Mark Richard Erskine Easton was born on 12 March 1959 and is the Home Editor for BBC News broadcasting on national television and radio news.
10 Facts About Mark Easton
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Mark Easton's writing and presenting credits include The Happiness Formula on BBC Two in 2006 and The Crime of Our Lives for BBC Radio 4 in 2007.
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Mark Easton was previously social affairs editor at Channel 4 News and political editor at 5 News.
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Mark Richard Erskine Easton was born on 12 March 1959 in Bearsden, near Glasgow.
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Mark Easton moved with his parents from Scotland to Winchester at the age of ten.
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Mark Easton is the son of Stephen and Fiona Easton.
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In 1986, Mark Easton joined the BBC as a reporter on London Plus, BBC Breakfast News, Newsnight and Here and Now.
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In 1996, Mark Easton joined the newly launched Channel Five as Political Editor for Five News.
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Mark Easton then moved in 1998 to Channel 4 News as Home and Social Affairs Editor.
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Since 2004 Mark Easton has been the Home Editor of BBC News reporting across the Corporation's range of platforms.