Thursday, 9 February 2012

Writing for radio and planning for TV

A script on a news story about an elderly couple being burgled:


A couple were left hospitalised following the robbery of their bungalow last night. The 60 year old husband tried to defend himself with a samurai sword as three men broke into his house, just off the A5.

 The man was stabbed in the hand with a screwdriver by one of the thieves. The offender was injured by the sword.

The female was taken to hospital following chest pains.

Tom Lane Reports:
The little town of Cannock was bought into disrepute, after three men stole two rings and a samurai sword from the home of a couple yesterday evening. When the 60 year old man tried to defend himself with a samurai sword he was stabbed in the hand with a screw driver. The criminals grabbed his wife around the neck and stole her keys. Eventually they broke in through the patio doors. One of the offenders was left injured by the sword. Police are asking for anyone who may have treated an injury to an arm or side of the body to contact them through South Staffs CID or anonymously on Crimestoppers.


Plan for a TV news report:



For a TV bulletin:
Samurai sword
House
Damaged patio doors
Car,
Fields-tracking shot
Interview with couple
Police
Graphic-description/ number
Piece to camera 

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