Simon Ritchie
Simon Ritchie
Panacea Radio Presenter
Simon Ritchie is an experienced radio presenter whose passion for broadcasting spans community, youth and hospital radio. His radio journey began in 1999 and has since taken him across a range of roles that combine creativity, connection and a genuine love for radio as a medium.
Simon has been involved with youth radio initiatives, helping to support and mentor younger voices in the medium, as well as presenting shows in a variety of formats throughout his career. His approach to radio is grounded in storytelling, music appreciation and listener engagement — creating shows that feel welcoming, thoughtful and consistent.
At Panacea Radio, Simon brings his breadth of experience and warm presenting style to the airwaves. His shows balance great music with a relaxed, conversational delivery, giving listeners a sense of familiarity and connection with every broadcast.
Whether exploring fresh tracks or sharing classics, Simon’s presence on the station reflects his dedication to community-focused radio and a lifelong enthusiasm for music.
Recently Played
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And The Beat Goes On (Radio Mix)
Whispers -
Give Me The Night
George Benson -
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Coming Up
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Heaven In The Afternoon with Tony Shawcross1:00pm - 3:00pm
Uplifting soul, funk and groove with Tony Shawcross every weekday afternoon — the perfect feel-good mix from 1 PM to 3 PM.
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Drive Panacea with Neil James3:00pm - 6:00pm
The ultimate feel-good drive-time mix of soul, funk and groove with Neil James, 3–6 PM.
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Groove Control with Jay Martin6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jay Martin delivers two hours of jazz-funk, soul and deep grooves to ease you into the evening.
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All of the passionate presenters that you hear on Panacea work on a voluntary basis. We have a limited amount of advertising on the station which helps cover our running costs, and we rely on kind donations from our listeners to keep playing the best of Soul, Funk and Groove. A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated.