Reporting History

War correspondent John Ray was sent to Libya in 2011 to capture the dramatic fall of Colonel Gaddafi in the Arab Spring.Instead he became captured himself: held hostage by the Libyan dictator’s regime forces in the Rixos Hotel in Tripoli - before a daring escape.For the first time, John revisits the death-defying reporting alongside rebel forces on the road to the Libyan capital before describing his hellish hostage experience and how he and his team eventually fled their armed captors.Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.To watch episodes of Reporting History and see the remarkable archive footage behind the stories, check out our full YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

Arts Editor Nina Nannar has covered countless Oscars ceremonies - and has been on the frontline of its most shocking moments and biggest controversies.Before she set off to LA for the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony, she sat down with Tom Bradby to reflect on the various cultural earthquakes that have rippled out from Hollywood - and how they unfolded behind-the-scenes at the Oscars.She relives the ultimate 'where were you when' moment - the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap incident - and how the world's media reacted. And she reveals what Will Smith was really like in-person when she spent time with him.Nina and Tom also talk about covering the historic changes brought about by the #OscarsSoWhite controversy - and discusses where the industry stands now when it comes to diversity. With Michael B Jordan's Sinners - which features a majority black cast - looking to sweep up a big haul, is it a sign that Hollywood has changed?She also reveals what it takes to ask a superstar an interview question that goes truly viral - something she's well-versed in after a famous interview with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.She asked the pair who got paid more for the 2017 film The Post - a question she acknowledges was risky, but proved worth it for their reaction.The episode contains some mildly offensive language.You can also watch episodes of Reporting History on YouTube and ITVX.

What was it like to interview the world's most notorious dictator as he stood on the brink of war?In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years.You can also watch the full episode on YouTube and ITVX.Reporting History sees journalists revisit their remarkable on-the-day reports of the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.Hit subscribe to ensure you don't miss an episode.

What was it like to interview the world's most feared dictator as he stood on the brink of war?In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years.This is a sneak peak clip. You can listen to the full first episode of Reporting History on Friday March 6 and watch on YouTube and ITVX.Reporting History sees journalists revisit their remarkable on-the-day reports of the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.