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NEW MODEL AGENCY – 2023/2024
SERIES PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR, C4 3x60
A very Gen Z vibe to this Ob-Doc/ reality series following a group of diverse models as they break to the notoriously un-inclusive fashion world.
Made from scratch, including casting, welfare, developing narratives and then taking the eps through the edit.
Salamanda Media
Exec- Amanda De Freitas.
Nominated- Broadcast awards and RTS 2024.
WILDLIFE RESCUE - 2023
SERIES PRODUCER C4 4x60min
A ob doc series following some of Britain’s wildlife and the dedicated team of volunteers that spend their lives trying to save them. Bringing British Wildlife to a primetime 8pm audience. Shot on location in Essex Wildlife Hospital.
Exec – Ed Coultard and Alex Sutherland
Comm Ed – Rita Daniels
“This is a show that not only makes for lovely television, it generates empathy for every one of the patients and may actually leave you a better person.”
THE GUARDIAN
SECRETS OF ELEPHANTS- 2022 DISNEY PLUS
LOCATION PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR
On location in Kenya shot a pickup sequences with the presenter and world leading Elephant expert. Also directed ADR sessions remotely in Africa for this new high end, blue-chip series.
Prod co- Oxford Scientific Films
KELVIN FLETCHER’S NORTHERN ADVENTURE - 2021
SERIES PRODUCER BBC1 6x30min
Primetime 8pm slot. New Ob-Doc series following Kelvin and his family as they move to a large farm in the peak district and try their hand at farming.
On location overseeing the unfolding storylines and then running the edits.
Exec – Ben Michell , BBC documentary Unit.
Comm Ed- Jack Bootle
RTS NOMINATED- BEST DOCUMENTARY SERIES
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A VERY BRITISH COUNTRY HOUSE/ HOTEL- 2021
SERIES EDIT PROD/ DIRECTOR C4
Re-versioned both these prime-time series for C4 3x60mins
Exec- Clare Birks, Oxford Scientific Films
Comm Ed- Rita Daniels
2019-2020
SECRET SAFARI: INTO THE WILD
SERIES PRODUCER C4 6x60min
Shot exclusively in Kenya this series tells the stories of some of Africa’s iconic animals and the rangers who work to keep them wild and safe. I ran a large shooting team on location and developed all the unfolding narratives.
A unique mix of natural history, master interviews and strong narrative driven ob doc filming.
EXEC- Sarah Spencer and Ed Coultard, Blast Films
GRIESON AWARD SHORTLISTED.
“An important series” Daily Mail….”lavish and stunning” The Telegraph.
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2018
SERIES PRODUCER
THE SECRET LIFE OF THE ZOO C4 16X1hr
Series 3,4 , 5 and 6 set in Chester Zoo. Following the exploits of the animals and their keepers.
Gogglebox ” best non- Attenborough wildlife programme on tv”
The telegraph “cockle warming TV at its best”
Exec- Tanya Winston and Alistair Pegg, Blast! Productions.
BAFTA NOMINATED - BEST FACTUAL SERIES
WON- BEST SERIES, NATIONAL REALITY TV AWARD
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2018
SERIES EDIT PRODUCER
ORANGUTAN JUNGLE SCHOOL C4 3 X 60 MINS
I was asked by C4 to reversion this series which was originally made for the US market. Involved going to New Zealand to help the production company deliver this 3 parter for a C4 audience.
Commissioner- Rita Daniels.
Nov 2016
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
CLARY ON COWARD SKY ARTS 60X1
First in a new documentary strand called PASSIONS. In this film i followed comedian Julian Clary as he goes on a journey to unravel the life of one of his all time show biz hero’s – Noel Coward. Filming over a few months including filming in Jamaica.
Exec- Caroline Roberts Cherry
Sunday Times Pick of the week “ A sweet and sincere film”
The Daily Mail “ this couldn’t be a better way to start the series”
NOMINATED BEST DOCUMENTARY- DIGITAL AWARDS
Oct 2015
SERIES EDIT DIRECTOR
CLASS OF 92- OUT OF THEIR LEAGUE, BBC 1 60X1
I was brought in to re-edit this show and create a totally new narrative due to a legal issue with a key contributor.
Executive Producer: Meredith Chambers, Electric Ray Productions
2014/2015
SERIES PRODUCER/DIRECTOR BBC2 30 x 6
SCRAPPERS- series 2
The return of this award winning 6 part observational documentary series set in a scrap yard in Bolton and featuring its owners Terry and Lyndsay Walker and their 30 strong work force. I ran multi-teams on location, following complex and often unpredictable storylines, whilst also overseeing multiple edits.
Exec : Jamie Isaacs, Liberty Bell Productions
Evening Standard “it’s an entertaining mix of the heartfelt and the ridiculous”
The Independent “the Benidorm of the scrap world. I loved it.”
2013-2014
SERIES PRODUCER/DIRECTOR BBC1 30x 6
SCRAPPERS – series 1
An observational series following the highs and low’s of the Walker family who struggle to run their Bolton based scrapyard and its motley crew of ex -cons and school dropouts. 8.30pm slot.
Exec: Jamie Isaacs, Liberty Bell Productions
RTS WINNER- BEST FACTUAL SERIES 2015
2013
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER C4 1X 60
THE HUMAN MANNEQUIN
A peak time 9pm observational one off one hour following Louise, who has a rare condition that freezes her skeleton into place, and a burning passion to follow a career in the cut throat world of fashion. Filming in various locations in Scotland and securing access to film for a few weeks at the fashion magazine ELLE’s headquarter. .
Exec: Cat Lewis, Nine Lives Media
RTS NOMINATED – best single doc 2013
2012-2013
SERIES DIRECTOR/PRODUCER C4 60 X 6
COMPARE YOUR LIFE
New light format series for 8pm prime time slot. I made the first in the series which Included directing multicam studio sequences, working with first time presenter and helping create a new format.
Exec: Fiona O’Sullivan, True North Productions
2011
DIRECTOR/ PRODUCER BBC 2 1X 60
IM A POP STAR
Sat night 9pm. Deconstructing the pop star through insightful personal stories from the stars themselves. Interview and archive.
In house BBC production.
SENIOR PRODUCER BBC2 1x 60
ELIZABETH TAYLOR, A TRIBUTE
Heading a team of 16 production staff to make this fast turnaround film to commemorate the iconic movie star. Featuring interviews from the likes of Liza Minnelli, Pierce Brosnan and Joan Collins. TX 8pm Saturday night.
In House BBC
SERIES DIRECTOR/ PRODUER BBC2 3 x 60
THE GRUMPY GUIDES TO….
A spin off from the hugely successful Grumpy Old Men/Women series, this takes a slightly younger group and lets them grump with intelligence and wit on a variety of subjects. Includes interviews and drama reconstruction.
Exec: Stuart Prebble, Liberty Bell Productions
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER C4 1 X 60
WHATS INSIDE FRANK SINATRA’S COFFIN?
A film which explores the turbulent life of Frank Sinatra through some of the objects that he was buried with. A mix of interview, archive and dramatised sequences shot on 16mm film.
Exec, Bill Jones, ITV studios
RTS WINNER –BEST FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR C4 1X 60
SECRET MILLIONAIRE
Part of the award winning series. This ob doc follows millionaire Rob Clarke as he goes undercover in Belfast’s troubled estates.
Exec: Ros Ponder, RDF Bristol
DIRECTOR/PRODCUER C4 1 X 60
LES DAWSONS LOST DIARIES
A film uncovering Les Dawson’s secret past through a set of personal diaries recent uncovered by his widow
Exec, Peter Gordon, ITV Studios
RTS SHORTLISTED
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER SKY ONE 1 x 60
BRITNEY:SPEARED BY THE PAPS.
An observation documentary following the Paparazzi pack following Britney through her dramatic breakdown. Filmed on location in LA and secured sensitive access to the highly competitive and cut-throat world of Hollywood’s Pap-Pack.
Exec: Paula Trafford, Scarlet Productions
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PRODUCER/DIRECTOR ITV 1X 60
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS
First in the series. A primetime Saturday night show following Neil Morrisey on a challenge to transform a derelict building into a new home for a children’s charity. I helped design and structure the format for this successful ITV series.
Exec: Clare Pizey, ITV Studios
SERIES PRODUCER/DIRECTOR C4 2 X 60
BECAUSE YOUR WORTH IT
Series looking at the social history of make-up in the last 100 years. Interviews, archive and dramatised extracts shot on 16mm.
Exec: Bridget Bosely, ITV Studios
WINNER -BEST FEATURED DIC – NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL
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SERIES PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR BBC 2 4 X 30
ITS GRIM UP NORTH
This four-part series took an ironic look at the psychological warfare between the South and North of the country.
SERIES PRODUCER BBC 1 6 X 30
CELEBRITY DRIVING SCHOOL
A four part observational fact ent series following the trails and tribulation of six celebrities learning to drive. For Comic Relief.
WON BEST TV MOMENT OF THE YEAR
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DRAMA CREDITS
THE WOLFBLOOD SECRETS , CBBC
Spin off series to run along side the main show including original drama scenes directed by myself and interspersed with clips from previous shows.
THE 4 O'CLOCK CLUB FILES , CBBC
Spin off show featuring drama scenes intercut with clips from the main show.
THE DUMPING GROUND FILES , CBBC
Spin off show featuring original drama scenes features main cast intercut with clips from previous shows from main series.
THE YOUND DRACULA FILES , CBBC
Spin off drama series to run alongside the main show.
CORONATION STREET, ITV 18 x 30
18 episodes of the soap including multi-camera studio directing and single camera directing.
