Martin Popplewell

Martin Popplewell is an English journalist and broadcaster.

Early life and education
Popplewell was born in and attended school in Cambridge. He was educated at University College London, from which he obtained a degree in zoology.

Journalism career
Popplewell began his career as a journalist on the BBC's news trainee scheme.

Popplewell has presented the news on Five, BBC News and Sky News. He has reported for ITN and worked as a political reporter for the BBC's On the Record.

In 2019, Popplewell appeared on BBC Radio 4's Great Lives, discussing Robinson Crusoe.

Personal life
Popplewell has written travel features for The Times.