How to make it as on-air talent

Presenting or reporting for television or radio can be both exciting and terrifying in equal measure - and that’s not including how you make it on air in the first place!

In this week’s podcast Charles Miller talks to three presenters with varied careers: Rajan Datar, Sarah Cruddas and Lindsey Chapman. Between them they present for TV, radio and online and cover news, travel, science, sport, natural history and the arts.

You'll find out: How each of the guests got started on air How to manage a presenting or reporting career Making the best use of your contacts How to work with production teams Is it better to be a specialist or a generalist? Their tips for new starters