TV & Film

I’ve worked on the production and development of singles and series for all the major UK broadcasters, as well as feature documentaries and ‘real people’ commercial campaigns. Sensitive access and casting were my bread and butter for a long time, but history – particularly archive research – is my real passion. I’ve sourced and cleared footage, photographs and newspaper content for projects ranging from blue-chip royal history series to true crime boxsets and current affairs singles, both as part of my role as AP/producer, and more recently as an archive researcher/producer.

I love joining projects at any stage of production, but being editorially minded, I particularly enjoy working closely with producers, directors and writers early in a project’s life, using archival material and historical research to shape narrative arcs and feed creative visions. Having one foot in the academic world means I can identify experts and locations, and navigate highly complex academic research and arguments with ease. I’m particularly passionate about facilitating smooth and enjoyable collaborations between academics and producers, and telling historic stories that balance academic integrity and nuance with popular appeal.

I am also available to consult on the visuals of documentary and drama productions. With my academic expertise in early modern books and manuscripts (and passion for historically accurate stationery!) I can advise on the creation and acquisition of papery props, from printed books to handwritten manuscripts and letters, as well as the tools and techniques used to write, print, bind and seal them.

Below you will find a selection of my most relevant films, but you can see my full credit list here.