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Frontlines of Journalism

Reflecting on some of the most difficult stories he's reported on, BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen look at the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth.

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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Frontlines of Conspiracyland
What are the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth?
04 Jul 2023,39 mins
10. The Big Lie
Dealing with the big lie.
08 May 2023,13 mins
9. Who’s in control?
The same story can look very different depending on where you get it. Who's in control?
08 May 2023,15 mins
8. Details
Reporting a story requires detail. But how much is enough? Or too much?
08 May 2023,14 mins
7. Open the door and you’re doomed
Sources, spin and powerful people.
08 May 2023,15 mins,
6. Getting there
Getting to the truth starts with getting to the story. That's not always easy.
08 May 2023,14 mins
5. The why is as important as the what
An emotional reflection. And the line between opinion and analysis.
08 May 2023,15 mins
4. Rules and habits
Is who we are an obstacle to getting to the real story?
08 May 2023,14 mins
3. All for nothing
Journalism as activism. Is it enough to just report it straight?
08 May 2023,15 mins,
2. Not in your shoes
The most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.
07 May 2023,13 mins,
1. Off Balance
You can’t be neutral about everything, in a world this cruel.
06 May 2023,15 mins
Welcome To Frontlines of Journalism
Jeremy Bowen presents stories from the frontlines of conflict – and journalism itself.
02 May 2023,3 mins