The Pearl Report
| The Pearl Report | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Public Affairs |
| Created by | TVB News |
| Presented by | Diana Lin |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | TVB |
| Location(s) | Hong Kong |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVB Pearl |
| Picture format | 16:9 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| First shown in | Hong Kong |
| Original release | 1 April 1988 – Present |
The Pearl Report is a public affairs programme aired on TVB Pearl since 1 April 1988.
The show mainly deals with current affairs in Hong Kong, although there are also stories concerning wider regional and international issues, often produced abroad. Locations covered include the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Germany, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, Oman, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Philippines, United Arab Emirates and all over different parts of China.
A broad spectrum of topic areas are covered on the Pearl Report, including political, social, health, education, human rights, economic and sport-related issues.
Format
The show is divided into two segments to make up a half-hour show. In-depth documentaries normally last the entire duration of the programme but some stories take up just a single segment.
Each segment begins with an introduction from the show's host, Diana Lin, also its Senior Executive Producer. The stories often start with a teaser to set the tone. Part One usually ends with a hook, giving viewers a taste of what's to follow in Part Two. After a commercial break Diana Lin reappears to introduce the next part, which tends to contain greater focus than the first segment. The host returns at the end of the programme to sign off with "Good night, good luck and good health".
Producers/reporters
The Pearl Report team is made up of its Senior Executive Producer, Diana Lin, six full-time producers and a part-time reporter. As of 2015 they were:
- Diana Lin (Host)
- Renato Reyes
- Chris Lincoln
- Aleks Solum
- Billy Wong
- Yan Zhao
- Joyce Liu
Previous producers include:
- Phillippa Stewart
- Chan Siu Sin
- Vince Lung
- Naomi Kwok
- Douglas George
- Rainbow Ngai
- Erica Poon
- Douglas Lam
- Diane To
- Gus Chan
Interviewees
A number of notable figures have been interviewed on the Pearl Report.
Interviewees include:
Awards
Pearl Report shows have won numerous awards including:
- The New York TV and Film Festival Award
- RTNA Edward Murrow: Asia Television Award