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Mark Forrest

Mark Forrest is a British radio presenter renowned for his versatile career spanning over three decades.

Raised in Beverley, East Yorkshire, he studied mathematics at Newcastle University before embarking on a broadcasting journey that began at Radio Tees. His extensive experience includes roles at Virgin Radio, Heart, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio York, and Classic FM, where he hosted the drivetime and breakfast shows.

In 2013, Mark became the host of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Local Radio’s all-local evening programme, which aired across England and the Channel Islands. He returned to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 in 2024, and now presents programmes such as Radio 3 in Concert, Classical Live and Sunday Breakfast.

Beyond broadcasting, Mark works on his husband’s sheep farm in the Yorkshire Dales and enjoys running in the surrounding hills.