Last updated: 10 March, 2009 - 16:18 GMT

Mark Coles

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Started as a DJ at University.
Became a reporter and then news editor in local radio.
Joined BBC Radio 4's Today programme in 1991 as art correspondent and occasional presenter.
Won Sony Reporter of the Year Award in 1993.
Has extensive knowledge of contemporary culture and its historical contexts.

Bob [Dylan] I think I've tried about ten times. I fire emails and faxes to his manager in New York and very rarely get a reply - except about eight years ago, I did get an email saying 'Bob is thinking about it'. Sadly he must still be thinking about it, but one day that's [interview] what I want to do.

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