Physics teacher Mr Smith attempts to ignite his students love for science by teaching them the chemistry and physics used in... fireworks! 3 x 60 min observational documentary series for BBC2 by Diverse Productions, directed by Andy Robbins.
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Detailing the fascinating efforts of scientists and astronomers to locate another world like our own. 60 min doc for BBC2 Horizon, directed by Gideon Bradshaw.
Prof Regan
Professor Lesley Regan seeks out experimentally proven products, that do what they say on the tin. 4 x 60 min documentary series for BBC2, produced by Nicola Cook.
Raging Planet
A spectacular weather and geology series built around a backbone of fascinating science. 2 of 8 x 60 min documentary series for Discovery by Pioneer Productions, produced by Alice Harper.
The President's Guide to Science
The decisions of the President of the United States can influence the future of humanity. Science plays a large part in this immense power - whether to prosecute a war, save millions from disease or launch a mission to Mars. But like most US presidents, Mr Obama trained as a lawyer. So: are you listening, Mr President? 60 min doc for BBC2 Horizon, directed by James van der Pool.
Sacred Music with Simon Russell Beale: Allegri's Miserere
The story behind Allegri's Miserere, one of the most popular pieces of sacred music. 30 min doc for BBC4, directed by Andy Robbins.
Animals in the Womb: Cats
Using ground-breaking photographic techniques and anatomically correct models, this amazing film follows the foetal development and birth and growth of two very different felines: the domestic cat and the lion. 50 min doc for National Geographic, Discovery and Channel 4 by Pioneer Productions, directed by Stefanie Kern.
Sacred Music with Simon Russell Beale
An enthralling history of the development of Sacred Music in the Middle Ages: from Gregorian chants to Bach. 2 of 4 x 60 min docs for BBC4, directed by Andy Robbins.
Battle for the Beginning
The story of scientists attempts over the last 50 years to unravel the mystery of how our Universe began. 60 min doc for BBC4, directed by Catherine Wyler.
The Six Billion Dollar Experiment
What was it like in the early days of the Universe just after the Big Bang? A multi-billion dollar instrument could soon tell us. 60 min doc for BBC2 Horizon, directed by James van der Pool.
Humans v2.0
Meet the scientific prophets who claim we are on the verge of creating a new type of human - human v2.0. 60 min doc for BBC2 Horizon, directed by James van der Pool.
Is Alcohol Worse than Ecstasy?
'Top Hits' with a difference: Britain's twenty most dangerous drugs in order of harm. The results are surprising and may change the way you feel about addictive substances. 60 min doc for BBC2 Horizon, directed by Sophie Robinson.
Geldof in Africa
Bob Geldof on a journey to meet ordinary Africans and reveal the forces that forged this luminous continent. 6 x 30 min docs for BBC1 by Brook Lapping Productions, directed by John Maguire.
Journeys into the Ring of Fire
Geologist Dr Iain Stewart goes on a journey around the Pacific Rim, showing how the rocks shaped the region's history and culture. 3 of 4 x 60 min docs for BBC4.
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Indonesia
Iain Stewart explains how volcanic eruptions in Indonesia caused devastation across the world as well as influenced society. Directed by Charles Colville.
Peru
A look at how the Incas were able to build a huge and successful empire in some of the most perilous terrain on the planet. Directed by Arif Nurmohamed.
Japan
Three-quarters of Japan is covered in hostile mountain peaks which force the huge population onto a few overcrowded strips of coastal plain. This geological curse has affected everything from living space to etiquette and entertainment. Directed by Charles Colville.
Help Me Help My Child
With unprecedented access to life at home and in therapy, this observational documentary series follows several children and young adults through their harrowing experiences as they struggle to overcome mental health problems. 1 of 2 x 50 min docs for Channel4 by IWC Productions, directed by Page Shepherd.
The Truth About Food
Want to know what food really does to your body? Forget the headlines, watch our intriguing investigations with 500 volunteers as we expose the real science behind the food we eat. 4 of 6 x 60 min docs for BBC2.
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How to be Slim?
If we're honest we all probably eat too much. But does dieting work? Andrea Oliver is on a quest to lose weight and learn the truth about being slim. Directed by Konrad Begg.
How to be Sexy
Vic Reeves looks at how food can keep us sexy, and explores some of the myths about aphrodisiacs and what food turns us on. Directed by Gideon Bradshaw & Nat Sharman, edited by Louise Salkow and Darren Jonusas.
How to be Healthy
Fiona Bruce takes us on a journey through the digestive system and discovers that what our primitive ancestors ate holds the secret to combating the diseases of western civilisation. Directed by Gideon Bradshaw, edited by Louise Salkow and Darren Jonusas.
How to Stay Young and Beautiful
Can the way we eat reduce the effects of aging? Is it necessary to drink two litres of water a day? Liza Tarbuck gets to the truth of being young and beautiful. Directed by Andy Devonshire, edited by Scott Flyger and Darren Jonusas.
The Man Who Faked His Life
The shocking story of how a respected French doctor and family man deceived all who loved and trusted him for nearly twenty years. This 50 min drama/doc for Channel4 reveals his bizarre life and its tragic conclusion, directed by Liz Tucker.
Edge of Life
The choices involved in medical decisions often appear stark and simple: to live or to die. This series of 3 x 60 min docs for BBC2 investigates deeper, with exclusive access to hospitals and medical institutions, offering a unique insight into the dramatic life-affecting dilemmas that confront doctors and patients. Series producer, Andrew Cohen. Shortlisted for Best Editing BAFTA and nominated for a Grierson Award.
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Who Should Get The Transplant?
This film follows the stories of patients requiring liver transplants, and the agonising decisions doctors face about who lives and dies. They must decide if a man who has attempted suicide, a 14-year-old girl and a recovering alcoholic each has the right to a new liver, directed by Page Shepherd.
To Change My Child's Face?
This emotional film follows the parents of children with severe facial deformity as they decide whether to risk dangerous surgery for the chance of a more normal life. Elise and William are just four years old, yet the decision their parents make could change their lives and faces for ever, directed by James van der Pool, edited by Adam Finch and Darren Jonusas.
Is This Baby's Life Worth Saving?
The last film in this thought provoking series follows the emotional story of two families, as they face the traumatic consequences of an extremely premature birth. Maxine and Stuart James' first child Adie was born four months early: now against the odds they face the same harrowing situation all over again, directed by Sophie Robinson.
The future is all around us. Buildings that breathe. Buildings that cool themselves. Buildings that keep themselves clean. This 50 min doc for BBC3 explores the way in which modern buildings mimic nature, directed by Sophie Robinson.
Princess Margaret: The Great Royal Tragedy
50 years ago the nation was glued to their radio sets as Princess Margaret faced a heartbreaking decision: either marry her lover and give up her royal privileges, or put Queen and country before her heart. Now, private and confidential documents have revealed a new twist to the story. Timewatch re-examines the Margaret/Townsend affair. 50 min doc for BBC2, directed by Sam Starbuck.
Being Positive - Dead Lucky, Dead Unlucky
Some 40 million people in the world today are infected with the HIV virus. A staggering 29 million of these live in Africa. Yet in Britain there are only 40,000 cases. How is it that Britain has largely escaped the world-wide AIDS pandemic? These films travel from Britain to the USA and Africa, carefully track the spread of the disease, examine the origins and scientific investigation of AIDS, and document the effect that this HIV has on each and every one of us. 2 x 50 min docs for BBC3, directed by Andy Robbins.
Seven Industrial Wonders:
This landmark drama/doc series for BBC2 was short-listed for six BAFTAs, including Best Editing, and nominated for Best Documentary Series. Also nominated for two Grierson awards and an RTS award.
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The Great Ship
Isembard Kingdom Brunel was the most gifted engineer of the Victorian age. His most ambitious project was to build "The Great Ship," the largest moving object conceived by man. It was his most extraordinary achievement, but led to his demise. 1 of 7 x 50 min drama/docs directed by Chris Spencer.
Presented by Professor Robert Winston, this landmark 3 part series for BBC1 examines the universe that lies within each and every one of us. Discover amazing things about your mind - and what you can do to improve it. 3 x 60 min docs directed by Nick Murphy, Diana Hill and Johanna Gibbon. Edited by Darren Jonusas, Gerard Evans & Peter Parnham.
Brief History - Roman Britain
400 years in 30 mins...comprehensively! this is a pilot for a BBC3 series that promises a rollercoaster ride through history. 30 min doc directed by Sam Starbuck.
God on the Brain
1 of 50 min science doc strand Horizon. New revelations in brain science reveal a biological drive to believe in God. Features experiments with a machine that scientists claim induce a religious experience, directed by Liz Tucker.
Trial and Error
1 of 50 min science doc strand Horizon. A harrowing investigation by a father into the death of his son. The death of Jesse Gelsinger led to the demise of research into what doctors thought could become a cure for all disease, directed by Andrew Cohen.