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Martin Henfield

b. 1901

British broadcaster

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About Martin Henfield

Born 1901. Martin Henfield was a British television presenter.

Martin Henfield is a British TV and radio presenter and media specialist. Henfield has worked as a reporter, producer, editor and senior manager in BBC Radio and TV for 26 years. He ran BBC GMR radio station for 5 years and presented BBC North West Tonight in the 1990s.

He also presented the "Vague News" section of Mark and Lards afternoon show on BBC Radio 1 in the late 1990s.

He now works in public presentation and media training. Henfield has an identical twin brother, Michael, who has also worked in radio and media training for many years and used to be a journalism lecturer at the University of Salford. He is married to a University of Central Lancashire journalism lecturer, Maggie Henfield, a former features editor for the Manchester Evening News.

Henfield presented his first ever television commercial, promoting participation in the vote for the Manchester congestion charge in November 2008. which was investigated by Ofcom after complaints questioning the impartiality of the advert which leaned towards the pro side of the debate. It was found to be biased, and ordered to be withdrawn.

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Important facts

Born
1901
Birth century
Nationality
Employers
British Broadcasting Corporation

Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Henfield?

British broadcaster

When was Martin Henfield born?

Martin Henfield was born in 1901.

What was Martin Henfield's occupation?

Martin Henfield was a television presenter.

What nationality was Martin Henfield?

Martin Henfield was British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Martin Henfield

Β· Wikidata: Q6775658

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