Michael Buerk

Michael Buerk

About Michael Buerk

About Michael Buerk

Michael Buerk presents a new one-off special series, Can I Improve My Memory? A unique challenge, in which three celebrities learn memory hacks to fill up on facts. Sweeping Picks of the Day in all leading newspapers the competition reveals how to become an expert in diverse subjects in under two weeks. Find out what techniques and tricks they've been putting to the test on Friday 22nd March at 8pm on Channel 4.

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Michael Buerk has a double header of programming this week, beginning with The Moral Maze on Wednesday 21st at 8pm on Radio 4. This is then followed by the finale of How the Victorians Built Britain on Channel 5 at 8pm Thursday 22nd. Michael will be exploring the Victorian's sense of exploration as…

Michael Buerk presents a new series of How the Victorians Built Britain, starting on Wednesday 14th and continuing Thursday 15th at 7pm on Channel 5. Michael discovers how bold Victorian experiments built Britain, revolutionised the medical world and created the first modern police force.

Michael Buerk has narrated a series of short films for Cisco, sponsors of Manchester City FC. The films feature the life and times of the club’s mascots and Michael brings his dulcet tones in his classic deadpan style.https://vimeo.com/491517284 https://vimeo.com/491518186

On Wednesday 11th November Michael Buerk presents a feature length programme on Channel 5, How Britain Won World War II. Michael and co presenter Arthur Williams highlight the hidden heroes of the Second World War and reveal all about the underdog figures whose actions ended up influencing such…

Michael Buerk presents 10 Ways the Victorians Changed Britain, painting a vivid picture of how the Victorians revolutionised our lives. Saturday 16th May at 7.50pm on Channel 5.

Michael Buerk is back with all new The Moral Maze, chairing debates on moral issues raised by recent news headlines– tune in on Wednesdays at 8pm on BBC Radio 4.