So if you are asked to comment on a story as an expert (fire engineer giving a view of greenfeld fire for eg) you cannot expect to be paid?

apparently so. My experience is that most broadcasters will pay you (not very much) if you remind them that you're freelance and need to be paid. When I was freelance I refused to do interviews without payment. I'm hearing Sky is now refusing to pay for expert comment.apparently so. My experience is that most broadcasters will pay you (not very much) if you remind them that you're freelance and need to be paid. When I was freelance I refused to do interviews without payment. I'm hearing Sky is now refusing to pay for expert comment.