Magnus Magnusson
Prof
Jesus College, Oxford
Iceland
Biography
Dr. Magnus Magnusson is graduated from Oxford he became a reporter with the Scottish Daily Express and The Scotsman. Between 1962 and 1964 he edited the Saltire Society's magazine New Saltire. He went freelance in 1967, then joined the BBC. In 1968 he appeared as a storyteller in five episodes of the BBC children's programme Jackanory, narrating English translations of 'Stories from Iceland'. He presented programmes on history and archaeology including Chronicle and BC The Archaeology of the Bible Lands, and appeared in news programmes.
Research Interest
Climate Change & Biodiversity