Reporting History

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 the country in poverty. Over a thousand were killed in the days of fighting that followed, in what became Europe's bloodiest anti-communist uprising. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera. Sleeping on the floor of the state television station, which had become the heart and voice of the revolution, Paul and his team captured Bucharest's final street battles up close, as Ceaușescu's notorious secret police and remaining loyalists tried to regain control. To see the incredible archive footage for yourself, you can watch all episodes of Reporting History on ITVX and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

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 death in Paris just seven months later. Steve Scott spent more time with Diana than any other journalist on the trip, and was struck by her warmth and openness. He reveals what Diana said her priorities were at that time in her life - and her plans for William and Harry following her divorce. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera. Steve also tells the story of how her iconic landmine walk was captured, and what Diana made of a political row back at home over her campaign against landmines. To see the incredible archive footage for yourself, you can watch all episodes of Reporting History on ITVX and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

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 public - following a shooting spree that killed one man and injured two others, including his ex-partner. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera. In this enthralling interview, Emma Murphy describes the panic on the streets of the quiet picturesque town, the moments leading up to the shooting spree’s brutal ending and questions why most people remember the manhunt for Gazza, a fishing rod and a bag of cooked chicken. To see the incredible archive footage for yourself, you can watch all episodes of Reporting History here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

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 his hellish hostage experience and how he and his team eventually fled their armed captors. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera. To watch episodes of Reporting History and see the remarkable archive footage behind the stories, check out our full YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

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 ultimate 'where were you when' moment - the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap incident - and how the world's media reacted. And she reveals what Will Smith was really like in-person when she spent time with him. Nina and Tom also talk about covering the historic changes brought about by the #OscarsSoWhite controversy - and discusses where the industry stands now when it comes to diversity. With Michael B Jordan's Sinners - which features a majority black cast - looking to sweep up a big haul, is it a sign that Hollywood has changed? She also reveals what it takes to ask a superstar an interview question that goes truly viral - something she's well-versed in after a famous interview with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. She asked the pair who got paid more for the 2017 film The Post - a question she acknowledges was risky, but proved worth it for their reaction. The episode contains some mildly offensive language. You can also watch episodes of Reporting History on YouTube and ITVX.