Covering Chaos

Early 2016 western Europe was on high alert after the killing of 130 people in coordinated attacks in Paris several months earlier.

My team was in Brussels, covering the hunt for the killers.  

It was early morning when the News-desk called us to say there were reports of a bombing at Brussels airport.

We arrived at the same time as the emergency crews.

Smoke was still rising over the terminal building.

Inside was a scene of utter devastation.  

Two huge bombs had ripped through the building.  

An hour later, in a different part of Brussels, another explosion - on a commuter train.

There’s a lot to consider when the adrenaline is pumping.

I did 23 live broadcasts and two news reports. It was one of the longest single days of my career.

I’m Neave Barker, a news correspondent with 15 years’ experience in the field - covering a wide range of stories in many countries.

In this course, we will learn how to build a picture of a major incident as it’s unfolding.

Join us as we delve deep into the world of TV news, and confront chaos - head on!