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Research and Archival research
Through a combination of academic expertise
and media experience we are in a unique position to help journalists,
programme and filmmakers realise the full potential of their
projects. Not only are we able to find the correct primary
documentation to lend credibility to your argument, but we
are also able to assess which sources will be most effectively
conveyed in your particular medium.
One of the greatest obstacles facing
researchers is being aware of the amount of material that
is available to them. Archive institutions offer a wealth
of information but their vast catalogues are notoriously difficult
to navigate. The National Archives for example holds nearly
10 million documents, this can be a daunting prospect when
you may be searching for only one or two.
Our specialist archive researchers
are adept at locating the documents that our clients need
quickly and efficiently and through experience are able to
link their findings to other relevant material. As media researchers
are rarely archivists, commissioning specialist research at
the beginning of a project means a more effective use of time
and money.
We offer a consultancy and research
service for production companies on a variety of topics and
chronological periods, specialising in medieval and early
modern, military, house, local & family history. Please contact
SRA directly for more details.
Most recently we have worked on:
- Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1,
BBC2) Series 1 to 5
- Who Do You Think You Are? Australia
(SBS) 2008
- Who Do You Think You Are? Ireland
(RTE 1) 2008
- Tracing Your Roots (BBC Radio 4)
2007-2008
- Brit Camp (Teachers TV) 2008
- Secrets from the Attic (ITV West)
2008
- Extraordinary People (Five) 2008
- The Property Show (Five) 2008
- So You Think You’re Royal (Sky One)
2007
- Not Forgotten (Channel 4) 2007
- Empire’s Children (Channel 4) 2007
- Face of Britain (Channel 4), 2007
- 100% English (Channel 4) 2007
- Hidden House History (The History
Channel) 2006
- History Mysteries (BBC2) 2005
- Seven Wonders of the Industrial
World (BBC2) 2003
Nick Barratt has also been the media
spokesperson for many aspects of history and genealogy, and
has appeared on various programmes including BBC Breakfast,
This Morning, The Richard Hammond Show, The One Show, GMTV
and various regional and local news programmes. He also writes
extensively in the press on all aspects of history.
On-screen
We also provide on-screen advice on a range of topics. Nick
Barratt and other members of the SRA team have made numerous
appearances on TV as experts, including House Detectives,
News at Ten, London Tonight, The Learning Curve and the History
Channel's Small Piece of History and Family History Project.
Info on Nick's presenting, click here.
Radio
Members of SRA have broardcast on national and commercial
radio, to promote various TV series and as subject experts.
Nick Barratt is a regular contributor on Five Live, BBC Radio4
and BBC7. Rates can be negotiated.
Appearance fees for consultants used on tape are subject to
negotiation depending on the nature of the work involved.
Journalistic and newspaper research
All of our researchers have written articles, features and
reports for national newspapers and magazines, as well as
specialist pieces for genealogy journals such as Ancestors
and Your Family Tree magazine. Fees vary according to the
nature of the project and the researcher that you requested.
New ideas
We are also looking to put together pre-researched programmes
for commission, drawing upon our wide network of contacts
within the academic, archival and media worlds. Please talk
to us if you would like to know more about some of these projects.
Further information can be found at a related website, www.media-research.org.uk.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of
SRA’s media services, including consultancy, research, or
broadcast roles please contact SRA’s business manager,
Sarah-Jane on 07944 046057 or via e-mail at sarahj@ stick.org.uk
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