Russia & The West - Brook Lapping , United Kingdom
2011 - Producer/Director
A four hour history of relations with Russia in the Putin/Medvedev era told by leaders in USA, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine and Western Europe

Cutting Edge: The Raoul Moat Tapes - October Films , United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director
Documentary combining interviews with expert analysis of Moat's own recordings to build a psychological examination of the killer.

Dispatches: Tories, Tabloids & Telephone Hacking - Blakeway Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Director
Investigation into the News of the World phone hacking scandal and the links between News International and the current government

Dispatches: Britain's Witch Children - Oxford Scientific Films , United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director
Undercover investigation into unscrupulous African Pastors who brand children as witches and the consequent abuse.

The Elders: Sharing Wisdom - Wilton Films , Unspecified
2009 - Director
Discussion-based film with eight of Nelson Mandela's global 'Elders'. Multi-camera shoot involving Archbishop Desmond Tutu, President Jimmy Carter, and other former heads of state.

Attack On The Pentagon - Brook Lapping , Unspecified
2008 - Producer/Director
Feature-length documentary about the experience of those inside the Pentagon on September 11th 2001. 90' for Discovery.



Frenzy - Summer of Shark - Brook Lapping , Unspecified
2009 - Producer/Director
The story of how a series of shark attacks gripped America in the summer of 2001. Part of Discovery Shark Week 2009.


The Sago Mine Disaster: On The Other Side - Brook Lapping , Unspecified
2007 - Producer/Director
The inside story of twelve trapped coalminers facing death, their attempted rescue and a fateful miscommunication. 49' for Discovery


Europe's 9-11 - Brook Lapping , Unspecified
2007 - Producer/Director
Documentary tracing the emergence of 'home-grown' Islamist terrorism in Europe through interviews and drama. 60' for PBS. Winner, CINE Golden Eagle Award 2007


Accused - Blast Films , Unspecified
2006 - Producer
Documentary about the 1991 Orkney child abuse case that engulfed five families as part of a national satanic abuse scare. 90' for BBC2. Nominated Best Historical Documentary, Griersons 2007


Ace in the Hole - Brook Lapping , Unspecified
2005 - Producer/Director
Documentary following the search for and capture of Saddam Hussein, with the men and women who tracked him down. 49' for Discovery


Pinochet in Suburbia - Tiger Aspect , Unspecified
2005 - Other
Factual drama based on General Pinochet's arrest, detention and eventual release from the UK. 90' for BBC2


30 Minutes: Dumbed Down Degrees - Mentorn / RAW , Unspecified
2004 - Producer/Director
Investigation into the impact of the government's higher education policy. Presented by Sam Kiley. 24' for Channel 4



If... we don't stop eating - Blast Films , Unspecified
2004 - Producer
Drama-documentary about the obesity epidemic in 2020. 60' for BBC2


Blair's Gamble - Mentorn , Unspecified
2004 - Producer/Director
Examination of Tony Blair's role in the build-up to war in Iraq. 49' for Channel 4

Fall of the Iron Lady - Mentorn , Unspecified
2002 - Producer/Director
Inside story of the events surrounding Margaret Thatcher's resignation, told by her friends, confidantes and Cabinet ministers. 47' for Discovery UK.

PRODUCER-DIRECTOR

Russia & The West
(Brook Lapping for BBC2 and Nat-Geo)
A four hour history of relations with Russia in the Putin/Medvedev era, told by leaders in USA, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine and Western Europe

Cutting Edge: The Raoul Moat Tapes
(October Films for Channel 4)
Documentary combining interviews with expert analysis of Moat's own recordings to build a psychological examination of the killer.

Dispatches: Tories, Tabloids & Telephone Hacking
(Blakeway Productions for Channel 4)
(Director) Investigation into the News Of The World phone hacking scandal and the links between News International and the current government

Dispatches: Britain's Witch Children
(Oxford Scientific Films for Channel 4)
Undercover investigation into unscrupulous African Pastors who brand children as witches and the consequent abuse.

The Elders: Sharing Wisdom
(Wilton Films. 30')
Discussion-based film with eight of Nelson Mandela's global 'Elders'. Multi-camera shoot involving Archbishop Desmond Tutu, President Jimmy Carter, and other former heads of state.

Attack On The Pentagon
(Brook Lapping. 90' for Discovery)
Feature-length documentary about the experience of those inside the Pentagon on September 11th 2001.

Frenzy - Summer of Shark
(Brook Lapping for Discovery)
The story of how a series of shark attacks gripped America in the summer of 2001. Part of Discovery Shark Week 2009.

The Sago Mine Disaster: On The Other Side
(Brook Lapping for Discovery)
The inside story of twelve trapped coalminers facing death, their attempted rescue and a fateful miscommunication.

Europe's 9-11
(Brook Lapping for PBS)
Documentary tracing the emergence of `home-grown' Islamist terrorism in Europe through interviews and dramatic reconstruction.
Winner, CINE Golden Eagle Award 2007

Accused
(Blast for BBC2)
(PRODUCER) Feature length documentary about the 1991 Orkney child abuse case that engulfed five families as part of a national satanic abuse scare.
Nominated Best Historical Documentary, Griersons 2007

Ace in the Hole
(Brook Lapping for Discovery)
Documentary following the search for and capture of Saddam Hussein, with the men and women who tracked him down.

Pinochet's Progress
(Tiger Aspect for BBC2)
(Factual Producer)Factual drama based on General Pinochet's arrest, detention and eventual release from UK.

30 Minutes: Dumbed Down Degrees
(Mentorn/RAW for Channel 4)
Investigation into the impact of the government's higher education policy. Presented by Sam Kiley.

If... we don't stop eating
(Blast for BBC2)
(PRODUCER) Drama-documentary about the obesity epidemic in 2020, one of a new series using future, fictional scenarios to explore current issues.

Blair's Gamble
(Mentorn for Channel 4)
Examination of Tony Blair's role in the build-up to war in Iraq.

Fall of the Iron Lady
(Mentorn for Discovery)
Inside story of the events surrounding Margaret Thatcher's resignation, told by her friends, confidantes and Cabinet ministers.


PRODUCER-DIRECTOR: CORPORATE

The Dream of Flight / The Future of Flight / Limo to Lounge
(Virgin Atlantic Airways)
Two films created for global press event; web ad. featuring Richard Branson to launch new upper class suite.

Future Friendly Awards Launch
(Hill & Knowlton)
Short documentary about the work of three potential nominees for new environmental awards.

The Wednesday Morning Project
(Lloyds-TSB)
Conception and production of in-house television programme for staff of a national bank. Presenter-led magazine format.

Living Britain Report Launch
(Zurich)
Short documentary featuring case studies of ethical business, grass roots activism and cultural renaissance in Britain.



ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Secret History: Brighton Bomb
(Mentorn for Channel 4)

Dangerous Liaison: Israel and the USA
(Mentorn Midlands for Channel 4)

Made in Britain: Story of the Shoe Bomber
(Mentorn Midlands for Channel 4)

The Death Belt
(Shine for BBC2)
Documentary about the death penalty in southern states of the USA.

Dispatches: Bin Laden's Plan of Terror

Unreported World - Islam & America
(MBC for Channel 4)

Outbreak! The True Story of Foot and Mouth
(MBC for Channel 4)

Endgame in Ireland
(Brook Lapping Productions. 4 x 60' for BBC2, RTE and PBS)
I interviewed key political figures in UK and Ireland, including Tony Blair, John Major and Gerry Adams and leading paramilitaries.

Track Record, News Special: Paddington Rail Disaster
(BBC News & Current Affairs. 2 x 30' for BBC1)

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs
(Brian Lapping Associates. 6 x 50' for BBC2 & PBS)
Shoots in Israel, West Bank, Gaza, USA and UK</div></div>

1990-93 The University of Manchester
BA Honours Degree in Politics and Modern History (IIi)

1982-89 The Latymer School, Edmonton
4 A-Levels, 9 O-Levels