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November 15, 2020 47 mins

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BBC News presenter and journalist, Simon McCoy reveals what it takes to be On The Air. Discussing everything from royal babies to pads of A4 paper, co-presenters to broadcasting heroes,  as well as how to change gear from the serious side of news to the whimsical as only McCoy can. What are the skills needed to do 3 hours of live news daily on Britain's foremost television news channel? In conversation with the Original UK Voice of Siri - broadcaster Jon Briggs.

Simon McCoy can be seen presenting "Afternoon Live" every weekday afternoon on the BBC News Channel from 1400-1700

Jon Briggs is available for coaching, training, voice over and broadcasting via www.jonbriggs.com

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