Tuesday, 6 October 2015

PC David Phillips, BBC News at Six 5/10

Regardless of age or profession, this story has a wide reach and an enormous impact. Almost everyone knows someone that's involved in the Police Force, or is close to someone of a similar age. It is because of this that PC Phillips' death has so much reach.

There are multiple overlays and interviews, including footage from the crime scene, a statement made by the Chief Constable and photos of Phillips.This provides both emotional links to the story and helps to tie the information together for viewers. Animated maps are used as transitions.

Statement by Chief Constable Sir Jon Murphy 

Screen grab from Google Street View used to show both vehicle and location

These all help tell the story effectively, ensuring that the report is easy watching for viewers but reports the facts in a succinct manner.

Overall the report is well balanced. Where opinion is shown it is directly from interview sources or from footage of statements made in regard to the events.

There is nothing immediate that I would change or alter. Due to the lack of information currently available it makes it difficult to report on the event in more depth. Throughout the report all the vital information, including a plea to the public for information, and a plea for the driver to come forward, were covered thoroughly and in a way that was accessible and understandable to viewers.