We joined veteran BBC The One Show presenter Alex Jones at the oldest occupied castle in Britain, Windsor Castle, to shoot the announcement for 2026's 500 Words Competition. Director of Photography David Symmons and Sound Recordist Joe Perry joined a stellar One Show crew to capture the amazing collections of artefacts, paintings and books stored at the castle, to illustrate the exciting prize that awaits the winners of 2026's 500 Words short story competition: a chance to present their stories to the royal family and a host of celebrities at Windsor Castle.

Equipment used: 1x Sony FX6, 5-Way Sony G Masters Lens Set, DJI RS4 Gimbal, Aputure 60x, Sound Devices 633, Sound Devices A20 + more