In 1991 the historic city of Dubrovnik came under dramatic siege by land and sea after Croatia claimed independence from the collapsing Yugoslavia.As thousands fled for their lives from the one-sided onslaught, ITN war reporter Paul Davies and his small crew headed daringly into the heart of the conflict.In this episode of Reporting History, Paul looks back on his Diary of a Siege, which became among the most famous war reportage ITN has ever broadcast and the singular and defining account of the battle.He rewatches his epic eyewitness reporting, recounts the moment he was hit by incoming shelling, and explains the incredible and inventive lengths he went to in order to smuggle the footage out of the bombarded city to show the world what was happening.Paul’s extended report influenced the White House and the Kremlin and exposed the Yugoslav lies to help bring the siege to an end.It would ultimately be scrutinised in extraordinary circumstances as Paul became cross-examined by Slobodan Milosevic as the former Serbian and Yugoslav president led his own futile defence at his war crimes trial at The Hague.Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age.The guests reveal the drama that occurred off camera, from war reporting and frontline journalism to historic global events.

In 1991 the historic city of Dubrovnik came under dramatic siege by land and sea after Croatia claimed independence from the collapsing Yugoslavia. As thousands fled for their lives from the one-sided onslaught, ITN war reporter Paul Davies and his small crew headed daringly into the heart of the conflict. In this episode of Reporting History, Paul looks back on his Diary of a Siege, which became among the most famous war reportage ITN has ever broadcast and the singular and defining account of the battle. He rewatches his epic eyewitness reporting, recounts the moment he was hit by incoming shelling, and explains the incredible and inventive lengths he went to in order to smuggle the footage out of the bombarded city to show the world what was happening. Paul’s extended report influenced the White House and the Kremlin and exposed the Yugoslav lies to help bring the siege to an end. It would ultimately be scrutinised in extraordinary circumstances as Paul became cross-examined by Slobodan Milosevic as the former Serbian and Yugoslav president led his own futile defence at his war crimes trial at The Hague. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age. The guests reveal the drama that occurred off camera, from war reporting and frontline journalism to historic global events.

Paul Davies: How war reporter cheated death during bombing siege of Dubrovnik

Twenty-five years on from 9/11, ITV News’s James Mates revisits his chilling coverage of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history.An "extraordinary stroke of luck” meant Mates managed to reach Manhattan following the assault and collapse of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in 2001.It came only hours after the US Correspondent had heard and witnessed the devastating impact of the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 being flown into the Pentagon in Washington, DC on September 11.Revisiting his powerful archive reports with host Tom Bradby, Mates describes the challenges of capturing the devastation at Ground Zero while documenting the heroism of firefighters and passengers on board the fourth hijacked plane United 93.The conversation also explores how 9/11 reshaped American foreign policy, beyond the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and altered the course of global politics as Mates describes the second lasting tragedy spawned from the attacks masterminded by Osama bin Laden.Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age.

Twenty-five years on from 9/11, ITV News’s James Mates revisits his chilling coverage of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history. An "extraordinary stroke of luck” meant Mates managed to reach Manhattan following the assault and collapse of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in 2001. It came only hours after the US Correspondent had heard and witnessed the devastating impact of the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 being flown into the Pentagon in Washington, DC on September 11. Revisiting his powerful archive reports with host Tom Bradby, Mates describes the challenges of capturing the devastation at Ground Zero while documenting the heroism of firefighters and passengers on board the fourth hijacked plane United 93. The conversation also explores how 9/11 reshaped American foreign policy, beyond the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and altered the course of global politics as Mates describes the second lasting tragedy spawned from the attacks masterminded by Osama bin Laden. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age.

James Mates recalls his harrowing 9/11 news coverage from New York

ITV News journalist Steve Scott recalls his time with Princess Diana on her trip to Angola, where she walked through a live minefield and brought the world's attention to the lasting impact of war on civilians.In the wake of her divorce from the then-Prince Charles, the January 1997 trip was intended to mark the beginning of a new humanitarian phase of her life but was tragically followed by her death in Paris just seven months later.Steve Scott spent more time with Diana than any other journalist on the trip, and was struck by her warmth and openness. He reveals what Diana said her priorities were at that time in her life - and her plans for William and Harry following her divorce.Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.Steve also tells the story of how her iconic landmine walk was captured, and what Diana made of a political row back at home over her campaign against landmines.To see the incredible archive footage for yourself, you can watch all episodes of Reporting History on ITVX and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

ITV News journalist Steve Scott recalls his time with Princess Diana on her trip to Angola, where she walked through a live minefield and brought the world's attention to the lasting impact of war on civilians. In the wake of her divorce from the then-Prince Charles, the January 1997 trip was intended to mark the beginning of a new humanitarian phase of her life but was tragically followed by her death in Paris just seven months later. Steve Scott spent more time with Diana than any other journalist on the trip, and was struck by her warmth and openness. He reveals what Diana said her priorities were at that time in her life - and her plans for William and Harry following her divorce. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera. Steve also tells the story of how her iconic landmine walk was captured, and what Diana made of a political row back at home over her campaign against landmines. To see the incredible archive footage for yourself, you can watch all episodes of Reporting History on ITVX and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

Steve Scott describes travelling with Diana on iconic landmine trip

This episode contains some distressing details and references to suicide.ITV News journalist Emma Murphy relives her nerve-wracking encounter with the armed and dangerous Raoul Moat during the UK’s largest manhunt, in this episode of Reporting History.In the summer of 2010 the former Gateshead bouncer was on the run in Rothbury, Northumberland and threatening to kill police, journalists and the public - following a shooting spree that killed one man and injured two others, including his ex-partner.Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.In this enthralling interview, Emma Murphy describes the panic on the streets of the quiet picturesque town, the moments leading up to the shooting spree’s brutal ending and questions why most people remember the manhunt for Gazza, a fishing rod and a bag of cooked chicken.To see the incredible archive footage for yourself, you can watch all episodes of Reporting History here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

This episode contains some distressing details and references to suicide. ITV News journalist Emma Murphy relives her nerve-wracking encounter with the armed and dangerous Raoul Moat during the UK’s largest manhunt, in this episode of Reporting History. In the summer of 2010 the former Gateshead bouncer was on the run in Rothbury, Northumberland and threatening to kill police, journalists and the public - following a shooting spree that killed one man and injured two others, including his ex-partner. Reporting History sees journalists join News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby to revisit their remarkable reports from the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera. In this enthralling interview, Emma Murphy describes the panic on the streets of the quiet picturesque town, the moments leading up to the shooting spree’s brutal ending and questions why most people remember the manhunt for Gazza, a fishing rod and a bag of cooked chicken. To see the incredible archive footage for yourself, you can watch all episodes of Reporting History here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXSE3NhAYibip0C8_RYiA0i8LR1iwRDH

Emma Murphy relives terrifying encounter with shotgun killer Raoul Moat

What was it like to interview the world's most notorious dictator as he stood on the brink of war?In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years.You can also watch the full episode on YouTube and ITVX.Reporting History sees journalists revisit their remarkable on-the-day reports of the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.Hit subscribe to ensure you don't miss an episode.

What was it like to interview the world's most notorious dictator as he stood on the brink of war? In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years. You can also watch the full episode on YouTube and ITVX. Reporting History sees journalists revisit their remarkable on-the-day reports of the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera. Hit subscribe to ensure you don't miss an episode.

Sir Trevor McDonald interviews Saddam Hussein on the brink of war

What was it like to interview the world's most feared dictator as he stood on the brink of war?In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years.This is a sneak peak clip. You can listen to the full first episode of Reporting History on Friday March 6 and watch on YouTube and ITVX.Reporting History sees journalists revisit their remarkable on-the-day reports of the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.

What was it like to interview the world's most feared dictator as he stood on the brink of war? In new show Reporting History, Sir Trevor McDonald gives the answer to Tom Bradby as they revisit his extraordinary interview with the notorious Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad for the first time in 36 years. This is a sneak peak clip. You can listen to the full first episode of Reporting History on Friday March 6 and watch on YouTube and ITVX. Reporting History sees journalists revisit their remarkable on-the-day reports of the defining events of the modern age and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.

Sneak peek: Sir Trevor McDonald revisits his 1990 interview with Saddam Hussein

ITV News journalists join Tom Bradby to revisit their reports from the most remarkable days in history - and reveal the drama that occurred off camera.

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