This is the section where you can see and listen to some examples of my professional broadcasting work. I have included some additional information for each. Again there is a cross section to peruse including work I have done for the BBC, Channel 4 and BAFTA and also a link in order to listen to some of my appearances on BBC Radio 5Live’s Fighting Talk.
TV & radio
Showreel
This is a little taster of some of my television work, known in the trade as a Showreel. Every so often a presenter must sit down, preferably with a cup of coffee, and go through footage of one’s latest work with the view to compiling a reel to showcase one’s talents for future projects. I actually don’t mind the process. I get all my time codes and dvd’s sorted out and with the help of an editor create a 4 minute taster of my televisual exploits. This up to date reel has a mixture of music, film, documentary and sports broadcasting and with it a variety of clothing.
URL: View the Showreel
The Nightwatchman
The Ashes cricket series between England and Australia is one of the greatest and oldest contests in world sport. In 2009 the matches were taking place in England and I was asked to present a series of short films on the subject by Vodafone, the England team sponsor. The films would go under the banner of The Nightwatchman. Now, I was never known for my deep knowledge of the game compared to say football or golf but I jumped at the chance. The films were to concentrate on learning about cricket in a light hearted way and also report from each of the test matches. It turned out to be one of the most exciting sporting spectacles of the year and I found myself in the middle of it, a place I was happy to be. Here is a little taster of my exploits.
Client: Vodafone
Writer: Doulgas Anderson, Miles Jupp
URL: nightwatchman.vodafone.co.uk | YouTube
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
As you may have gathered one of my main interests is film and I’ve been lucky to interview many actors and directors. One of my favourite experiences was when I chaired a special BAFTA Masterclass with the Hollywood producer Barry Mendel. His credits include Rushmore, The Sixth Sense, The Royal Tenenbaums and Munich. We talked about how he became a producer, who he has worked with and what being a producer entails. I have selected some clips from the interview which I think will be of interest to fans of film in general, certainly fans of the films Barry has produced and those who would like to learn more about the film industry.
Fighting Talk
I have been a regular panelist on the award winning BBC Radio 5Live show Fighting Talk for a few years now. I enjoy speaking about sport in an informative, irreverent and humorous way and this is the show where I can do all three. There is always a good atmosphere in the studio which I think translates well to the listeners who seem to enjoy the show as much as I do appearing on it. Although it’s radio I always attempt to dress smartly for the occasion. To invoke the spirit of Nigel Green’s portrayal of Colour Sergeant Bourne in Zulu, I subscribe to the notion that one should always be an officer on parade with tunic done up thus looking presentable at all times.
Client: BBC
URL: Fighting Talk
Voiceover
My vocal tones have been used for television shows on all the main UK channels as well as for radio and even governmental enterprises. It’s important to remember that the voice is akin to a musical instrument with differing tones and sounds capable in accordance with what is appropriate to the task at hand. However unlike some stringed instruments, there is rarely the need for a plectrum. Here you can listen to my commercial voiceover showreel.