This is an 'authored' piece, presented by the person telling their story or presenting their point of view. In this case it is Lord Hattersley, an English politician, waxing lyrical about the English countryside and going on about not going on about what it means to him to be English. (You'll see what I mean.)

It is one of two 'specials' pieces I cut for "DisUnited Britain" - the theme for St Georges Day, England's national day. National identity is a very complicated topic in this country and has very different meanings for people living in the UK today. Lord Hattersley's is one of a great variety of different voices.

The beauty in this edit I believe lies in the simplicity. The challenge was coping with Hattersley mistakenly being told not to look at the camera. I had to cut around that to make it look a little less awkward.

But what I really like about this piece is the music by Elgar. His music was a discovery for me and I love the way it helps to create a satisfying structure.

Broadcast: Sky News, April 2008
Music: Elgar

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