One of the UK’s most respected sports presenters, award-winning John hails from Plymouth and gained a degree in history from Southampton University before seeking a career in journalism. 

Beginning work as a reporter on the Lincolnshire Echo, he moved to BBC Radio Lincolnshire in 1982 and subsequently reported on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 on the Today Programme a presenter of Sport on 2 and Radio 5 Live.

During this period, he has presented numerous Olympic Games, football and rugby World Cups, Wimbledon Championships, Open Championships and various other major sporting events including; World Athletics championships, Grand Nationals, The Ryder Cup and Champions League and FA Cup finals.

John’s television career began on BSB presenting rugby and football and he was a regular presenter for BBC 1’s popular sport’s show, Grandstand. Other credits include Onside, The World’s Strongest Man, The French Open Live, Aegon International and he continues to play a major role presenting with the BBC commentary team at Wimbledon.

He has also taken part in such series as Annually Retentive, 100 Streets and Witless

Available as a presenter and conference and awards host, John is also a highly entertaining after dinner speaker.