Alec Wilkinson – Q&A

Name?
Alec Wilkinson

Age?
30

Where are you from?
Kingston, Surrey

How did you get started in broadcasting?
Local radio in Italy (it’s a long story)

When was that?
1994

Why News broadcasting?
Knowing anything could happen next…and it usually does

Where else would have viewers seen or heard you before?
Various local radio stations plus Central TV in the Midlands. Star Sports Asia. Also reporting from London on Sky Sport Italy which broadcasts from Milan.

What would you like to do before your career ends?
Present a holiday programme(who wouldn’t!)

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Eat good food, watch rugby and play football

What advice would you give to anyone that would like to get into the broadcasting world?
Just be bloody minded and keep at it. Oh and don’t do it for the money; you’ll be disappointed.

A big thanks to Alec for taking part.

Posted by on Thursday 21 May 2009
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