Morland Sanders joins investigative series Dispatches

Channel 4’s flagship investigative documentary strand Dispatches has hired former Tyne Tees News presenter and reporter Morland Sanders.

In his new regular role with the production Sanders will present topical high profile investigations across a wide range of subjects. He will report to the recently appointed Channel 4 Dispatches Editor, Daniel Pearl.

Morland Sanders, says: “This is an amazing opportunity to be involved with a current affairs brand that I have admired for many years. The programme comes with an enviable pedigree of great journalism – I am proud to be associated”.

Sanders is currently the North of England Correspondent for Channel 4 News and has previously over the last six months reported for major current affairs investigations including the recent expose of the multi-million-pound world of online ticket reselling.

Channel 4 Dispatches Editor, Daniel Pearl says: “Morland is an outstanding talent with first class investigative skills. He has a superb track record presenting high impact television journalism with real panache and flair.”

Sanders is a multi-award winning reporter with over 20 years experience. He has previously reported for local news programme Tyne Tees Today for TTTV, BBC Radio 4 and ITV’s lightweight populist current affairs strand Tonight.