17.6.08

How the news gets 'made'

Glenny attacks BBC for placing foreign correspondents under pressure

jadedhack Comment No. 1165049

"What's the mood there?" - from London

"F***** if I know . I've been standing on a hotel roof all day but my fixer says it's a bit tense...." would be the honest answer most of the time.

LoL. If I may presume to suggest an addition:

'... but here's my personal opinion and my employer's favoured line anyway...'

Cut back to see whoever is on researcher speed dial and/or within walking distance of studio to then add authoritative 'objective' commentary to authoritative 'objective' reporting.

Worth every penny... I'm sure.

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