About me: I have over 30 years experience, mainly in factual programming (see full CV). I love the constantly changing world of television, I enjoy a challenge, and one of my strengths is maximising production value, irrespective of budget size. I’ve worked as Head of Production for an international production company, and I’m happy to oversee multiple productions and developments.
34 years experience.
Genre: Childrens, Corporate, Current Affairs, Documentary, Drama Documentary, Factual Entertainment, Light Entertainment, Magazine Programmes, Multi camera Studio, Natural History, Observational Documentary, Online Content, Outside Broadcasts, Reality
Additional skills: 16mm or 35mm
Other skills: I have worked as a sub-editor and script supervisor; I also have writing and editing skills.
I’m across all forms of social media and know how to make them work to support creative content.
Overseas experience in: Botswana, China, Croatia (Hrvatska), Cuba, Egypt, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Ghana, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Namibia, Peru, South Africa, Spain, United States of America, Venezuela.
Willing to be based in: London / South East
Credits
Mr Bates v The Post Office: The Real Story
Production company: Little Gem; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: ITV .
Made alongside the drama series Mr Bates v The Post Office, the documentary brought viewers up to date with the unfolding story.
EVACUATION
Production company: Wonderhood Studios; On-screen credit: Additional Line Producer; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: Channel 4.
3 x 1’ The inside story of the British military campaign to evacuate Kabul in August 2021
MONTY DON’S ADRIATIC GARDENS
Production company: AHA Productions Ltd.; On-screen credit: Production Executive; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: BBC2.
3 x 60’ travel series filmed in Greece, Croatia and Italy during the pandemic
STUDIO B UNSCRIPTED
Production company: Al Jazeera English; On-screen credit: Production Executive; Programme type: Current Affairs; Broadcaster: Al Jazeera International.
New format recording of a dialogue between two guests who have at least one thing in common but lots to discuss. They interview each other, basically (no presenter). The unique location of studio B in The Shard provides the atmospheric nighttime London background. (12 x 45’)
HEAD TO HEAD
Production company: Al Jazeera English; On-screen credit: Production Executive; Programme type: Current Affairs; Broadcaster: Al Jazeera International.
Mehdi Hasan interviews controversial, global figures. Filmed with an audience in the Oxford Union debating chamber. Produced 15 shows, approx 47’ duration
ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU DIY
Production company: Spark Media; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Factual Entertainment; Broadcaster: Channel 4.
New series of 20 shows to accompany the third season of ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU. Chateau owners from all over France attempt to turn their dreams into reality
DC FANCAST
Production company: Sky Vision Productions; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Multi camera Studio; Broadcaster: Sky 1.
Helped to create this new format fanshow for Sky (17 x 30’)
REACHOUT CPD
Production company: Twig World/Imperial College London; On-screen credit: Line Producer; Programme type: Multi Media Productions; Broadcaster: non-broadcast / online.
the creation of an interactive website to raise standards of science teaching in the UK. (including shooting 60 x 3’ films about science)
MARCO POLO - A VERY MODERN JOURNEY
Production company: RONACHAN FILMS; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: CCTV/Al Jazeera International.
3 x 60’ high-end documentary series about the 13th century traveller’s journey to China
EVA CASSIDY, TIMELESS VOICE
Production company: POSITIVE TELEVISION; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: Sky Arts.
one hour documentary on the continuing influence of the singer, who died in 1996
THE GREAT AMERICAN MANHUNT
Production company: WIDE-EYED ENTERTAINMENT; On-screen credit: Post-Production Supervisor; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: National Geographic Channels.
8-part series. New format: forensic experts trace live mystery targets using CSI techniques
JUNGLE GOLD
Production company: RAW TV; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: Discovery.
Observational documentary series following Americans in ’gold rush’ Ghana. Began as 6 x 50’ (run extended)
A SEASIDE PARISH
Production company: TIGER ASPECT PRODUCTIONS; On-screen credit: Assistant Producer; Broadcaster: BBC.
10 x 30’ Assistant Producer / PM on the third series
THE FINAL INSULT
Production company: CLASS FILMS; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: C4.
1 x 50’ An examination of the holocaust ’industry’ and how the survivors’ compensation claims are being mishandled.
WON’T MARRY WHITE
Production company: CLASS FILMS; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: C4.
1 x 50’ New slant on contemporary Asian dating
BEIJING SWINGS
Production company: ZCZ; On-screen credit: PRODUCTION MANAGER; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: C4.
1 X 50’ Underground arts scene in Beijing
DESPERATELY SEEKING SOMETHING
Production company: KUDOS; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: Channel 4.
alternatives to conventional religion - the ‘God-shaped hole’
HISTORY OF SURVEILLANCE
Production company: WORLD OF WONDER; On-screen credit: Production Manager; Programme type: Documentary; Broadcaster: C4.
4 X 50’ series
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