Chris Jackson Media

18/10/2024

Delighted to say my latest annual film for HospiceCare North Northumberland is now out there..... give it a whirl.

In this short film, the Grey family from Berwick, shares the impact of HospiceCare's Hospice at Home service that enabled their Dad/Husband , to die at home,...

18/10/2024

Delighted to say my latest film for HospiceCare North Northumberland is now out.... Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmZb1i0WbIY

02/09/2024

Today’s location for audiobook rehearsal

28/08/2024

A game for all the family - guess how old my hotel bathroom is….. Haven’t seen a volume k**b in the ensuite for decades

21/08/2024

Such a great evening

20/08/2024

It’s showtime

14/08/2024

Worth seeing for sure

04/07/2024

For politico/broadcasting nerds.... Just stumbled on this pic (circa 1987-89) of BBC Radio Newcastle election studio production base (may have been local council rather than general election). This was where all the results were phoned in (pre mobile & internet!) or via ISDN line feeds. All staff were needed to make it happen.

All very hi tech these days

13/06/2024

I was shocked when I heard of the disappearance of Dr Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi, not least as it is a place I know well. For what it’s worth my insight of why it is such a special place is in today’s edition of The QT

Chris Jackson reflects on the sad passing of Dr Michael Mosley, having himself holidayed on the island of Symi on many occasions

23/05/2024

Whether a student or parent you’ll want to know the difficulties our Universities are facing- My latest lead story in The QT - A new voice for the North East.

The North’s universities have been doing the maths on what effect government attempts to curb immigration is having on their bottom line and they warn it could be ‘catastrophic’. International students provide a lucrative income for UK universities but there’s been a dramatic fall in applica...

03/05/2024

Delighted to say, all next week, BBC Radio 4 is repeating the series I did about the 1984 Miners’ strike. This time the short episodes are being stripped across a single week. 11:45 each morning starting Monday. Nice to be considered worthy of a repeat!

Listen to the latest episodes of The Miners' Strike: Return Journey on BBC Sounds

11/04/2024

Something odd is going on - or more precisely NOT going on - in . Is there a whiff of something that’s not quite right at ? I’ve been sticking my nose in for . https://theqt.online/firm-pulls-out-as-citys-prime-site-is-stuck-in-limbo-2/

11/04/2024

Something odd is going on - or more precisely NOT going on - in Durham. Is there a whiff of something that's not quite right with the inability to put the finishing touches to the city's prestigious new development. I've been sticking my nose in for The QT - out now

Milburngate is at an impasse with private developers and the county council unable to provide satisfactory answers as to where the problem lies. Meanwhile, staff recruited are without jobs and facilities stand empty. Chris Jackson investigates

11/04/2024

This great Geordie show about someone we really should have heard of is on tour, so lots of chances to catch it... here's my review in the latest edition of The QT. See if it takes your fancy..

Chris Jackson reflects on a show where an internationally renowned couple return home to perform works composed by a dear friend

26/02/2024

Proud to have made this short about the amazing Henshaws charity in Knaresborough- supported by London North Eastern Railway

We're proud to support Henshaws MultiSensory room through our Customer and Community Investment Fund (CCIF). People with disabilities face unique challenges,...

07/02/2024

It’s arrived- The new journalistic endeavour for the North East has launched The QT- it’s quality journalism with no pop ups or clickbait written in the North East for the North East. I have been involved in its creation and will contribute….
First edition is free… please explore

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23/01/2024

Pleased as punch that a radio 4 documentary series I have been working on (and starts Jan 30th at 09:30) has made Pick of The Week in the new Radio Times….

22/01/2024

It was fun revisiting my youth at the O2