From August 2020 - Present

Studio Director, THIS MORNING

(ITV Studios for ITV)

One of the regular studio directors of this popular live 2.5 hour magazine show with chat, demos, music & cookery.

Presented by Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary, Craig Doyle & Josie Gibson.

(And formerly - Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford & Eamonn Holmes)

Executive Producer: Emma Gormley, Editor: Martin Frizell, Production Manager: Ryan Hawkins

 

 

 

From February 2015 - Present

Studio Director, SUNDAY BRUNCH 

(RDF for C4)

One of the regular directing team for this live 3 hour magazine show with cookery, demos, interviews & live music for the last seven years.

Presented by Tim Lovejoy & Simon Rimmer  

Exec Producer: Paddy Ruddy, Series Producer: Nel Chandra, Prod. Manager: Amy Rose Prout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From August 2008 -  September 2022

Studio Director, THE ONE SHOW 

(BBC Factual for BBC One)

One of the longest serving studio directors of this highly rated live primetime magazine show for fourteen years.

News, chat, music performances & demos.

Presented by Alex Jones with Ronan Keating & Jermaine Jenas 

(and previously Matt Baker, Chris Evans, Adrian Chiles & Christine Bleakley)

Editor: Rob Unsworth, Production Manager: Martin Heriot

 

 

 

January - May 2022

Studio Director, LOOSE WOMEN 

(ITV Daytime for ITV)

Joined the team to direct this popular live daytime panel show.

Presented by Ruth Langsford, Christine Lampard, Kaye Adams & Charlene White

Executive Producer: Emma Gormley, Editor: Sally Shelford, Production Manager: Jemma Georgiou

 

 

 

November 2020

Studio Director, STRICTLY COME DANCING: IT TAKES TWO

(BBC Entertainment)

Joined the directing team of the popular sister show to Strictly Come Dancing with chat, demos & lots of glitter!

Presented by Zoe Ball & Rylan Clark-Neal

Executive Producer: Eve Winstanley, Series Producer: David Cheesman, Production Manager: Jessica Enderby

 

 

 

From September 2018 - Sept 2019

Studio Director, SUNDAY MORNING LIVE  

(BBC Factual)

Joined the team of this popular live current affairs discussion programme.

Presented by Sean Fletcher & Cherry Healey & Ria Hebden

Executive Producer: Dave Stanford, Series Producer: Neil Dimmock, Prod. Manager: Jon Briest

 

 

 

July 2018

Studio Director, THE HANGOVER GAMES  

(Little Gem TV for E4)

Joined the team to direct this new entertainment show with teams playing games for a cash prize.

Presented by Matt Richardson with Ken Cheng  

Executive Producer: Kate Maddigan, Series Producer: Gregor Lauder, Prod. Manager: Ella Cook

 

 

 

June 2014 - December 2017

Studio Director, THE NATIONAL LOTTERY LIVE  

(Princess Productions for BBC One)

Directing lottery draws & music performances, live from Lottery HQ, for Thunderball & Lotto.

Presented by Gaby Roslin, Ore Oduba & Kate Garraway  with the voice of Alan Dedicoat 

Series Producer: Suzie Marsh, Production Manager: Kerry Brandon

 

 

 

August - September 2015

Studio Director, THIS MORNING

(ITV Studios for ITV)

Returned to direct this popular live 2 hour magazine show with chat, demos, music & cookery.

Presented by Phillip Schofield & Holly Willoughby and Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford

Executive Producer: Emma Gormley, Editor: Martin Frizell, Production Manager: Viviana White

 

 

   

December 2014

Series Director, LET'S DO CHRISTMAS WITH GINO & MEL 

(ITV Studios)

Directed the 'as live' festive editions of this popular daytime cookery show with celeb chat, games & challenges.

Presented by Gino D'Acampo & Melanie Sykes  

Executive Producer: Clare Nosworthy, Series Producer: Richard Park, Production Manager: Katie Reed

 

 

 

From June 2014 - August 2014 

Series Director, LET'S DO LUNCH WITH GINO & MEL 

(ITV Studios)

Taking over as director on this hugely popular daytime cookery show with celeb chat, games & challenges.

Presented by Gino D'Acampo & Melanie Sykes  

Executive Producer: Clare Nosworthy, Series Producer: Richard Park, Production Manager: Katie Reed

 

 

 

From May 2008 - June 2014  

Studio DirectorTHE NATIONAL LOTTERY LIVE  

(Initial/ Endemol for BBC One)

Directing lottery draws & music performances, live from Lottery HQ, for Thunderball & Lotto.

Presented by Gaby Roslin, Kate Garraway, Myleene Klass & Jenni Falconer with the voice of Alan Dedicoat 

Executive Producer: Jules Fuller, Producers: Lizzie O'Donohoe / Chris Jones / Jo Holloway

 

 

 

March 2014 - May 2014

Studio Director, POINTLESS / POINTLESS CELEBRITIES 

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE)  

Returned as one of two regular directors on the new series of this popular quiz show including primetime celeb specials.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman

Exec. Producers: Richard Hague, James Fox  Series Prod: John Ryan, Production Manager: Tara Ali

 

 

 

March 2014 - June 2014

Series Director, EMBARRASSING BODIES: LIVE FROM THE CLINIC 

(Maverick Television for Channel 4)  

Returned to direct the fourth series of this award winning live OB interactive medical show. It uses Skype technology to allow viewers access to a team of GP's and medical experts - live on Channel 4 - plus OB's from around the UK.

Presented by Dr. Christian Jessen, Dr. Dawn Harper & Dr Pixie McKenna

Exec.Prods: Kate Teckman, Sarah Eglin, Series Producer: Debb Swindells, Prod.Man: Duncan Nichol

 

 

 

January - March 2014

Series Director, THE ALAN TITCHMARSH SHOW 

(Spun Gold for ITV)  

Directed all 40 episodes of this popular daytime entertainment show with chat, cookery, demos & music performances.

Presented by Alan Titchmarsh 

Exec. Producers: Matt Young, Annie Sweetbaum, Series Editor: Helen Dower, Production Manager: Jim Boyers

 

 

 

December 2013

Studio Director, LOOSE WOMEN

(ITV Studios for ITV1)

Returned to direct several editions of this popular live daytime chat show with music perfromances.

Presented by Carol Vorderman with various inc. Denise Welch, Janet Street Porter, Lisa Maxwell & Jane McDonald

Executive Producer: Sharon Powers, Series Editor: Emily Humphries, Production Manager: Kay Beaumont

 

 

 

September - December 2013

Series Director, NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS 

(Talkback for BBC Two)

Returned to series direct and supervise the move to a new studio for this popular long-running music quiz. 

Presented by Various Guest Presenters with Phill Jupitus & Noel Fielding 

Executive Producer: Dave Morley, Series Producer: Andy Price, Production Manager: Sarah Chaloner

 

 

 

November - December 2013

Studio Director, POINTLESS / POINTLESS CELEBRITIES 

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE)  

Returned as one of the regular directors on the new series of this popular quiz show including primetime celeb specials.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman

Exec. Producers: David Flynn, James Fox, Michelle Woods, Series Prod: John Ryan, Production Manager: Tara Ali

 

 

 

October 2013

Studio Director, LOOSE WOMEN

(ITV Studios for ITV1)

Returned  to direct several editions of this popular live daytime chat show with music perfromances.

Presented by Carol Vorderman with various inc. Denise Welch, Janet Street Porter, Lisa Maxwell & Jane McDonald

Executive Producer: Sharon Powers, Series Editor: Emily Humphries, Production Manager: Kay Beaumont

 

 

 

October 2013

Studio Director, ITV UPFRONTS 2013

(ITV Studios for ITV In-house)

Directed this internal 2 hour live show for ITV showcasing the year ahead with sections from 'Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' and performances from Spelbound, Jahmene Douglas & Alexandra Burke.

Presented by Ant & Dec with Paddy McGuinness 

Executive Producer: Sumi Connock,  Producer: Mike Worsley,  Production Manager: Joanna Eibin

 

 

 

June - July 2013 

Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE 

(Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4)  

Returned to direct half of the brand new series of this hit game show - live on Channel 4.

 Presented by Davina McCall

Exec.Producers: David Flynn, Michelle Woods & James Fox, Series Producer: Cat Lawson Prod. Executive: Sue King

 

 

 

May 2013

Studio Director, TIPPING POINT: LUCKY STARS 

(RDF Media for ITV1)  

Directed new primetime celebrity editions of this popular ITV1 quiz show.

Presented by Ben Shephard

Exec.Producers: Peter Usher & Hugh Rycroft, Series Producer: Sara Doyle, Prod.Man: Kezia Walker

 

 

 

April 2013 

Series Director, EMBARRASSING BODIES: LIVE FROM THE CLINIC 

(Maverick Television for Channel 4)  

Returned to direct the third series of this award winning live OB interactive medical show. It uses Skype technology to allow viewers access to a team of GP's and medical experts - live on Channel 4.

Presented by Dr. Christian Jessen, Dr. Dawn Harper & Dr Pixie McKenna

Exec.Prods: Kate Teckman, Sarah Eglin, Anya Francis,  Series Editor:Siobhan O'Gorman, Prod.Man: Duncan Nichol

 

 

 

March - May 2013

Studio Director, POINTLESS / POINTLESS CELEBRITIES 

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE)  

Returned to direct on the new series of this popular daytime quiz show including primetime celeb specials.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman

Exec. Producers: David Flynn, James Fox, Michelle Woods, Series Prod: John Ryan, Production Manager: Tara Ali

 

 

 

January - May 2013

Studio Director, DEAL OR NO DEAL 

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for Channel 4)  

Returned to direct 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: Jim Connolly, Unit Manager: Phil Jowett

 

 

 

February- March 2013 

Series Director, PILOT 

(Thames/ Fremantle)  

Directed a brand new primetime entertainment gameshow pilot.

Exec.Producers: Suzy Lamb, Mel Balac,  Prods: Martin Lau, Carly Brooks,  Prod. Mans: Karen Knowles/ Peter Hall

 

 

 

December 2012 - February 2013 

Series Director, TAKE ME OUT: THE GOSSIP 

(Thames for ITV2)  

Returned as series director for the third series of this popular spin-off to the hit dating show for ITV2.

Contestants return to Club Fernandos to discuss the aftermath of their dates.

Presented by Mark Wright & Zoe Hardman 

Exec.Producers: Suzy Lamb, Phil Parsons,  Series Prods. Helen Tumbridge & Clair Breen, Prod. Man: Karen Knowles 

 

 

 

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 eveni

December 2012

Studio Director, LOOSE WOMEN

(ITV Studios for ITV1)

Returned to direct this popular live daytime chat show.

Presented by Carol Vorderman with Janet Street Porter, Lisa Maxwell & Jane McDonald

Executive Producer: Sharon Powers, Series Editor: Emily Humphries, Production Manager: Kay Beaumont

 

 

 

November - December 2012

Studio Director, POINTLESS 

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE)  

Returned to direct on the new series of this popular daytime quiz show.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman

Exec. Producers: Richard Hague, Michelle Woods, Series Producer: John Ryan, Production Manager: Tara Ali

 

 

 

November - December 2012

Studio Director, THE COMMON DENOMINATOR 

(Endemol / Remarkable for Channel 4)  

Part of the directing team for this new daytime quiz show

Presented by Phil Spencer

Exec.Producers: David Flynn, Richard Hague & James Fox, Series Prod. Neil Gallery, Prod.Manager: Sarah Boyce

 

 

 

November 2012

Studio Director, TIPPING POINT 

(RDF Media for ITV1)  

Joined the directing team for the second series of this popular ITV1 5pm quiz show.

Presented by Ben Shephard

Exec.Producers: Peter Usher & Hugh Rycroft, Series Producer: Jane O'Brien, Prod.Man: Kezia Walker

 

 

 

September 2012 - November 2012

Studio Director, TAKE ME OUT: THE GOSSIP 

(Thames for ITV2)  

Took over as director on popular spin-off to the hit dating show for ITV2.

Contestants return to Club Fernandos to discuss the aftermath of their dates.

 Presented by Mark Wright & Zoe Hardman 

Exec.Producers: Suzy Lamb, Phil Parsons, Misbah Alvi,  Series Prod. Clair Breen,  Prod. Manager: Karen Knowles

 

 

 

November 2012

Studio Director, DEAL OR NO DEAL 

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for Channel 4)  

Returned to direct 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: Jim Connolly, Unit Manager: Phil Jowett

 

 

 

September - November 2012

Series Director, NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS 

(Talkback for BBC Two)

 Took over the reigns for the new series of this popular long-running music quiz as it makes its transition into HD.

Presented by Various Guest Presenters with Phill Jupitus & Noel Fielding 

Executive Producer: Dave Morley, Series Producer: Andy Price, Production Manager: Sarah Chaloner

 

 

 

August 2012 

Studio Director, BAGGAGE 

(Chocolate Media / NBC for Channel 4)  

Directed half of this brand new dating show where contestants reveal increasing levels of embarrassing 'baggage'

for the chance of winning a holiday.

Presented by Gok Wan 

Exec.Producers: Michael Edelstein, Alan Brown, Matt Tiffin & Daniel Nettleson, Prod. Manager: Fahima Chowdhury

 

 

 

August 2012 

Series Director, COCA-COLA PRESENTS BEAT TV 

(Coca Cola / ITV Entertainment for ITV2)

 Directed this 10 part daily  live magazine show celebrating the buzz in London during the 2012 Olympics. Celebrity chat, games and live music performances from bands including Stereophonics, Plan B, Labrinth, Mark Ronson & Katy B.

The series broadcast to 45 countries worldwide.

Presented by Darren McMullen, Laura Whitmore & Dave Berry

Exec.Producers: Michael Kelpie & Phil Mount, Series Producer: Richard Park, Production Manager: Daniela Passet

 

 

 

August 2012 

Series Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: CELEBRITY GAMES 

(Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4)  

Directed eight special shows to celebrate the Olympics pitting six pairs of celebrities each weekend against The Drop.

 Presented by Davina McCall 

Exec.Producers: David Flynn & Tom Blakeson, Series Producer: Paul McGettigan, Production Executive: Sue King

 

 

 

May - July 2012

Series Director, EMBARRASSING BODIES: LIVE FROM THE CLINIC 

(Maverick Television for Channel 4)  

Directed 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

 

 

 

July 2012

Studio Director, POINTLESS / POINTLESS CELEBRITIES 

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for BBC ONE)  

Returned  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

 

 

 

June - July 2012

Series Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE 

(Endemol / Remarkable Television for Channel 4)  

Returned 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

 

 

 

April - May 2012

 

Studio Director, DEAL OR NO DEAL

(Endemol/ Remarkable Television for Channel 4)  

Joined 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

 

 

 

April 2012

Studio Director, THE MILLION POUND DROP: LIVE 

(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, ALL NEW BLOCKBUSTERS 

(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 

(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 

(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 

(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 

(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! 

(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 

(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 

(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 

(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 

(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 

(Outline Productions for Sky One)  

Directed this one-off studio spin-off of the popular PSC series for Christmas 2010.

Presented by 'Former fatty turned Fatbuster' 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 HQ

Presented 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 - Series 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 gallery 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

Executive Producer: Liz Scott, 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 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

March - Sept 2001 

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 

Studio Director, FBi

(CBBC Entertainment)

Set-up & directed this three hour live interactive entertainment magazine with music performances.

Presented by Vernon Kay, Keith Duffy & Kate Heavenor

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

Studio Director, BRIGHT SPARKS

(CBBC Factual)

Directed this awards show for inspiring kids. Pre-recorded studio demos, chats & performances.

Presented by Toby Anstis & Diane Louise Jordan

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

Studio Director, CALL MY BLUFF

(Entertainment, BBC Birmingham)

Directed over sixty editions of this popular daytime panel game

Presented by Bob Holness, Alan Coren & Sandi Toksvig

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