Young visitors meeting Queen Victoria at Osborne House. © English Heritage
English Heritage, in association with Young Times, has launched a nationwide search for a Young History Presenter of the Future, for their new online channel EHTV.
Young history buffs aged between 10 and 16 are encouraged to submit a two-minute video of themselves (MPEG, DVD or VHS), or a 400-word script with a photograph, talking about a favourite moment or person in history.
Sarah Jane Morris, English Heritage’s Online and National Campaigns Manager, said: “EHTV is an exciting new venture for English Heritage and we are thrilled to be offering young people a chance to show off their presenting skills and history knowledge.”
A young presenter interviews re-enactors at English Heritage's 'Festival of History'. © English Heritage
“EHTV is designed to entertain, educate and most of all, share our expertise and excitement about our heritage with a wider audience. Naturally, we want our Young History Presenter of the Future to do the same.”
Ten finalists will attend a presenting master class to receive training, and TV historian Dan Snow will be on hand to give top-tips. The finalists will also record their own professional show reel to help the judges make a final decision.
Judge and presenter Dan Snow, said: “We are looking for videos or scripts which reflect a true love of history as well as a freshness and originality which will make it relevant to today’s audiences. I am crazy about history and love presenting, so I can’t wait to find someone who shares both my passions.”
TV historian, Dan Snow, will be one of the competition judges. © English Heritage
The winner will join the ranks of celebrity EHTV presenters Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen, Dan Snow and Konnie Huq.
Their winning reel will be shown on EHTV and they will get to work with TV production company Ballista for a special one-off programme.
All entries should be sent to: Young History Presenter of the Future Competition, 4a Hanover House, Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 4EX and will need to be received by October 31 2008.
For further details, visit www.English-heritage.org.uk/ehtv
