BriteSpark Films has been commissioned by Channel 4 for a quick turnaround Dispatches special, Will by Holiday Be Cancelled This Summer? (W/T).
Dispatches reporter Kate Quilton investigates how the ongoing Iran War, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, will affect the holiday plans of British tourists this summer. Speaking to airlines, travel agents, holiday experts, and industry insiders, Dispatches sets out to paint a picture of the weeks and months ahead for the tourism industry and offers tips, guidance and insight to help Brits plan their summer holiday.
Will my holiday be impacted by jet fuel shortages? Which destinations carry the most risk? Should I risk booking a holiday at all? Can I cancel if I’ve already booked? How do I protect myself from price surges and surcharges? BriteSpark will explore all these questions and examine the issue of insurance small print and what protections you have if plans change and costs mount.
BriteSpark’s Creative Director Tom Porter, who serves as Executive Producer on the programme, said: “Across the UK, the holiday plans of millions of Brits are in limbo due to the conflict in the Middle East. This documentary searches for answers to the most pressing questions, providing advice, insight and guidance to help holidaymakers plan their summer trips”.
Dispatches: Will My Holiday Be Cancelled This Summer (wt) is executive produced by Tom Porter for BriteSpark East and is produced and directed by Nick London. The programme is commissioned by Adam Vandermark, Commissioning Editor, News and Current Affairs, Channel 4.
BriteSpark has previously produced several current affairs specials for Dispatches including most recently, Delivered to a Predator: Al-Fayed’s Fixer, Skinny Jab Scandal and Why is My Car So Expensive? all of which are streaming now on Channel 4.
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