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In the bustling, industrious town of Farnworth, Lancashire, a child was born on the 25th of August, 1964, who would grow to become a beacon of journalism. Clive Augustus Myrie's entry into the world was under modest circumstances. His parents, Jamaican immigrants seeking a new life in the United Kingdom, instilled in him the virtues of hard work and determination. His mother, a talented seamstress who once worked for the iconic Mary Quant, and his father, a dedicated factory worker, were the backbone of his early life.Clive's journey through education began at Hayward Grammar School in Bolton and continued at Bolton Sixth Form College. His pursuit of knowledge led him to the University of Sussex, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1985. However, his destiny was not in law but in the world of journalism.Joining the BBC in 1987 as a trainee local radio reporter, Clive quickly ascended the ranks. His early assignments included stints at Radio Bristol and Points West, before returning to the BBC's Television and Radio News. In 1996, Clive's career took a pivotal turn as he became a BBC foreign correspondent. His assignments would take him to over 80 countries, marking him as a witness to history.

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