Andrew North: Questions & Answers
Name?
ANDREW NORTH
Age?
37
Where are you from?
UK
How did you get started in broadcasting?
RESEARCHER ON A BBC RADIO 4 PROGRAMME, THEN STARTED FREELANCING FOR BBC WORLD SERVICE
When was that?
1995/96
Why News broadcasting?
CURIOUS AND CONCERNED ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND ME AND I GET BORED EASILY
Where else would have viewers seen or heard you before?
ONLY ON BBC
What is your Best on-air moment?
DONT HAVE A MOMENT, IT’S GREAT TO BE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN COVERING MANY OF THE BIG FOREIGN STORIES OF RECENT YEARS
What is your Worst on-air moment?
DONT HAVE ONE…NOT THAT I WILL TALK ABOUT HERE ANYWAY
What would you like to do before your career ends?
STILL DECIDING ON THAT
What advice would you give to anyone that would like to get into the broadcasting world?
FOLLOW YOUR BELIEFS AND INSTINCTS AND BE YOURSELF
A big thanks to Andrew for taking part.
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