BBC 2 / Blast! Films
Director: James House, Exec Producer: Alistair Pegg
DV-directed this part observational, part social and history film about the London Underground in it's150th year. With a tight turnaround, I helped construct a schedule, find great contributors, and work out ways of exploring fascinating history. Shot by myself on Canon C300 camera.
Grierson Nominated - Best History Documentary
"Witlessly entertaining potted history"
The Telegraph
Channel 4 / Rise TV
Director: Becky Lomax
TX: 2013
Produced a quirky film for Channel 4's 'Cutting Edge' strand, which explores love and relationships through the prism of Tinder. Worked through a short schedule of finding and filming contributors, and shot the majority of the film using Canon C300.
Channel 4 / Blast! Films
Director: Rob Coldstream, Exec Producer: Alistair Pegg
TX: 2013
Scripted specialist factual film that charts the remarkable Mosquito, a plane that changed the balance of air supremacy during World War 2. Filmed in the UK, and USA, my main responsibilities were finding contributors, negotiating access, supporting the director, presenter and crew, and I gained valuable insight into budgeting and scheduling.
Grierson Nominated - Best Presenter (Arthur Williams)
"his sheer cheek, demanding to fly in it despite health-and-safety protests, made winning TV. And his euphoria as he took the controls was contagious"
Daily Mail
TOM SWINGLER
BBC 2 / Blast! Films
Exec Producer: Ed Coulthard
TX: 2014
This presenter-led documentary seeks to tell the extraordinary and untold story of Rudyard Kipling’s formative years in British India, before he found fame and his legacy was shaped. Editorially constructed the narrative with the director, found relevant stories and contributors, and worked through complex logistics, visa requirements, High-Risk Risk Assessments etc. Spent 2 weeks filming in Lahore (Pakistan) and the Indian Himalayas.
Pick of the Day - Sunday Times, Observer, Guardian, Telegraph, Mail, Express Pick of the Week: Observer / Sunday Times
"a suprising, alluring portrait"
The Observer
BBC 2 / Raw Films
Executive Producer: Louise Norman, Commissioner: Jamie Balment
TX: 2018
Short development task leading to commission of second series. Made initial contact with the lawyer and family of accused, and police involved in case.
"a fascinating programme – thorough in its research and non judgmental in its execution."
The Telegraph
BBC 4 / Raw Films
Series Director: Chris Durlacher, Exec Producer: Lucy Willis
AP'd this social history series exploring what makes family businesses unique, and how these businesses habe been buffeted by social changes. Working closely with the Series Director across all three films, and filming the whole series on C300. Researching various storylines and finding contributors to explore challenging and distant history.
BBC 2 / Century Films
Director: Brian Hill, Executive Producer: Simon Ford
Blue-chip documentary series looking at the changing face of London’s streets. As AP I cast residents of the street, found stories and ploughed through photographic and film libraries. Filmed on Canon 5D for a handful of episodes.
Grierson winner
BAFTA shortlist
RTS winner
"with fascinating insights into the lives of ordinary Londoners, this impeccably researched series puts social history on the map"
The Guardian
THE SECRET WORLD OF TINDER
THE PLANE THAT SAVED BRITAIN
THE TUBE: AN UNDERGROUND HISTORY
KIPLING'S INDIAN ADVENTURES
CONVICTION: MURDER IN SUBURBIA
BRITAIN'S OLDEST FAMILY BUSINESSES
THE SECRET HISTORY OF OUR STREETS