The rust of screeching turnstiles paves the way to a dimly lit concourse, as a distant waft of Pukka Pies drifts below the terraces. Supporters gather, heads and necks adorned with comforting hats and scarves in the late autumnal breeze. Grasped in one hand or rolled up inside a back pocket, a match-day programme for […]
MMP-Docs
FGM On the Curriculum
FGM On The Curriculum is a radio documentary produced by Claudia Stobbart for her Final Year Multimedia Project. This documentary has been created for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. Claudia investigates Female Genital Mutilation in the UK and education’s role in preventing the cruel cultural practise. She speaks to survivor Hoda Ali, NHS safeguarding nurse […]
Grid Girls: The Latest Cut
In 2015, The Sun page 3 girls were banned after an outcry from the feminist movement. Darts walk on girls and F1 grid girls have become the latest victims. Is the feminist movement really fighting against the objectification of women? Or are they effectively taking away the freedom of choice for people to do what […]
Beepocalypse: Saving Our Pollination Population
We are often told that the bees are dying. But is this true? Whilst Britain’s wildflower meadows have faced a 97% reduction, and pesticide use causes concern for our pollinators, could they be in danger? In this radio documentary, I find out what people from all walks of life are doing to help the UK’s […]
Joystick Revolution – The UK’s First Game Union
Many young people studying to, or already work in making video games in the UK. Working conditions are allegedly poor throughout the industry, but there’s a group of people trying to make it better – how well are they doing? Astrid Johnson investigates. For a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Joystick Revolution, check out […]
Stung: Meet Britain’s Paedophile Hunters
This TV documentary explores the dark world of vigilante paedophile hunting – everyday citizens who set up fake social media profiles, posing as children in order to snare suspected predators. Luke Hewitt immersed himself into the hunting community, travelling with a hunting team to a sting where a predator was apprehended. As well as speaking […]
Hope after sport: Rob Steed and Leon McKenzie discuss mental health and the importance of future employment
According to a Professional Players’ Federation survey, more than half of former professional sportspeople hold concerns about their mental wellbeing after retiring. Rob Steed, co-founder of Life After Professional Sport, a careers platform designed specifically for sportspeople, spoke to Struggles After The Whistle about the importance of LAPS’ work. Also hear from ex-professional footballer Leon McKenzie, […]
The Fight for Flash
The Fight for flash is a campaign formed to battle for the FreeStyle Libre Flash glucose monitor to be available to all type one diabetics on prescription throughout England. It’s a device for those with type one diabetes which aims to improve quality of life, but some say it isn’t necessary. Zachary Jakubowski has questioned […]
The Allergy Epidemic: A Short Broadcast Documentary
Europe’s leading allergy centre predicts half of us will suffer from at least one allergy by 2025. Josh Wilde investigates this growing allergy epidemic.
Leon McKenzie admits not wanting to show weakness during mental health struggles
Former professional footballer and boxer Leon McKenzie has opened up about his battle with mental illness, admitting ‘you don’t want to show weakness’ to the ‘old school set-up’ in the sporting world. The 40-year-old, now a leading mental health advocate, revealed his thoughts about the state of mental health in sport in an exclusive interview […]