Jolyon Jenkins | |
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| Born | Jolyon Jenkins |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, radio producer |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Investigative journalism, BBC Radio 4 documentaries |
| Notable work | Out of the Ordinary , The Patch , Zircon affair |
| Website | offbeatmedia.co.uk |
Jolyon Jenkins is a British investigative journalist and radio documentary producer known for his work with BBC Radio 4, BBC Television, and the New Statesman magazine. Over a career spanning several decades, he has researched, presented, and produced numerous documentaries covering a wide range of topics including politics, technology, social issues, and the environment.
In the 1980s, Jenkins worked in investigative journalism. He was a researcher for journalist Duncan Campbell on the proposed BBC documentary about the Zircon affair , part of the Secret Society series. During the controversy over the programme, police searched the homes of the implicated journalists, including Jenkins, and offices of the New Statesman . [1] [2]
By the early 1990s, he was deputy editor of the New Statesman. [3]
Jenkins later transitioned into radio documentary production. He often acts as both producer and presenter. [4] He created several series for Radio 4, including Out of the Ordinary, which explored unusual science and culture topics. He also co-hosted The Patch, a series where journalists travelled to random UK postcodes to find local stories. [5]
In The Guardian , critic Miranda Sawyer described him as a "long-time BBC radio man" and wrote "As a presenter, Jenkins is sensitive, but his script is straightforward". [4] She also acknowledged that "he has turned his attention to many different topics". [4] Reviewing The Patch, Sawyer praised the producers for consistently finding engaging stories in unlikely places. [5]