Sunday, 31 January 2010

Charlie Brooker - How to report the news

A superb parody on lazy story telling. It's a warning to me and all TV journalists to think carefully about how we put together our packages.



To watch more of Brooker's Newswipe, click here.

Tuesday, 29 December 2009

Golf Millions


I went to a golf course to meet a very rich lady and a young golfer who's benefited from the money she's given to charity. I put a 'piece to camera' (where I talk to the camera) in the story because when I worked at ITV Meridian they were expected in packages. I regret putting it in as it didn't add anything - I think pieces to camera should be used to show viewers something extra.

Sunday, 20 December 2009

York Troops



Troops parading always provide good pictures for TV news stories. I enjoyed the challenge of being out in York with the soldiers and then heading back to the newsroom in Leeds to edit the package all within a few hours.