AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, EDITOR & BROADCASTER
JULIET RIX IS AN AWARD-WINNING FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Juliet Rix is an award-winning writer, editor and broadcaster working for the Guardian, Telegraph, Times, and BBC, among others. Her latest book is London’s Statues of Women (Safe Haven Books, 2025). Juliet writes particularly on arts & culture, travel and health, as well as interviews. She is the author of three non-fiction books for adults and two fiction books for children.
Juliet has been a judge on journalism and audio awards, and gives talks, chairs panels and leads tours, walks and workshops. She is a tour lecturer for Martin Randall Travel and Kirker, and has specialist knowledge of Malta.
Her degree in Natural Sciences (biological) and History of Art still reflects Juliet’s interests, and she has held a number of public appointments including NED/trusteeships and Chair of Fitness to Practise Tribunals for the Health & Care Professions Council. She sits on two health-related independent government scientific advisory committees as a public interest member.
For more on Juliet’s experience, or to read or listen to her work, please click on the tabs above – or see the portfolio below.
Latest Books
London’s Statues of Women - Never mind all those statesmen and soldiers, what about the women on the streets of the capital? They are a fascinating crew and this book tells their surprising stories.
Who was the first named non-royal woman to have a statue in London (it wasn’t Florence Nightingale)? Why is the capital ‘adorned’ with naked breasts? Who was the first real woman of colour to have a statue in the capital (she’s interviewed in the book)? Who was the famously demure sportswoman who secretly posed naked for a city statue?….Full press release here.
The fifth, fully updated edition of Juliet’s guidebook, Malta & Gozo (Bradt Guides, 2025) is fully updated to include new sights, restaurants, historic research, politics and culture.
Endorsements
"Juliet comes up with compelling ideas and writes evidenced, engaging copy to deadline."
— Alison Benjamin, Editor, Society, The Guardian
“Juliet’s interventions are always insightful and to the point. She makes an invaluable contribution to the work of the Committee.”
— Prof Alan R Boobis OBE, Chair, Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT), Food Standards Agency.
“Juliet has always approached her work with great dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism. She’s fully versed in the requirements of the modern travel writer, and knows the travel trade inside out. I’d have no hesitation in recommending her.”
— Adrian Phillips, Managing Director, Bradt Travel Guides
“Juliet was fantastic and really made the tour.” “The lecturer was extremely knowledgeable and charming.”
— Martin Randall Travel clients after a week-long history & culture tour
A few of Juliet’s Articles….
