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BBC Reporter
Joins Channe4
Channel 4 News has announced that Paraic O'Brien is set to
join the programme as a reporter.
Currently working at BBC London as Investigations Reporter,
also working for Newsnight and the One Show on occasion, O'Brien joins
following a significant series of changes to the 19:00 bulletin.
Working in television news for ten years, O'Brien was the first BBC reporter
on the ground in Brixton and Croydon as riots broke out this summer.
Previously, he worked for BBC Radio reporting for Radio 4. He joined the BBC
as a trainee in 2001.
At Channel 4 News, he will take responsibility for stories across the
editorial agenda. O'Brien will be tasked with bringing a range of domestic
stories to audiences with insight, analysis and distinctive character. He
will also generate content for the Channel 4 News website and engage with
viewers through social media, in common with the rest of the onscreen team.
Jim Gray, Editor, Channel 4 News, said: "The reporter role at
Channel 4 News is a demanding one - requiring the versatility to apply
distinctive, memorable journalism across the editorial agenda to domestic
stories, and on occasion, beyond. We think Paraic's tremendous onscreen
presence and proven skill for investigation means he will fit the bill
perfectly."
Paraic O'Brien said: "Channel 4 News still manages to surprise. It surprises
with its scoops, it surprises with its storytelling. It's a fantastic time
to be joining the programme, and I'll be looking to tell stories with the
creativity and character that Channel 4 News' remit allows and indeed,
encourages."
December
14
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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Justin Lee Collins Harassment Charge
Justin Lee Collins has said he is "shocked and upset" after
being charged with harassing an ex-girlfriend.
The Friday Night Project host will appear before magistrates next week over
allegations of causing his former partner "fear of violence".
Justin, 37, who is appearing in West End show Rock Of Ages, was released on
bail after being charged by officers at Watford police station on Tuesday.
A spokeswoman for the Bristolian comic said he will deny the charge.
"He is shocked and upset by the allegations," she said.
"He is unable to comment on the circumstances and the events to which the
charge relate because of the proceedings, but he is confident that he will
prove his innocence."
He is due to appear on bail at St Albans Magistrates' Court on December 22.
A Hertfordshire Police statement said: "Police can confirm that Justin Lee
Collins, aged 37 and from London, has been charged at Watford police station
with Section 4 harassment (causing fear of violence)."
December
14
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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June Brown
EastEnders actress June Brown is to write her autobiography,
it has been announced.
The 84-year-old actress, who has been in the soap since 1985
is best known for her role as Walford's Dot Branning. It is believed that
she will begin working on the title next year ahead of publication in autumn
2013.
Brown's memoirs will be published by Simon & Schuster, which acquired the
rights to the title after paying a six-figure sum, The Bookseller reports.
"June has undoubtedly lived a full and fascinating life - she is one of the
few national treasures left not to have done her autobiography and she has
more to say than most," Simon & Schuster's deputy non-fiction editorial
director Carly Cook commented.
"As big celebrity non-fiction prospects stand for 2013, June Brown's story
is a proper one, the life of someone who is hugely respected and much loved.
"Although best known for her brilliant portrayal of Dot Branning, she is
seen as an institution - an outstanding TV and stage actress whose appeal is
far-reaching and ageless."
December
14
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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