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The Arab Spring - A Broadcasting Revolution

27 May 11

Hosted by Broadcaster Jon Snow, a panel and cast of interviewees discuss the challenges facing conflict news reporting and the rise of social media’s citizen journalist.


  • Hear from those who have reported from the ground during the height of the conflict, as they discuss the quest for truth and accuracy
  • Discover the importance of freelancers and their safety in conflict areas
  • Learn about the impact that social media has had on the way the Arab Spring has been reported and the value of eyewitnesses and citizen journalists
  • Explore the ever changing face of news reporting and the questions surrounding explicit and dramatic footage
  • Engage with opinion formers as they discuss what does the future of conflict reporting will look like

On 16 May 2011, BAFTA brought together an expert panel to discuss and debate the changing face of conflict news broadcasting and the challenges faced in providing the real window to our world.

"The ultimate responsibility of any journalist is to bear witness to what they see." Jon Williams

Watch the video to hear from those who have been directly involved in reporting these fascinating events and see the debate unfold.


Members of the Panel

Sarah WhiteheadSarah Whitehead
Head of International News
Sky News

Twitter: @swhitehead1

Jon WilliamsJon Williams
News Editor
BBC World

Twitter: @WilliamsJon

James BrabazonJames Brabazon
Freelance Journalist & Trustee
The Rory Peck Trust

Twitter: @james_brabazon

Jacky RowlandJacky Rowland
Senior Correspondent
Al Jazeera English

Twitter: @jackyaljaz

Ghazi GheblawiGhazi Gheblawi
Libyan Author and Blogger

Twitter: @Gheblawi

Bill NeelyBill Neely
International Editor
ITV News

Twitter: @billneelyitv

Interviews Broken Down

Hear expert opinions on the Arab Spring events and how reporting methods have been challenged...

Interviews with those directly involved in reporting the Arab Spring events.

This event was produced by BAFTA with Michael Jermey and Ben Haggitt from ITV News.

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