In theory, Mark spent four years at Oxford studying Latin and ancient Greece. In reality, he spent the majority of his time hosting shows on the local radio station. It was the perfect start to what has now become a 12 year career in broadcasting, working for major networks in the UK, the US and China. Reporting on a range of topics, he's interviewed villagers in rural China and been hugged by Pele in New York. He didn't wash for a week after that.