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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.

News imageFrontlines of Journalism

Episodes (12 available)

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What are the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth?

4 Jul 2023

40 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 10. The Big Lie

Dealing with the big lie.

8 May 2023

14 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 9. Who’s in control?

The same story can look very different depending on where you get it. Who's in control?

8 May 2023

15 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 8. Details

Reporting a story requires detail. But how much is enough? Or too much?

8 May 2023

14 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 7. Open the door and you’re doomed

Sources, spin and powerful people.

8 May 2023

15 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 6. Getting there

Getting to the truth starts with getting to the story. That's not always easy.

8 May 2023

14 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 5. The why is as important as the what

An emotional reflection. And the line between opinion and analysis.

8 May 2023

16 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 4. Rules and habits

Is who we are an obstacle to getting to the real story?

8 May 2023

14 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 3. All for nothing

Journalism as activism. Is it enough to just report it straight?

8 May 2023

15 mins

News imageFrontlines of Journalism, Frontlines of Journalism, 2. Not in your shoes

The most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.

7 May 2023

14 mins

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