Stuart Russell B.1991
Artist | Writer | Audio Producer
Hello, 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 masters with distinction in audio production. More importantly though, I played Lord Sandrigham's Scribe in the hit television series, Outlander.
I'm Scottish, live in England, work in Wales, and dream of the world.
How it all began...
In 2013 I created my first ever podcast called 'Arts In Fife', providing a platform for Scottish artists to discuss their work. It quickly gained global recognition and kick started my passion for audio storytelling. In 2014 I was included in the New Years Honours List, which I shared with my hero, the late Dame Angela Lansbury. For a kid who grew up on a council estate in Scotland, this was surreal and more than encouraged me to continue.
Where I am now...
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. My big dream is to apply my skills to film.
WORK EXPERIENCE
BBC Radio Wales
2019 - NOW
Writer and producer of Science Café, Radio Wales Rewind and BBC Introducing Wales. Other productions include... The Snow (2024), New Writing in Wales (2023), Red: Of Fire & Blood (2022), The Radio Wales Arts Show (2019 - 2023).
BBC Radio 6
2022
Writer and producer of BBC Introducing Arts S03. Huw Stephens introduces experimental music, soundscapes, spoken word and documentaries from emerging British artists.
BBC Radio 3
2019
Writer, producer and presenter of The Egg Dealer. Stuart Russell seeks a mysterious egg dealer, to piece together his involvement in a brutal murder which took place in Scotland in 1938.
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