| Question | Answer |
| Full Name? | Mark Francis Watson |
| Nickname(s)? | Ernie (Ells) |
| Date of Birth? | Sept 1964 |
| Place of Birth? | Chatham, Kent |
| Occupation? | Botanist, Taxonomist (N.B. not Taxidermist) |
| Other Hobbies? | Sailing, DIY |
| Favourite Food? | Thai Curry |
| Football Allegiance (if any)? | Arsenal |
| Favourite Drink? | Harvey's Nut Brown Ale |
| Top Film? | In the Realm of Senses |
| Top Book? | Any by David Eddings |
| Fave Music/Band | Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark |
| Most Likely to Sing Karaoke to? (song/artist) | will never happen |
| Fave Shakespearian Play? | The 'Scottish Play' |
| Person Most Want to be Marooned on Desert Island with and why? | Sophie Ellis-Bexter, she has a wonderful mind |
| Any politician/religious fanatic |
| Best Sporting Moment? | Botham's Ashes |
| Best Sporting Moment/Achievement (personal or any)? | SO many...which one to choose??...Winning 50m freestyle at a junior school swimming competition/ getting the odd 50, managing to hit the ball off the square, etc... |
| Worst Sporting Moment/Achievement (personal or any)? | Any ducks |
| Sporting Idol? | Ian Botham, Liam Brady |
| Personal Motto/Philosophy? | Never be parted from your lunch |
| Significant/Tenous Claim to Fame (if any)? | First recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, Bursary |