Director

DIRECTING SUMMARY

Director working in drama and comedy. I have 25 years’ experience in UK television and four years as a drama script supervisor. Directing credits include Bubble United for BBC’s It’s My Shout series, the multi-award-winning comedy short Studs, and 2nd Unit directing on BBC Three’s Boarders. A strong background in performance direction, story logic and efficient set workflow, supported by earlier Producer/Brand roles with major UK IP including Wallace & Gromit, Doctor Who, and Top of the Pops. Seeking new directing opportunities in continuing drama, short-form scripted, comedy, and 2nd unit.

DIRECTING CREDITS

Bubble United (2025) – Director – BBC / It’s My Shout

Original short drama commissioned for the BBC new director strand, filmed on location in Wales and produced through the It’s My Shout scheme. It is currently available on BBC iPlayer – Watch here

Studs (2025) – Writer/Director – Independent
Award-winning comedy short.

• Director (Comedy) – London Director Awards
• Director (Comedy) – London Director Talent Awards
• Best Welsh Director – Pigeon Laughs Festival

Plus three further festival awards

Boarders (2023) – 2nd Unit Director – Studio Lambert / BBC Three
Directed additional scenes, character beats, inserts and supplementary unit material.

RELEVANT FILM & TELEVISION EXPERIENCE

Script Supervisor – Drama
Extensive work on high-end TV and feature drama including:

• Boarders (BBC Three)
• Casualty (BBC One) – 30 episodes
• Surviving Earth (BFI feature film)

Key strengths: performance continuity, story logic, editorial awareness, high-end drama workflow, and supporting directors across prep, shoot and post.

PREVIOUS TELEVISION & PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Producer – Fictioneers / Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit R&D Project)
Produced developmental Augmented Reality content and explorations for a Wallace & Gromit-related R&D initiative.

Brand Manager – Doctor Who (BBC)
Oversaw content and brand strategy across TV, digital, live events and consumer-facing media for one of the BBC’s flagship scripted franchises. Strong insight into story worlds, tone management and audience engagement.

Content Producer – Top of the Pops (BBC)
Produced multi-platform and broadcast-supporting content for the iconic music series.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Directing Actors – National Film and Television School (NFTS)
• BBC It’s My Shout Directors Programme (2025)

SKILLS

• Performance direction and working with actors (NFTS trained)
• Script/story analysis & continuity
• Managing fast-turnaround shoots
• Strong editorial and post-production awareness
• Leadership on set & collaborative communication
• Deep understanding of franchise storytelling and audience engagement
• Visual storytelling & performance direction
• Coverage planning & shot design
• Leading multi-department prep
• Working efficiently in tight schedules (continuing drama experience)

REFERENCES Contact details available on request.

• Paul Forde (Commissioning Editor, BBC Wales)
• Alison McPhail (Comedy Producer)
• Gert Thomas (Executive Producer)