BBC Television uses Spike cameraman to film abuse investigation
Monday 03 March 2008, 07:05am
Spike Cameraman Tom Killick is filming one of the biggest national stories of the year hitting Jersey. A former children’s home on the island is the focus for international press attention and Spike are providing News and Documantary footage for the BBC’s international coverage.
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Spike has been providing crews and equipment for the national reporters on the scene. Tom Killick has been filming and on-call round the clock for every day of the long running story.
Tom’s footage has been seen daily on all of the main BBC channels including Newsnight, BBC National News, News 24 and Panorama.
The former Children’s home at Haute de la Garenne has been the focus of intense media attention since partial remains of a child’s skull were found and hundreds of people have come forward with stories of horrific physical, mental and sexual abuse.
Many victims have come forward with stories of daily abuse and the police have found shackles in a bricked up cellar along where a stone bath remains – in keeping with many witness reports.
Spike’s senior cameraman – Tom Killick – who has filmed most of the footage said, “This is a huge story and whilst it is great to be involved in a long running story of this magnitude it is extremely hard to hear the painful stories from people who have been affected, but we have to remain professional and get the job done so that the truth comes out.”
As well as filming for the daily news Tom has also been filming interviews and extra footage for a special documentary being produced about the case.
Liam Le Guillou, Spike’s Jersey Managing Director said, “Its testament to the quality of Tom’s work that the BBC have chosen to use him throughout the reporting and not just the early stages. Everyone at Spike has international experience in broadcasting and film production and we are proud of the team’s work.”
To see some of Tom’s work and find out more about this story click here to be taken to the BBC news pages.