PODCASTS, FEATURES & DOCUMENTARIES
Having trained as a journalist, I can turn my hand to any topic.
From arts/culture and history, to music and sport - and beyond…
Skills include:
Ideas development * Scripting/storytelling
Pitching * Sourcing contributors/guests
Research * Interviewing
Studio and on location recording * Editing
Directing talent for voiceovers * Mixing
Here are a few examples of my work:
Above: Remote recording with acclaimed composer (James Bond, Sherlock, Good Omens) and producer (Bjork, Pulp, Massive Attack) David Arnold during Lockdown for a podcast.
DAILY MAIL PODCASTS - CULTURE + POLITICS
Have produced, recorded and edited high-quality podcasts to fast-turnaround deadlines for this national newspaper brand.
This includes:
* The weekly culture / entertainment podcast, It’s Friday! hosted by Jim White, featuring different contributors from the world of TV, film, music and beyond.
* The weekly politics podcast, Order! Order!, hosted by Daily Assistant Editor Simon Walters and Amanda Plattell.
KERMODE ON FILM + GIRLS ON FILM PODCASTS
Recorded interviews at various film events for this hit podcast, hosted by the UK's leading film critic, Mark Kermode.
This included recording Mark's backstage interviews at BAFTA with directors and talent, as well as attending events like the British Film Designers Guild Awards to record interviews with the big winners behind films such as 'Mary Poppins Returns' and 'The Favourite'. Also edited Girls on Film podcast - including the Cannes Film Festival live audience special 2019.
*** EXCITING NEW PODCAST PROJECTS **
Cup & Nuzzle is a respected boutique podcast production company. Among the original podcasts I’ve been working on is a soon to be launched A to Z series with a global music star.
Cup & Nuzzle’s portfolio includes: The award-winning Table Manners with Jessie Ware, On Air: The Official Rolling Stones Podcast, The Official Mercury Prize Podcast, Digging Deep: The Robert Plant Podcast, What To Watch On Netflix, and True Spies
DONALD DUCK GETS DRAFTED - BBC RADIO 4
Acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator, Gerald Scarfe, examines the surprising propaganda role of Disney Studios during World War II.
The programme explores how the iconic Studio in California technically became a war plant in the 1940s - churning out groundbreaking military training films and propaganda shorts, educational posters and leaflets, along with insignias for troops to help boost morale on the frontline.
It won 2 x New York Festivals Radio Awards - Silver.
CRIKEY DM! DAVID JASON’S TRIBUTE TO COSGROVE HALL - BBC RADIO 4
To mark the 30th anniversary of cult kids’ TV show Danger Mouse remarkably topping the TV ratings with 21 million viewers, Crikey DM! tells the story of the quirky, iconic Manchester animation house, Cosgrove Hall. The voice of Danger Mouse himself - David Jason - provides a vibrant and fun look at the makers of shows such as DM, Duckula, Wind in The Willows - and more. It won a New York Festivals Radio Award - Silver.
DANNY BAKER’S MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR - BBC RADIO 2
As part of BBC Radio 2’s Guitar Season, Danny Baker provides a colourful guide to the pivotal role Denmark Street has played in guitar music history - from the advent of rock 'n' roll in the 50s through to present day.
Behind almost every door in this iconic London street, Danny discovers an amazing story - as told by the many well-known musicians he bumps into on his journey (including former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman and ex-Sex Pistol Glen Matlock) who take us on unique tours of their old haunts
ELEVENSES WITH DANIELLE PERRY - ABSOLUTE RADIO (BAUER)
Book and record guests and edit episodes for this brand new podcast from Absolute Radio hosted by its evening DJ, Danielle Perry.
Elevenses is a fresh concept which involves Danielle putting the same carefully chosen probing 11 questions to a host of big names including Jeff Goldblum. Steve Coogan and more.
WHEN KENNY MET THE FAB FOUR - BBC RADIO 2
Paul Gambaccini presents this look at one of the most fascinating friendships in entertainment history - between comedy genius Kenny Everett and the biggest band in the world, The Beatles.
Features rare archive of Kenny and The Fab Four plus original interviews with those who were there at the time - including Kenny’s roommate on The Beatles’ US Tour in 1966, who was tracked down for the programme and discovered living in a forest in Ecuador.
LEAP OF FAITH - BBC RADIO 2
Dan Walker explores the role religious belief plays in sport, and whether it can provide an edge on the track - and ultimately lead to medals.
The programme features original interviews with some of the world's top medal winners with a faith - including Usain Bolt and Mo Farah - candidly discussing their faith, along with along with performance coaches, managers, psychologists and the chaplains who staff the Olympic Village. It won a New York Festivals Radio Award - Gold.
ROALD DAHL: A GREMLIN IN THE WORKS - BBC RADIO 4
To mark the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, Gerald Scarfe tells the colourful story of one of the greatest movies never made. Dahl has Walt Disney to thank for publishing his first children’s book, The Gremlins - creatures who sabotaged wartime planes.
Scarfe uncovers the colourful shenanigans that sabotaged plans to turn the book into a film - despite more than tens of thousands of pounds spent and a year of pre-production time.
It won a New York Festivals Radio Award - Silver.
MERCURY PRIZE: ARTISTS’ STORIES - BBC 6 MUSIC
Produced audio stories featuring Mercury Prize nominees, which
featured in Lauren Laverne's BBC 6 Music show - to tie in with the network’s coverage of the prestigious event.
Above: Remote recording with The Daily Mail’s It’s Friday! culture podcast host and contributors.
BBC CHILDREN IN NEED AUDIO STORIES
Hear an example of one of many emotive audio stories I was entrusted with making for BBC Radio 2's Children in Need programming.
Having sensitively handled interviews, this story highlights the vital work of Dandelion Time, a project for children and parents who have suffered domestic violence, that the BBC charity supports.