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'Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal’ for National Geographic / Disney+.2 (of 3) x 60' Documentary. The rise and fall of maverick scientist and explorer Tommy Thompson — from his life-changing discovery of the gold-laden wreck of the S.S. Central America to the turmoil that led to a nationwide manhunt and a prison sentence. Using a vibrant mix of original 80s footage shot on board his expedition ship, archive from the era, first-hand interviews, and drama to weave the compelling tale of a complex modern hero.

'Secrets and Spies: A Nuclear Game' for BBC2.1 (of 3) x 60' Documentary. The hidden story of the real-life spies and traitors fighting a deadly game of cat and mouse, as the world's superpowers teetered on the brink of nuclear conflict. Weaving together exclusive testimony, archive and drama to create a tense, multi-layered narrative.

'A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication' for BBC Select.1 (of 3) x 60' Historical Documentary. The true tale behind one of the biggest scandals to engulf the British Royal Family – a forbidden love affair which would change the royals, the press and British history forever. This 3-part series lifts the lid on the shadowy forces and backroom deals that over ten days led to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

'Dinosaur, with Stephen Fry' for Channel 5.4 x 1 hrs. With the pioneering use of ‘Unreal Engine’ 3D game technology, national treasure Stephen Fry is transported back in time to the magical world of the dinosaurs, to come face to face with the most terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth.

Developing innovative ideas to combine blue-chip natural history with human stories and new science.

'Our Great National Parks' for Netflix.5 x 1 hrs. An epic blue-chip natural history series, presented and narrated by Barack Obama, reveals new wildlife stories from some of the world’s greatest national parks.

'When Big Things Go Wrong' for History Channel.Series investigating the hidden causes behind some of the world’s biggest engineering disasters. Archive, witness testimony, expert interviews and VFX combine to tell compelling stories.

As a senior member of the creative team at Atlantic Productions, I played a key role in originating new ideas and overseeing a range of projects across different platforms - including broadcast, theatrical, VR and Apps. As well as working as a showrunner, producer and director - often working across multiple projects at the same time - I played a management role within the company, gave interviews to press and media, and organised company-wide team-building events.

'Expedition Deep Ocean' for Discovery.5 x 1 hrs. A deep-ocean explorer attempts to make history by diving in a prototype sub to the deepest points of all five oceans. Together with a team of sub engineers and marine scientists, he sheds new light on the most inaccessible frontier of our planet.

'Hawking: Can You Hear Me?' for Sky Documentaries.Feature documentary revealing the hidden story and struggles behind Professor Stephen Hawking’s rise to international fame. I directed the initial phase of filming on the project, interviewing close family members at a sensitive time in the first year after Hawking’s death. This involved building trust and eliciting candid and painful memories, voiced for the first time, to tell the behind-the-scenes story of a highly complex character.

'Inside the Hive: The Amazing World of Bees VR' An innovative blend of 360° wildlife footage, 3D visual effects and interactive technology takes the viewer on an immersive joy ride through a remarkable day in the life of a honey bee.Nominated for 'Best 360° Storytelling' at Jackson Wild Media Awards, 2020.

'Back to the Titanic' for National Geographic.1 hr special documenting the first manned visit to the wreck of the Titanic for over a decade, as a scientific expedition uncovers evidence of damaging destruction caused by steel-eating bacteria.

'Arabian Sands: History of the Emirates' for National Geographic.3 x 1 hrs documentary series, narrated by Jeremy Irons. Beneath the modern glamour of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, archaeologists uncover a surprisingly rich and ancient past stretching back over 125,000 years. This multi-platform commission also delivered 3 immersive VR experiences and an interactive 360° educational App for smartphones.

'David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Dive VR' for the Natural History Museum.A 20-minute immersive VR experience, filmed with 360° cameras, takes the viewer inside a glass mini-sub alongside David Attenborough to visit Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A mix of fun wildlife, new science and a powerful conservation message.Winner of the BAFTA for Digital Creativity, 2017.

'Atlantis Found' for History Channel.2-hour special. A geologist and a team of marine scanning experts try to prove their theory that the lost city of Atlantis once stood on the volcanic island of Santorini in Greece.

'David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies' for Sky 3D.3 x 1 hrs. Innovative 3D documentary series, presented by David Attenborough, traces the remarkable story of how all flying creatures evolved – from insects and pterosaurs, to bats and birds. Shot on location in Borneo, Spain and the UK.Nominated for the Huw Weldon Specialist Factual BAFTA, 2015; nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Nature Documentary, 2017.

'David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals' for BBC2.2 x 1 hrs. David Attenborough charts the evolution of the vertebrates, travelling around China to see thrilling new fossil discoveries. VFX brings long-extinct animals back to life and recreates lost worlds.Winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Nature Documentary, 2016; nominated for Best Series at Wildscreen Film Festival 2014.

'Countdown to Collision' for Discovery.Engineering super-systems face high-pressure challenges, and rely on ingenious inventions to prevent them from spiralling out of control.

'The Great American Manhunt' for National Geographic.A team of investigators use the latest forensic techniques to track down mystery individuals in the US.

'Salem Witch Trial Conspiracy' for National Geographic.A descendant of one of the women hanged for witchcraft in 1692 investigates the shadowy mastermind behind one of the darkest chapters in American history.

'When Rome Ruled' for National Geographic.Live excavations, new science and stunning CGI reconstructions tell fresh stories from Rome's epic history.

'Attenborough's Journey' for BBC2.1 hr documentary. Intimate behind-the-scenes film as David Attenborough travels to Australia and Morocco to investigate the origins of life on earth.

'Egypt's Animal Mummies' for Animal Planet.1 x 2 hr special. An archaeologist explores mysterious tombs and examines ancient remains as she investigates the intriguing Egyptian practice of mummifying animals.

'Secrets of Egypt' for National Geographic.A new generation of archaeologists offer fresh insights into enduring ancient mysteries, from the first pharaoh to dig a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, to the pioneering rule of the legendary Scorpion King.

'Tomb Detectives' for Smithsonian.Expert archaeologists and forensic scientists investigate gruesome discoveries of ancient human remains - from arsenic-poisoned mummies in Chile, to sacrificial victims in the bogs of Ireland.

'Art of the Heist' for Sky Arts.4 x 1hrs of an 8-part series tracking a set of ingenious art thefts and the complex police investigations that followed - from an inside job at The Hermitage in St Petersburg, to a state-sponsored museum break-in in 1980s Argentina.

'Legend Detectives' for Discovery.Presenter-led investigations into mysterious European legends - including the child-snatching ‘Pied Piper of Hamelin’ and the miraculous self-liquefying ‘Blood of Naples’.