Mark Forrest
Read Mark Forrest's biography and fact file here.
Biography
Originally from Yorkshire, Mark studied Maths at Newcastle University, unwittingly following in the footsteps of his musical hero JS Bach who was also fascinated by numbers and music.
He began his radio career while still at university, spending eight years at Metro FM in Newcastle where his programmes included a highly successful stint as the main morning show presenter.
After working on various national and London radio stations, including Heart 106.2 and Virgin Radio, Mark was the presenter of the late night phone-in programme on the Century FM network of stations in the Midlands, the Northwest, the North East and on the South Coast.
He joined Classic FM in September 2002 as one third of the Saturday Breakfast Show team Mark, Tim & Annie and now presents Afternoons every weekday from 3pm-6pm and talks to the stars of the classical music and entertainment world on Sunday evenings at 9pm on the Magazine Show. He also counts down the UK's favourite classical music on the Classic FM Chart Show from 9am every Saturday morning.
Away from the studio, Mark is a keen cyclist and runner and has managed to combine work and play by taking broadcasting equipment with him on long distance cycle trips and runs around the world. Back home he relaxes playing his Steinway Grand.
Fact File
Place of Birth:
Yorkshire
Favourite piece of music:
Depends on my mood, the time of day and who I'm with
Favourite composer:
Bach , for being able to do it all... and effortlessly
Most memorable moment:
Like to think it's still to come!
How do you relax:
Being outdoors. Running in the hills, cycling country lanes, walking along a cliff path or just flopped in a deck chair in the garden.
Words of wisdom:
If talking nonsense, shut up and play another track
