The challenges of covering the London Mayoral Election, and is London regularly well served for news and current affairs
Hear the stories from behind the scenes from the big three: what were the challenges in attracting and maintaining public interest? Given London’s young and fluid population find out what the broadcasters did to encourage people to vote. How hard was it for broadcasters to serve the public given the Ofcom ruling that in this Mayoral Election there would be five major parties?
Steven Barnett, Professor of Communications, School of Media, Art and Design, University of Westminster chairs an industry panel including
Anthony Dore - Editor, BBC London TV News
Rachel Corp - Editor, ITV News London at ITN
Jim Grice - Head of News and Current Affairs, London Live