Reporting History
ITV News journalists join Tom Bradby to revisit their reports from the most remarkable days in history. Each episode revisits a historic day covered by the team, offering behind-the-scenes insights and revealing the drama that occurred off camera. The podcast brings a fresh perspective on major events as seen through the eyes of the reporters who were there.
Episodes
Paul Davies: How war reporter cheated death during bombing siege of Dubrovnik
In 1991 the historic city of Dubrovnik came under dramatic siege by land and sea after Croatia claimed independence from the collapsing Yugoslavia.As thousands fled for their lives from the one-sided onslaught, ITN war reporter Paul Davies and his small crew headed daringly into the heart of the conflict.In this episode of Reporting History, Paul looks back on his Diary of a Siege, which became am
James Mates recalls his harrowing 9/11 news coverage from New York
Twenty-five years on from 9/11, ITV News’s James Mates revisits his chilling coverage of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history.An "extraordinary stroke of luck” meant Mates managed to reach Manhattan following the assault and collapse of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in 2001.It came only hours after the US Correspondent had heard and witnessed the devastating impact of the hijac
Mary Nightingale on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann
On the third of May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her family's apartment on holiday in Praia Da Luz, Portugal. As the frantic search began, Mary Nightingale was one of the first journalists on the scene.The investigation and search for Madeleine McCann would capture the attention of the world, and become one of the biggest missing person stories in history. In this episode of
Sir Trevor McDonald relives world-first interview with Nelson Mandela after prison release
Sir Trevor McDonald has revealed he was ‘terrified’ before sitting down with South African icon Nelson Mandela for the anti-apartheid campaigner’s first televised interview after his release from prison in February 1990.Just three days had passed since millions across the world watched Nelson Mandela complete his ’long walk to freedom’ out of Victor Verster Prison and end his 27 years of incarcera
Paul Davies on being trapped in a dramatic TV station siege during the Romanian revolution
Former ITN Correspondent Paul Davies describes how he brought Romania's revolution to the world in Christmas 1989 amid a dramatic siege on a TV station.Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu was overthrown after his latest violent crackdown of protestors had led hundreds of thousands to the streets of Bucharest. His brutal 24 year rule had been defined by suppressing civil liberties, leaving much of
Steve Scott describes travelling with Diana on iconic landmine trip
ITV News journalist Steve Scott recalls his time with Princess Diana on her trip to Angola, where she walked through a live minefield and brought the world's attention to the lasting impact of war on civilians.In the wake of her divorce from the then-Prince Charles, the January 1997 trip was intended to mark the beginning of a new humanitarian phase of her life but was tragically followed by her d
Emma Murphy relives terrifying encounter with shotgun killer Raoul Moat
This episode contains some distressing details and references to suicide.ITV News journalist Emma Murphy relives her nerve-wracking encounter with the armed and dangerous Raoul Moat during the UK’s largest manhunt, in this episode of Reporting History.In the summer of 2010 the former Gateshead bouncer was on the run in Rothbury, Northumberland and threatening to kill police, journalists and the pu
John Ray recounts his escape from being a hostage in Gaddafi's 'last jail'
War correspondent John Ray was sent to Libya in 2011 to capture the dramatic fall of Colonel Gaddafi in the Arab Spring.Instead he became captured himself: held hostage by the Libyan dictator’s regime forces in the Rixos Hotel in Tripoli - before a daring escape.For the first time, John revisits the death-defying reporting alongside rebel forces on the road to the Libyan capital before describing
Nina Nannar describes covering the most shocking Oscars moments
Arts Editor Nina Nannar has covered countless Oscars ceremonies - and has been on the frontline of its most shocking moments and biggest controversies.Before she set off to LA for the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony, she sat down with Tom Bradby to reflect on the various cultural earthquakes that have rippled out from Hollywood - and how they unfolded behind-the-scenes at the Oscars.She relives the u
Sir Trevor McDonald interviews Saddam Hussein on the brink of war
What was it like to interview the world's most notorious dictator as he stood on the brink of war?In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years.You can also watch the full episode on YouTube and ITVX.Reporting Hi
Sneak peek: Sir Trevor McDonald revisits his 1990 interview with Saddam Hussein
What was it like to interview the world's most feared dictator as he stood on the brink of war?In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years.This is a sneak peak clip. You can listen to the full first episode of Reporting History o
