How do I report a news story to the BBC?

If you'd like to contribute to BBC News you can contact the BBC News team directly via text, social media or email. Full details of these contact methods can be found on the 'Have Your Say' section of the BBC News website.

How do I contact a BBC journalist?

How can I contact a presenter, guest or contributor who has featured in a BBC programme? If you'd like to get in touch with a BBC presenter, try checking their programme's website for contact details (go to the BBC Programmes site to search for the programme's website) or contact them via their agent.

How do you email the BBC?

What is BBC's email address? You can contact their support by writing an email to [email protected]

How do I make a comment to BBC?

If you want to make a complaint, please visit the BBC Complaints website where you'll find responses to recent complaints, details of how to complain and information on the complaints process.

How do I contact BBC London news?

Contact us

1. By email. Email us on [email protected]
2. By post. Write to: BBC London News. 2nd Floor Egton Wing. BBC Broadcasting House. Portland Place. London. W1A 1AA.
3. Facebook. Find us on Facebook at
4. Twitter. Follow us on Twitter at @BBCLondonNews.

Can I send a message to the BBC?

Message us via a chat app

You can send a picture, video or message to our WhatsApp account +44 7756 165803. In some cases your text, as well as your images, may be used on BBC output. We will publish your name as you provide it (unless you ask us not to) but we will never publish your mobile phone number.

How do I contact BBC News with a question?

You can contact BBC News about the pandemic and answering common questions (you can get in touch by emailing [email protected] or using the hashtag #BBCYourQuestions on Twitter).

Where is the BBC News filmed?

BBC TV News has moved to its new home at New Broadcasting House in central London. It leaves behind its studios in Television Centre where it has been since 1969.

Who is the BBC news presenter now?

Jane O'Brien – Washington.

What is the BBC postal address?

BBC Broadcasting House (Portland Place, London W1A)

How do I send a press release to the BBC?

The BBC Press Office website offers journalists BBC press releases and press packs, programme information, biographies and speeches. No password is required to access the site. You can send an email direct to the BBC Press Office via the Press Enquiries page.

How do I report a story to the news?

Make contact - phone the newsdesk of your paper and tell them a brief summary of the story. Tell them you have a press release (and photo, if relevant), and find out what the best email to send it is. Make sure you get the name of who you've spoken to for ease of follow up.

How do you report a story to the media?

Tips for Telling Your Story to the Media

1. Personalize. Think about your practice and your clients/patients. ...
2. Do Your Homework. Become familiar with the media outlets and reporters you want to target. ...
3. Know Your Audience. ...
4. Don't Be Bashful. ...
5. Tough and Move On. ...
6. Follow Up. ...
7. Make Yourself Available. ...
8. Be Creative.

How do you contact the press with a story?

Look on the media outlet's website for an email address.

Find the organization's website and search for an "About Us" or "Contact" tab. Most news organizations publish an email or phone number for tips on stories. Use this email or phone number to contact the press and tell them about your story.

What did the BBC stand for?

The BBC is established by Royal Charter as the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Is the BBC owned by the British government?

The BBC is a statutory corporation, independent from direct government intervention, with its activities being overseen from April 2017 by the BBC Board and regulated by Ofcom. The chairman is Sir David Clementi.

How can I get my story on my TV?

How to Get Media Coverage for Your Story

1. Create a targeted media list. Sometimes it's best to go big by starting small. ...
2. Find the right reporters. There is likely someone already covering the topic at hand. ...
3. Develop a press kit for reporters and producers. ...
4. Find Your News Hook. ...
5. Plan Ahead.

How do I complain to BBC Watchdog?

If you have problems using the form below you can email your story to [email protected] Watchdog Live is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial subsidiary of the BBC.

How do I contact BBC Breakfast?

Contact us

1. By email. Email us on bbc[email protected]
2. Facebook. Find us on Facebook at
3. Twitter. Follow us on Twitter at
4. Complaints. ...
5. What do you do with personal data or information?

What number is the BBC News channel on Freeview?

Channel number: 231

The BBC News Channel brings you breaking stories as they happen, with the latest news and analysis, weather, sport and business updates, 24 hours a day.

How do I make an anonymous tip to the news?

Go through SecureDrop.

SecureDrop is an online document transfer service used by more than 20 news organizations. This service allows encrypted, anonymous documents to be transmitted from sources to journalists. You also can communicate with the journalist, and they with you, by typing a document and sending it.

How do I report an anonymous news story?

There are a lot of ways to do that.

1. Send your materials through physical mail. ...
2. Call from a phone number unconnected to you. ...
3. Use Signal for private messaging. ...
4. Before looking into news organizations, consider using the Tor Browser for greater privacy. ...
5. Use a whistleblower submission system.

How do I present a TV news report?

Television and Radio News Writing Structure

1. Be brief. ...
2. Use correct grammar. ...
3. Put the important information first. ...
4. Write good leads. ...
5. Stick to short sentences of 20 words or less. ...
6. Write the way people talk. ...
7. Use contractions. ...
8. Use simple subject-verb-object sentence structures.