Richard Wells was North of England Correspondent for the BBC for 17 years. Regular contributor to Today, World at One, PM etc. etc. Also extensive experience as foreign correspondent for the BBC.

John Thorne has more than 35 years experience in radio, TV and newspapers as a reporter/correspondent. 20 years as North of England correspondent for the BBC plus extensive foreign experience. Regular contributor to all radio and tv news outlets particularly News 24.

Both have their own radio recording and editing equipment and ISDN coobie communications points.