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Carruthers was born in [[Derry]], grew up in [[Limavady]], [[County Londonderry]], studied at [[Coleraine Academical Institution]]<ref name="The Belfast Telegraph: My passion">[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/my-passion-13828445.html The Belfast Telegraph: "My passion"]: dated 29 December 1998; accessed 9 February 2009</ref> and went on to study for degrees in Political Science and Irish Politics at [[Queen's University Belfast]].<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
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Carruthers has an interest in the theatre. He was one of the founders of Tinderbox Theatre Company in 1988 <ref name="The Belfast Telegraph: My passion"/> and took part in drama groups at college and university, including a stage appearance in a [[Riverside Theatre, Coleraine]], production of ''[[Oliver!]]'' alongside [[James Nesbitt]].<ref name="The Belfast Telegraph: My passion"/> He was Chairman of the [[Lyric Theatre, Belfast|Lyric Theatre]] Board until 2015 and was at the forefront of the campaign to rebuild the theatre on its south Belfast site for almost ten years.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/><ref>[http://www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/education_programme.shtml Lyric Theatre - Education Programme] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217210010/http://lyrictheatre.co.uk/education_programme.shtml |date=2009-02-17 }}: accessed 9 February 2009</ref> |
Carruthers has an interest in the theatre. He was one of the founders of Tinderbox Theatre Company in 1988 <ref name="The Belfast Telegraph: My passion"/> and took part in drama groups at college and university, including a stage appearance in a [[Riverside Theatre, Coleraine]], production of ''[[Oliver!]]'' alongside [[James Nesbitt]].<ref name="The Belfast Telegraph: My passion"/> He was Chairman of the [[Lyric Theatre, Belfast|Lyric Theatre]] Board until 2015 and was at the forefront of the campaign to rebuild the theatre on its south Belfast site for almost ten years.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/><ref>[http://www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/education_programme.shtml Lyric Theatre - Education Programme] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217210010/http://lyrictheatre.co.uk/education_programme.shtml |date=2009-02-17 }}: accessed 9 February 2009</ref> |
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He is co-editor of ''Stepping Stones - The Arts in Ulster 1971-2001'' which was published by [[Blackstaff Press]] in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2016/09/17/news/mark-carruthers-confessions-of-a-political-anorak-696772/|title = Mark Carruthers: Confessions of a political anorak|date = 17 September 2016}}</ref> In 2013 ''Alternative Ulsters – Conversations on Identity'' was published by Liberties Press, a series of interviews by Carruthers with leading writers, actors, journalists and politicians. The book was a success and was re-issued in paperback in December 2014. The following year ''Alternative Ulsters'' was shortlisted for the prestigious Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize. |
He is co-editor of ''Stepping Stones - The Arts in Ulster 1971-2001'' which was published by [[Blackstaff Press]] in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2016/09/17/news/mark-carruthers-confessions-of-a-political-anorak-696772/|title = Mark Carruthers: Confessions of a political anorak|date = 17 September 2016}}</ref> In 2013 ''Alternative Ulsters – Conversations on Identity'' was published by Liberties Press, a series of interviews by Carruthers with leading writers, actors, journalists and politicians. The book was a success and was re-issued in paperback in December 2014. The following year ''Alternative Ulsters'' was shortlisted for the prestigious Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize. |
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In July 2019 Carruthers was awarded an honorary doctorate ([[Doctor of Literature]]) from [[Queen's University Belfast]] for distinction in broadcasting. |
In July 2019 Carruthers was awarded an honorary doctorate ([[Doctor of Literature]]) from [[Queen's University Belfast]] for distinction in broadcasting. In November 2023 he was awarded a Visiting Professorship in Media at [[Ulster University]]. |
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He is married with three children and lives in south [[Belfast]].<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
He is married with three children and lives in south [[Belfast]].<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 11 June 2024
Mark Carruthers | |
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| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster and Journalist |
Mark Carruthers OBE (born 1965) is a Northern Irish journalist. He currently presents a number of television and radio programmes for BBC Northern Ireland.
Broadcasting work
[edit]Carruthers first joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989 contributing to Good Morning Ulster and PM Ulster on BBC Radio Ulster.[1]
In addition to having presented BBC Newsline, he has also presented Spotlight and Let's Talk for television and Evening Extra on BBC Radio Ulster.[2]
In August 2009, Carruthers became part of the presenting team of Good Morning Ulster as part of a series of presenter changes at BBC Radio Ulster.[3]
He is now the presenter of The View[4] and Sunday Politics on BBC One Northern Ireland.[5] He also presents the weekly politics podcast Red Lines on BBC Sounds.
He has been nominated for four Royal Television Society awards for his work – in 2022, 2020, 2018 and 2003. In 2005 he and his BBC Newsline co-presenter, Donna Traynor, lifted a prestigious IFTA (Irish Film and Television Award) for Best News Programme.
Personal life
[edit]Carruthers was born in Derry, grew up in Limavady, County Londonderry, studied at Coleraine Academical Institution[6] and went on to study for degrees in Political Science and Irish Politics at Queen's University Belfast.[2]
Carruthers has an interest in the theatre. He was one of the founders of Tinderbox Theatre Company in 1988 [6] and took part in drama groups at college and university, including a stage appearance in a Riverside Theatre, Coleraine, production of Oliver! alongside James Nesbitt.[6] He was Chairman of the Lyric Theatre Board until 2015 and was at the forefront of the campaign to rebuild the theatre on its south Belfast site for almost ten years.[2][7]
He was appointed an OBE for services to drama in Northern Ireland in the 2011 New Year Honours list.
He is co-editor of Stepping Stones - The Arts in Ulster 1971-2001 which was published by Blackstaff Press in 2001.[8] In 2013 Alternative Ulsters – Conversations on Identity was published by Liberties Press, a series of interviews by Carruthers with leading writers, actors, journalists and politicians. The book was a success and was re-issued in paperback in December 2014. The following year Alternative Ulsters was shortlisted for the prestigious Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize.
In July 2019 Carruthers was awarded an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Literature) from Queen's University Belfast for distinction in broadcasting. In November 2023 he was awarded a Visiting Professorship in Media at Ulster University.
He is married with three children and lives in south Belfast.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Belfast Telegraph: "Mark: 'I'm a real morning person'"; dated 31 August 2009, accessed 7 April 2010
- ^ a b c d BBCi: BBC Newsline - Meet The Team: Mark Carruthers' profile
- ^ BBC Press Office: "Radio Ulster makes presenter changes to news and current affairs programmes" dated 11 August 2009; accessed 6 April 2010
- ^ "The View - BBC One". BBC. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ "Sunday Politics Northern Ireland - Mark Carruthers - BBC One". BBC. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ a b c The Belfast Telegraph: "My passion": dated 29 December 1998; accessed 9 February 2009
- ^ Lyric Theatre - Education Programme Archived 2009-02-17 at the Wayback Machine: accessed 9 February 2009
- ^ "Mark Carruthers: Confessions of a political anorak". 17 September 2016.
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