Welcome to ElectionLine’s A View From Abroad series, in which we speak with media figures who don’t live in America but keep a close eye on its politics. Every few weeks, these smart observers will provide a unique perspective on what promises to be a fraught and unpredictable campaign for the White House. This week, our interview is with Matt Frei, who serves as an anchor and Europe editor for Channel 4 News. He is nominated for the network presenter prize at the Royal Television Society Journalism Awards, which take place on February 28.
Donald Trump is building a wall. Not the concrete border between the U.S. and Mexico that was partially erected during Trump’s first term, but a metaphorical one of hardened electoral support.
That’s the view of Matt Frei, the veteran UK journalist who has chronicled Trump’s GOP career. “He’s building himself...
Donald Trump is building a wall. Not the concrete border between the U.S. and Mexico that was partially erected during Trump’s first term, but a metaphorical one of hardened electoral support.
That’s the view of Matt Frei, the veteran UK journalist who has chronicled Trump’s GOP career. “He’s building himself...
- 2/13/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
U.K. broadcasters ITV and Channel 4 win International Emmys; Sundance Now buys Stan’s “The Night Caller”; Zdf wraps factual series; GoQuest takes Czech drama “Rats”; UKTV joins Creative Diversity Network; and “Chef In Your Year” format bows in Chile.
“Undercover: Inside China’s Digital Gulag” by the U.K.’s Hardcash Productions and ITV, has won the International Emmy for current affairs, adding to the BAFTA current affairs TV award that it has already won. The documentary, directed by Robin Barnwell, for ITV’s ‘Exposure’ strand, goes undercover inside China’s Xinjiang region to provide insight into how its government is holding a million or more Muslims in detention camps without trial.
“Hong Kong Year of Living Dangerously” by the U.K.’s Channel 4 News and ITN, has won the International Emmy for news. The series of reports from Hong Kong, which spanned seven days, revealed how in 2019, Hong Kong surprised itself,...
“Undercover: Inside China’s Digital Gulag” by the U.K.’s Hardcash Productions and ITV, has won the International Emmy for current affairs, adding to the BAFTA current affairs TV award that it has already won. The documentary, directed by Robin Barnwell, for ITV’s ‘Exposure’ strand, goes undercover inside China’s Xinjiang region to provide insight into how its government is holding a million or more Muslims in detention camps without trial.
“Hong Kong Year of Living Dangerously” by the U.K.’s Channel 4 News and ITN, has won the International Emmy for news. The series of reports from Hong Kong, which spanned seven days, revealed how in 2019, Hong Kong surprised itself,...
- 9/22/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Hillary Clinton’s press tour promoting her new book What Happpened appears to now be in its international phase of interviews and appearances. This weekend saw her discuss with Channel 4’s Matt Frei the alleged sexual assaults of President Donald Trump (which she said he had admitted to) and today we see she recently sat down with Australia’s […]...
- 10/16/2017
- by Colby Hall
- Mediaite - TV
[[tmz:video id="0_2ovbi53j"]] President Obama smiled "like a split watermelon" when Pope Francis visited the White House ... according to a British news anchor who is now getting a crash course in racist stereotypes. Channel 4's Matt Frei used the unfortunate turn of phrase on-air during a taped report on Wednesday about the Pope coming to America. Frei pleaded ignorance when the inevitable social media backlash began, claiming ... "It was intended as an entirely innocent phrase that apparently...
- 9/24/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Mishal Husain has been named broadcaster of the year at the London Press Club Awards.
The host of BBC Radio 4's Today programme was nominated alongside colleagues Tulip Mazumdar and Alison Holt, as well as Channel 4's Matt Frei.
Husain also presents BBC television bulletins, having joined Today in 2013. She has previously presented the News at Ten, Newsnight and Breakfast.
She has reported from around the world including Pakistan after the death of Osama bin Laden, Cairo during the Egyptian revolution and China during the Beijing Olympics.
"It's wonderful and much deserved," said the BBC's director of news James Harding.
Meanwhile, The Mirror was named best daily newspaper after a year of "regaining its passion and authority", while the Mail on Sunday won Sunday newspaper of the year.
The Sunday Times won scoop of the year for its FIFA exposé, while The Sun's Ally Ross won reviewer of the year.
The host of BBC Radio 4's Today programme was nominated alongside colleagues Tulip Mazumdar and Alison Holt, as well as Channel 4's Matt Frei.
Husain also presents BBC television bulletins, having joined Today in 2013. She has previously presented the News at Ten, Newsnight and Breakfast.
She has reported from around the world including Pakistan after the death of Osama bin Laden, Cairo during the Egyptian revolution and China during the Beijing Olympics.
"It's wonderful and much deserved," said the BBC's director of news James Harding.
Meanwhile, The Mirror was named best daily newspaper after a year of "regaining its passion and authority", while the Mail on Sunday won Sunday newspaper of the year.
The Sunday Times won scoop of the year for its FIFA exposé, while The Sun's Ally Ross won reviewer of the year.
- 4/15/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC's coverage of the raid on Sir Cliff Richard's house has been nominated for Scoop of the Year at the Royal Television Society Television Journalism Awards 2013/14.
The singer's home was searched by South Yorkshire Police in August following allegations of historical sex abuse - claims that have been described as as "completely false" by Richard.
Both the BBC and South Yorkshire Police were criticised over the coverage, prompting a Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry. The report stated that police should not have cooperated with the BBC after a journalist discovered information about the search.
The coverage is up against Panorama's Fake Sheikh Exposed documentary, along with BBC Northern Ireland's A Woman Alone With The Ira.
The Panorama special centred around Mazher Mahmood, who had exposed various individuals in the tabloids while posing as a fake sheikh. The documentary arrived after he was accused of "serious misconduct...
The singer's home was searched by South Yorkshire Police in August following allegations of historical sex abuse - claims that have been described as as "completely false" by Richard.
Both the BBC and South Yorkshire Police were criticised over the coverage, prompting a Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry. The report stated that police should not have cooperated with the BBC after a journalist discovered information about the search.
The coverage is up against Panorama's Fake Sheikh Exposed documentary, along with BBC Northern Ireland's A Woman Alone With The Ira.
The Panorama special centred around Mazher Mahmood, who had exposed various individuals in the tabloids while posing as a fake sheikh. The documentary arrived after he was accused of "serious misconduct...
- 1/30/2015
- Digital Spy
UK broadcasters have begun changing their schedules to celebrate the work of Robin Williams, the Us actor and comedian who has died at the age of 63.
Sky’s director of entertainment channels Stuart Murphy said he and colleagues had spent the morning discussing the Good Will Hunting star after news broke of his death broke on Monday night.
Sky 1 will air Jumanji at 8pm this evening, while Awakenings will be scheduled at 10pm. This will replace episodes of Modern Family, a repeat of An Idiot Abroad and an episode of Glee.
Sky Movies will also line up other Williams films, including Dead Poets Society, Hook and Mrs Doubtfire as well as features in which the comedian had supporting roles such as Night At The Museum and The Butler.
Murphy hinted that there may be further coverage. “We have all been talking about #RobinWilliams today at work. Total genius. Looking to see what else we can get on...
Sky’s director of entertainment channels Stuart Murphy said he and colleagues had spent the morning discussing the Good Will Hunting star after news broke of his death broke on Monday night.
Sky 1 will air Jumanji at 8pm this evening, while Awakenings will be scheduled at 10pm. This will replace episodes of Modern Family, a repeat of An Idiot Abroad and an episode of Glee.
Sky Movies will also line up other Williams films, including Dead Poets Society, Hook and Mrs Doubtfire as well as features in which the comedian had supporting roles such as Night At The Museum and The Butler.
Murphy hinted that there may be further coverage. “We have all been talking about #RobinWilliams today at work. Total genius. Looking to see what else we can get on...
- 8/12/2014
- ScreenDaily
NEW YORK -- BBC America has tapped BBC veteran Matt Frei as the solo anchor of its new U.S. newscast, which will debut Oct. 1.
Frei has worked for the BBC since 1988 and has been its Washington correspondent since 2003. He will anchor the telecast that is being executive produced by former "CBS Evening News" chief Rome Hartman.
Frei isn't a familiar face to U.S. audiences, but Hartman said he hopes that changes soon with the addition of a correspondent with "a stellar reputation as a reporter and writer who has covered tough stories and interviews."
The hourlong newscast will air at 7 p.m. weeknights on BBC America and the BBC World News Channel. Also contributing to the program will be Katty Kay, who has anchored BBC's weeknight newscast on PBS stations. She'll be the Washington correspondent and cover the 2008 presidential campaign. Frei will anchor a 6 p.m. newscast for PBS stations and Philippa Thomas will anchor a 10 p.m.
Frei has worked for the BBC since 1988 and has been its Washington correspondent since 2003. He will anchor the telecast that is being executive produced by former "CBS Evening News" chief Rome Hartman.
Frei isn't a familiar face to U.S. audiences, but Hartman said he hopes that changes soon with the addition of a correspondent with "a stellar reputation as a reporter and writer who has covered tough stories and interviews."
The hourlong newscast will air at 7 p.m. weeknights on BBC America and the BBC World News Channel. Also contributing to the program will be Katty Kay, who has anchored BBC's weeknight newscast on PBS stations. She'll be the Washington correspondent and cover the 2008 presidential campaign. Frei will anchor a 6 p.m. newscast for PBS stations and Philippa Thomas will anchor a 10 p.m.
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