Pieces that stand out

Working as the lead in production due to his unique skills when it comes to crafting news packages and short documentaries James has had the opportunity to self-shoot, edit and produce 100’s of his own stories. He’s met and interviewed some of the most prestigious names in sport, politics, art, TV and Film, capturing their stories the aim to inform but move people in some way, an ethos he thinks is vital in any video journalism. Here he has compiled some of his favourite pieces from the past few years.

 
 

Artist Adebanji Alade on taking on the legacy of the The Royal Institute of Oil Painters as it’s first black president.

Solely shot, produced, presented and edited by James Dickman.

A moving portrait of stutterers and the journey to overcome their struggle. Shot, filmed, voiced and edited by James Dickman for London Live’s news and current affairs programme.

A preview of Sir Kerr Starmer's first Prime Ministers Questions as PM

Written edited and produced by James Dickman.

Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange’s last roll of the dice at the High Court to avoid extradition to the US on espionage charges. James produced, presented and edited this piece on first day of the hearing.

A selection of voiced packages. These VT’s are written, edited and voiced on the day, in less than an hour reacting to the news agenda, ready for broadcast in the evening.

1. Maggie Smith’s death

2. Plans for a 4 day working week

3. Sadiq Khan reacts far right riots, summer 2024

Queen Elizabeth II - A Tribute

On the day of The Queen’s death, James was producing the News at 6 programme. Among overseeing that show - he produced and edited this montage in an hour before broadcast, to play before the credits using a wealth of archive.

The Institutionalised 'Wilful Blindness' that led to Grenfell Tower tragedy

A remote interview by James produced and edited into a package following the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report publication with author and entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan, currently a professor of Practice at the University of Bath School of Management in the UK.

What was our obsession with the Wagatha Christie Sega?

James edited and produced a piece questioning why the public became so obsessed with this case, that played out on social media and in the High Court.

From running the meter - to scaling 6000 metres up Kilimanjaro. Written, shot, edited and produced by James Dickman.

I met with Michael to talk about the highs and lows in his career, his diagnosis with cancer at the peak of his powers and how his incredible hyper-realist s...
Schoolgirl Astrid started a campaign: 'Kids For Kids,' and last Christmas raised thousands of pounds to buy 100's of presents to deliver to children in shelt...
I met with some young apprentices who are learning their craft in traditional trades, as Pimlico Plumbers encourage more people to snub the expense of univer...
I spoke with Minhee about the challenge ahead - playing 50 different British cities in just a week. She performed her Christmas track 'Next Xmas' for me, whi...
I spoke with the British astronaut about his time in space and the capsule that got him to and from the International Space Station, as well as the future of...
Sylvia Rossi was selected as a Photoworks award winner in 2020. As a result she saw a series of her own works about her family and African heritage put on di...
I met Gareth and those involved in the performance for the second year anniversary of the Grenfell Tragedy, and spoke about the original song that united the...
Former British number 1 Tim Henman spoke about the ticket resale scheme at The Championships, whilst reflecting on Andy Murray that year and his own highs an...
An access all areas look at the ground previewing Surrey's first County Championship game of the season. Produced, shot and edited by James Dickman. Copyrigh...
A new sci-fi art exhibition with over a dozen contributors arrived at the Oxo Tower. Shot, produced and edited by James Dickman Copyright London Live 2020
The Mayor unveiled the new hybrids that TFL will look to introduce across the capital. Shot, produced and edited by James Dickman Copyright London Live 2019
I caught up with Olga, the curator from the museum who told me about Rembrandt's methods used in these priceless artefacts comprising of prints, etchings and...
Using satellite imagery, the Natural History Museum display giant replica of the moon. I spoke to the curators and scientists behind this special piece. Shot...
Shot, produced and edited by James Dickman Copyright London Live 2019
The Saatchi Gallery opened an exhibition back in 2019 showcasing the works of the late great Armenian-Turkish photo Journalist: Ara Guler. I spoke with his o...
Donatella Rovera, a crisis response adviser, curated this harrowing and moving series of works after her visit to Raqqa in Syria. I spoke to her about what s...
Tracy Hanson appeals to commuters to help try and find the man who killed her son. Made solely my James Dickman for London Live.