Daniel Brittain (Catlin) Email & Phone Number

I have created and written programmes on:Parliamentary, ceremonial and political history since 2010 whilst working for the BBC, and since 2021 for radio (Radio 4, Times Radio and BBC Local Radio)Television (BBC Politics Live, The Week in Parliament, Talk TV) and Press (The Times, Telegraph and The House Magazine)I made multiple writing contributions over the period of The Queen’s State Funeral and the Coronation of Charles III including five hours live on Talk TV as studio guest and commentator for the Coronation 6 May 2023.I was responsible for radio production and a presenter for the Radio 4 documentary What Are The Railways For (2023).I acted as a broadcaster and provided written coverage of the State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II (2022) and the Coronation of Charles III, including live 5 hour commentary on Coronation Day itself (2023).I worked as a broadcaster for BBC 2 Daily Politics, (2006-21) and TalkTV, BBC Radio 4 and Radio London, Times Radio, Talk Radio (2021-present).I have also written articles for The Times (see Featured) and The House ('Trouble in the Houses', 'Duking it out', 'Opening Gambit', 'The King's Man', 'Westminister's Guests').I was the presenter’s guest on the following Talk TV programmes on both the Funeral of the Queen and the Coronation of Charles III: Piers Morgan, Julia Hartley Brewer’s Breakfast (multiple appearances), James Wale, Peter Cardwell (multiple appearances). I was a guest on five hour Coronation coverage hosted by Vanessa Feltz along with guests Sharon Osbourne, Paul Burrell and Emily Andrews.Numerous contributions on parliamentary history on programmes presented by John Pienaar, Henry Bonsu (multiple appearances), Matt Chorley.Numerous appearances as guest of Mark D’arcy about parliamentary history on 'Today in Parliament'.Appearances on the following Talk Radio shows on funeral and coronation coverage: Mariella Frostrup, Vanessa Feltz, Peter Cardwell.

Working closely with those seeking a royal visit and developing ideas which will appeal to the royal household when drawing up the programmes for members of the royal family. Working with organisers to develop suitable events to increase the likelihood of success when sending invitations to a member of the royal family to give them the best chance of success. Liaising between royal household and event organisers to ensure success once there has been agreement in principle for the engagement to be undertaken. Working with press to ensure good local and national coverage.

Created programmes for ITV's 'This Morning', BBC Radio 4, Daily Telegraph, BBC Alba, Rail Magazine, Steam Railway and Heritage Railway:I wrote for the BBC Radio 4 documentary 'What are the railways for? In the aftermath of the pandemic, what do we want from our railway system.'Interviewed Michael Portillo for Great British Railway Journeys.History of Dunrobin station for BBC Alba.Interviewed for feature on camping coach holidays and supplied photos for Steam Railway.I hosted HRH Prince Charles in 2021 at the 150th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Duke of Sutherland’s Railway.

Full restoration of two severely dilapidated railway carriages in Argyllshire and Somerset (2008 & 2018) converting them to be extremely popular locations for self-catering holidays.

Taught during this period and continue to be on the departmental advisory board.

Writer, broadcaster and programme maker for the most significant state and parliamentary ceremonies including jubilees, royal weddings and funerals, prorogation, state visits, general elections, the state opening of parliament, election and approbation of Speakers and many others.Made numerous short films and long form programmes about the history of parliament, significant parliamentary occasions and procedure. Creator and organiser of televising significant royal events such as weddings, jubilees, funerals and the state opening of parliament (1999-2021). Produced and Directed The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast (1999 & 2000).Producer, filmmaker and writer of various military anniversaries (Somme, Dunkirk, D-Day (1999-2006)Presenter of BBC Parliament’s live coverage of State Openings, Prorogations, Elections of new Speakers, Approbation, Meetings of new Parliaments (2006-2021).

Filmed The Queen’s Christmas broadcasts in South Africa, Australia, England and Scotland. Experience as a producer in all forms of tv production: single camera productions, studio, and outside broadcasts plus also live studio and outside broadcast presenting.