Lights, Camera, Action

Richie was invited onto BBC Radio Tees to share his story. The team were so taken with it - and him - that they suggested BBC Look North did a feature too. Then the online team wanted to share it. You can click the picture above to watch.

It is one thing being brave enough to tell a ghostwriter your truth, but it takes extra courage to re-tell that tale to a camera crew, knowing it will be broadcast on the news and online.

After the programme went out, Richie was contacted by award-winning screenwriter and playright Simon O'Corra.

If you would like to read Richie - Who Cares? it is available online, in all good book stores or direct from Scratching Shed Publishing.