Kel Richards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kel Richards
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Kelvin Barry Richards
8 February 1946 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| Occupation | Author, broadcaster, journalist |
| Employer | 2CH |
Kelvin Barry "Kel" Richards, born on February 8, 1946, is a well-known Australian author, journalist, and broadcaster. He is also a lay Christian, which means he is a member of the church who is not a priest but helps with church duties. Kel Richards has written many books and worked on radio for a long time.
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Early Life and Writing Career
Kel Richards was born in Sydney, Australia. He grew up to become a talented writer. He has written several exciting books for adults. These books include mystery stories and thrillers, which are fast-paced stories full of suspense.
Popular Books by Kel Richards
Some of his well-known books are The Case of the Vanishing Corpse, Death in Egypt, and An Outbreak of Darkness. These stories often involve solving mysteries or facing dangerous situations.
A Voice on the Radio
Kel Richards was also a familiar voice on Australian radio. He worked for many years as a broadcaster, sharing news and interesting facts with listeners.
The "Wordwatch" Program
From 2003 until August 15, 2010, Kel Richards hosted a popular segment called Wordwatch on ABC NewsRadio. This segment was all about words – where they came from and how they are used. It started as a short filler program but became very popular. People loved learning about language.
From Radio to Books
Because Wordwatch was so successful, several books were created based on the research from the show. This shows how much people enjoyed learning about words from Kel Richards. In November 2003, the show celebrated its 1,000th episode!
Later Radio Work
More recently, Kel Richards presented a Sunday night program on Sydney radio station 2CH. This show was called "Sunday Night with Kel Richards."
The Aussie Bible
Kel Richards is also known for his unique translation of parts of the Bible. He made it easier for Australians to understand by using everyday Australian language.
Translating the Bible into Aussie Slang
He is the author of The Aussie Bible, which was first published in 2003. This book translates sections of the Bible into Australian slang and common phrases. It became very popular, selling over 100,000 copies. He released a follow-up book called More Aussie Bible in 2006.
Role at St Andrew's Cathedral
Kel Richards is also a lay canon at St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney. This means he holds an honorary position in the church, helping with its activities and community work.
