BBC's Clive Myrie: Who is the Bolton journalist and how did he end up in Ukraine

BBC journalist Clive Myrie will be a familiar face to many.

Clive, who grew up in Bolton, Greater Manchester, is a seasoned BBC reporter and hosts a popular quiz show.

He's been a foreign correspondent for the BBC for almost 26 years, having previously reported from Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

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In recent weeks, he's earned praise from viewers and politicians alike for his work covering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Talking to The Big Issue, he said there's an 'adrenaline rush' in working on the frontline that 'makes you want to go back for more'.

He added: "Although for me I don’t think it’s the sense that I’m potentially in danger – it’s just about telling stories from incredible places.

“And, usually, you see the very best of human nature and the very worst of human nature in a conflict situation.

“Those are the best, most fascinating moments – when you’re going to get the most interesting human stories.”

So, how did Clive Myrie become the reporter he is today?

Clive Myrie is a journalist, newsreader and television presenter. Not only is he a regular anchor on BBC’s News at Six and News at Ten bulletins, he’s been the host of Mastermind and Celebrity Mastermind since August 2021.

Myrie joined the BBC in 1987 via its graduate journalism programme. Starting out as a trainee local radio reporter, he worked his way up and became a BBC foreign correspondent in 1996.

Since then, he's has reported from all over the world, including conflict zones such as Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and now Ukraine. He also worked as a correspondent from Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris and Asia.

In 2009,