17 episodes
The Send Middle Table
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5.0 • 41 Ratings
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This is the presenting under pressure podcast. Top TV correspondents explain how they covered the biggest stories, the unseen dangers they faced, and how their on-screen experiences can help you. When you watch the news, remember this: behind the biggest stories is another story. From war zones to natural disasters, hear correspondents’ first-hand stories about how close it got to going horribly wrong, the race against the clock and the risks they had to take. And this is the kicker … How do they deliver under such extreme pressure in such extreme conditions?
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The Death of Princess Diana with Nicholas Owen
Veteran broadcaster and journalist Nicholas Owen tells The Send about his time covering a story that shocked the world and became one of the biggest breaking news stories of recent times - the death and funeral of Princess Diana. Nicholas tells host Louise Beale what it was like to witness first hand the wave of national grief that engulfed the UK, how commentating on her funeral was one of the biggest challenges of his career and why he insisted on driving home every night - however late - after he’d been on air.
A Middle Table Production.
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The Death of Queen Elizabeth II with Simon Vigar
Channel 5 News’ Royal Correspondent Simon Vigar tells The Send about his time covering the death of Queen Elizabeth II and how it felt to be working on a global breaking news story that had been meticulously planned for years. Simon also tells host Louise Beale what it was like to be in the congregation of the funeral at Westminster Abbey, how going on Royal Tours isn’t all about 5 star hotels and which one of the Royal Family is his favourite.
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Email: louise@middletable.com
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Ukraine with Matt Frei
Channel 4 News Presenter and Europe Editor Matt Frei tells The Send about his time covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as another major story he covered in the same country back in 2014: the shooting down of passenger jet flight MH17. Matt also tells host Louise Beale about his time in America, where he was Washington Correspondent for the BBC and Channel 4 News. Which out of the 4 US Presidents he interviewed could "turn on a dime".
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Email: louise@middletable.com
Website: middletabletraining.com/thesend -
The Ukraine War: A Special Episode
Recorded days after their return from the frontline in Kyiv, three ITN journalists - 5 News's Chief Correspondent Tessa Chapman, Producer Zoe Kalus and Camera Operator Adam Boyle - talk about their experience of reporting from the Ukraine capital as Russia's military bore down, the crucial decisions made under intense pressure as the air-raid sirens blared, and their harrowing journey out of the country, where they encountered horror and humanity among the waves of refugees.
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The Hillsborough Disaster with Sian Williams
Breakfast TV legend and now 5 News anchor Sian Williams tells The Send about covering some of the biggest stories from around the world, including a defining one from here in the UK - the Hillsborough disaster. She explains what it was like to witness a community grieving while the authorities lied about what happened. Now a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist and final year Doctoral student, Sian pulls from her extensive experience in counselling, and her research on journalists, to examine the unspoken impact that witnessing such traumas can have on reporters, and the techniques anyone can use to stay calm under the intense strain and pressure of deadlines.
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Email: louise@middletable.com
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The 2008 Financial Crisis with Daisy McAndrew
Daisy McAndrew was still on maternity leave when the mother of all economic stories broke - the 2008 financial crisis. Only just appointed Economics Editor at ITV News, it was a baptism of fire for her. Daisy tells host Louise Beale about reporting on a story that led the bulletins for months, how she converted from a career covering politics and how she once became the story itself.
A Middle Table Production.
Find out more about our media and presentation training:
Email: louise@middletable.com
Website: middletabletraining.com/thesend
Customer Reviews
Loved it
Thought it might be a bit ‘Current Events’ for me, but it’s the story behind the stories. Reporters telling the small things that make the story human, what stays with them long after news has moved on and BRILLIANT anecdotes inbetween.
Interesting
I listened to the first four episodes back to back as I was so captivated and hooked by the ‘story behind the story’. Listening to what these amazing journalists experience and manage to produce, sometimes in dangerous situations, was captivating. Louise has a knack of asking questions that elicits an insightful response and allows the listener to understand the working lives of frontline reporters more and the disasters they were covering. Thank you.
Amazing insight
Loved hearing straight from journalists about their experience of being on the front line of a big story, often in a daunting environment. In addition Louise expertly extracts tips and tricks from the professionals she speaks to. You not only get to hear a great story but leave with advice on how to communicate well under pressure.