Mark Chapman (broadcaster)
| Mark Chapman | |
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 Chapman in 2013 | |
| Birth name | Andrew Mark Chapman |
| Born |
11 October 1973 Rochdale, Lancashire, England |
| Show | 5 Live Sport |
| Station(s) | BBC Radio Five Live |
| Style | Sports presenter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Andrew Mark "Chappers" Chapman (born 11 October 1973) is a sports presenter on Radio 5 Live as well as presenting for BBC Sport on television.
From the start of the 2013–14 Premier League football season he became the main presenter of the Sunday evening television programme, Match of the Day 2.[1]
Early life
Chapman was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, but spent the majority of his youth in Sale on the other side of the city of Manchester. He attended Manchester Grammar School, and during his time there developed an interest in radio broadcasting, wanting to work for Radio 1 from the age of 13. He went on to achieve a degree in French and Business Studies from the University of Hull.[2]
Broadcasting career
Radio
Chapman began his career in 1996 as the cricket correspondent for BBC North East radio.[3]
He worked as a continuity announcer on BBC Television before joining Radio 1.[4] Chapman later stated that he got the job as a continuity announcer because the BBC were specifically looking for somebody with a northern accent.[5]
Chapman worked on Sara Cox's Breakfast Show before taking up the role of sports newsreader and Mills' sidekick on the Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1 in the afternoon.[6] On 24 December 2009, Chapman made his final appearance on the Scott Mills Show,[7] stating that he had enjoyed the past 10 years at Radio 1, but it was time to move on to a more serious commitment to sports presenting.
In February 2010, Chapman began a regular spot on BBC Radio 5 Live hosting a new Monday evening sports and discussion show from 19:00 to 22:30.[8]
In May 2012, a BBC spokesperson said that Chapman would not be disciplined after he criticised his Radio 5 Live bosses for cutting short an interview that had been recorded with Roberto Mancini. Chapman tweeted: "Amazing how many people run little empires in this place and want to try and hinder other people's shows rather than help them."[9]
Television
In 2007, Chapman began presenting Channel 5's Football Night. He narrated the Rugby League Raw show on BBC One that followed rugby league clubs taking part in the National League play-offs.
Chapman also presented Football Italia, on Channel 5 with Laura Esposto, when the channel acquired the rights to show football matches from Serie A for the 2008–09 season from Bravo. Chapman has presented The Football League Show, Final Score, and the London and South East edition of Late Kick Off. From 2009 Chapman also presented the UK version of Pardon the Interruption with Steve Bunce.[10]
Chapman presented the BBC's coverage of Super Bowl XLVI on 5–6 February 2012, and Super Bowl XLVII on 3 February 2013.
In January 2013, the BBC announced that Chapman would replace Colin Murray as the presenter of the Sunday evening television show, Match of the Day 2, from the beginning of the 2013–14 season.[1]
A long time fan of rugby, Chapman took over the hosting of the BBC's coverage of Rugby League after Clare Balding left for the 2013 season onwards.[citation needed]
Writing
Chapman wrote a monthly column for Shoot Monthly magazine. In 2010, he released his first book, entitled Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits: Chappers' History of Modern Football, in which he gives a harsh critique of modern football and players both professional and part-time.
Personal life
For Sport Relief in 2008, Chapman and Comedy Dave ran 32 miles at 32 Premier League clubs in England and Scotland.
Chapman completed the 2008 and 2010 London Marathons for children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent. In 2012, he was part of a team that cycled from Land's End to John o' Groats in aid of the Donna Louise Children's Hospice Trust in Stoke-on-Trent.[3][11]
On 29 December 2008, Chapman appeared on Celebrity Mastermind. His specialist subject was Premier League football. He came second with 25 points.[citation needed]
Chapman is a Manchester United football fan. He lives in Hale, Greater Manchester with his wife Sara and their children Ben and Jessie.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sale, Charles (21 January 2013). "Murray axed from Match of the Day 2 presenter as BBC substitutes him with Chapman". Daily Mail. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ↑ "Chappers and Dave". Unofficial Mills. Jono Read. 2007. Archived from the original on 26 January 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2007.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rider Profile: Mark Chapman This is Staffordshire, 1 June 2012
- ↑ "Reporter Profiles: Mark Chapman". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 6 June 2007.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 McKeegan, Alice (19 February 2013). "The BBC took me on because they were short of northern voices ...I think Salford is changing all that". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ↑ "About Chappers". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 6 June 2007.
- ↑ "Bye Bye Chappers". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ↑ Laughlin, Andrew, Mark Chapman grabs regular 5 Live slot Digital Spy, 15 January 2010
- ↑ Sale, Charles (17 May 2012). "Chapman rants at Beeb over Mancini". Daily Mail. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ↑ Pardon the Interruption ESPN UK
- ↑ TV Sports Presenter Mark Chapman swaps the studio for the saddle The Donna Louise Childrens Hospice Trust, 24 May 2012
External links
- Profile – Mark Chapman BBC Radio 1
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