Farmers protest inheritance tax changes
On 19 Nov, I reported on the farmers’ protest for our TV show. I went along, filmed and edited a package, then introduced it live at 4pm. Chuffed to get interviews with some MPs, and decent shots of the main…
James Spry
Homeless Food Delivery Riders
Vertical video: Food delivery riders are living on the streets in London. For Week 7, I produced a report on an issue that hasn’t been covered elsewhere. I noticed e-bikes parked outside rows of tents in underpasses in London and…
US Election Recap
On 5 November, the day of the US presidential election, we broadcast a live election special on radio. It was a long campaign with plenty of twists and turns, so we started the show with a recap of the election…
London’s new super sewer
On the fifth week of the course, it was my team’s turn to make a news programme. I submitted a piece about London’s new super sewer. Glamorous, I know! I also spoke about the topic in the studio for a…
Why do Londoners live longer?
For Week 3, I produced a social video and article exploring new ONS data. I interviewed an expert from the King’s Fund to show that the ‘healthy migrant’ effect is boosting London’s population health. London has a lower mortality rate…
Circuit of Bath route guide, and how to do it in one day
In preparation for the Cotswold Way, I took on the official Circuit of Bath route. I was curious to see whether writing about it here would get me ranking well for this topic on le Google. How far can I…
