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PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - CELEBRITY BEAR HUNT
8xVARIOUS, NETFLIX, UK (2024)
Holly Willoughby hosts this action-packed competition show that sees a group of unlikely British celebrities dropped into the Costa Rican jungle as prey for one of the world’s most fearsome predators – Bear Grylls. Mark filmed and directed extensively across the series on location in Costa Rica.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - ROSS KEMP: MAFIA & BRITAIN
5x45 MINS, SKY HISTORY, UK (2024)
Ross Kemp goes on a global journey to follow a trail of illegal money and drugs along an intricate path where history meets globalisation, to reveal the true reality of Britain’s historical relationship with the mob. Mark filmed and directed across episodes 4 and 5 of this series, on location in Italy and Spain.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - BABY ANIMAL RESCUE with GILES CLARK
1x45 MINS, BBC NATURAL HISTORY UNIT for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, USA (2023)
Conservationist Giles Clark travels to a variety of animal rescue centres to lend a hand rearing animal orphans, while revealing how and why their counterparts are struggling to survive in the wild. Mark was the lead producer/director on this one off special and filmed, produced and directed the episode. He shot extensively with Archie the pangolin pup on location in South Africa.
EDIT PRODUCER - WHALE WITH STEVE BACKSHALL
4x50 MINS, SKY NATURE, UK (2023)
A natural history series that sees Steve Backshall reveal the fascinating lives of the world’s whale species, while shining a light on the issues challenging their existence. Mark edit produced the ‘Ocean Voyagers’ episode, highlighting the trials of life facing the planet’s migratory whales.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - EMMA, OTI & RYLAN’S BIG RED NOSE DAY CHALLENGE (COMIC RELIEF)
1x60 MINS, BBC ONE, UK (2023)
A documentary following TV personalities Emma Willis, Oti Mabuse and Rylan Clark on a multi-day trek through Scottish mountains in winter, culminating with a summit attempt of Cairn Gorm - to raise money and awareness for Comic Relief. Mark was an embedded director on the trek, winter camping in sub zero conditions, and he shot extensively on the project.
EDIT PRODUCER - ARCTIC ASCENT WITH ALEX HONNOLD
3x45 MINS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC / DISNEY+, USA (2022/2023)
Professional climber Alex Honnold leads an expedition team to a remote area of Greenland to climb one of the world’s largest unclimbed sea cliffs, while assisting glaciologists to gather climate change data that’s new to science. Mark edit produced episode two of this feature-doc-feel series.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - EMERGENCY
8x48 MINS, CHANNEL 4, UK (2022)
Season two of this present tense, stripped, medical series that follows the progress of patients through London's renowned major trauma system - from pre-hospital treatment to rehabilitation. Mark followed and filmed on the shoulders of HEMS doctors and paramedics from London's Air Ambulance as they responded to 999 trauma calls via air and road.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR & EDIT DIRECTOR - THE BRIDGE: RACE TO A FORTUNE
8x48 MINS, CHANNEL 4 & HBO, UK/USA (2022)
AJ Odudu and Aldo Kane helm this adventure reality series that sees two teams of civilians compete to build 1,000ft bridges across the South China sea. Mark filmed extensively on the Sony FX9 - on land, boats, and bridges. The series was filmed on location in Vietnam.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - CELEBRITY SAS: WHO DARES WINS
7x45 MINS, CHANNEL 4, UK (2021)
Former directing staff from the UK and US elite armed forces put famous faces from the world of sport and entertainment through SAS style selection training to see who has the mental grit and physical resilience to complete the course. Mark filmed extensively on the series, on location in the Middle East.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - SAS: WHO DARES WINS
6x45 MINS, CHANNEL 4, UK (2021)
Former directing staff from the UK and US elite armed forces put wannabe recruits through SAS style selection training to see who has the mental grit and physical resilience to complete the course. Mark filmed extensively on the series, on location in the Middle East.
PRODUCER & EDIT PRODUCER - SHARK WITH STEVE BACKSHALL
3x50 MINS, SKY NATURE & NBC, UK/USA (2021)
A mini landmark natural history series that sees Steve Backshall navigate the world’s three largest oceans to reveal the fascinating lives of the sharks that live there, and shine a light on the issues challenging their existence. Mark produced episode two, the Indian Ocean.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - PRIMAL SURVIVOR
6x45 MINS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, USA (2020)
Survival instructor and wilderness guide, Hazen Audel, travels to some of the most extreme places on the planet to live and learn survival techniques with indigenous tribes. Mark produced and directed the episode featuring the Mirr tribe, in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - SINK OR SWIM (STAND UP 2 CANCER)
4x48 MINS, CHANNEL 4, UK (2019)
A documentary series following famous faces from the world of sport and entertainment (who can’t swim), having intensive training before attempting to swim the English Channel, in relay, to raise money and awareness for Stand Up 2 Cancer. Mark filmed extensively on the series, all across the UK, and was an embedded director on the vessel as the team attempted the channel crossing.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - WIN THE WILDERNESS
6x60 MINS, BBC2 & NETFLIX, UK/USA (2019)
A documentary series following six British couples as they experience off-grid life in Alaska while vying to win a claim of land in one of the state’s most remote regions. Set against the story of Duane and Rena Ose… the last people to stake a claim of land under the Federal Homesteading Act of 1862. Mark filmed extensively on the series.
EDIT PRODUCER - HOW DO ANIMALS DO THAT?
20x20 MINS, ANIMAL PLANET, USA (2019)
A pop science series exploring extraordinary facets of animal anatomy and behaviour - everything from ground squirrels disguising themselves with the scent of rattlesnakes to Bombardier beetles’ explosive rear ends. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - MONSTER SHIPS
6x45 MINS, DISCOVERY SCIENCE, USA (2019)
Specialist factual engineering series following some of the world’s biggest sea-faring vessels as they go about their daily duties, all around the world. Mark worked on the Saipem S7000 episode (1x45mins)… featuring the world’s second largest crane vessel on deployment in Norway and the North Sea.
PRODUCER & EDIT PRODUCER - BEAR’S MISSION WITH DAVID WALLIAMS
1x45 MINS, ITV, UK (2018)
Actor, comedian and best-selling children’s author, David Walliams, joins Bear Grylls for an adventurous journey through the heart of Devon.
PRODUCER & EDIT PRODUCER - BEAR’S MISSION WITH GARETH SOUTHGATE
1x45 MINS, ITV, UK (2018)
Bear Grylls takes England football manager, Gareth Southgate, on an adventure through Dartmoor’s testing terrain to put him through Commando style training.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - WHEN SHARKS ATTACK
6x45 MINS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, USA (2018)
A wildlife mystery documentary series searching for answers behind spikes of shark attacks. Mark produced and directed the episodes in Réunion and Western Australia - liaising with shark scientists and victims of human-shark encounters.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR & EDIT PRODUCER - WHEN SHARKS ATTACK
8x45 MINS, NAT GEO WILD, USA (2017)
A wildlife mystery documentary series searching for answers behind spikes of shark attacks. Mark produced, directed and edit produced the South Africa episode looking at the spate of attacks on the 'World's Deadliest Beach' in Port St. Johns and the Hawaii episode examining three attacks in just three weeks, in October 2015, on the island of Oahu.
PRODUCER - ABSOLUTE WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS
10x70 MINS, DRAGON TV, CHINA (2016)
Bear Grylls takes Chinese celebrities on one-on-one adventures through America's wilderness. Shot on location in California and Nevada, USA.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR & EDIT PRODUCER - COUNTRYWISE: GUIDE TO BRITAIN
15x30 MINS, ITV, UK (2016)
Ben Fogle and Liz Bonnin take a look at the best that Britain's coast and country have to offer by exploring a whole range of things to see, do and experience. Mark produced and directed items including wildlife watching, free-diving, sailing, climbing and visiting your local country show.
STORY PRODUCER & EDIT PRODUCER - BEAR GRYLLS: MISSION SURVIVE (SEASON 2)
6x45 MINS, ITV, UK (2016)
Bear Grylls take eight famous faces on an extreme expedition to see who has what it takes to survive. Filmed on location in South Africa. Mark edit produced 1x45min episode.
STORY PRODUCER - BEAR GRYLLS: MISSION SURVIVE (SEASON 1)
6x45 MINS, ITV, UK (2015/2016)
A survival series that sees Bear Grylls take eight famous faces on an extreme expedition to see who has what it takes to survive. Filmed on location in the jungles of Costa Rica.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - SURVIVOR GAMES
11x90 MINS, DRAGON TV, CHINA (2015)
Bear Grylls tests the survival skills of some of China's most famous faces on a 12 day expedition through some of the country’s toughest terrain. Mark was lead writer for Bear Grylls on the series which was filmed on location in Guizhou Province, China, It was watched by an audience of more than 110million.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - BEASTS BEHAVING BADLY
10x30 MINS, DISCOVERY, USA (2015)
User generated content featuring animal capers in the wild and closer to home. Mark filmed with contributors and animals all across the USA.
PRODUCER - RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS
8x45 MINS, NBC, USA (2015)
Bear Grylls takes A-list Hollywood talent on extreme adventures across the world putting them out of their comfort zones in a bid to get to know them. Filmed on location in the USA, the UK and Europe. Guests included Kate Hudson, Kate Winslet, James Marsden, Michelle Rodriguez and Michael B. Jordan.
PRODUCER - BRITAIN'S BIGGEST ADVENTURES WITH BEAR GRYLLS
3x45 MINS, ITV, UK (2014/2015)
Specialist factual, natural history and adventure series presented by Bear Grylls as he explores the nature, geology and botany of England, Wales and Scotland. Mark researched and produced the episodes in North Wales and the Scottish Highlands.
DV DIRECTOR - WORST PLACE TO BE A PILOT
4x45 MINS, CHANNEL 4, UK (2014)
Observational documentary series following the lives of British pilots flying in and around remote destinations and airstrips in Indonesia. Filmed on location in Java and West Papua, Indonesia.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - XTREME ENDURANCE: RACE TO THE POLE
4x45 MINS, CHANNEL 5, UK (2013)
Documentary series following former rugby player turned explorer, Richard Parks, as he competes in some of the world's toughest races in preparation for a world record expedition attempt. Filmed on location in Peru, Norway and the UK.
PRODUCER - A NIGHT OF HEROES: THE SUN MILITARY AWARDS
1x90 MINS, ITV, UK (2012)
An award ceremony honouring the courageous work of the UK's Armed Forces. Filmed on location in the UK and Germany.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - BBC 999 AWARDS
1x90 MINS, BBC ONE, UK (2012)
An award ceremony honouring the courageous work of the UK's Emergency Services.