John Hardie is Chief Executive of ITN. In this in-depth interview, he talks through his career and how he ended up in television news, despite a 14-year ‘detour’ at Proctor and Gamble and Disney; reveals how he turned ITN around despite a challenging start with a &apos;black hole&apos; in its pension fund; discusses the future of journalism and ITN&apos;s role in it; strongly supports News at Ten&apos;s revamped style, arguing its anchors are right to mix commentary with their reporting; and shares his worry that rising extremism is threatening journalism.

Media Masters - William Taylor

Extended one-to-one interviews with the key people in the industry. Find out their tips for career success, and peek behind-the-scenes at their workplace. Candid, thoughtful and reflective - a chance to share the insight of those at the very top of their game. Presented by Paul Blanchard.