My video package piece concerns skateboarding. Where else would be best to go other than South Bank? The iconic space has been teeming with skaters since the 1980s and remains the hub of London’s skate scene to this day. The concrete undercroft area was not initially designed with skateboarders in mind, but happened to be perfect for originators of early street-skating (as opposed to ramp/park skating, which was the norm in the 80s) to pioneer new tricks. Upon my arrival, I spotted professional skater, artist and model Blondey McCoy trying a trick on a ledge next to the National Theatre. Filming him next to me was my interview subject, Ethan, from Cleveland, who was in London for his college course placement.
