The Lighthouse

Episodes

1. 15

   Lighthouse Cricket Special - Kevin talks to Adam Mountford, the BBC Test Match Special producer.

   The BBC’s Test Match Special producer Adam Mountford sat down with Kevin to discuss how to make the most out of your time as a journalism student, life on the road with TMS and whether Geoffrey Boycott ever takes part in a secret Santa.

   Dec 28, 2019

   19m
2. 14

   Andrew Harding - BBC Africa Correspondent

   Andrew Harding has been the BBC Correspondent in South Africa for over ten years. Here, in a conversation with Kevin Bishop, he discusses reporting Africa, how to get into broadcast journalism and what it’s like having a story commissioned by Greta Thunberg.

   Dec 28, 2019

   19m
3. 13

   Kate Adie - A life on the frontlines

   Kate Adie, the author and broadcaster, well known for her long service as the BBC's Chief News Correspondent, in conversation with Falmouth University’s Acting Head of Journalism Andy Chatfield. Kate Adie presents From Our Own Correspondent on BBC Radio 4 and is the author of several bestselling...

   Nov 28, 2018

   1h 19m
4. 12

   So you want to work on the glossies..?

   Falmouth Journalism's 'Talking Shop' guest series continues with a fascinating discussion about 'Life on the Glossies'. Steve Bough is joined by two experienced magazine journalists -Joe Barnes (former Editor of FHM and a Falmouth Alumni) and Fiona McGowan (Features Editor of Manor magazine)-...

   Nov 27, 2018

   1h 25m
5. 11

   Mental health – Falmouth Rugby Club looking out for men

   Mental health effects one of every eight men every single day. Suicide is the leading cause of death among men in the UK. Over three quarters of suicides are committed by men. Every day someone goes through a battle with mental health and it can affect anyone and everyone, it is no secret that…

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   Nov 24, 2018

   9m
6. 10

   Moscow Calling - Angus Roxburgh

   Have you ever wondered just what Vladimir Putin is really like? Or what it’s like dealing with those extreme temperatures? What happens if the KGB accuse you of spying for the West? And what really goes on under those furry hats? For 45 years, Angus Roxburgh has lived and breathed Russia. From...

   Nov 24, 2018

   1h 26m
7. 9

   George Monbiot - How to Really Take Back Control

   Activist and journalist George Monbiot brought a message of hope to Falmouth University, providing a glimmer of hope that a new politics might yet emerge to pull us free from the ‘wreckage’ of our current political system at an event organized​ by Truthfal.

   Nov 24, 2018

   1h 03m
8. 8

   Being genderqueer: When you identify as neither male or female

   Gender is now being described as a spectrum that allows people to identify as whatever they feel an emotional connection to. Megan Hill talks to Jo Kichenbrand - a 19-year-old from Surrey, who identifies as genderqueer – also referred to as non-binary. People who identify​ as genderqueer do not...

   Nov 22, 2018

   25m
9. 7

   So you want a career in marketing..?

   In October 2017, we spoke to Claire Vickers, a marketing, PR & digital communications strategist, planner, networker and doer. Claire - then with the Cornish Food Store - gives her take on making it in marketing and why Cornwall's future could be bright after Brexit.

   Nov 22, 2018

   18m
10. 6

    Studying through grief: University and overcoming loss

    It’s an unfortunate fact that every single one of us will experience the loss of someone we love in our lifetime. Losing​ someone dear is a tragic experience no matter what your age or stage of life you are at. However, dealing with loss as a young person can be a real struggle, especially when...

    Nov 22, 2018

    8m
11. 5

    Doing it for Real - Tricks of the camera trade

    Two of the BBC’s most experienced cameramen – Nick Woolley and John Boon – chat with Kevin Bishop about how to get the most out of your filming. Nick is now based in Manchester. He regularly films stories both in the UK and internationally for the BBC – most recently in Bangladesh covering the...

    Nov 22, 2018

    11m
12. 4

    ME at Uni: A hangover without the good night out

    Journalism student Kira Taylor, who is recovering from a long-term battle with ME, looks at life at University when you find it hard to think and concentrate.

    Nov 22, 2018

    10m
13. 3

    So you want to be a sports journalist..?

    In this podcast from Falmouth Journalism, we look at what it takes to break into the world of sports reporting. What can you do as a student to get yourself into a position where you are somebody a company wants to employ? In this episode, Kevin Bishop, lecturer in sports journalism at Falmouth…

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    Nov 22, 2018

    28m
14. 2

    Game of Throw-ins - Tom McDermott

    Author and journalist Tom McDermott joins the lads to discuss all matters football​ and his new book "England - The Quest for Glory"

    Nov 22, 2018

    41m
15. 1

    England - The Quest for Glory. A conversation with Tom McDermott

    Tom McDermott - England, Quest for Glory. A podcast from Falmouth Journalism. Tom was in conversation with Kevin Bishop and students from Falmouth University sports journalism course. Tom discusses his new book “England - The Quest for Glory”. We ask if @england have turned a corner following…

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    Nov 21, 2018

    59m