Don't Tell The Bride - Rival Media , United Kingdom
2011 - Edit Producer
7x1hr for Discovery TLC Poland.
Producing across 5 edit suites with the Series Producer. Working with English editors to cut programmes in Polish.

Development - The Garden Productions , United Kingdom
2011 - Development Producer
Science series development for Channel 4.


Climbing Great Buildings - ITN Productions , United Kingdom
2010 - Producer/Director
8x30mins for BBC2.
Winner of Best Daytime Programme at Broadcast Awards 2011.

Series spanning a thousand years of British architecture with historian Dr Jonathan Foyle. Responsible for telling the story of a different iconic building in each episode but also weaving into the series a bigger narrative arc tracing the evolution of architectural construction. Overseeing negotiations with nervous building managers to gain unprecedented and highly unusual access. Designing complex climbs and rigs to create visually and emotionally arresting images for the audience e.g. terrifying yet stunning abseil from the dome of St Paul's onto the cathedral floor, zip wire across the London sky-line over the Lloyds building, hire-wire walk in the nave of Durham Cathedral. Directing technically complicated set-ups involving rigging teams, climbing cameraman and second unit.


John Sergeant on the Tourist Trail - Mentorn Media , United Kingdom
2009 - Edit Producer
1x60mins for ITV.
Produced and scripted episode on 'Kings and Castles'.

John Sergeant on the Tourist Trail - Mentorn Media , United Kingdom
2009 - DV Director
3x60mins for ITV

Doc travelogue around the UK exploring what foreigners really come to see. Established the direction and agenda for series with a view to exploring the unusual and unique stories of visitors to our shores.

A Match Made in Heaven - ITV , United Kingdom
2008 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
6x30mins for ITV Arts/ITV1

Investigation into the dynamics of faith and relationships in modern society. Gaining the confidence of Jewish, Christian and Muslim believers to follow their personal journey in the search for a life partner. Producing challenging yet engaging stories that enlighten and entertain the viewer.

How London was Built - ITV/The History Channel , United Kingdom
2007 - Producer/Director
2x30mins for ITV1 and History Channel

History, science and architecture series presented by Adam Hart-Davis. Creating content, story-lining, scripting and editing. Informative and entertaining television featuring fun demonstrations of scientific principles and engineering processes.

Summer Exhibition - BBC , United Kingdom
2007 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
2x1hr and 1x1hr live OB for BBC2

Doc behind the scenes at the Royal Academy of Arts. Filming in sensitive situations requiring high levels of diplomacy with an institution deeply mistrustful of television. Working with and directing presenters (Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Alvin Hall). Filming world-renowned artists such as David Hockney and the infamously difficult Chapman Brothers.

How London was Built - ITV/The History Channel , United Kingdom
2006 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
1x30mins for ITV London/History Channel

History, science and architecture series presented by Adam Hart-Davis. Creating content, story-lining, scripting and editing. Informative and entertaining television featuring fun demonstrations of scientific principles and engineering processes.

ScrapHeap Challenge Roadshow - RDF , United Kingdom
2006 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
2x1hr for RDF/Channel 4

Producing quirky and funny stories with engineers, geeks and eccentrics creating mad speed-machines from household furniture. Had full control in all aspects of the filming including creative and shooting styles.

The London Programme - ITV , United Kingdom
2004 - Producer/Director
1x30mins for ITV1.

Current affairs series. Handling complex legal and compliance subjects whilst still telling the important stories. Scripting and structuring programmes.

StreetCrime UK - ITV/Bravo , United Kingdom
2004 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
20x30mins for Bravo. I also co-series produced.

Police action ob-doc. Negotiating filming access with police forces nationwide. Overseeing story content for individual programmes and across whole series whilst also location directing. Balancing a raft of legal and compliance issues with the need to deliver gripping narrative. Managing the operations of a 15-strong crew and dealing with editorial and logistical obstacles. Supervising the edits, on-lining and delivery of the series.

Crimefighters - ITV , United Kingdom
2004 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
6x30mins for ITV1.

Police action ob-doc. Negotiating filming access with police forces nationwide. Overseeing story content for individual programmes and across whole series whilst also location directing. Balancing a raft of legal and compliance issues with the need to deliver gripping narrative. Managing the operations of a 15-strong crew and dealing with editorial and logistical obstacles. Supervising the edits, on-lining and delivery of the series.

StreetCrime UK - ITV/Bravo , United Kingdom
2003 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
15x30mins for Bravo. Police action show.
Police action ob-doc.


Pet Rehab - ITV , United Kingdom
2003 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
8x30mins for Granada/ITV1.

Factual entertainment about animals and pet-lovers. Producing and directing strong characters and constructing stories to structure and carry the whole series. Shooting and editing programmes. Working with dangerous reptiles and endangered wild animals such as: Boa Constrictors, Anacondas and Alligators.

London's Scariest Mysteries - ITV , United Kingdom
2003 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
2x30mins for Granada/ITV1

Documentary series about murder mysteries. Weaving history and drama with clear scientific explanations to make engaging television. Shooting, lighting and directing programmes including reconstructions of WWII and Victorian scenes.

Dinner Dates - ITV , United Kingdom
2002 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
8x30mins for Granada/ITV1

Restaurant review and food show. Working with sometimes difficult or colourful chefs. Shooting and directing on location in kitchens and front-of-house at top-end restaurants like The River Cafe and Petrus. Editing and scripting stories.

The Real A & E - ITV/Discovery , United Kingdom
2002 - Director/Cameraperson
6x30mins for Granada/ITV1 and Discovery.

A & E documentary following doctors, nurses and patients at St George's Hospital, London. Filming delicate and fraught situations in paediatrics, majors and the resuscitation departments. Gaining confidence of stressed medics and distressed patients to reveal the real stories. Covering everything from broken bones to cardiac arrests and deaths.

UK Today - ITV , United Kingdom
2002 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Long run of 30min shows broadcast worldwide for Foreign Office. Magazine-style programme featuring history, science, technology and cultural stories about the UK.

Artworks - ITV , United Kingdom
2002 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Arts and Culture series of 30mins. Magazine style show featuring the latest cultural stories and events. Filming a wide range of people from dancer Akram Khan to then National Portrait Gallery directer Charles Saumarez Smith and legendary photographer Mario Testino.

Crimefighers - ITV , United Kingdom
2001 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
4 Series of 30min for Granada/ITV1.
Police action ob-doc.


The London Programme - ITV , United Kingdom
2001 - Director/Cameraperson
1x30mins for Granada/ITV1
Long running current affairs series. Buy to Let: Property markets and releasing equity schemes. Finding contributors and location directing.

Crimefighters - ITV , United Kingdom
2000 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Series of 30mins. Police action ob-doc for ITV.

Nightlife - ITV , United Kingdom
2000 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
Series of 30min and 60min programmes.
Magazine style show about London's arts, culture and nightlife scene.

I am a freelance producer/director in factual programming.  My credits cover all the major broadcaster:  BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and a number of satellite channels. 

For my individual credits see the 'Credits' section.

Law with French degree at University of Birmingham. Specialising in Intellectual Property and EU Law.  Studied Mathematics, Medicines and Drugs. Molecular Chemistry and Biological Psychology with Open University.

Polish cultural studies at University of Krakow. French language and literature studies at University of Angers, France.

10 GCSEs at A grade and 2 at B.
1 AS-Level at A in Russian.
3 A-Levels at A in Mathematics, Physics and French Literature.

Granada Health and Safety in production and on location. Granada Compliance course. Granada Legal course - Privacy and human rights. Granada Legal course - Intellectual property issues. Camera and lighting training for interviews.

Granada Health and Safety in production and on location courses.

Granada Intellectual Property course.

Granada Compliance course, Granada Privacy and Human rights course.

Also specialised in Intellectual Property as part of my law degree.

Various people management courses.

Operate Digibeta, DSRs, Z1, HD cameras etc.  With over 10 years experience of shooting.

I edit on Avid and FCP and have both types of suites.