Martin Popplewell Explained

Martin Popplewell is an English journalist and broadcaster.

Early life and education

Popplewell was born in and attended school in Cambridge.[1] [2] He was educated at University College London, from which he obtained a degree in zoology.[3]

Journalism career

Popplewell began his career as a journalist on the BBC's news trainee scheme.

Popplewell has presented the news on Five, BBC News and Sky News. He has reported for ITN and worked as a political reporter for the BBC's On the Record.

In 2019, Popplewell appeared on BBC Radio 4's Great Lives, discussing Robinson Crusoe.[4]

Personal life

Popplewell has written travel features for The Times.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin Popplewell . TV Newsroom . 20 September 2010 .
  2. Web site: Shears . Richard . Return of the teenage castaway; Forget TV's Survivor. Martin Popplewell did it first. He was the schoolboy who endured the horrors of life on a desert island but 'lost' two Girl Fridays. Now, 12 years after his great adventure, he's going back.. . Solo Syndication Limited, Gale, Cengage Learning . Farlex, Inc. . 2001 . 20 September 2010 .
  3. http://www.martinpopplewell.com Martin Popplewell
  4. Web site: Great Lives . BBC Radio 4 . 4 October 2023.