November - December 2016 Senior Producer, Studio Ramsay DEVELOPMENT Preparing tender documents for pitch to broadcaster. Developing format and look for series. Liaising with new and existing Talent. Development Executive: Michelle Langer
July - August 2016 Series Director, Disney for BBC Childrens GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Location Director - actuality and multi-camera set ups - for the second series of this teen talent show which has XFactor's Lauren Platt guiding 8 singers through the highs and lows of the music industry, alongside celebrity judges and The Voice's musical director, David Tench. Executive Producers: Sheldon Lazarus, Melissa Hardinge.
July 2015 - April 2016 Series Producer TAKING THE NEXT STEP BBC Childrens Developed this quick turnaround idea to series. Oversaw the search for a UK dancer to join the cast of hit TV drama The Next Step, including auditions in the UK and in Canada with The Next Step cast. Presented by Lindsey Russell. Judges: Kimberly Wyatt, John Partridge, Simeon Qysea Executive Producers: Claire Horton, Dympna Jackson
May - October 2014 Series Producer SAM & MARK'S SPORT SHOWDOWN BBC Childrens Developed and launched this family gameshow hosted by Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes. Commissioned set, lighting design and graphics to create a world for the series to inhabit. Supersized games played out in our sporting arena cheered on by a live audience. Presented by Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes Executive Producer: Naomi Dennison
January - April 2014 Series Producer ABU DHABI TOP TEN TwoFour Arabia Launched this hugely popular 13 part factual entertainment series which aired weekly alongside its social media platforms. Oversaw the development, filming and multiple edits of this demanding fast turnaround project. Executive Producer: Yara Awad
February - September 2013 Series Producer ALESHA'S STREET DANCE STARS BBC Childrens Oversaw the successful relaunch of Alesha Dixon's Street Dance Stars. Updated the series format of this kids' talent show and secured a performance at the O2 Arena for the winning dance crew. Presented by Alesha Dixon Executive Producer: Darrell Olsen
August - December 2012 Producer MINISTRY OF CURIOUS STUFF BBC Childrens Produced the second series of this talent led factual entertainment show, with comedy sketches, exploring the weird and the wonderful. Presented by Vic Reeves and Dan Skinner Executive Producer: Bill Hobbins, Series Producer: Rob Hyde
May 2012 Producer EUROVISION SONG CONTEST BBC Entertainment Produced the live London Gallery for the Semi-Finals and Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Established an extensive contingency plan for this pan-european event which transmitted on BBC Three and BBC One. Presented by Graham Norton, Scott Mills and Sara Cox Executive Producer: Andrew Cartmell
January – April 2012 Senior Producer BBC ENTERTAINMENT BBC Developed entertainment, gameshow and quiz formats for BBC1. Originated treatments and produced existing projects to the next level. Wrote scripts, commissioned graphics and sound design for studio pilot and commissioner run-throughs. Worked with digital creative agencies to incorporate new technologies in original gameshow formats. Executive Producers: Nick Johns, Michelle Langer
November - December 2011 Senior Producer JIM'LL FIX IT WITH SHANE RICHIE BBC Entertainment Produced this slot winning BBC1 Boxing Day special wiithin a 7 week turnaround. Presented by Shane Richie Executive Producer: Michelle Langer
April - September 2011 Senior Producer BEN 10: ULTIMATE CHALLENGE Twenty Twenty Launched this exciting new gameshow based on the popular Cartoon Network animation for broadcast in the UK and across 11 other territories. Oversaw this multi-territory project from development to post production. Gallery produced all 12 series (120 shows within 3 months), each filmed on the UK set, in a different language with an international presenter and contestants. UK Presenter: Johny Pitts Executive Producer: Daniel Marlowe, Series Producer: Mandy Morris
December 2010 - January 2011 Producer DEVELOPMENT itv Studios Originated ideas incorporating the latest production technologies, working with digital creative agencies to develop new gameshow formats.Executive Producer: Debbie Gray
March - October 2010 Producer TRAPPED: EVER AFTER BBC Children's Entertainment Produced this BAFTA winning series (Best Entertainment Show 2011) from development through to post production. Series 4 "Trapped: Ever After" was restyled to take place in a twisted fairytale world - with new sets, games and characters - whilst maintaining the identity of the much loved brand. Presented by Simon Greenall with Faith Brown Executive Producer: Jamie Rea, Series Producer: Rob Hyde
Dec 2009 - March 2010 Producer / Director THE BIG BIG BAZAAR Waddell Media / RTE Launch producer and director of this new Saturday morning children's show for RTE's THE DEN. Presented by Reuben Evans and Roxanne Moorhead Series Producer: Edel O'Mahony
October 2008 - July 2009 Producer / Studio Director THE KNOWZONE The Mediae Company, Kenya Launch director and producer for this new educational entertainment children’s series for transmission in Kenya. Programming included drama, animation, factual shorts, studio games and quizzes. I oversaw programme edits for delivery of this twice weekly half hour show and its weekend omnibus. Presented by Emily Wanja, Charles Ouda, Damaris Irungu & Jack Omondi Executive Producer: David Campbell
January 2008 - August 2008 Assistant Producer / Studio Director TRAPPED! BBC Children's Entertainment Studio produced talent and multi-camera studio directed gameshow elements of the programme. Presented by Simon Greenall with Faith Brown Executive Producer: Joe Godwin, Series Producer: Rob Hyde
September 2007 - December 2007 Multi-Camera Director STAKEOUT BBC Scotland Launch director for this innovative hidden camera gameshow, multi-camera location directing live action on hidden cameras using covert OB facilities. Presented by Pete Firman Executive Producer: Sue Morgan, Series Producer: Nick Hopkin
May 2007 - September 2007 Studio Director BBC CHILDREN'S PRESENTATION BBC Children's Re-brand director of BBC Children's Presentation for re-launch Autumn 2007, originating scripts and directing live and pre-recorded output in a virtual studio. Presented by Jake Humphrey & Anne Foy Head of Children's Presentation: Alistair Hughes
April 2007 Director ENTERTAINMENT DEVELOPMENT BBC Children's Originated new content for Series 2 of the BBC2 Saturday morning show, TMi. Multi-camera location directed using covert OB facilities. Presented by Caroline Flack Executive Producer: Joe Godwin, Series Producer: Jamie Rea
August 2006 - March 2007 Reality Director TMi BBC Children's Entertainment Launch director of the TMi Reality Flat, the first presenter led reality show produced by BBC Children’s using 18 remote cameras. Presented by Caroline Flack, Sam Nixon & Mark Rhodes Executive Producer: Joe Godwin, Series Producer: Jamie Rea
June 2005 - June 2006 Studio Director / Assistant Producer BLUE PETER BBC Children's Factual Planned, scripted and multi-camera directed this half-hour magazine show including demonstrations, theatrical performances, cookery, interviews and fully live pop performances. Presented by Matt Baker, Konnie Huq, Zoe Salmon, Gethin Jones, Liz Barker Head of Children’s Factual: Reem Nouss, Editor: Richard Marson
November 2003 - May 2005 Studio Director XCHANGE BBC Children's Factual Multi-camera directed on the twice daily 30 minute live magazine show - including pop performances, celebrity interviews, messy games and a puppet. Facilitated the move to Riverside Studios during a studio refit, updating graphics and sound design. Presented by Holly Willoughby, Steve Wilson, Ortis, Anna Kumble & puppeteer Dave Chapman Executive Producer: Annette Williams, Series Producer: Tanya Motie
November 2003 - May 2005 Studio Director NEWSROUND / NEWSROUND SHOWBIZ BBC Children's Factual Directed daily live news bulletins and multi-camera interviews with celebrity guests. Presented by Lizo Mzimba, Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes, Adam Fleming, Sonali Shah & Thalia Pellegrini Executive Producer: Roy Milani, Editor: Ian Prince
May 2003 - November 2003 OB Director / Assistant Producer XCHANGE BBC Children's Factual Originated and directed as-live OB strands from around the UK, managing a small production team on location. Presented by Holly Willoughby, Steve Wilson, Ortis, Tony Craig, Rhodri Owen & Anna Kumble Executive Producer: Chris Bellinger, Series Producer: Tanya Motie
September 2002 - April 2003 Assistant Producer THE SATURDAY SHOW / TOP OF THE POPS SATURDAY BBC Children's Entertainment Wrote and produced the hour long The Saturday Show Extra on the CBBC Channel. Scripted and produced long running strands and quick turnaround items for celebrity guests on the BBC1 shows. Wrote, produced and studio directed the 60 minute standby show for the series. Presented by Fearne Cotton & Simon Grant Executive Producer: Annette Williams, Producers: Mel Balac & Jon Donaldson
May 2001 - September 2002 Studio Director CBBC PRESENTATION Produced and multi-camera directed live content across BBC1, BBC2 and the CBBC Channel with key CBBC talent and celebrity guests. Developed a wide variety of games and originated content for themed weeks. Multi-camera directed, vision mixed and created graphics for pre-recorded studios. Presented by Angellica Bell, Michael Underwood, Andrew Hayden-Smith, Dick & Dom Head of Children’s Presentation: Reem Nouss, Producers: Pete Davies, Steve Ryde
August 1998 - April 2001 Production Assistant / Music Director LIVE & KICKING BBC Children's Entertainment Gallery production assistant for three hour live studio shows and outside broadcasts. Directed many live music performances. Presented by Zoe Ball, Jamie Theakston, Steve Wilson, Emma Ledden, Katy Hill, Sarah Cawood, Ortis & Trey Farley, The Leprechauns (Don Austen & John Eccleston) and Mr Blobby (Barry Killerby) Executive Producer: Chris Bellinger
July 2000 - August 2000 Director VIP BBC Children's Entertainment Produced and directed a 25 minute programme for this BBC1 series which travelled the country to create a Very Important Party for deserving children. Presented by Shauna Lowry Executive Producer: Sue Morgan, Producer: Nick Hopkin
July 1999 - August 1999 Production Assistant SORT IT BBC Children's Factual Award winning factual series. Set up drama shoots recreating real life dilemmas faced by children. Series Producer: Camilla Lewis, Producer: Carolyn Clancy
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