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Martin Bell, OBE (born 31 August 1938) is a British UNICEF Ambassador, a former broadcast war reporter and former independent politician who became the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton from 1997 to 2001.
Martin Bell was a distinguished war correspondent who covered 11 conflicts and won two Royal Television Society awards. He later became an independent MP who fought against sleaze in the Conservative Party.
Feb 16, 2018 · Martin Bell, a former BBC war correspondent and author, talks about the mistakes and challenges of covering conflicts and atrocities. He advocates for a "journalism of attachment" that cares as well as knows and chooses its words carefully.
Jan 9, 2019 · The former BBC war correspondent and MP fractured his skull, nose and eye sockets when he tripped over his suitcases at the airport. He joked that he looked younger and "like I've had Botox" after the NHS reconstructive surgery.
Mar 2, 2012 · Martin Bell was a war correspondent for the BBC for more than 30 years and reported from more than 80 countries. He was an independent MP from 1997-2001 and is currently a UNICEF ambassador. He has published a number of books, including A Very British Revolution: The Expenses Scandal and How To Save Democracy and a book of verse For ...
Feb 20, 2004 · John Lloyd reviews Martin Bell's book Through Gates of Fire, which reflects on his career as a war correspondent, an independent MP and a critic of politics and media. He examines Bell's concept of "journalism of attachment" and its implications for ethical reporting and intervention.
Sep 18, 2014 · Martin Bell, UNICEF UK Ambassador and former BBC war correspondent, presents the latest UNICEF Debate and asks the tough questions: What drives youth involve...
