Glenn, 26, was born and brought up in the Hebrides. He studied at Islay High School and Glasgow University.

His career began in commercial radio. A former Head of News and Sport at Scot FM, he also presented the station's news magazine 'Lunchtime Live' which won a silver Sony award in 1999.

With his commercial experience behind him, Glenn joined the BBC in 2001 as a news reporter. He occasionally presents 'Good Morning Scotland' and 'Newsdrive' on Radio Scotland.

Further afield

Although his work is now based in Scotland, Glen's career has taken him much further afield in the past.

He has reported from New York in the aftermath of September 11, the refugee camps of Macedonia during the Kosovo crisis, and the Scottish Parliament since the day it opened.

Besides work

When his busy work schedule allows it, Glen enjoys travelling. He also tries to keep fit and claims to cook a terrific chilli con carne.

For the moment, Glen is looking forward to eating, drinking and sleeping politics for his role as presenter of The Politics Show.

Join Glen Campbell on The Politics Show every Sunday at midday on BBC One.