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Liv Facey

Freelance Journalist, Researcher & Producer

About Me

Multimedia Journalist and Producer.

Currently, freelance in the UK and available for work worldwide.

My Services

Writer: I write news stories, features, interviews, opinions and reviews for both print and digital publications as well as radio scripts.

Researcher: I manage projects: create comprehensive research notes and assist in the development of program ideas. Provide support to producers, presenters and contributors in various radio programs for BBC Radio Wales and Bengo Media productions, such as: ‘Five Lessons From Lockdown’ with Catrin Nye and season 2 of ‘We Are Family’ with Suzanne Packer.

Producer: I help developing program content: pitching timely stories, constructing briefs and sourcing guests that are interesting for the target audience and furthers the vision of the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2. As well as supervising calls and comments during live broadcasts and processing contestants for Ken Bruce’s Popmaster

Articles

Woman & Home •

What Jennifer Did: Who killed Bich Ha Pan?

Netflix’s new true crime documentary, What Jennifer Did, explores a chilling case of cold-blooded murder that shook a Canadian town to its core.

In the documentary by American Murder: The Family Next Door director Jenny Popplewell, it uses police interrogation footage and testimonies from those involved in the case to explore what seemed like a home invasion gone wrong but turned out to be something much darker. The feature-length documentary explores how the intruders terrorised the Pan family
Woman & Home •

Who Is Jennifer Pan from Netflix’s What Jennifer Did and where is she now?

Netflix’s latest crime documentary, What Jennifer Did, has left viewers shocked, but one question almost everyone is asking is, "Where is Jennifer Pan now?"

What Jennifer Did dives into a case that shook a quiet Canadian town. On 8th November 2010, Jennifer Pan made a call to 911 saying that men had broken into her house, shot both of her parents and fled. At face value, it looked like a home invasion gone wrong. Intruders break into the home of a family that neighbours described as hospitable
Woman & Home •

Did Jennifer Pan’s father Huei Hann Pan survive?

Netflix’s latest true crime documentary, What Jennifer Did, focuses on a Canadian woman who was found to have hired a hitman to kill her parents.

What Jennifer Did explores how the horrific crimes of Jennifer Pan shocked a whole town and now Netflix viewers. The Pan family’s neighbours describe them as a hard-working and generous family, so one night, when intruders break into their home, kill Bich Ha Pan and shoot Huei Hann Pan in the head, leaving him in a coma, it shakes the entire town to i
Woman & Home •

Netflix's Scoop: Who is Amanda Thirsk and where is she now?

Almost five years after Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, a Netflix dramatization called Scoop has been released.

Netflix's Scoop is based not only on the 2019 BBC Newsnight interview but also a book of the same name by former Newsnight interview booker Sam McAlister, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of how she secured Prince Andrew's interview with Newsnight and many other remarkable interviews.

At the heart of Netflix’s Scoop is a story about how four women were
Woman & Home •

How Rufus Sewell became Prince Andrew for Netflix's Scoop - his unrecognisable makeup transformation blew our minds

The highly anticipated release of Netflix’s film Scoop has finally arrived. The film tells the behind-the-scenes story of Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 Newsnight interview starring a transformed Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew.

Regarded as ‘the scoop of the decade’, Netflix's Scoop not only covers the interview in which Emily Maitlis questioned the Duke of York about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and the sexual abuse allegations he faced. But it is also an adaptation
Woman & Home •

Netflix’s Ripley Ending Explained: Does Tom Ripley get away with it?

The highly anticipated Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 character Tom Ripley has finally landed on Netflix, and viewers have been left on the edge of their seats.

Ripley is written, directed and executively produced by Academy Award winner Steve Zaillian and sees Andrew Scott portray the infamous con man as he takes a thrilling journey around Italy.

The series follows Ripley as he is hired by a wealthy businessman to convince his son, Richard “Dickie” Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), w
Woman & Home •

What Happens to Freddie Miles in Netflix’s Ripley?

Netflix’s Ripley is the latest on-screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s iconic character Tom Ripley, this time played by Andrew Scott.

Originally due to be released on Showtime, the eight-episode adaptation was moved to Netflix in February 2023, where it was released on 4th April 2024. Written, directed, and executive produced by Academy Award winner Steve Zaillian, best known for his work on Schindler’s List, The Irishman, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

The psychological thriller TV
Woman & Home •

The Regime: What happened to Oskar and what's in his popsicles?

The Regime’s third episode closes with the sidelining of Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) close advisor, as she takes back control. But before she does, we see Agnes’ son Oskar collapse backstage at the Heroes banquet.

In episode two of HBO’s latest dark satire The Regime, we see the extent of the toxic relationship between the Chancellor and the troubled soldier Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts). Despite knowing that Herbert was involved in a shooting that left 12 people dead and him
Woman & Home •

Who is Oskar in The Regime? And who are his real parents?

The first two episodes of HBO and Sky Atlantic’s new TV series, The Regime, starring Oskar winner Kate Winslet, have viewers hooked on HBO’s new dark satire. But one question everyone’s asking is: Is Oskar Elena and Nicholas’ son?

In The Regime, Winslet portrays Chancellor Elena Vernham, the ruler of a crumbling authoritarian regime in a fictional European country. The political satire TV series takes viewers into the palace over the course of a year to witness the dysfunctional and shut-in Cha
Woman & Home •

Who is the person in the glass coffin in The Regime?

The first two episodes of HBO and Sky Atlantic’s The Regime show that Chancellor Elena Vernham’s difficulties stem from something she tries to contain in the glass coffin she visits regularly. But who is in the glass coffin, and why do they have such a big effect on the Chancellor?

In Kate Winslet’s third HBO series, she takes on the role of Chancellor Elena Vernham, the somewhat dysfunctional authoritarian leader of a fictional European country. The political satire showcases that despite Elen
Woman & Home •

Who is the person in the glass coffin in The Regime?

The first two episodes of HBO and Sky Atlantic’s The Regime show that Chancellor Elena Vernham’s difficulties stem from something she tries to contain in the glass coffin she visits regularly. But who is in the glass coffin, and why do they have such a big effect on the Chancellor?

In Kate Winslet’s third HBO series, she takes on the role of Chancellor Elena Vernham, the somewhat dysfunctional authoritarian leader of a fictional European country. The political satire showcases that despite Elen
Woman & Home •

Is One Day based on a true story? The real inspiration behind the heartbreaking Netflix series

Netflix has once again got everyone talking with the release of its new romantic drama TV series One Day. The show has viewers hooked as it marks the second time David Nicholls' bestselling 2009 novel has been adapted.

In 2009, you could not walk anywhere without seeing someone holding a copy of Nicholls' book, which led to the 2011 film adaptation of One Day starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. However, the film faced heavy criticism, leading to Netflix attempting to rectify fans’ disappoi
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Netflix's One Day ending explained: What happens to Emma and what is St Swithin's Day?

The ending of Netflix’s latest hit show, One Day, has left fans sobbing, but how does the story end, and what is the significance of St Swithin's Day?

One Day is Netflix’s latest hit romantic drama which tells the story of university graduates Emma Morley (Ambika Mod) and Dexter Mayhew (Leo Woodall), who meet for the first time on 15th July, the night of their graduation. They spend the whole night talking, and by the time the morning comes, they decide to remain friends. As both are not ready
Woman & Home •

Where are Griselda Blanco's children now? What to know if you're watching the Netflix show

Netflix’s latest crime drama, Griselda, tells the story of drug lord Griselda Blanco, also known as the 'Cocaine Godmother' - but what happened to Griselda's children and where are they now?

As the limited series depicts, drug boss Blanco, who was linked to 250 murders, was also a family woman who would do anything to protect her children. But as you watch the show, you may have questions - from what happened to Griselda Blanco in real life to Sofia Vergara's transformation into Griselda - but
Woman & Home •

Netflix's Griselda ending explained: what actually happened to Griselda Blanco?

The highly anticipated Netflix crime drama series Griselda has finally been released, and viewers have been left hooked on Sofia Vergara’s portrayal of the crime boss.

Viewers have been obsessed with Sofia Vergara's transformation into Griselda Blanco and are desperate to know what happened to Griselda Blanco's children and other characters such as Chucho Castro and Carmen Gutierrez. So what happened to the real-life Griselda? Here’s the rundown of what happened at the end of Netflix’s Griselda
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Sofia Vergara's transformation into Griselda included lots of makeup and left her with a back injury

Sofia Vergara’s transformation into Griselda Blanco marks one of her most significant yet. Thanks to an incredible hair and makeup team, Vergara is almost unrecognisable as the fearless drug boss in the Netflix miniseries, Griselda.

After finishing the Netflix series fans are desperate to know more about Griselda's prison sentence and what happened to Griselda's children in real life following their sad end on the show. However, some are more interested to know more about Sofia Vergara's transf
Teen Vogue •

Eric’s Sex Ed Arc Shows the Complexity of Queer People’s Relationship With God

In this op-ed, writer Liv Facey discusses Eric’s storyline in Sex Education season 4 and why it’s an important portrayal of a young queer person’s relationship with God.

Too often, queer people are rejected by churches. But the final season of Sex Education reminds us that queer Christians exist, holding on strong to their faith and seeking somewhere that welcomes them with open arms. In season 4, God (Jodie Turner-Smith) appears to Eric (Ncuti Gatwa) and assures him: "You will change hearts an
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Radio 4 - Radio 4 in Four - How Chinese food became so popular

Countries all around the world typically have a Chinatown with red lanterns and large ornate gates signifying their entrance. But for decades in the UK, Chinatown has also become a place where Chinese and non-Chinese people can bond over their shared love of Chinese food.

Westerners began enjoying food in Chinatown because of its anglicised menus, which introduced them to steamed buns, black bean sauce and Cha sui pork. While Cha sui pork is not a dish typical of Chinese cuisine in China as the
Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending •

'Top Boy' and the pressure to provide

Since 2011, has given a voice to the silenced as it explores the people behind the stereotypes. Creator Ronan Bennett's characters aim to educate viewers on the situations that have led young people, particularly Black British men, to be labelled as drug dealers and criminals, as it simultaneously touches on topics at the heart of communities, such as mental health, abuse, immigration, and violence. The show portrays how individuals with a desire to financially help their families and live a bet
Den of Geek •

Why Netflix's Virgin River Is Perfect Comfort Watch TV

Like Mel, I was looking for an escape when I started watching Virgin River. The COVID-19 pandemic was still underway and I was living in a hotel for six months to complete an undergraduate degree and in much need of new scenery. The show may mirror a soap opera in some areas but its gentle ability to touch on heavier themes is powerful – as we’ve seen this season with Brie (Zibby Allen) testifying against her rapist and Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth) trying to get rid of his latest drug boss. It
Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending •

‘Top Boy’ Season 5 confirms women have always been the stars

There’s no question that Top Boy, with its powerhouse performances and portrayal of modern masculinity in London’s most deprived areas, has changed TV forever. But as the series concludes, it's more overt than ever that the show may be called Top Boy, but the heart of the show lies with its female characters.

If you’ve been watching Ronan Bennett's Top Boy: Summerhouse since it aired on the UK’s Channel 4 in 2011, there is an obvious difference in how the Netflix revival of the series portrays
Den of Geek •

Top Boy Ending: Who Shot the Gun?

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Dushane and Sully’s reign over Summerhouse has officially come to an end, and there definitely won’t be any reboots this time. The final season of Top Boy has arrived on Netflix, and while it’s bittersweet because it’s goodbye, the ending did not disappoint. As expected, the six-episode season was full of betrayal, guns and murder. Viewers saw the deaths of fan-favourite characters such as Kieron (Joshua Blisset), Lauryn (Saffron Hocking) and even top bo
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