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Mar 6, 20213 min read

Jeremy Paxman and newsreading. "Reading out loud" is more of a skill than he thinks

Here’s your Starter for Ten. What is it Jeremy Paxman doesn’t like about newsreaders? After previously having a dig at the profession,...

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Jan 31, 20213 min read

Adding value? The co-commentator's curse

In the world of football commentary there is an often heard saying about the commentator’s curse, where something is said or suggested...

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Jan 23, 20213 min read

Miss Pronunciation; having nightmares over Donald Trump

This week’s transfer of power in Washington DC had me remembering a former colleague who would have been delighted at the arrival of a...

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Dec 12, 20202 min read

Knowing sport is your job if you're a newsreader

Reading a very insightful blog about radio news recently there was a reference to sport coverage and that the writer would treat this...

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Dec 12, 20202 min read

The art of CVs. Avoid the cliches!

A study of CVs highlighted the most used words by candidates. It underlined a key thing I emphasise to clients; as a journalist you are...

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