"Politics isn't just a story. It's something that genuinely affects people's lives": Sky News' Beth Rigby on covering political pandemonium

Beth Rigby in the studio

Starting with the 2014 Scottish independence referendum and tunnelling through to the government implosion of 2022, we’re on a whistle-stop tour of all the political drama she has covered as a lobby journalist over the past 13 years. It’s quite a sight. It takes serious patience to keep up with the volatile world of British politics, but Rigby has been laser focused on the beat since 2010.

Winners announced for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2023

Clive Myrie at the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2023

The prestigious ceremony was held this evening at the London Hilton on Park Lane, hosted by journalist and presenter, Dan Walker.

The awards, which spanned 21 categories, celebrated and recognised journalism talent across the television industry. This year, the BBC led the way with 11 wins across both news and current affairs, including Network Daily News Programme of the Year for BBC News at Ten and Network Presenter of the Year which was awarded to Clive Myrie.

What to watch on TV: 27th Feb – 5th March

Sex Actually with Alice Levine (S2)

Monday

Channel 4, 10.00pm


Credit: Channel 4

After Alice Levine sat in a room in Tyneside, part hiding from and part documenting a couple’s livestream sex show in series one of Sex Actually with Alice Levine, it was hard to know where this forensic look into 21st century sex would go next.

Celebrating Gentleman Jack: Changing Lives

Celebrating Gentleman Jack: Changing Lives is co-hosted by the Royal Television Society and Film and Media at York St John University. It celebrates diversity on screen and LGBTQ+ representation.

We will be joined by:

  • Barbara Govan. Factual TV company owner, executive producer, presentation & media trainer for the Royal Society. Art charity trustee.
  • 2 Cast Members of Gentleman Jack Changed my Life
  • 2 campaigners/activists for the Bring Back Gentleman Jack campaign

This event is free and open for all to attend.