BROADCAST CREDITS
2023
- Series Producer/Director, Scams: Don't Get Caught Out (SERIES 2) 4x 60' (Britespark Films/ Ch. 5)
After a successful run on Chanel 5, we were recommissioned to make a new, longer series, featuring new format points, a fresh studio set and more fascinating stories from the frontlines of Fraud and Scams. Executive Producer: Tom Porter
2022
- Series Producer/Director, Scams: Don't Get Caught Out 3x 60' (Britespark Films/ Ch. 5)
I created this new format in which Alexis Conran explores an unseen crime wave hitting the UK. Using a mix of moving testimony, expert insight and Alexis's in-depth knowledge, we explain how and why scams work...and how everyone can avoid them. Executive Producer: Tom Porter
- Lead Edit Director, Kew: A New Year in Bloom 4x 60' (Curve Media/Ch. 5)
I oversaw four out of six episodes of this warm-hearted access series. Each episode is a mix of ob-doc, and specialist factual, showcasing the beauty, science and dramas (large and small) that fill a year in the life of the world's premier botanic garden. Executive Producer: Charlie Bunce
- Producer/Director, In the Footsteps of Killers 2x 60' (Alaska TV /Ch. 4)
Award-nominated cold-case investigations with criminologist David Wilson & leading actor Emilia Fox. These stylish films are constructed with powerful testimony and on-screen dialogue, allowing us to tell moving true-crime stories without narration. Series Producer: Melissa Mayne
2021
- Edit Director, Kew at Christmas 1x 60' (Curve Media/ Ch. 5)
A warm-hearted ob-doc about the world’s premier botanic garden, preparing for the most wonderful time of the year. I oversaw two simultaneous edits to deliver this fast turnaround film in time for a Christmas 2021 TX. Executive Producer: Charlie Bunce
- Producer/Director, The World's Most Scenic River Journeys 1x 60' (Britespark Films/Ch. 5)
A cinematic journey along France’s River Dordogne, guided by a cast of entertaining, knowledgeable characters and narrated by A-list actor Bill Nighy. I wrote Bill’s script and oversaw the edit as well as self-shooting this film in 4K. Executive Producer: Tom Porter
- SeriesEdit Producer, Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars 15x 60' (Curve Media/ Discovery+)
I was series edit producer on this fun and witty show that celebrates British artisan crafts. Remotely working with two suites at once, I wrote scripts, sourced archive and shepherded fifteen episodes across three series to completion. Series Producer: John Widdup
- Producer/Director, Budget Hotels: Are They a Con? 1x 60' (Britespark Films/Ch. 5)
A current-affairs documentary on scams and shady practices in the hotel industry featuring journalist Alexis Conran. This show was filmed and (remotely) edit produced during the early stages of the coronavirus lockdown. Executive Producer: Tom Porter
- Producer/Director, The Architecture the Railways Built 10x 60' (Brown Bob Productions/UKTV Yesterday)
I was the lead director across 2 series of the Yesterday Channel’s most successful original commission. Enthusiast Tim Dunn explores the beauty, boldness & brilliance of our railways …and reveals how they shape the world around us. Executive Producers: Rob Dersley & Audrey Neil
2020
- Producer/Director, How Britain Won WW2 1x 165' (October Films/ Ch. 5)
A feature-length special. Disabled ex-Royal Marine Arthur Williams & veteran journalist Michael Buerk explore unsung heroes & forgotten turning points of Britain’s war with the help of historians, veterans’ relatives and rarely seen archive. Series Producer: Bob Marsden
- Series Producer/Director, Walking Britain's Roman Roads 6x 60' (Rumpus Media/ Ch. 5)
Presenter Dan Jones tells the story of Roman Britain though six walks along the roads they built. I worked up a short treatment into a fully structured and scripted travelogue series, and directed three of the six episodes. Series Producer: Simon Harries
2019
- Producer/Director, Secrets of the Mega Resort 1x 90' (Brinkworth Prods./ Ch. 5)
A hybrid ob-doc/specialist factual single film exploring a multi-billion pound hotel complex in the Bahamas. Using insightful casting and beautiful photography, we follow the 5,000 staff as they keep thousands of guests happy 24/7…even in the middle of a hurricane. Executive Producer: Malcolm Brinkworth
- Producer/Director, Mystic Britain 3x 60' (Blink Films/ Smithsonian UK)
Anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota takes legendary raconteur Clive Anderson on a road-trip through 10,000 years of hidden British beliefs and rituals: from the giant cows once venerated at Stonehenge, via the phallic graffiti on Hadrian’s Wall to the heart of English Witchcraft…Essex. This series was commissioned to launch Smithsonian’s new UK channel in Spring 2019. Series Producer: Dan Gold.
2018
- Producer/Director, Inside the Factory 3x 60' (Voltage TV/ BBC2)
I produced, directed and self-shot more than a dozen engaging, fast-paced,mischievously fun VT inserts with presenters Cherry Healey and Ruth Goodman. These short films covered a huge range of topics: from how crayons are made to the history of the potato. Series Editor: Amanda Lyon
- Producer/Director, Secrets/Treasures Decoded 2x 60' (Blink Films/ Smithsonian & Ch. 5)
I returned to produce and direct two new films for this series on ground-breaking archaeology. One examines the first new tomb found in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings since the discovery of Tutankhamun in 1922. The second covers the story of a gold-filled Viking grave from Denmark. Series Producer: Michael Douglas
2017
- Producer/Director, The World's Greatest Bridges 2x 60' (5 Production/ Ch. 5)
Following the success of Britain’s Greatest Bridges I made two more films, featuring presenter Rob Bell. For this follow-up series, I self-shot and directed an in-depth look at the Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. Series Producer: Graham Cooper
- Producer/Director, We'll Meet Again 1x 60' (Blink Films/ PBS)
An innovative new look at 20th Century American History. My film focuses on two men who lived through the 9/11 terrorist attacks: each is looking for a long-lost friend who helped them through that dark time. As we follow their search, we gain a new insight into this momentous period through their personal stories. I self-shot this film, featuring a mix of interviews, ob-doc and presenter-led elements. Executive Producer: Andra Heritage.
- Producer/Director, Secrets/ Treasures Decoded 1x 60' (Blink Films/ Smithsonian & Ch. 5)
Using forensic techniques from modern-day murder investigations, archaeologists have uncovered fascinating new details about “Bog Bodies” – human sacrifices left to become mummies Northern European wetlands. I self-shot this film in 4K, including self-shooting drama on location in Denmark. Series Producer: Michael Douglas
2016
- Edit Producer, Africa: The Great Civilisations 1x 60' (Nutopia/ PBS)
This landmark series, presented by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. tells the sweeping story of Africa from the dawn of humankind to the start of the 20th century. My film explores the middle ages, when traders and nomads from the Sahara built some of the greatest civilisations in history. Series Producer: Graeme Hart
- Producer/Director, Britian's Greatest Bridges 3x 60’ (5 Production/ Ch. 5)
This high-profile series, presented by engineer and adventurer Rob Bell, celebrates the social history, engineering achievements and working life of Britain's greatest bridges. I self-shot (on the Sony FS7) and directed two films: on Tower Bridge and the Forth Bridge. I also edit produced a third film on the Humber Bridge. Series Producer: Ed Booth
2015
- Edit Producer, Gears, Grease & Glory 2x60' (Dragonfly/ Discovery Networks International)
Top Formula 1 mechanic, Marc “Elvis” Priestly now travels the globe to experience the world’s wildest motorsports and help amateur teams up their game. In my 2 films, Elvis delves into the bizarre world of Somerset tractor pulling and visits some high-speed boat racers in Thailand. Series Producer: Charlie Smith.
- Producer/Director, Conspiracy 4x 60’ (5 Production/ Netflix & Ch. 5)
Through interviews, rare archive, experiments and dramatic reconstruction, we delve into the world of conspiracy theories. Where do conspiracies come from, why do they take hold in the popular imagination…and could any of them be true? My films covered subjects including Scientologists, the Moon Landings, and the mysterious death of Doors front-man Jim Morrison. Series Producer: Ed Booth
2014
- Producer/Director, Chaos Caught on Camera 3x 30’ (Barcroft Media/ Science)
Using complex CGI and innovative storytelling techniques we take the audience inside amazing events filmed by the public, and explain the science behind the stories. Exec Producer: Julian Thomas
- Edit Producer, Street Patrol UK 3x 45’ (Leopard/ BBC1)
I edit produced stories on a very tight schedule for this ob-doc. Presented by Dom Littlewood, it documents anti-social behaviour across the UK, and the people who tackle it. Series Prod: Stephanie Campbell
- Series P/D, Invasion Earth 1x 60’ (Pioneer TV/ NatGeo & Science)
Stories of people who saw UFOs, and the search for rational explanations. I led the 1st shoot of the series, dealt with some very sensitive contributors, and wrote the series the “style bible”. In the Edit I cut 1 episode and oversaw 5 others. Exec Prod: Bob Strange
- Edit Producer, World’s Weirdest Weather 2x 60’ (Pioneer TV/ More4)
UGC footage of the most bizarre weather on the planet. As well as writing tight, pacey scripts I commissioned 3D graphics to explain complicated these complicated phenomena. Exec Prod: Yavar Abbas
- Series P/D, The Storms That Stole Christmas & The Floods That Foiled New Year: Caught on Camera 2x 60’ (Pioneer TV/ Ch. 4)
Two fast-turnaround films about Britain’s wettest winter ever. We explain the science behind the weather & tell heartfelt stories of those worst affected. I set the creative & editorial direction of the films & supervised a large team. Exec Prod: Bob Strange
2013
- Producer/Director, Myth Hunters 3x 60’ (WMR Prods./ Discovery US & UKTV)
Stories of intrepid explorers in search of long-lost legends. I wrote, produced and directed three films featuring self-shot interviews, archive and drama recon. Broadcast in the UK as Raiders of the Lost Past. Exec. Prods: David Gilbert, Matthew Barrett
- Edit Producer, Meteor Strike: Fireball from Space 1x 60’ (Pioneer TV/ Ch. 4)
A fast-turnaround film on the huge meteor, which exploded over Russia in February 2013. This was the first documentary on the disaster, airing just 2 weeks after the event. Exec. Prod: Bob Strange
- Edit Producer, Castles on Camera 1x 60’ (Pioneer TV/ HGTV)
I ran the edit for this 1-hour special, which showcases the history and beauty of three English Manor houses, including Highclere Castle, the “real life” home of hit drama Downton Abbey. Exec. Prod: Bob Strange
2012
- Producer/Director, Black Ops 2x 60’ (WMR Prods./ Discovery US & UKTV)
Famous Special Forces missions, retold using rare archive, exclusive interviews and explosive drama recon. I directed 2 films: a daring SAS rescue and the US mission to destroy Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Exec: Matthew Barrett
- Producer/Director, I Cloned My Pet 1x 60’ (CicadaBellwether/ TLC)
I self-shot and edit produced this ob-doc about 3 characters who try to use a cutting edge cloning technique to bring their beloved dogs back from the dead! Exec. Prods: Alison Turner, Malcolm Neaum
- Producer/Director, Great Crimes and Trials 5x 30’ (WMR Prods./ Investigation Discovery)
A series examining the most difficult-to-solve murders of the past 30 years. I self-shot high-quality location footage, directed drama recons and edit-produced 5 films on a tight schedule. Series Prod: Leonie Jameson
2011
- Producer/Director, Cops & Coyotes 6x 60’ (DoubleAct TV/ Investigation iscovery)
An ob-doc about the deadly game between drug smugglers, illegal migrants and the cops who hunt them on the US/Mexico Border. I set up access, cast characters and self-shot on location. Exec. Prod: Rob Davis.
- Producer, Meet the Elephant Man 1x 90’ (Windfall Films/ Discovery & Ch. 4)
A 90-minute film on based on my own idea. Using cutting-edge CGI and new scientific investigations we discover the secrets behind this famous medical mystery. Exec. Prod: David Dugan.
- Development Producer, Police Academy UK4x 60’(Objective Prods./ BBC3)
I developed this series about foreign cops joining British Bobbies on the beat. I secured access with UK police forces, made key casting decisions and made the commission-winning taster. Exec. Prod: Nick Parnes
2010
- Producer/Director, Sun, Sea and A&E 10x 60’ (October Films/ Bravo)
I self-shot on location in Ibiza for this ob-doc, following the dramas of British holidaymakers in hospital. I also worked to maintain difficult and sensitive access with health professionals. Series Producer: Jane McGoldrick
- Producer/Director, Body Language Secrets 1x 60’ (Carbon Media/ Sky 1)
Through experiments, observational sequences and archive our 3 expert presenters explain the secret rules of life. I directed and edit produced one episode about the psychology of selling. Series Producer: Chris Hill
2009 - 2004
- Development Producer, “Police Project” (Dragonfly Film and TV/ Channel 4)
I oversaw a paid development from Channel 4 to try and secure access for a new documentary idea. Head of Development: Ash Potterton
- Producer/Director, New Homes from Hell 1x 60’ (ITV Studios/ ITV1)
This 60' peak time film weaves together stories of “Brits Abroad” whose houses are falling down around them, and pursues the rogues who caused the problems.Series Producer: Katy Ferguson
- Producer/Director, Night Cops 8x 60’ (Folio/Sky One)
An ob-doc following the police as they tried to keep order during in Edinburgh, one of Britain’s party capitals. I operated as a 'one man band' shooting, directing, handling compliance and keeping access open through a series of long and stressful nights. Series Producer: Edward Jarvis
- Producer/Director, Police, Camera, Action 3x 60’ (Optomen/ ITV1& ITV4)
I helped to create a new format for this long running classic. These combine action-packed archive with new presenter-led elements like experiments and inside looks at police training. Executive Producer: Simon Walton
- Producer/Director, The Man from Mars 1x 30’ (BBC/ BBC2)
An authoured film about my father’s journey across the USA to find his father. As well as producing and directing, I wrote, narrated and shot this authored film about my family. Executive Producer: Simon Ford
- Producer/Director, Airport 3x 30’ (BBC/ BBC1)
I produced and directed 3 films in this popular documentary series. I was also responsible for access negotiation with the police and casting. Series Producer: Michael Tuft
- Director, Grown Up Gappers 1x 60’(BBC/ BBC2)
I co-wrote, co-directed and edit-produced this film about a middle-aged Brit who left his ordinary life to live as a “Gap Year” student. I also self-shot in Latin America for fourteen weeks. Series Producer: Sanjay Singhal
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