Our story

Thousands of unaccompanied children from Afghanistan

Temporary leave to remain What happens when they turn 18 - FOIs, interviews experts, legal

paperwork, case studies

Investigative podcasts

Build the basics of the info first Telling complex facts in an easily

digestible way- differs to written piece

House style Let the story illustrate the

investigation Take them on a journey

“Abdul’s” story

Abdul arrived at 14, now 24 Laura his teacher and mentor Court case- Toufique Returnees

Find people in Afghanistan/ connections and recording over the phone

Long term- recording for 5 months “Scenes”- e.g. signing in

Top tips

Transcripts After recording note down top moments Moments first then build script around it Show don’t tell Zoom out and give wider facts 60 minutes tape gathered to 1 minute of

tape used in the story

Zoom H4N Mic= EV RE50B

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