Television ‘down-the-line’ interviews
‘Down-the-line’ interviews are much loved by 24 hour broadcasters, and often requested by mainstream news networks too. For this sort of interview the presenter is usually in a studio and you are either speaking from a remote studio (which is often not much grander than a photo booth) or out on location. You will have to wear an earpiece to hear the questions and you can’t usually see your interviewer.
We think this is a difficult format to master. After all it’s hard to look natural and relaxed when you are staring into a camera lens. We’ll advise you about the circumstances in which you consider doing this type of interview and then show you how to cope with its demands if do decide to go ahead with it.
At the end of our session you will know:
- When to refuse a ‘down-the-line’ interview
- How to cope with the earpiece
- What to expect when you arrive at a remote studio (especially if it is unmanned).
- How to turn in a decent performance when you can’t see the person you are speaking to.
