A Look Back at the Legacy of Our Behind-the-Scenes Series
After six years and over 250 articles, the “Inside the Guardian” series is drawing to a close. What started as an exploration sparked by reader curiosity about the inner workings of a newsroom has grown into an insightful journey, taking readers behind the scenes to understand how major news stories are uncovered, how editions and products are developed, and how new technology is utilized to enhance journalism.
The series began in July 2015 with a piece by features writer Simon Hattenstone, who recounted an incident where he was kicked out of an interview with Leonardo DiCaprio after humorously critiquing some of the actor’s films. From that lighthearted start, the series has continued to offer candid, engaging, and informative content about the intricacies of journalism at The Guardian. This farewell article marks the end of an era but leaves behind a valuable collection of insights into the world of news reporting.
