Mike Nesbitt

Mike Nesbitt has proved himself as arguably the most versatile broadcaster in Northern Ireland, having presented sport, news, current affairs, religion, lifestyle and even light entertainment programmes.

His credits cover both the BBC and ITV at local and national level, as well as BBC Radio Ulster:

BBC NI News: Inside Ulster
BBC NI Current Affairs: Spotlight
FIFA World Cups 1982 & 1986
C4 Religion: Not on Sunday
UTV News: UTV Live
UTV Current Affairs: Counterpoint / Insight
UTV Lifestyle: Home Sweet Home
UTV Light Entertainment: Kelly
ITV Religion: Sunday Morning
BBC Radio Ulster: Sportsound
BBC Radio Ulster: Good Morning Ulster

Mike began his broadcasting career before he left university. After graduating with a M.A. in English from Jesus College Cambridge, he returned to Queen's University Belfast, where he studied for a Diploma in Business Administration while reporting for BBC NI Sports at the weekends.

Mike also offers his services for After Dinner Speaking, Conference Chairing, and Media Training.

A former Irish schools international athlete (400m Hurdles, 4 x 400 relay) and keen golfer, he supports a range of charities, including Crossroads (care for carers) and Shine a Light (helping children with cancer).

In January 2008, the then First Minister (Dr Ian Paisley) and deputy First Minister (Martin McGuinness) appointed Mike as a Commissioner for Victims and Survivors of the Northern Ireland conflict.

In February 2010, Mike decided to enter politics, seeking to become the next Member of Parliament for Strangford. www.mikenesbitt.co.uk

Mike Nesbitt

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