Asking for help.
Which one is right?

I was the first Western TV reporter ______(to be permitted/ permitted) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild.

Question

Asking for help. 
Which one is right?

I was the first Western TV reporter ______(to be permitted/ permitted) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild.

Answer

Both are correct.

Answer

The correct choice is:

"I was the first Western TV reporter permitted to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild."

In this sentence, "permitted" is the correct form to use.