Frank Gardner is an accomplished author and the full-time Security Correspondent for the BBC. He was born in Hampstead, London on July 31, 1961, to parents who were both diplomats. When he was six years old, his family moved to the Hague in the Netherlands, an experience that left a lasting impression on him.
In his role as Security Correspondent, Gardner reports on a wide range of issues related to domestic and international security, with a particular focus on Al-Qaeda-related terrorism. He has reported on events from locations all over the world, including Afghanistan, the Somali coast, and the Arctic. In 2004, while on assignment in Saudi Arabia, Gardner was shot six times at close range, leaving him severely wounded and dependent on a wheelchair. Despite this, he has continued to work as a journalist and author, and was awarded an OBE by HM The Queen in 2005 in recognition of his contributions to journalism.
In addition to his work as a journalist, Gardner is also the author of several books. His first book, "Blood and Sand," is a memoir that chronicles his experiences in the Middle East. His second book, "Far Horizons," is a collection of stories about his travels to unusual and remote parts of the world. He is also the author of the Luke Carlton series of books. Gardner is married and has two children, and he lives in London.