Bernard Clark began his career as an investigative TV journalist, newsreader and director for the BBC. He went on to originate 'Watchdog', the BBC's long-running investigative series, as well the series 'Timewatch' and 'Bookmark'. He set up Clark Television, one of the first major independent production companies in the UK, producing worldwide current affairs and documentary programmes. He continues to make television series, combining this with writing. He lives in London and North Carolina.