April - May 2012 Studio Director, DEAL OR NO DEAL (Endemol/ Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Joining the directing team at the Dream Factory where pilgrims cheer the players who are taunted by The Banker! Presented by Noel Edmonds Exec.Producers: Richard Hague & Glenn Hugill, Series Producer: Aaron Paul, Unit Manager: Phil Jowett From May - July 2012 Series Director, EMBARRASSING BODIES: LIVE FROM THE CLINIC (HD) (Maverick Television for Channel 4) Directing the second series of this live OB interactive medical show using Skype technology to allow viewers access to a team of GP's and medical experts. Responsible for update of set, style & location. Presented by Dr. Christian Jessen & Dr. Dawn Harper Exec.Producers: Kate Teckman & Sarah Eglin, Series Editor: Anya Francis, Prod.Manager: Duncan Nichol From May 2012 Studio Director, POINTLESS / POINTLESS CELEBRITIES (HD) (Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE) Returning to direct on the new series of this popular daytime quiz show including celebrity specials for primetime Saturday evening. Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman Exec. Producer: Richard Hague, Michelle Woods, Series Producer: John Ryan, Production Manager: Tara Ali From June - July 2012 Series Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE (HD) (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Returning to direct all ten episodes in the new series of the hit game show where contestants compete for £1million - live! 14 cameras, 2 nervous contestants and £1 million pounds in cash waiting to be won during the 90 minute shows. Presented by Davina McCall Exec.Producers: David Flynn & Michelle Woods, Series Producer: Ed De Burgh, Production Executive: Sue King From August 2008 - present Studio Director, THE ONE SHOW (HD) (BBC Factual for BBC One) One of the regular studio directors of this highly rated live primetime magazine show. News, chat, features & demos. Directing both the regular 30 minute shows and some of the Friday 60 minute specials. Presented by Chris Evans, Matt Baker & Alex Jones (and previously Adrian Chiles & Christine Bleakley) Editor: Sandy Smith, Deputy Editor: Gareth Collett, Production Manager: Ariane Grizzelle
From May 2008 - present Studio Director, THE NATIONAL LOTTERY DRAWS (Initial/ Endemol for BBC One) Directing lottery draws & music performances, live from Lottery HQ, for Thunderball, Dream Number & Lotto. Presented by Myleene Klass, Jenni Falconer, O.J. Borg, Jodie Prenger & John Partridge with Alan Dedicoat Producers: Matt Rene & Lizzie O'Donohoe, Production Managers: Helen Button & Philippa Langdon
April 2012 Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE (HD) (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Returned to direct on the new series of the hit game show where contestants compete for £1million - live! 14 cameras, 2 nervous contestants and £1 million pounds in cash waiting to be won during the 90 minute shows. Presented by Davina McCall Exec.Producers: David Flynn & Michelle Woods, Series Producer: Ed De Burgh, Production Executive: Sue King
February 2012 Series Director, BLOCKBUSTERS (HD) (Talkback Thames for Sky) Launch director for the return of this popular 80’s quiz show. Responsible for updating set, graphics & style whilst maintaining strong links to the look and feel of the original Bob Holness series. Presented by Simon Mayo Exec.Producers: Suzy Lamb & Phil Parsons, Series Prod: Helen Tumbridge, Prod Man: Karen Knowles
February 2012 Studio Director, THE BANK JOB - Series 2 (HD) (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Returned as studio director on the second series of this successful quiz show - coming live from a bank vault in the City of London. Presented by George Lamb Exec.Producers: David Flynn & Tom Blakeson, Series Producer: James Fox, Production Executive: Louisa Benger
January – February 2012 Studio Director, POINTLESS / POINTLESS CELEBRITIES (HD) (Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE) Returning to direct half of the new series of this popular daytime quiz show including celebrity specials for primetime Saturday evening. Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman Exec. Producer: Richard Hague, Series Producer: Ed De Burgh, Production Manager: Tara Ali
January 2012 Series Director, THE BANK JOB (HD) (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Set-up director for this brand new live quiz show - which came live from a bank in the City of London. The series was stripped over six consecutive days - with a 90 minute finale on the last day. Presented by George Lamb Exec.Producers: David Flynn & Tom Blakeson, Series Producer: James Fox, Production Executive: Louisa Benger
January 2012 Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE (HD) (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Returned to direct half of the new series of the hit game show where contestants compete for £1million - live! 14 cameras, 2 nervous contestants and £1 million pounds in cash waiting to be won during the 90 minute shows. Presented by Davina McCall Exec.Producers: David Flynn & Tom Blakeson, Series Producer: Michelle Woods, Production Executive: Sue King
November - December 2011 Series Director, I'M A CELEBRITY, GET ME OUT OF HERE - NOW! (HD) (ITV Studios for ITV2) Travelled to Australia to direct all 21 editions of this popular hour long sister show - live from the jungle. Presented by Laura Whitmore, Joe Swash & Russell Kane Executive Producer: Richard Cowles, Series Producer: Sarah Harris, Production Manager: Emma Goldberg
October 2011 Studio Director, BIG BROTHER'S BIT ON THE SIDE (Zeppotron for Channel 5) Joined the team to direct this live spin-off show for Big Brother with punditry, gossip & studio discussion. Presented by Emma Willis with Alice Levine & Jamie East Exec Producer: Iain Coyle, Series Producers: Richard Smith & Neil Gallery, Production Manager: Jess Holder
September - October 2011 Studio Director, OK! TV (Sky Television for Channel 5) Joined the team to direct this daily as-live magazine show with Big Brother news, showbiz gossip & music performances. Presented by Jeff Brazier & Jenny Frost Editor: David Kermode, Programme Editor: Ian Jones, Production Manager: Sam Farley
September - October 2011 Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Returned to direct eight of the twelve episodes of the hit game show where contestants compete for £1million - live! 14 cameras, 2 nervous contestants and £1 million pounds in cash waiting to be won during the 90 minute shows. Also responsible for updating the pre-titles sequence and show opening with new shots & graphics sequence. Presented by Davina McCall Exec.Producers: David Flynn & Tom Blakeson, Series Producer: Michelle Woods, Production Executive: Sue King
September 2011 Studio Director, SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND (Princess Productions for BBC Two) Joined the team to direct this live 90 minute magazine show with cookery, chat, cocktails and a look at the latest gadgets. Presented by Tim Lovejoy, Louise Redknapp & Simon Rimmer Executive Producer: Tim Cunningham, Series Editor: Hugh Lawton, Production Manager: Ali Walker
July - August 2011 Studio Director, LOOSE WOMEN (ITV Studios for ITV1) Returned to direct this award-winning live daytime chat show. Presented by Kate Thornton, Andrea McLean, Coleen Nolan, Denise Welch, Lynda Bellingham & Sherrie Hewson Series Editor: Emily Humphries, Production Manager: Maite Nabet
July 2011 Studio Director, THIS MORNING (ITV Studios for ITV1) Returned to studio direct this popular live daytime magazine show with a mix of celebrity chat, music, cookery, fashion, beauty, human interest and current affairs. Presented by Phillip Schofield & Jenni Falconer and also Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford Executive Producer: Karl Newton, Editor: Adam Vandermark, Production Manager: Viviana White
May - June 2011 Studio Director, POINTLESS (Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE) Returned to direct half of the new series of this popular daytime quiz show including Celebrity Specials and also the pilot of the French version of the show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman Executive Producers: Tom Blakeson & Richard Hague, Series Producer: Ed De Burgh, Production Manager: Tara Ali
April - May 2011 Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Returned to direct half of the new series of the hit game show where contestants compete for £1million - live! Presented by Davina McCall Executive Producer: David Flynn, Series Producer: Michelle Woods, Production Executive: Sue King
April 2011 Series Director, MISSING 2011 (HD) (Leopard Films for BBC One) Returned to direct the 4th series of this successful daytime magazine show which works with the Missing People charity to highlight the cases of missing people around the UK. Presented by Louise Minchin Exec. Producers: Todd Austin & Fiona Caldwell, Producer: Peter Carlton, Production Manager: Daniel Bankover
March 2011 Studio Director, CELEBRITY JUICE (HD) (Talkback Thames for ITV2) Directed several editions of this bang tidy entertainment quiz show presented by Keith Lemon. Presented by Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon) with Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby & Rufus Hound Executive Producer: Dan Baldwin, Series Producer: Leon Wilson, Production Manager: Annie King
February - March 2011 Studio Director, THIS MORNING (ITV Studios for ITV1) Returned to studio direct this popular live daytime magazine show with a mix of celebrity chat, music, cookery, fashion, beauty, human interest and current affairs. Presented by Phillip Schofield & Holly Willoughby and also Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford Executive Producer: Karl Newton, Editor: Adam Vandermark, Production Manager: Viviana White
January - February 2011 Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Directed all eight shows in the 4th series of the hit game show where contestants compete for £1million - live! Presented by Davina McCall Executive Producers: Nic McNeilis, David Flynn, Series Producer: Michelle Woods, Production Executive: Sue King
January - Feburary 2011 Studio Director, POINTLESS (Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC TWO) Returned to direct on the new series of this popular daytime quiz show including overseeing the future transition to HD. Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman Executive Producer: David Flynn, Series Producer: Ed De Burgh, Production Manager: Tara Ali
January 2011 Assistant Director, FAMOUS & FEARLESS (HD) (Princess Productions for Channel 4) Worked alongside Julian Smith, the studio director, on this live arena stunt show. I was responsible for fully camera scripting & preparing camera plans for each days show - 14 cameras and 8 minicams - live from Liverpool's Echo Arena. I also held daily briefings with the Stunt Co-ordinators, design department, Vis FX, health & safety and the minicam teams in advance of the live TX. Presented by Chris Evans with Clare Balding Executive Producers: Henrietta Conrad, Nicholas Steinberg, Anna Blue, Series Producer: Phil Harris
December 2010 Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE (Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4) Directing the launch of the third series of this smash hit game show where contestants compete for £1million - live! Presented by Davina McCall Executive Producers: Nic McNeilis, David Flynn, Series Producer: Michelle Woods, Production Executive: Sue King
November 2010 Studio Director, THE XTRA FACTOR (HD) (Talkback Thames for ITV2) Studio directed on the sister show to The X Factor with judges & contestant interviews, phone-ins & post show analysis. Presented by Konnie Huq Executive Producer: Kate Maddigan, Series Producer: Tim Dean, Production Manager: Helen Brothers
November 2010 Studio Director, TOP FAT FAMILIES (HD) (Outline Productions for Sky One) Directed this one-off studio spin-off of the popular PSC series for Christmas 2010. Presented by Steve Miller Executive Producer: Laura Mansfield, Series Producer: Paul Tasker, Production Manager: Janine Terry
October 2010 Launch Director, THREE COURSE STEAL (Pilot) (I.W.C for Channel 4) Directed the pilot of this new 1 hour cookery challenge show. Presenter: Nadia Sawalha Executive Producer: Adam McDonald, Series Producer: Crispin Clover, Production Manager: Rosie Holledge
September 2010 Launch Director, MAN WITH PAN (Pilot) (Betty TV for Channel 4) Directed this entertainment show with a cookery theme, for the C4 weekday 5.00pm slot. Presenter: James Martin Executive Producers: Liz Warner, Walter Iuzzolino, Series Producer: Helen Dower, Prod. Manager: Marnie Sirota
August 2010 Studio Director, POINTLESS (Endemol / Remarkable Television for BBC Two) Joined the directing team of this popular daytime quiz show which pits four pairs of contestants against each other. Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman Executive Producers: Tom Blakeson, David Flynn, Series Producer: Michelle Woods, Prod. Man: Tara Ali
July 2010 Studio Director, LOOSE WOMEN (ITV Studios for ITV1) Joined the team to direct this award-winning live daytime chat show. Presented by Andrea McLean, Coleen Nolan, Denise Welch, Lynda Bellingham & Sherrie Hewson Series Editor: Emily Humphries, Production Manager: Jacqui Saunders
From April 2010 - July 2010 Studio Director, THIS MORNING (ITV Studios for ITV1) Returned to studio direct this popular live daytime magazine show with a mix of celebrity chat, music, cookery, fashion, beauty, human interest and current affairs. Presented by Phillip Schofield & Holly Willoughby (and also Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford and Peter Andre, KateThornton & Mark Durden-Smith) Editor: Adam Vandermark, Executive Producer: Karl Newton, Production Manager: Helen Killeen
From April 2010 - May 2010 Launch Director, DON'T GET ME WRONG (Pilot) (Hat Trick Productions for ITV1) Directed the pilot of this new topical news panel quiz & game show. Presented by Rhod Gilbert Executive Producer: Richard Wilson, Producer: Neil Gallery, Production Manager: Victoria Moss
August 2008 - July 2010 Studio Director, THE ONE SHOW (BBC Factual for BBC One) One of the regular directors of this highly rated live primetime magazine show. News, chat, features & demos. Presented by Adrian Chiles & Christine Bleakley Editor: Doug Carnegie, Production Manager: Jane Zurakowski
January 2010 - March 2010 Launch Director, MISSING LIVE - Series 3 (Leopard Films for BBC One) Directed the relaunch and rebrand of this successful live daytime magazine show which works with the Missing People charity to highlight the cases of missing people around the UK. Presented by Louise Minchin with Rav Wilding Executive Producers: Miles Jarvis, James Burstall & Gerard Melling, Production Manager: Jess Holder
From September 2009 - December 2009 Studio Director, THIS MORNING (ITV Studios for ITV1) Returned to studio direct on the relaunch & rebrand of this popular live daytime magazine show with a mix of celebrity chat, music, cookery, fashion, beauty, human interest and current affairs. Presented by Phillip Schofield & Holly Willoughby and also Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford Editor: Karl Newton, Executive Producer: Sue Walton, Production Manager: Helen Killeen
From April 2009 - November 2009 Studio Director, THE WEAKEST LINK: PRIMETIME (BBC Format Entertainment for BBC One) Returned to direct this popular format quiz including Saturday night primetime celebrity specials. Presented by Anne Robinson Series Producer: Alexandra McLeod, Production Manager: Rob High
From May 2008 - September 2009 Studio Director, THE NATIONAL LOTTERY DRAWS (Initial/ Endemol for BBC One) Directing lottery draws & music performances, live from Lottery HQ for Thunderball, Dream Number & Lotto. Presented by Myleene Klass, Jenni Falconer, Gethin Jones, Jodie Prenger & Scott Mills with Alan Dedicoat Series Producer: Julia McRow, Producer: Jamie Sutcliffe, Production Manager: Helena Parkhill
From January 2009 - April 2009 Studio Director, THIS MORNING (ITV Studios for ITV1) Returned to direct the popular daytime magazine show - live from the South Bank. Lifestyle, music, demos & chat. Presented by Fern Britton & Phillip Schofield and also Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford Editor: Helen Dower, Executive Producer: Sue Walton, Production Manager: Helen Killeen
From September - November 2008 Studio Director, THE WEAKEST LINK (BBC Format Entertainment for BBC One) Joined the directing team of this popular entertainment quiz presented by the Queen of Mean! Presented by Anne Robinson Producer: Alexandra McLeod, Production Manager: Robert High
From May 08 - August 08 Studio Director, THIS MORNING (ITV Studios for ITV1) Returned to direct this popular daytime magazine show - live from the South Bank. Lifestyle, music, demos & chat.Presented by Fern Britton & Phillip Schofield and also Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford Editor: Helen Dower, Executive Producer: Anya Francis, Production Manager: Helen Killeen
March 08 - May 08 Studio Director, THE NATIONAL LOTTERY: EUROMILLIONS DRAW (Initial/ Endemol for BBC One) Directing this weekly draw, as live, from National Lottery HQPresented by Sarah Cawood & Tim Vincent with the voice of Alan Dedicoat Series Producer: Julia McRow, Producer: Jamie Sutcliffe, Production Manager: Sarah Boyce
Aug 07 – February 08 Launch Director, TMi 2 (CBBC Entertainment for BBC Two) Returned for Series 2 of this live, interactive Saturday morning entertainment show. Supervised the redesign of graphics & set for the show’s new home at TV Centre. Games, comedy, interviews & surprises! Responsible for creating Ethos, edit graphics & stillstores which I designed myself on Adobe Photoshop. Presented by Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes & Caroline Flack Series Prod: Jamie Rea, Exec Prod: Joe Godwin, Production Manager: Amie Henry
May 07 – July 07 Studio Director, THIS MORNING (ITV Productions) Directed this popular live daytime magazine show from London’s South Bank. Lifestyle, music, demos & chat. Presented by Fern Britton & Phillip Schofield and also Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford & Michael Ball Editor: Anya Francis, Executive Producer: Shu Richmond, Production Manager: Helen Killeen
July 06 – April 07 Launch Director, TMi (CBBC Entertainment / MTV for BBC One) Responsible for the launch, style, graphics & set of this brand new 3 hour Saturday morning magazine for CBBC 6 cameras, including remote, all live from MTV studios in Leicester Square and from the square itself. Presented by Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes & Caroline Flack Series Prod: Jamie Rea, Exec Prod: Joe Godwin, Production Manager: Amie Henry
Mar 06 – June 06 Studio Director, LEVEL UP (CBBC Factual for BBC Two) Directed this live daily interactive kids show with SKYPE webcam technology which won a BAFTA for interactivity. Presented by Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes, Ayesha Asantewaa Series Producer: Pete Davies, Executive Producer: Annette Williams, Production Manager: Karen Knowles
Sept 05 – Feb 06 PSC Director, THE BLUE PETER APPEAL: CHILDLINE (CBBC Factual for BBC One)Wrote, cast & directed six hard hitting short dramas, retelling stories of children who rang ChildLine. Presented by Liz Barker Editor: Richard Marson, Executive Producer: Reem Nouss, Production Manager: Karen Dorling
Aug 04 – Sept 05 Studio Director, BLUE PETER (CBBC Factual for BBC One)Directed over seventy editions of the flagship CBBC magazine show. Makes, bakes & performances! Presented by Matt Baker, Konnie Huq, Gethin Jones, Zoe Salmon, Simon Thomas, Liz Barker Editor: Richard Marson, Executive Producer: Reem Nouss, Production Manager: Amie Henry
Mar 04 - Aug 04 Studio Director, TOP OF THE POPS SATURDAY (CBBC Entertainment for BBC One)Directed this pre-recorded, heavily post-produced music entertainment show + PSC edition on location. Presented by Fearne Cotton, Sam Nixon & Mark Rhodes Executive Producer: Sue Morgan, Production Manager: Vanessa Hill
Aug 03 – Mar 04 Studio Director, XCHANGE / NEWSROUND / CBBC PRESENTATION (CBBC Factual for BBC One/ CBBC Channel)Directed in TC2, a shared studio in Television Centre, housing Xchange, presentation & Newsround bulletins Presented by various inc Holly Willoughby, Angellica Bell, Steve Wilson, Ortis Deeley & puppeteer Dave Chapman Executive Producer: Chris Bellinger, Series Producer: Tanya Motie, Production Manager: Karen Knowles
Jan - Aug 03 Producer/ Studio Director THE SATURDAY SHOW / TOTP SATURDAY (CBBC London & CBBC Scotland for BBC One)Directed and produced alternate shows on this live three hour entertainment show with many music performances. Presented by Fearne Cotton & Simon Grant Series Producer: Annette Williams/ Simon Parsons, Producers: Mel Balac & Jon Donaldson
Oct - Nov 2002 Studio Director, CHILDREN IN NEED (BBC One Scotland) Directed all BBC Scotland studio output. Live multi-feed gallery fed with OB’s from throughout Scotland Presented by Jackie Bird & Fred MacAulay Producer: Maria Stewart
Mar - Sept 2002 Series Director, THE SATURDAY SHOW/ SATURDAY SHOW EXTRA (CBBC London & CBBC Scotland for BBC One/ CBBC Channel) I directed many editions of this live three hour entertainment show with music performances & live puppetry. Presented by Dani Behr, Joe Mace, Sarah Elgan Rees with puppeteers Dave Chapman & Damien O'Farrell Series Producers: Annette Williams & Simon Parsons, Producer: Dan Baldwin
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January – February 2012
Studio Director, POINTLESS / POINTLESS CELEBRITIES (HD)
(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE)
Returning to direct half of the new series of this popular daytime quiz show including celebrity specials
for primetime Saturday evening.
Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman
Exec. Producer: Richard Hague, Series Producer: Ed De Burgh, Production Manager: Tara Ali
Sept 00 - Feb 01 / Oct 01 - Feb 02
Studio Director, 50/50
(CBBC Entertainment)
After updating the look, graphics & sound design, I directed two series of this popular CBBC gameshow
Presented by Sally Gray Series Producer: Simon Parsons, Moving Light Design: Adrian Turpin
Studio Director, LIVE & KICKING
(CBBC Entertainment)
Directed many episodes of this popular live entertainment programme, including the last ever show.
Presented by Ortis Deeley, Sarah Cawood, Katy Hill, Trey Farley & Heather Suttie
Editor: Chris Bellinger, Exec Producer: Annette Williams
Mar 00 - Sept 00 (CBBC Entertainment) Set-up & directed this three hour live interactive entertainment magazine with music performances. Series Producer: Claire Mundell
Jun 99 - Mar 00
PSC Series Director, BARRYMORE ON BROADWAY
(BBC Arts & Entertainment)
Directed this successful network documentary series about musical theatre, shot entirely on location in New York & London.
Presented by Michael Barrymore Editor: May Miller, Producer: Andrew Lockyer Dec 98 - May 99 (CBBC Factual) Directed this awards show for inspiring kids. Pre-recorded studio demos, chats & performances. Producer: Claire Mundell Sept 98 - Dec 98
Studio Director, CHILDREN IN NEED
(BBC Scotland)
Directed all BBC Scotland output in a live multi-feed gallery including OBs from around Scotland.
Presented by Hazel Irvine & Fred MacAulay Producer: Fiona Findlay
July - Sept 98
Studio Director, FULLY BOOKED
(CBBC Entertainment)
Directed this pre-recorded "as live" Sunday morning show for CBBC with chat, games, music & demos.
Presented by Tim Vincent, Gail Porter & Chris Jarvis Series Producer: Ed Gray
May 98 - July 98
Series Director, UP FOR IT!
(CBBC Scotland)
Directed this live daily entertainment show from the roof of BBC Scotland. Chat, games, music & puppets.
Presented by Marsali Stewart Series Producer: Julie Smith
March - May 98
Launch Director, THE ENTERTAINMENT GAME
(Entertainment, BBC Birmingham)
Supervised the set, lighting style & graphics of this daytime entertainment quiz.
Presented by Kit & the Widow, with Jon Culshaw & Rainer Hersch Producer: Andrea Miller, Executive Producer: Richard Lewis April 97-March 98 (Entertainment, BBC Birmingham) Directed over sixty editions of this popular daytime panel game Editor: Richard Lewis, Series Producer: Helena Taylor
April 97 – March 98
Studio Director, GOING FOR A SONG
(Entertainment, BBC Birmingham)
Directed over 60 editions of this popular daytime antiques panel quiz
Presented by Michael Parkinson, with Eric Knowles, Penny Smith, Penelope Keith, Sheridan Morley Producer: Claire Hobbs, Executive Producer: Helena Taylor
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