron Lung’ – SAGA Magazine).

    Geoffrey Lean - The Independent on Sunday.

    "Your choice of features shows ability to write for different audiences. Clear evidence of excellent research and writing flair."

    Zella Carriere. Lecturer in Journalism, East Berkshire College

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    'Many people hear voices when no-one is there. Some of them are called mad and are shut up in rooms where they stare at the walls all day. Others are called writers and they do pretty much the same thing.' (Meg Chittenden)

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