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  • THE NEVER ENDING MURDER

    Series Director (Fulwell 73 / Studio POW

    EPs: Sheldon Lazarus/Leo Pearlman/Kevin Proctor

    4 x 45’ series – and 1 x 95’ feature for theatrical distribution

    Limited series about the disappearance of 18-year-old British woman Nicola Payne, which led to one of West Midlands Police’s largest ever investigations. The series includes interviews with family and friends, journalists and leading police investigators.

  • HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: A LOOK BACK AT THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

    Producer/Director (ITN Productions)

    EP: Chris Shaw

    1 x 55’ special

    Channel 4’s obituary of the Queen, presented by Jon Snow.

    “The channel’s show-piece of the evening […] I did not expect much from Channel 4 […] but charged with reflecting the monarch’s passing, they did so with aplomb. The film was well-structured, fair-minded and interesting” (Daily Telegraph)

  • THE REAL MEN IN BLACK / UFOS: THE PROOF IS OUT THERE

    Producer/Director (ITN Productions)

    EPs: Ian Russell/Mike Griffiths

    1 x 120’ special for Vice / 90’ special for Five

    Real-life government investigations into UFO sightings and the “Men in Black” who carried them out.

  • FUTURE WORLDS 2050

    Writer/Director (Nemorin Film & Video)

    Producers: Tom Winward, Graham Hayday

    1 x 5’ branded content for the Law Society

    Short film looking at what the world might look like in 2050.

  • GAMESTOP: THE WALL STREET HIJACK

    Producer/Director (ITN Productions)

    EPs: Bruce Kennedy / Ian Russell

    1 x 60’ for Discovery Plus

    The story of the GameStop trading frenzy – presented by Jordan Belfort, the real “Wolf of Wall Street.”

  • WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE: LIZ CARR

    Producer/Director (Wall to Wall)

    SP: Sarah Feltes, EP: Colette Flight

    1 x 60’ for BBC1

    The 150th ever edition of the long-running genealogical series, featuring Silent Witness actress Liz Carr.

    “A rare episode that keeps sentiment and storytelling in balance…” (Sunday Times)

    “(Liz Carr is)… a dogged investigator and an extremely likeable guide…” (The Times)

    “We’ve witnessed all sorts of surprising revelations during this show, but cases of attempted murder have been pretty rare!” (TV Times)

  • OBAMA: THE PRESIDENT WHO INSPIRED THE WORLD

    Producer/Director (ITN Productions)

    EP: Chris Shaw

    1 x 55’ special for Channel 4

    “…skilful retrospective…“ (The Times), “…conscientious, comprehensive and solidly made…” (The Guardian)

  • ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – GRENFELL TOWER

    Producer/Director (ITN Productions)

    EP: George Waldrum

    1 x 5’ special for Channel 4

    Five children who survived the Grenfell Tower fire deliver 2017’s alternative Christmas message.

    “…inspiring…heartbreaking…moving…powerful…touching…beautiful…there won’t be a more important piece of TV on Christmas Day…” (selected reaction on Twitter)

  • PRINCE HARRY & MEGHAN: TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY

    Producer/Director (ITN Productions)

    EPs: Chris Shaw

    1 x 60’ for ITV

    Documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, made amid rumours that Harry was about to propose - and then broadcast two days after the news of their engagement – 3.7m viewers, sold to over 100 countries

  • MEET THE TRUMPS: FROM IMMIGRANT TO PRESIDENT

    Director (72 Films)

    EPs: David Glover / Mark Raphael

    1 x 60’ special for Channel 4

    Matt Frei tells the remarkable story of Donald Trump's family history, an extraordinary immigration success story. What can we learn about the next President of the United States from his background?

  • SCOTLAND AND THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN

    Series Director (STV Productions)

    EP: Alan Clements

    2 x 60’ for BBC2

    Andrew Marr explores Scotland’s modern political history, filmed before and after the EU Referendum.

    WINNER – RTS Scotland Award 2017 – News and Current Affairs: Current Affairs

    “Overflowed with intriguing argument and evidence” (Telegraph), “Handsomely presented” (The Guardian), “Absolutely brilliant” (Ewan McGregor, @mcgregor_ewan on Twitter)

  • HORIZON 'THE MYSTERY OF DARK ENERGY'

    Producer/Director (BBC Television)

    Series Editor: Steve Crabtree

    1 x 60’ for BBC2

    “Another engrossing Horizon film” (Telegraph), “Fascinating documentary” (Sunday Times)

  • THE MAKING OF MERKEL

    Producer/Director (BBC Television)

    EPS: Diana Martin, Darren Kemp

    1 X 60’ for BBC2

    Andrew Marr lifts the veil on Germany’s enigmatic leader.

    “There’s plenty about this timely documentary which feels slightly unexpected... A crucial early twenty-first-century story, engagingly told.” (Time Out)

  • ANDREW MARR'S HISTORY OF THE WORLD

    Producer/Director, Episodes 4 and 8 (BBC Television)

    EP: Chris Granlund

    2 X 60’ for BBC1

    Two episodes of this landmark dramadoc series. Filmed in Mongolia, Mali and many other countries.

    “…grand and impressive…, with gorgeous photography and rich, filmic reconstructions…” (Time Out)

  • MEET THE ELEPHANT MAN

    Writer/Director (Windfall Films)

    EP: David Dugan

    1 X 60’ for Channel 4/Discovery

    “A very modern sort of documentary… this was a studied, and studious programme… every bit as enthralling as film director David Lynch's take on the tragic tale.” (Virgin Media, Star Rating 5/5)

  • THE MYSTERY OF THE HOPE DIAMOND

    Director (Blink Films)

    EP: Dan Chambers

    1 x 60’ for Channel 4/Smithsonian Networks

    The amazing story of the Hope Diamond, the most famous gemstone in the world including the source of the legendary curse.

    “A polished insight into the lengths we’ll go to for baubles…” (Daily Telegraph)

  • THE WORLD’S GREATEST SPY MOVIES

    Producer/Director (Oxford Films & TV)

    EP: Nick Kent

    1 x 90’ special for Channel 4

    Directed two parts of this documentary/Saturday night specialist factual countdown. Featured real former spies choosing their favourite spy movies. My sections included James Bond, The Ipcress File, Imitation Game and Spy.

  • HEADHUNTERS OF WORLD WAR II

    Producer/Director (Icon Films)

    EP: Harry Marshall

    1 x 60’ for Channel 4/PBS/National Geographic

    WINNER, Gold Plaque, Documentary: History/Biography, 2010 Hugo Television Awards

    NOMINATED for RTS West of England Award (Best Specialist Factual) 2011

    “Stranger than fiction and grimly gripping stuff…” (Daily Telegraph)

  • HORIZON 'WHY CAN'T WE PREDICT EARTHQUAKES?'

    Producer/Director (BBC London Factual)

    SP: James van der Pool, EP: Andrew Cohen

    1 x 60’ for BBC2

    “Engrossing… one of the stronger editions in the run.” (Sunday Times)

  • BRITAIN FROM ABOVE: EP2 'MANMADE BRITAIN'

    Director (Lion Television)

    SP: Lucy van Beek, EP: Nick Catliff

    1 x 60’ for BBC1

    WINNER, International Digital Emmy (Best Non-Fiction Programme)

    NOMINATED for Broadcast Award (Best Documentary Series)

    “Irresistible… breezily delivered history and beautifully photographed documentary...” (Time Out); “You won’t find a more striking, original and illuminating series anywhere on TV at the moment.” (The Times)

  • HUMAN BODY PUSHING THE LIMITS 'SENSATION'

    Director (Dangerous Films)

    EP: Richard Dale

    1 x 60’ for Discovery Channel

    NOMINATED for Primetime Emmy (Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series)

    NOMINATED for RTS Craft and Design Award (Best Visual Effects – Special Effects)

  • THE UMBRELLA ASSASSIN – REVEALED

    Writer/Producer/Director (Windfall Films)

    EP: David Dugan

    1 x 60’ for Channel 5/PBS/Discovery UK

    Developed from my original idea: a fresh telling of the notorious ‘Umbrella Murder’ of Georgi Markov in 1978.

    NOMINATED for Emmy (Outstanding Historical Programming)

    “Who needs James Bond and his fictional spies when there are first-class factual programmes like this being made?” (Victor Lewis-Smith, Evening Standard)

    “Crisply and urgently done, diligent in its pursuit of leads and with an enormously wide range of contributors, this was the best investigative documentary I have seen in at least a year – a model of how to tell a complicated story in a manner that was as gripping as it was comprehensible…” (Sunday Telegraph)

    “Excellent documentary… A terrific Le Carre-esque cold war thriller..” (The Guardian)

  • THE HUNT FOR HITLER'S SCIENTISTS – REVEALED

    Writer/Producer/Director (Windfall Films)

    EP: David Dugan

    1 x 60’ for Channel 5/PBS ‘Secrets of the Dead’

    Developed from my original idea – the race to capture Nazi scientists at the end of World War II.

    “Thrilling…” (The Times); “…the pro-science narrative is riveting…” (New York Times)

  • THE GREAT ESCAPE - REVEALED

    Writer/Producer/Director (Windfall Films)

    EP: David Dugan

    1 X 60’ for Channel 5/PBS ‘Nova’/History UK

    Developed from my original idea, a film about the Escape and the tunnel the Germans never found.

    NOMINATED for Grierson Award (Best Historical Documentary)

    “Mark Radice’s neatly crafted film…” (Independent)

    “A rewarding documentary…” (The Observer)