The Essential
LSTV brings you the latest news from the student union, with sport, weather and more! And remember, if it's going on in your Union, it's essential.

 
 
 
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The Essential Week 9
This week's essential investigates the LGBT History Week, the end of the sale of bottled water in the union and a report on delayed student loans.
Andrew Cheetham Presenter
Alice Salfield Presenter
 
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Best News 2010
LSTV's entry into the "Best News" category of the National Student Television Awards 2010. It could only be, The Essential.
Star IconNaSTA Winner:
2010 Best News and Current Affairs
Broadcast:
03/03/2010
Runtime:
00:12:36
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The Essential week 7
This week our reporters investigate the rummours of cuts and job loss within the University and show coverage of the Varsity boxing matches.
Broadcast:
09/12/2009
Runtime:
00.15.51
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The Essential week 5
This week the lads look at the Hyde park bonfire, Freshers fair 2 and ask about the budget cuts.
Broadcast:
11/11/2009
Runtime:
00.04:30
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The Essential Week 4
The English Defence League and Anti Facists took to the streets of Leeds LSTV's cameras were there
Broadcast:
04/11/2009
Runtime:
00.09:02
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The Essential week 2
Aaron takes a look into drink driving and there is a report on the alcohol policy in the union
Broadcast:
21/10/2009
Runtime:
00.07:20
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The Essential week 1
Alice reports from the magistrates court and all the best bits from varsity 2009
Broadcast:
14/10/2009
Runtime:
00.05:12
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Essential Nasta Entry
LSTV's Nasta nominated episode of the Essential. It features a look at the mind matters society, an investigation into the botany house occupation, the essential question and a sports round-up.
Star IconNaSTA Winner:
Best News
Broadcast:
25/02/2009
Runtime:
00.14:42
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The Essential Investigates
Siobhan Cooley investigates the underground student cocaine problem in Leeds.
Broadcast:
25/02/2009
Runtime:
00.10:39
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Essential Week 8
See the report in which LSTV investigate anti-semitism on campus. Also Jon Lowe asks the essential question and Charly Lewis gives this week's weather forecast.
Broadcast:
04/02/2009
Runtime:
00.09:50
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The Essential Week 7
The Essential from week 7
Broadcast:
28/01/2009
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American Football
Aaron and Pete interview the American Football team.
Broadcast:
10/12/2008
Runtime:
00.05:51
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Essential Week 5
Leeds best news team ask questions about Michael Jackson, examine the implications of Carnage and talk to the Foreign Secretary
Broadcast:
26/11/2008
Runtime:
00.10:52
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Essential Week 4
In this week\'s essential: Student Housing, The Olympic Heros, Weather and Events
Broadcast:
19/11/2008
Runtime:
00.17:07
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Student Debt
The 'Essential' team find out how students are subsidising their studies and uncover the unconventional routes some students are forced to take to fund their education.
Broadcast:
19/06/2008
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Essential Boxing Spectacular
The Essential team check out Leeds University's boxing event of the year, as well as presenting you with all the news in your union.
Broadcast:
06/05/2008
Runtime:
00.20:51
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01/02/2008
Amy and Chicka take over (!) and co-investigate the nuances of all this Healthy Week business
Broadcast:
01/02/2008
Runtime:
00.17:03
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25/01/2008
Back with a 2008 lick of paint, and there?s Healthy Week reporting ahoy! Meanwhile Essential Sport checks out some netball; but did Georgie just mention the word ?snow?...?
Broadcast:
25/01/2008
Runtime:
00.14:00
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Week 10 - 28/11/2007
There?s snow everywhere in this week?s Essential. Amy asks what your favourite festive tune is in the Essential Question. While in Sports - will Leeds Uni make our Christmas and actually win this week?
Broadcast:
28/11/2007
Runtime:
00.09:40
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16/11/2007
Oh dear ... the Excess Team take over ls:tv?s flagship news show for one week only during our special Children in Need broadcast. News ... News ... NEWS!
Broadcast:
16/11/2007
Runtime:
00.07:26
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Week 8 - 09/11/2007
Britain sends one billion text messages every week! The Essential investigates whether this is a good or bad thing. While there?s also a special match report on the Uni?s Mens Football Team
Broadcast:
09/11/2007
Runtime:
00.13:41
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Week 7 - 02/11/2007
Find out whether Leeds University is truly value for money ...
Broadcast:
02/11/2007
Runtime:
00.11:00
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Week 6 - 26/10/2007
Is it really unsafe to walk through Hyde Park at night? The Essential strives to separate the myth from the reality
Broadcast:
25/10/2007
Runtime:
00.11:26
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Week 5 - 19/10/2007
Leeds Varsity Day 2007. Check out how ?The Uni? faired against ?The Met? ...
Broadcast:
18/10/2007
Runtime:
00.16:31
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Week 4 - 12/10/2007
Why is rubbish not being collected in Hyde Park? The Essential investigates - while also meeting Levi Roots!
Broadcast:
11/10/2007
Runtime:
00.10:18
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Week 3 - 02/10/2007
Nick Miller joins the team as new co-presenter. Also, there?s a report looking into safety in your Student Union
Broadcast:
01/10/2007
Runtime:
00.09:39
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Week 2 - 27/09/2007
There?s literal madness at the Freshers Fair. While former ls:tv star Ben Winston speaks exclusively to The Essential about producing the documentary ?In the Hands of the Gods? upon its nationwide cinematic release. And Joe finds himself a new Weather Girl ?
Broadcast:
26/09/2007
Runtime:
00.23:27
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2006/7 - Week 18
Essential - Week 18
Broadcast:
19/05/2007
Runtime:
00.06:09
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Great Student Run
Natalie Whelan presents a special report from the Great Student Run.
Broadcast:
09/05/2007
Runtime:
00.10:58
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02/05/2007
Natalie Whelan introduces 'The Essential', with news and views from around the union.
Broadcast:
01/05/2007
Runtime:
00.01:01
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2006/7 - Week 16
Essential - Week 16
Broadcast:
01/05/2007
Runtime:
00.10:52
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2006/7 - Week 13
Apathy on Campus ... and RAG celebrates another birthday!
Star IconNaSTA Winner:
Highly Commended News - 2007
Broadcast:
14/02/2007
Runtime:
00.11:46
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Student Apathy
Natalie Whelan explores the reasons why students aren\'t interested in Union elections.
Broadcast:
05/02/2007
Runtime:
00.11:34
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2006/7 - Week 12
Essential - Week 12
Broadcast:
01/02/2007
Runtime:
00.14:09
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2006/7 - Week 10
Essential - Week 10
Broadcast:
23/01/2007
Runtime:
00.08:03
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2006/7 - Week 9
Essential - Week 9
Broadcast:
15/01/2007
Runtime:
00.12:59
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2006/7 - Week 8
Essential - Week 8
Broadcast:
17/12/2006
Runtime:
00.09:11
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2006/7 - Week 7
Essential - Week 7
Broadcast:
12/12/2006
Runtime:
00.11:40
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11/05/2007
A special report investigating police violence in Hyde Park.
Broadcast:
05/11/2006
Runtime:
00.01:05
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2006/7 - Week 4
Essential - Week 4
Broadcast:
30/10/2006
Runtime:
00.08:30
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Essential Week 8
See the report for yourself in which LSTV investigates anti-semitism on campus. Also Jon Lowe asks the essential question and Charly Lewis gives us this week's weather forecast.
Broadcast:
04/12/1999
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Essential Week 8
See the report in which LSTV investigate anti-semitism on campus. Also Jon Lowe asks the essential question and Charly Lewis gives this week's weather forecast.
Broadcast:
04/12/1999
Runtime:
00.09:50
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