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Mitchell, Paul

Paul Mitchell

Biography

Accomplished Sports Commentator and Broadcaster with additional experience of studio based broadcasting, interviewing, radio production and sports writing. Current work portfolio includes working on BBC Scotland Television's 'Sportscene' and on BBC Radio Scotland's flagship sports programme 'Sportsound'. In addition to this, a member of the commentary pool for BBC TV's 'Match of the Day'. BBC Scotland's Television Bowls Commentator and a Radio Commentator for both Rugby Union and Shinty. Away from sport, a regular contributor to Radio Scotland's 'Thought for The Day' and experience of music presentation on radio.

Paul made his television commercial debut in Nike's highly acclaimed 'Winner Stays' production for their World Cup promotional campaign in 2014 featuring in vision as well as in voice. Watch here

Television

Football - Commentator for live matches and highlights - BBC Scotland, since 2001

including:

3 Scottish International qualifying campaigns; principal commentator from 2005-2010, lead commentator for Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup final. Commentator for Champions League, Uefa Cup/Europa League.

BBC Scotland Television Bowls Commentator since 2006, covering the World Bowls Tour Scottish International Open.

Radio

Football radio commentator - BBC Radio Scotland since 1998

Rugby Union commentator - BBC Radio Scotland

Shinty commentator - BBC Radio Scotland - including Camanachd Cup Final

Football commentary and reports - Radio 5 Live

The Open Golf Championship - commentator - BBC Radio Scotland

Stand-in Presenter - BBC Radio Scotland's music based 'Greetings Programme'

Co-wrote and produced 'Cross Examination' for BBC Radio Scotland

Other Credits

Wrote articles for the internet-based BBC Scotland sports history project 'A Sporting Nation'.

Commentator on the European Championship Handball Qualifier between Great Britain and Finland in June 2011 on behalf of the British Handball Association

Webcast commentary of Scotland v England RBS 6 Nations U20 fixture in January 2012 for both the Scottish and English Rugby Unions