Jack Burgess
is a BBC content producer
Blog posts in total 9
Posts
House of Saud: How to make a documentary series with no help from your contributors
The makers of the BBC Two documentary series House of Saud: A Family at War faced formidable problems. Executive producer Mike Radford explains how the films were made without access to their subjects or permission to film in Saudi Arabia.
Is virtual technology a threat to journalism's objectivity?
Augmented and virtual reality look set to reshape the media. Will the new freedoms they give to users reinforce personal biases?
Attacks on the press: The rise of ‘Repression 2.0’
The annual Attacks on the Press report - based on information from journalists, academics and activists - highlighted worrying developments for journalism worldwide.
Balancing head and heart when filming sensitive documentaries
Getting women who’d been virtual captives of cult leader Aravindan Balakrishnan to tell their stories on camera required lengthy research and particular empathy from film-maker Vanessa Engle.
Planet Earth II: Exploring boundaries of nature and technology
A behind-the-scenes look at the latest technology used in Planet Earth II and its implications for the future of broadcasting.
Letter from Rio - via Salford
Some of the BBC's coverage of the Rio Olympics is produced from Media City, Salford. Here's what one of the BBC volunteers does to help the coverage run smoothly.
The science of a good story
BBC News science correspondent Pallab Ghosh shares his thoughts on how science journalism has changed, and whether or not you need a scientific background to report on the subject.
Reporting the migrant crisis: A dual responsibility to tell the human story
A high profile Polis debate about coverage of the migrant crisis helped to shine a light on the duties of the media towards both the migrants and the public.
Malala: Freedom for journalism in Pakistan
A new documentary about Malala Yousafzai raises questions about freedom of expression and freedom for journalism in her native Pakistan.
