Bruce Guthrie
My move to Radio came via a career in Dramatherapy so creating the right conditions for people to share something of themselves comes naturally to me.
Telling stories with other people's words is rather like carving a piece of wood for me. The beauty of the form comes from taking away until we hear only what's most important.
Radio works best for me when I can hear the intimacy and share the feeling that's being expressed. I don't consider myself highbrow as there's meaning to be found in the everyday and domestic - the places
The Flapper
BBC Radio 4, July 2019. The story of one family told through one object - a memorial to a much-missed matriarch as her family celebrate the life and cookery of Audrie Guthrie, an idiosyncratic & creative mother.
The Map of Keynsham
BBC Radio 4 Extra, August 2020. What really happened to our much-loved illuminated town map and my childhood sense of place?
Croydon Handbag
Museum of Croydon, July 2020 'We're off to see a man about a handbag' 4 queer nuns meet an 84-year-old LGBT activist
I Say A Little Prayer
5 minute reflections on prayers, sayings and mottos
The Novel Game with Robin Ince
Three funny people write the first line of a book, advert or film poster and compete against the real author. Will they fool their fellows or fall flat on their face? https://anchor.fm/avonsidestudio
Broadcast portfolio
A collection of live shows and pre-record items