Curriculum vitae

Car Pound Cops

Channel 5 – Shooting P/D. June – December 2022 for Middlechild Productions

Ob-doc focusing on Surrey traffic police and recovery agents as they take illegal cars off the country’s roads.

The Antiques Yard

More 4 – Shooting P/D. January - May 2022 for Studio Crook

Filming restorations and craftsmanship of the artisans at Norfolk Antique and Restoration Centre, including metalwork, carpentry and French polishing.

This Cop Life

Discovery – Shooting P/D. August – November 2022 for Raw Cut Productions

Following Kent Police. Responsible for negotiating access and filming compelling stories reflecting their varied work.

Extreme Food Phobics

UKTV – Shooting P/D. March – June 2021 for South Shore Productions.

10x60. Filming backstories and beautifully lit master IVs for contributors as they undertake therapy to counter their food fears.

Autumn; Spring; Winter at Jimmy's Farm

Channel 4 – Shooting P/D. April - May: September: December 2020 for Red Sky, Parky Productions.

9x60. An absolute joy to film the staff, animals and general life on Jimmy Doherty’s farm and wildlife park. Shooting on Sony FS7. Returned to P/D in the autumn and winter.

Countryfile - Review of the Year

BBC 1 – Director. November 2020.

Oversaw the compilation edition and looking ahead to farming and environmental trends in the coming year.

Hamlet under Covid

Series director. June – July 2020 for Bill Kenwright Productions / Quest Productions UK

Filmed the rehearsals of an age / genre blind production of Hamlet with Sir Ian Mckellen playing Hamlet at the age of 81. Production was suspended due to the uncertainty of when theatres would reopen.

Wonderful World of Chocolate

Channel 5 – Self shooting producer / Director. August – December 2019 for Viacom.

Filmed the rehearsals of an age / genre blind production of Hamlet with Sir Ian Mckellen playing Hamlet at the age of 81. Production was suspended due to the uncertainty of when theatres would reopen.

The Restoration Workshop

Yesterday – Self shooting producer / Director. March – August 2019 for Middlechild Productions.

12x60. Following the work of antiques restorer Gary Wallis and his colleagues as they sourced and renovated antiques and object d'art into new excited works of art. Self-Shot on Sony FS7.

Rich Kids Go Homeless’ & 'Old School for Lazy Kids

Channel 5 – Self shooting producer / Director. January – March 2019 for Zeppelin Films.

6x60 and 4x60 two documentary series both running concurrently. RKGH follows privileged 20-sometings for 3 days where they experience the hardships of living rough on the streets of London. OSFLK is a life affirming series where lazy millennials spend 3 days living with active pensioners.

Romanian Dog Rescue

Together Television – Series director / Camera. January – April 2018 for Goodturn Productions

10x30. Ob doc following British charity Paws to Rescue as they fight to save the lives of dogs in Romanian kill shelters.

Animal Rescue School

Channel 4 – Series director / Camera. May – November 2018 for Middlechild Productions.

6x60. Ob doc following students at the RSPCA training school as they embark on a challenging residential course to qualify as RSPCA inspectors. Sole charge of locations, overseeing and maintaining the access.  Self-shooting on Sony FS7.

The Dog Rescuers

Channel 5 – Series director. April 2013 – October 2017 for Middlechild Productions.

Series 1,10x30. Series 2,12x60. Series 3,15x60. Series 4,15x60. Series 5,15x60. Observational documentary series following the RSPCA as they tackle cruelty allegations and help dogs in need. Self-shooting on Sony FS7, Canon FX305, Canon C300, and Canon 5d MkIII and go pros. All immediate recommissions.

Liberty of London

Channel Four – Director / Camera. June – August 2014 for Rize USA.

Observational documentary series following the characters and daily events at the famous London store. Self-shooting Canon C300.

Tough Young Teachers

BBC 3 – Producer / Director. August 2012 - March 2013 for Victory Television.

6x60, documentary series following 6 trainee teachers on the fast-track TeachFirst scheme that takes the brightest young graduates and places them in tough London schools after just a few weeks training. Self-shooting on Canon FX305.

A Gypsy Life for Me

Sky Bio – Series director / Camera. May 2011 – March 2012 for Daisybeck Productions.

8x60, documentary series, looking at the culture, lifestyle and traditions of the traveler community.

Junior Doctors: Your Life in Their Hands

BBC Three – Self shooting producer / Director. August – Nov 2010 for BBC in house.

Observational documentary series charting the progress of six junior doctors as they start work for the first time on the wards of the RVI hospital in Newcastle. Filmed surgical procedures and contact with patients. Self shooting on Sony Z7.

Emergency Animal Rescue

Sky One – Producer / Director / Camera. March – July 2010 for Middle Child Productions.

Ob doc following RSPCA, rescuing animals and investigate cruelty. Self-shooting on Sony EX3.

Famous Rich and Jobless

BBC1 – Camera / Director. Dec 2009 for Love Productions

Actor Larry Lamb experiences the hardships of being an unemployed man in modern Britain. Self-shooting on Z1.

Send in The Dogs

ITV1 – Producer / Director / Camera. Jan 09 – April 2009 for Steadfast Television.

Filming the work of police dogs and handlers serving in the Met Police.

Famous Rich and Homeless

BBC1 – Camera / Director. Dec 2008 for Love Productions.

Five celebrities living rough on the freezing streets of London to experience firsthand the horrors of homelessness. Responsible for filming Rosie Boycott and Jamie, Marquis of Blandford. Self-shooting.

SSPCA - On the Wild Side

Discovery Animal Planet – Producer / Director / Camera. Oct - Nov 2008 for Tigress Productions.

Self-shooting animal cruelty investigations and rescues in Scotland's diverse habitats - from marine mammals to domestic animals in the Highlands.

Soho Blues. Series One and Two

Channel 5 – Producer / Director / Camera. Aug 08 - Sept 08. Series 2: Jan – March '11 for Folio Productions.

Following the Met police and London Ambulance Service in central London.

Highland Emergency

Channel 5 – Producer / Director / Camera. Feb - May 2008 for ITV Productions.

30 x 30 mins. Ob- doc following the emergency services on rescues in the Highlands of Scotland - Self-shooting in extreme weather conditions.

Chubby Children

Living TV – Producer / Director / Camera. July 06 - Sept 06 for Sam Brick Entertainment

Documentary series following 6 obese pre-teens in their quest to lose weight.  

Animal Cops Series  

Discovery Animal Planet – Producer / Director / Camera. Mar 05 – July '08 for Granada/Anglia.

Global series followed the work of animal welfare professionals.

Property Developing Abroad 

Channel 5 – Shooting Producer / Director. Jan 06 – June 06

How to Find a Husband 

UKTV – Shooting Producer / Director. Oct 05 – Dec 05 for Tern TV

Get a New Life 

BBC2 – Shooting Producer / Director. Oct 03 – Dec 03 for Brighter

Life Guru 

Discovery – Shooting Producer / Director. May – Aug 03 for Endemol

E-Love 

Living – Shooting Producer / Director. July 01 – Feb 02 for Cineflix

Housesitters 

Sky One – Shooting Producer / Director. June – Nov 02 for Shine

Vegas Uncovered 

Sky One – Shooting Producer / Director. Feb –June 01 for Pacific

Flextech Television

AP/CAMERA – Sept 97 – Oct 99.

Kilroy

BBC 1 – Researcher / Assistant producer. April 95 – July 97

References

Richard Park – Series Editor - 'Jimmy's Farm', 'Extreme Food Phobics' (m) 07931 – 526469

David Sumnall – Executive Producer – Middlechild Productions (m) 07748 - 324610