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ISSUE 1 2014
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THE CHANNEL
Television is still the dominant medium for people
seeking news. However, as the social platforms and
online news sources become more prevalent, news
broadcasters need to work harder and continue to
invest in top-quality journalism.
When a group of protesters confronted Turkish
police in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, nobody thought it
would become a challenge to Turkey’s Prime Minister.
As the protest grew, CNN stayed with the dramatic
events live over the course of several weeks. At the
same time, it delivered context to its audience.
Arwa Damon reported live from amongst the
demonstrators who were facing police - sometimes
peacefully, sometimes violently. Nick Paton Walsh
covered the police tactics, which seemed both heavy-
handed and ineffective at the same time. Our judges
said that CNN’s live coverage of Anti-Government
Protests in Turkey represented great live, on-the-
ground reporting in challenging circumstances and
was the deserving winner in this category.
Highly commended
BBC Persian
Coverage of the Iranian Presidential Elections
BBC Persian television provided Iranian viewers round-
the-clock coverage of the June presidential elections.
With large numbers of expert guests, sharp analysis
and panel discussions, BBC Persian provided what
Iran’s state media did not - real, timely and accurate
coverage. The judges noted the depth of subject and
context and slick and engaging journalism.
NDTV
Delhi Gang Rape Protests
This was a story that affected a whole nation, and
NDTV provided coverage of the protests as they built
following the brutal gang rape of a 23 year old woman
on a private bus in New Delhi in December 2012.
Our judges noted the good, solid live coverage of
the demonstrations and protests.
Live journalism - TV
CNN
Investigative television reporting has the power to
uncover the worst secrets and scandals in our society.
The entries in this award category covered a wide
range of subjects that each stood out for telling the
stories that some people would rather keep hidden.
The judges chose as the winner in this category
Channel 4 for Dispatches: The Hunt for Britain’s Sex
Gangs. In 2010, police in the English Midlands allowed
cameras to start filming what was to become one of
the biggest child sex abuse cases in the UK. The
documentary followed, with unprecedented access, a
live police investigation, demonstrating how difficult it
is to secure justice for victims of sexual abuse.
Our judges said that this was an outstanding piece
of television. It was a brave examination of a complex
subject that never flinches from searching for the
truth. The programme was compelling and
maintained interest and tension throughout.
Highly commended
Channel NewsAsia
Get Rea! - Bangladesh Brothel Secret
In Bangladesh, farmers feed their cows a pill to beef
them up. It is also taken by girls in the country’s
largest brothel to make them more attractive to their
male clients - big is sexy. Our judges were impressed
by this thought-provoking and insightful programme.
TVC News
TVC News Investigates - The Accused
Investigating the hidden crime of ritualistic child
abuse being practised by a small number of African
immigrants in the UK, this was a very brave piece on a
difficult subject. Our judges commended the reporting
team for getting to the truth.
Investigative
documentary - TV
Channel 4
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