BBC Academy Live presents BBC Verify on Tour - Watch again
Watch back previous talks from the BBC Verify on Tour events
Watch again: Production Q&As
From dramas to documentaries, each talk focus on different genres and content, giving exclusive behind the scenes insights into how productions work. This includes the variety of roles and how ideas are pitched and commissioned, and what it's like working on a live set.
University of Sunderland, 14 November 2025
Made by production company Fulwell 73, who have an office at the University of Sunderland, the three-part documentary series chronicles Sunderland AFC’s journey back to the Championship through their League One play-off final win against Wycombe Wanderers. Director, Ben Riad and BBC Journalist and Sunderland Commentator, Nick Barnes, talk about storytelling, connecting with audiences and the importance of trust when filming a documentary.
Panellists
- Ben Riad, Director
- Nick Barnes, BBC Journalist and Sunderland Commentator,
Hosted by
- Emma Millen, Presenter of BBC Upload across the North East, Podcaster and Content Creator.
University of Lancashire, 3 December 2025
Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury is a BBC Three documentary following Tommy Fury's comeback year.
Production company Optomen - renowned for its hit reality and talent-led shows featuring stars like Tyson Fury and Molly-Mae Hague, takes us behind the scenes of its latest fly-on-the-wall documentary with Tommy Fury. CEO Nick Hornby and Tommy’s manager, Jake Lee from Alpha Talent Group, discuss the process of documentary making, and share the highs and lows of filming.
Panellists
- Jake Lee – Manager, Tommy Fury
- Nick Hornby – CEO, Optomen
Hosted by
- Molly Brewer, Journalist and Presenter, BBC North West Tonight
Watch again: Media Careers Panels
Each career talk has a different panel of media industry professionals sharing their career journey, what their role is and practical tips to help you kick-start your own path in the media.
University of Sunderland, 14 November 2025
Panellists
- Thomas Copeland - Journalist, BBC Verify
- Callum Rowe - Freelance Journalist and Radio Producer
- Harry Roy - Sports Radio Journalist, BBC
- Grace Stewart-Piercy - Broadcast Journalist and Head of Speech, Spark Radio
- Gayle Woodruffe - Operations Director, North East Screen
Host by
Emma Millen, Presenter of BBC Upload across the North East, Podcaster and Content Creator
University of Lancashire University, 3 December 2025
Panellists
- Holly Bacon - Freelance Sports Journalist
- Jess Martin -Development Trainee Apprentice, BBC Studios Kids & Family
- Aidan McNamee - Data Journalist, BBC Verify
- Ben Rooth – Sport Content Producer, BBC Radio Sheffield
- Holly White - Digital Content Officer, Wigan Athletic Community Trust
Hosted by
Molly Brewer, Journalist and Presenter, BBC North West Tonight
