In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to Simon Marks, who has spent the better part of 40 years on TV and radio. We speak about his fascination with TV and radio from a young age, and his beginnings at LBC and Radio Luxembourg.

We also cover his ITN traineeship (and I show him some old footage), juggling his job in broadcasting with raising a family, the impact on his mental health and more.

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Good News Story (via positive.news): The blind football team opening up the world for women in Mexico - Positive News

- Clip of Simon from 1989 (via ITN Archive/Getty Images): repackaging plans; Contaminated baby food: repackaging plans; Simon... Stock Footage Video - Getty Images

- Watch Simon's interview on 'Cops Gone Bad' (via Crime + Investigation Play/ITN Productions): Policeman hospitalises five babies - Cops Gone Bad | Crime+Investigation UK

- Find out more about Feature Story News: Feature Story News - Home

- Subscribe to Simon Marks Reporting: https://plinkhq.com/i/1111788303

- Read his reporting for the i paper: Simon Marks, Author at The i Paper

- Follow Simon Bluesky/Instagram: @simonmarksfsn

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