NEWSREADING WITH CHANNEL 4's JON SNOW - R.T.S. PRESENTER OF THE YEAR - February 2007

We were indeed fortunate to be able to work alongside Jon Snow - distinguished anchor of Channel 4's flagship news programme since 1989.

Mr Snow was in town to open the new "Stockport Story" museum, which proved the ideal opportunity for us to present the "Stockport Story News" - six key stories from Stockport's history - which Mr Snow read whilst we operated, and we then gave members of the public (mostly excited young children on their half-term break) their own chance to read the news under studio conditions.

A lesson to us all, Jon was rushed to the 11.15 train to London and fronted the evening news for Channel 4 as usual; but his day didn't end there: at the evening's Royal Television Society News Awards, he was named "Presenter of the Year". The jury singled him out for his passion, energy and commitment. We'd certainly second that....!

Carl - who directed - writes.... "The opening of the Stockport Story was a great day in many ways. We went to bring the experience of live television to the people of Stockport and the opportunity to be in the limelight was relished by plenty of people. Children through to adults stepped up to the newsdesk, under hot lights and with an audience, they made some good efforts to read the news. Reactions to the experience varied immensely, but everyone came to the same conclusion - that it's not easy!! I was amazed with the interest shown, many questions were asked, and the feedback from the Museum was great. People took pictures of their friends and families stepping behind the desk that had earlier been dominated by professional Jon Snow.

Jon Snow is obviously at home behind a news desk, but he also has a passion for news reading and that really showed. Within minutes of introducing himself he went to sit down in front of the camera. Carrying his own earpiece for talkback, he sat down attached his mic and he was off reeling off the autocue with passion and emphasis. He was very impressive, breathing life and vibrancy into the stories.

It was great to be part of an outside broadcast that was able to bring the museum and it's stories to life. Through the medium of television we were able to give history a distinct edge."

Check out Jon's award at: http://www.channel4.com/news/special-reports/special-reports-storypage.jsp?id=4657

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