James Dagwell[1] is a British journalist working predominantly as a Senior News Producer and Editor in the UK broadcasting industry.
He was educated at Beacon Community College, a state comprehensive in the town of Crowborough, East Sussex.
He began his career as a news desk assistant for GMTV, a breakfast TV show on ITV.
Dagwell made the move to the BBC World Service in 2016 as a Senior Producer and subsequently Editor, leading delivery of the best of BBC News to millions of consumers around the world who don't have access to free and fair information.
His work included expanding the BBC's reach in new markets, commissioning and creating content and also training for new journalists.