Please God Make Me Straight - Verve Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - Executive Producer
How damaging research from US fundamentalist Christians is increasingly being promoted in the UK.

Fabric of the Cosmos - Verve Productions , United Kingdom
2008 - Director
Development work and scripting for WGBH/Boston series, exploring the origins of time and space.

Open Foetal Surgery - Verve Productions , United Kingdom
2007 - Director
Development work and scripting for Extraordinary People show.

The Man Who Faked His Life - Firefly Film and TV Productions , United Kingdom
2006 - Director
Channel 4 documentary about a man who lived an extraordinary double life for nearly twenty years, which ended in the tragic murder of his entire family.

The Guardian: "terrific documentary, heartbreaking, incredible stuff".




What the Ancients Did For Us (The Indians) - BBC , United Kingdom
2005 - Producer
Programme revealed the technological advances of ancient India.

The Mirror: "I love the series What the Ancients Did For Us. Who says history has to be boring?

In Search of Genius - BBC , United Kingdom
2004 - Producer
Exploring what produces a genius of the future.

The Observer: "An utterly absorbing two part documentary".

Life Before Birth - BBC , United Kingdom
2004 - Series Producer
Series about hospital dealing with life-threatening pregnancies.

The Times: "The combination of medical ingenuity and human kindness is something to behold".

God on the Brain - BBC , United Kingdom
2003 - Director
This film examined new research into the human brain and asked are we programmed to believe in God?

The Times: "It was fascinating stuff".

Shortlisted for Glaxo/ABSW Science Writers' Award for best science documentary.

The Great Sperm Race - BBC , United Kingdom
2003 - Director
Documentary revealing that the female of the species is as promiscuous as the male.

The Observer: "entertaining and illuminating".

This was the most popular film at the 2004 BBC Showcase.

Archimedes' Secret - BBC , United Kingdom
2002 - Director
The extraordinary saga of a document lost for hundreds of years, that could have changed the course of history.

US press: "A history whodunnit that unfolds like a screen thriller".

Won Glaxo/ABSW Science Writers' Award for best science documentary.

Won BAFTA for best documentary series.

The Blood of the Vikings (Viking Raids) - BBC , United Kingdom
2001 - Director
Exploring the genetic and historical past of the vikings.

The Sunday Times: "Richards is splendid at communicating his enthusiasm".

Won Certificate of Merit at San Francisco Film Festival.

Won Palmares Award.

Nominated for RTS.

The Blood of the Vikings (The Sea Road) - BBC , United Kingdom
2001 - Director
Exploring the genetic and historical past of the vikings.

Giving Up for Good - BBC , United Kingdom
2000 - Director
Shot stories across the series following different smokers and drinkers trying to kick their habits.

Born Twice - BBC , United Kingdom
1999 - Director
An unborn child has revolutionary foetal surgery, while he is still in his mother's womb.

The Guardian: "this absorbing film".

Sudden Death - Horizon - BBC , United Kingdom
1998 - Director
A multiple murder that had been hidden in a prestigious medical journal for over 20 years was revealed.

The Independent: "I felt shell shocked, this meticulously researched investigaton told such a tragic story".

BAFTA for best factual series and RTS award for best documentary series.

Tomorrow's World Roadshow - BBC , United Kingdom
1997 - Series Producer
Tomorrow's World went out on the road to film live experiments for its OB series.

The Limits to Birth - Horizon - BBC , United Kingdom
1997 - Director
Explored if there is biological brick wall, which limits the age which premature babies can be saved.

The Guardian: "Journalistically rigorous and morally complex examination".

Nerve Transplant - QED - BBC , United Kingdom
1996 - Director
Following the work of a unique nerve transplant surgeon, who brings back movement to the limbs of paralysed patients.

The Observer: "another terrific piece of popular science".

Superspecs - QED - BBC , United Kingdom
1996 - Director
Following the travels of an inventor around Ghana with a pair of glasses that he was convinced could save the sight of millions.

The Guardian "potential to revolutionise the lives of millions"

Tomorrow's World - BBC , United Kingdom
1995 - Series Producer
Series producing and studio directing the weekly show.

Please God Make Me Straight - Verve Productions , United Kingdom
2009 - Executive Producer
Feature documentary for theatrical release. The film explores how damaging research from US fundamentalist Christians is increasingly being promoted in the UK.

Fabric of the Cosmos - Verve Productions , United States of America
2009 - Director
Development work and scripting for WGBH series, exploring the origins of time and space.

16 years working as a highly experienced and award winning producer/director/series producer.

I also have extensive experience in  programme development and have spent much of the last two years working as a development producer. My  development experience includes both the BBC and in the indie sector. I have a very strong track record in getting my ideas on screen.

All of this has given me the equally important experience of managing and inspiring creative teams to make the best possible programmes.

8 O'levels
3 A'levels
BSc. Hons. Chemical Engineering (2.1)

Postgraduate Diploma in Radio Journalism (CNAA and JACTRJ)
BBC Lighting course
BBC Directing course
BBC writing course
BBC safety course