Francis Anderson Ritchie,[1] known as Frank Ritchie, is a New Zealand radio broadcaster, Media Chaplain, and ordained Christian Minister who is a Sunday evening radio host on Newstalk ZB.[1][2][3]
Rev Frank (Francis) Ritchie[1] | |
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 Reverend Frank Ritchie is a New Zealand broadcaster, chaplain and minister. | |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Other names | Frank |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, Minister |
| Career | |
| Show | Sunday at Six with Frank & Jax |
| Network | Newstalk ZB |
| Time slot | 6pm-7:30pm Sundays |
Early life
editRaised in Te Aroha,[1] Ritchie was the son of an alcoholic absent father and a mother on the DPB.[2][3]
Broadcasting career
editAfter beginning his working career as a painter & decorator, Ritchie's first introduction to broadcasting was on Christian radio network Life FM as a regular panelist.[3] In his early 20s Ritchie began hosting Life FM's nationwide talkback programme The Green Room, which he did for 8 years. Ritchie also hosted other programmes on Life FM including the night show and then drive show.[1]
In 2010 Ritchie began hosting occasional Easter and Christmas programmes on Newstalk ZB produced by CBA.
Ritchie replaced Sam Bloore in 2018 alongside co-host Jax van Buuren from 6pm-7:30pm Sunday nights.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Smith, Jeremy. "A Frank Discussion". Authentic Men's Magazine. No. Summer 2020/2021. Authentic Trust. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b Matthews, Philip (28 March 2020). "National portrait: Rev Frank Ritchie, the media chaplain". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ a b c Cowan, John. "Interview: Rev Frank Ritchie". newstalkzb.co.nz. NZME. Retrieved 21 April 2021.