A History of Modern Britain

Andrew Marr was born in Glasgow. He graduated from Cambridge University and has enjoyed a long career in newspaper journalism, working for the Scotsman, the Independent, the Economist, the Express and the Observer. From 2000 to 2005, he was the BBC’s political editor. He presents the imaginatively titled Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 on Sunday mornings. His broadcasting includes BBC2’s series A History of Modem Britain, political documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC Panorama, and Radio 4’s ‘Start The Week’.