mediamarcus

  • Award-winning journalist & PR specialist
  • Experienced event host & guest speaker
  • Best-selling author with various publishers
  • Acclaimed podcast host and producer
  • Digital editor & award-winning copywriter


Marcus' entertaining live Q&A events can help to raise money for your charity, club or organisation. 

Get in touch by using the contact form on the About Marcus page.


Audience Comments...

Excellent evening for a good cause
A great mixture of humour, tributes and fascinating facts
It was really entertaining, thank you. I hope you do more of these
Great stories I'd not heard before
Very interesting. I'll listen to the podcast

Guest Speaker

Marcus has been a guest speaker at various book festivals and charity fundraising events. With more events planned, enquire now for your event.   

Books

The author of five books about the legendary football manager Brian Clough, Marcus is a best-selling writer thanks to the support of various publishers. Book store events include Waterstones & WH Smith.

Event Host 

Marcus is a popular event host. His experience as a former BBC and commercial radio journalist means you're in safe hands. 

Media Appearances

A professional journalist for more than 35 years, Marcus is used to appearing on radio and TV. Recent media appearances have included BBC Radio Nottingham, Notts TV and Greatest Hits Radio. 

Good Causes

A hospice, homelessness charity and a cancer centre are just a few of the good causes Marcus has helped to raise money for. 

Podcast

The highly-acclaimed Green Jumper podcast hears from a range of interesting guests who recall their memories of the legendary football manager, Brian Clough. It has listeners in 90 countries. 

Testimonials

Jane Streeter

Founder, Lowdham Book Festival

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Marcus was the perfect choice to host our opening event for the 2025 Lowdham Book Festival. His friendly presentation style, meticulous preparation and good humour are a winning combination for any event. 

His wealth of experience as a former radio journalist really shines through to ensure our audiences always have an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Ben Robinson

Author, 'Trillion Dollar Conman'

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My first live stage event, as an author being interviewed at a major book festival, was a daunting prospect, but I am indebted to the fantastic host Marcus Alton, who steered the whole thing so expertly.

Podcast

The Green Jumper podcast has been named one of the best football podcasts in the world (Sports Podcast Awards) 

Brian Clough website
The website brianclough.com was set up by Marcus in August 2000 in tribute to the legendary football mnager. 

Images thanks to S. Alton, P. Wiltshire & L. Williams