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Fiona Riley Biography & Facts

Harley Fiona Riley (born 13 December 2001), better known by her stage name of Harley Bird, is an English actress. She was the third as well as the longest running voice of Peppa Pig, taking on the role in 2007 and leaving in 2020. The role was taken over by Amelie Bea Smith. She was Peppa Pig for 13 years. Early and personal life Harley Fiona Riley was born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester in Northern England. She lives in Tring, Hertfordshire, with her parents, Gill and Craig Riley. She is the second eldest of four children, and has two sisters and a brother. Bird attended Tring Park School for the Performing Arts on their Tring Park Associates programme before enrolling into the main school. Career At age five, she was signed to Alphabet Kidz Talent Agency. A month later she gained the voice role of Peppa in the children's animated series Peppa Pig. She replaced the previous actors, Lily Snowden-Fine and Cecily Bloom. She first voiced Peppa on the 2007 "Peppa's Christmas" special and continued to voice the character for seasons 3, 4, 5 and the first half of the 6th. She voiced Peppa Pig on "The Official BBC Children in Need Medley" and various other pieces of show merchandise. Bird's TV appearances and radio broadcasts include a behind-the-scenes feature on CBBC's Newsround and an interview in character as Peppa on BBC Radio One's Chris Moyles Show. She became the youngest British Academy Film Award winner when she won the Performer award at the 2011 British Academy Children's Awards for her voice-artist work as Peppa Pig. Bird announced that she was leaving the role of Peppa Pig on 31 January 2020, after 13 years and 185 episodes in the role. She was succeeded in the role by Amelie Bea Smith. Bird starred as Daisy in Blueberry, a 2009 short film which won the Audience Award at the Cinequest Film Festival, She also starred as Piper alongside Saoirse Ronan in Kevin Macdonald's How I Live Now, released in 2013. She also starred in Goodbye, a radio drama by Morwenna Banks, her Peppa Pig co-star, that aired on BBC Radio 4 alongside Olivia Colman, Natascha McElhone, Darren Boyd, Alison Steadman, and John Simm. In 2017, Bird played the lead role of Sammy in Disney Channel's webisode series, So Sammy. In 2024, Bird starred in the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black as Winehouse's best friend Juliette Ashby. Filmography References External links Harley Bird at IMDb "Screen Daily - Shooting Starts on Kevin MacDonald's "How I Live Now"". Retrieved 8 August 2012. "Manchester Evening News - The 10 Year Old Girl from Rochdale who is a global TV star as the voice of Peppa Pig". 21 January 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012. "BBC News - Voice of Peppa Pig, Harley Bird, wins a BAFTA". BBC News. Retrieved 8 August 2012.. Discover the Fiona Riley popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Fiona Riley books.

Best Seller Fiona Riley Books of 2024

  • Bay of Secrets synopsis, comments

    Bay of Secrets

    Rosanna Ley

    The #1 Kindle Bestseller returns with a gorgeous summer read about romance, family and the secrets we keep from those we love.'The perfect holiday companion' Heat'The ultimate fee...

  • It Must Have Been the Mistletoe synopsis, comments

    It Must Have Been the Mistletoe

    Judy Astley

    Let muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley gift you an unmissable, hilarious and heartwarming read this Christmas. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Trisha Ashley, Jenny Colg...

  • The House Of Flowers synopsis, comments

    The House Of Flowers

    Charlotte Bingham

    Fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah will love this uplifting and moving wartime saga by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingha...

  • The Tuscan Contessa synopsis, comments

    The Tuscan Contessa

    Dinah Jefferies

    ONE WAR. TWO WOMEN. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SAVE THE ONES THEY LOVE?A sweeping new novel from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter's WifeIn 1943, Contessa...

  • One Step Forward synopsis, comments

    One Step Forward

    Rosie Harris

    Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this vivid and compelling saga, set around Tiger Bay and Cardiff. Muchloved multimillion copy bestseller R...

  • Island in the East synopsis, comments

    Island in the East

    Jenny Ashcroft

    THE EBOOK BESTSELLERPerfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Dinah Jefferies, Victoria Hislop and Lucy Foley. Two great loves. One shattering betrayal.A war that changes everything.'Isla...

  • The First Wife synopsis, comments

    The First Wife

    Muna Shehadi

    At the heart of a great love lies a devastating secret . . . Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Louise Douglas will be gripped by Muna Shehadi's stunning new novel of twis...

  • Searching For Tilly synopsis, comments

    Searching For Tilly

    Susan Sallis

    A delightfully touching and uplifting saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher.READERS ARE LO...

  • The Summer Sister synopsis, comments

    The Summer Sister

    Muna Shehadi

    'A wonderful read with evocative descriptions and enough family secrets to create a gripping journey of discovery' Woman'One of those books that makes you cancel everything so you ...

  • The Guardian of Lies synopsis, comments

    The Guardian of Lies

    Kate Furnivall

    THE TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Survivors.1953, the South...

  • The Stranger From Berlin synopsis, comments

    The Stranger From Berlin

    Melissa Amateis

    'This intriguing and immersive novel is a realpage turner with plenty of romance and a dark mystery at its heart' Rachel Hore, Sunday Times bestselling author of ...

  • Clash of Empires synopsis, comments

    Clash of Empires

    Ben Kane

    HAS ROME FINALLY MET ITS MATCH?'A triumph!' Harry Sidebottom 'Exceptional' Anthony Riches'Fans of battleheavy historical fiction will, justly, adore Clash of Empires' The TimesTHE ...

  • The Kissing Gate synopsis, comments

    The Kissing Gate

    Susan Sallis

    Let The Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis sweep you away with this powerfully emotional, moving and uplifting novel. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Rosamunde Pilcher ...

  • The Railway Girls synopsis, comments

    The Railway Girls

    Maisie Thomas

    The first novel in the wonderful new Railway Girls series, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean. 'Stunning writing [and] perfectly paced' Frost Magazine'A story of true...

  • A Gathering Storm synopsis, comments

    A Gathering Storm

    Rachel Hore

    From the millioncopy Sunday Times bestseller comes a gripping story of family secrets, allconsuming love and the chaos of war.2011. When Lucy’s troubled father Tom&#...

  • Excess Baggage synopsis, comments

    Excess Baggage

    Judy Astley

    Let bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this insightful, uplifting and hilarious novel where a family holiday turns into more of a torment than a treat... Perfect fo...

  • Summer of Secrets synopsis, comments

    Summer of Secrets

    Nikola Scott

    The unforgettable novel from Nikola Scott about two women born decades apart each faced with the knowledge that a man in their lives is not what he seems... Perfect for readers ...

  • My Mamma Mia Summer synopsis, comments

    My Mamma Mia Summer

    Annie Robertson

    Escape to Greece for sunshine, music, laughter and a sprinkling of romance.... The feelgood novel you need in 2021!One summer... One dream... One chance to make it happen.Laurel ha...

  • The Right Thing synopsis, comments

    The Right Thing

    Judy Astley

    Let bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this insightful and uplifting gem of a novel about the important things in life. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly John...

  • A Wartime Marriage synopsis, comments

    A Wartime Marriage

    Mary Jane Staples

    For fans of Katie Flynn & Fiona Valpy, this is an exhilarating romantic journey across wartorn Europe from the multimillion copy seller Mary Jane Staples.READERS ARE LOVING A W...

  • The Other Side Of Paradise synopsis, comments

    The Other Side Of Paradise

    Margaret Mayhew

    Fans of Katie Flynn, Rosamunde Pilcher and Dinah Jeffries will love this emotional and sweeping wartime romance set in Singapore from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.READERS ARE...

  • Debutantes synopsis, comments

    Debutantes

    Charlotte Bingham

    Fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Bridgerton will love this wonderfully evocative and enthralling romantic saga by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Ch...

  • An Ordinary Woman synopsis, comments

    An Ordinary Woman

    Susan Sallis

    From the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis comes a wonderfully evocative novel, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher.READERS ARE LOVING AN...

  • Learning to Dance synopsis, comments

    Learning to Dance

    Susan Sallis

    If you like Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher, you'll absolutely love this beautifully emotive and compelling novel of love and loss from the Sunday Times bestselling...

  • Sapphire Skies synopsis, comments

    Sapphire Skies

    Belinda Alexandra

    A love greater than war. A beautiful woman lost. A mystery unsolved ... until now. The epic new saga from one of Australia's best loved storytellers.2000: the wreckage of a downed ...

  • When I Come Home Again synopsis, comments

    When I Come Home Again

    Caroline Scott

    ‘A pageturning literary gem’ THE TIMES, BEST BOOKS OF 2020 From the highly acclaimed author of The Photographer of the Lost, a BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick, comes a beautiful an...

  • A Blessing In Disguise synopsis, comments

    A Blessing In Disguise

    Elvi Rhodes

    Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy will love this warmhearted and moving novel from multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes. Let this story sweep you away! READERS ARE LOVING ...

  • Silver Wattle synopsis, comments

    Silver Wattle

    Belinda Alexandra

    A dazzling novel about two exceptional sisters set in the Australian film world of the 1920s, from the author of WHITE GARDENIA and TUSCAN ROSE.A dazzling novel about two exception...

  • The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay synopsis, comments

    The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay

    Julie Brooks

    Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth. But only one will make it off the ship.'The writing is polished and evocative, the twists and turns are surprising, and...

  • The Keys To The Garden synopsis, comments

    The Keys To The Garden

    Susan Sallis

    From the pen of bestselling author Susan Sallis comes a moving and heartwarming novel that will stay with you long after you finish the last page. Readers of Rosamunde Pilcher, Mae...

  • Beneath a Burning Sky synopsis, comments

    Beneath a Burning Sky

    Jenny Ashcroft

    THE EBOOK BESTSELLER'Exotic and mysterious I was gripped' Dinah Jefferies 'Beautifully described . . . A moving love story' Tracy Rees 'Emotional, evocative and enthralling.' Kate...

  • An Echo of Scandal synopsis, comments

    An Echo of Scandal

    Laura Madeleine

    In the dead of night, with blood on her hands, she made her escape. Accused of murder, Alejandra flees her home, escaping to the southern edge of Spain, where she faces a life of p...

  • The Dressmaker of Paris synopsis, comments

    The Dressmaker of Paris

    Georgia Kaufmann

    'Involving, immersive and unputdownable' bestselling author Jill MansellI need to tell you a story, ma chère. My story.Rosa Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire upon her...

  • The Apple Barrel synopsis, comments

    The Apple Barrel

    Susan Sallis

    Readers of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will simply love this utterly captivating, emotional and memorable novel from The Sunday Times bestselling author Susan S...

  • A House By The Sea synopsis, comments

    A House By The Sea

    Elvi Rhodes

    Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher, an emotional and powerful novel by multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS ARE LOVING A HOUSE BY THE SEA! "A...lovely s...

  • Naked Truths synopsis, comments

    Naked Truths

    Jo Carnegie

    If you like Jilly Cooper, you will love this naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read from much loved author, Jo Carnegie.'Sexy, sassy and scandalous...Hilarious stuff!' Glam...

  • Sea Of Dreams synopsis, comments

    Sea Of Dreams

    Susan Sallis

    By the Sunday Times bestselling author and multimillion copy seller Susan Sallis, this is a beautiful and moving novel perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Lucinda Riley and Rosamunde...

  • A Merry Mistletoe Wedding synopsis, comments

    A Merry Mistletoe Wedding

    Judy Astley

    With unforgettable characters, charming romance and lots of laughter, A Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a gorgeous Christmas read from muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley. Perf...

  • The Love Child synopsis, comments

    The Love Child

    Rachel Hore

    The UNMISSABLE novel from the millioncopy Sunday Times bestseller. Secrets from the past, unravelling in the present… Uncovering secrets that span generations, Rache...

  • Seven For A Secret synopsis, comments

    Seven For A Secret

    Judy Astley

    If you like Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley, you will love this brilliantly funny romantic comedy buzzing with speculation and scandal from bestselling author Judy As...

  • Choices synopsis, comments

    Choices

    Susan Sallis

    A lifeenhancing and emotionally powerful novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher.READERS AR...

  • The Keepsake synopsis, comments

    The Keepsake

    Julie Brooks

    A book of treasures. A wealth of secrets.The Keepsake is a thrilling dualtime novel, with a fascinating, complex woman at its heart, wealth of twists, turns and secrets, and an abs...

  • The Memory Box synopsis, comments

    The Memory Box

    Kathryn Hughes

    'UTTERLY UNPUTDOWNABLE' Jenny AshcroftSome love stories last a lifetime...'Wow, wow, wow!!! The BEST BOOK I have read all year. A gorgeous story which had me hooked. Make sure you ...

  • Nanny synopsis, comments

    Nanny

    Charlotte Bingham

    Powerful and heartwrenching; fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah will love this Edwardian saga by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlo...

  • The Lonely Wife synopsis, comments

    The Lonely Wife

    Val Wood

    Don't miss the sequel to The Lonely Wife! Children of Fortune is available nowA powerful story about a woman's struggle to claim what is rightfully hers, from the Sunday Times best...