“I decided to stop because I feel that it is now the time for that,” the 77-year-old striker explains his decision. “Making radio is the best thing there is. But I also notice that it costs me more and more energy and I don’t want to let this be at the expense of my listeners and myself.”
Frits Ritmeester, as the radio maker is actually called, has been presenting the language state for KRO-NCRV on NPO Radio 1 since January 2014. The program is all about the Dutch language. In the past he also presented programs such as The evening rush hour, time for two and With a view to tomorrow.