Looking behind the headlines with ITV News Broadcaster Faye Barker

The Leatherhead Community Association is once again looking forward to taking part in the annual Heritage Open Day event with our main highlight being our Kirby Lecture speaker Faye Barker. 

Join ITV News Presenter and Reporter Faye Barker, in the Leatherhead Institute's Abraham Dixon Hall, for a behind the scenes insight into her working lives history in broadcast journalism over the decades. With 30 years' experience in TV news, Faye will bring exclusive insights into how newsrooms operate, and how journalists are adapting to a world where people get their news from various parts of the digital landscape, not just traditional TV, radio and newspapers.

As well as reflecting on her own career - from a news assistant on a cable TV channel to mainstream presenter and reporter - she will share the historic foundations of TV news, and how it all started, more than 70 years ago. Audience members will also get to hear some behind the scenes stories and be able to ask questions for a truly interactive experience.

Please note: entry is free but booking is required in advance to secure admission.