Stuart Russell B.1991
Writer | Audio Producer | Artist
I'm a multi-award-winning documentarian, creating sound-rich work to ignite the creative mind. Among other things I'm most passionate about storytelling, history and the arts.
I hold a first-class honours degree in media production and a master's degree with distinction in audio production. More importantly though, I played Lord Sandrigham's Scribe in the hit television series Outlander.
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I'm Scottish, live in England, work in Wales, and dream of the world.
Where it all began...
In 2013 I created Arts in Fife, a podcast for Scottish artists to discuss their work. It quickly gained recognition and kick-started my passion for audio storytelling. In 2014 I was included in the New Year's Honours List, alongside my hero, the late Dame Angela Lansbury. For a child raised on a council estate, this experience was utterly surreal and motivated me to pursue audio production.
Where I'm at...
I'm currently a full-time producer at the BBC and self-produce my own media projects, showcasing them for free via Eyebrow Media. I always hope to foster creative collaboration and make positive connections with fellow artists and storytellers. One day I hope to apply my skills to film.
WORK EXPERIENCE
BBC Radio 4
2026 - PRESENT
A temporary placement producing Front Row, a live magazine programme exploring the arts.
BBC Radio Wales
2019 - PRESENT
I write and produce engaging speech programmes covering the arts, science, history, and religion. I also produce a live music programme.​
Productions include...
All Things Considered (2025 - Present), Science Café (2019 - Present), BBC Introducing with Adam Walton (2019 - Present), Bangor Cathedral at 1,500 (2025), The Snow (2024), Radio Wales Rewind (2023 - 2024), New Writing in Wales (2023), The Radio Wales Arts Show (2019 - 2023), Red: Of Fire & Blood (2022).
BBC Radio 4
2025
Produced Dylan Thomas readings with poet, Alex Wharton, for an advent episode of Sunday Worship.
BBC Radio 6
2022
Produced series three of BBC Introducing Arts with Huw Stephens, showcasing experimental music, soundscapes, spoken word and documentaries from emerging artists.
BBC Radio 3
2019
Presented and produced The Egg Dealer, a true crime documentary exploring a brutal family murder that took place in Scotland in 1938. Made in collaboration with Soundscape Productions.
AWARDS
2024 NEW YORK RADIO AWARD, CRAFT: INNOVATION THE NUT OWL
2023 ON AIR FEST, OFFICIAL SELECTION SUMMER FRUITS
2023 SIGNAL AWARD, BEST WEIRD PODCAST THE NUT OWL
2023 DAVEY AWARD, BEST USE OF ORIGINAL MUSIC THE NUT OWL
2023 DAVEY AWARD, BEST PODCAST COVER ART THE NUT OWL
2023 W3 AWARD, BEST INNOVATION & CREATIVITY THE NUT OWL
2023 W3 AWARD, BEST FAMILY & KIDS PODCAST THE NUT OWL
2023 W3 AWARD, BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN THE NUT OWL
2023 W3 AWARD, BEST PODCAST COVER ART THE NUT OWL
2022 WEBBY AWARD, HONOUREE THE NUT OWL
2021 LOVIE AWARD, BEST FAMILY & KIDS PODCAST THE NUT OWL
2021 LOVIE AWARD, PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD THE NUT OWL
2019 STUDENT RADIO AWARD, BEST SPEECH PROGRAMME ABOVE THE PERSEA TREE
2019 NEW YORK RADIO AWARD, BEST DOCUMENTARY ABOVE THE PERSEA TREE
2018 KEVIN GREENING AWARD FOR CREATIVITY THE BRAIN GARDEN
2018 NEW YORK RADIO AWARD, BEST DOCUMENTARY THE BRAIN GARDEN
2018 STUDENT RADIO AWARD, BEST PODCAST POETICAL
2015 BRITISH CITIZEN AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE ARTS
2014 BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL FOR SERVICES TO THE ARTS
2012 KINGDOM FM LOCAL HERO AWARD