Matthew Cain

Matthew Cain was born in Bolton and educated at Cambridge. After leaving university he spent ten years working in TV production, including a long stint as producer and then executive producer of The South Bank Show under Melvyn Bragg.

In September 2010 he stepped in front of the camera and made his debut on-screen as Culture Editor of Channel 4 News. As well as his ongoing role in the newsroom, Matthew currently fronts his first major arts series, What Makes a Masterpiece? for More4.