Biography

Worked for a number of production companies and broadcasters such as ITV, The Central Office of Information, Original Image, Hawkshead and Creative Mwldan. Worked with A list talent such as Danny Baker, Chris Tarrant and Emma Freud, and directed live TV back to studio from location. Made a cinema comedy short sold to HBO. Worked in genres such as documentary, factual, music and arts, drama and corporate.  Keen to find more drama opportunities, and music and arts projects to direct. Clips on my website, www.hedleyengland.co.uk 
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Credits

Friday Now 1 episode View
Series   Role Year
Series 2, Episode 2   Director 1989
Facing South 3 episodes View
Series   Role Year
Series 1, Episode 2   Director 1988
Series 1, Episode 3   Director 1988
Series 1, Episode 1   Director 1988
Six O' Clock Live 2 episodes View
Series   Role Year
-   Director 1987
Series 3, Episode 3   Director 1990
Perspective 2 episodes View
Series   Role Year
Series 1, Episode 1   Director 1986
Series 2, Episode 2   Director 1989

Other Credits

Rational Creatures Short film View
Description Year
A short comedy film entered for the 'Funny Women' competition, written by Jane Walker. 2 actors, working with the cameraman Richard Gibb. 2016
Mary Drake showreel sequences. Promo. View
Description Year
Directing short drama sequences for actress Mary Drake's showreel. Again working with cameraman Richard Gibb, and 2 other actors over different locations. 2016
Engenio Bennato. Rock concert. Rock Concert. View
Description Year
Another credit from my Mwldan days. We went to Rome to shoot a rock concert with 3 cameras. Afterwards, I edited the footage to create a full length programme, and also a promo to promote his tour to Wales and Mwldan Theatre. 2006
Mappa Mundi Theatre Promo. View
Description Year
Creative Mwldan: A bawdy promo with the theatre company actors to promote 'A Canterbury Tale' on the Welsh tour. Shooting inside the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, and on locations around the city, working with the cameraman Mike Harrison. 2006
Small World Theatre Obsevational documentary. View
Description Year
Self shooting and editing this 45' programme, I followed Bill and Ann of Small World Theatre as they worked with the underprivileged of Cardigan in West wales on the annual pageant in the town. The people made the various objects for the parade, from a 12 foot high man, to a giant pink Crab. It was great fun to work on this project, and meet the people involved. 2006
Ceredigion 2020 Corporate. View
Description Year
Ceredigion County Council wanted to find out what the residents expected in 2020 regarding public services. They commissioned this programme, made through Creative Mwldan. I self shot and edited the 60' programme, made at one of the evening consultations in the County. 2008
Cardigan - A nice place to live. Promo. View
Description Year
For Creative Mwldan, I directed, shot and edited this commission from the local tourist authority to promote Cardigan Town. The second cameraman and I interviewed several people from local businesses, and presented Cardigan in its best light. 2006
The Water Bailiff's Tale Taster DVD View
Description Year
A TV observational documentary project with the Environment Agency. I shot and edited this 'tongue-in-cheek' taster 25' DVD interviewing and following the local Bailiff, canoeists, legitimate fishermen, and shady characters who, masquerading as licensed fishermen, I had been reliably informed were actually poachers. The 3 parter series was intended for broadcast, and I had full access and permissions from the Environment Agency. Touting the project to BBC Wales, C4 and independents, I was unable to get a commission, but the project is still live. 2009
The Six o Clock Show Broadcast Factual Entrtainment. View
Description Year
Working as a producer/director at London Weekend Television, I made many VT stories with presenters such as Danny Baker, Chris Tarrant, and Emma Freud. Shot in a day, edited in 8 hours, and ready in studio on transmission night. I also directed live TV back to studio on transmission night from locations across London and the South East. 1987
Friday Now Broadcast Factual Entrtainment. View
Description Year
Following on from The Six o Clock Show, LWT commissioned a more consumer orientated programme, fronted by Pam Royale. Again, I worked as a PD on many VT stories, and directed live TV back to studio. 1988
Six o Clock Live Broadcast Factual Entrtainment. View
Description Year
The final year for this Friday evening 18.00-19.00 slot. Between 1989 and 1990, I continued to make VT stories with presenters, and direct live TV back to studio. Great fun working with programme editors and researchers to create entertaining TV. 1989
Perspective Science Documentary View
Description Year
Working for the Central Office of Information, I worked as a writer/director on this science series between 1986 and 1989 which tried to emulate 'Horizon'. The programmes, funded by the foreign office, were sold to foreign TV to promote UK technology. I had a fun time coming up with ideas, presenting them to the series producer, and traveling across the UK to factories at Rolls Royce, Shell and institutions such as Belfast University. We had a 2 week shoot, and a 4 week edit, which was quite generous. 1989
Facing South Broadcast Current Affairs. View
Description Year
As one of the series directors, I directed this weekly current affairs programme at TVS. We looked at an issue of the week, and, working with a journalist, and to a programme editor, interviewed government ministers, council officials and members of the public across the South East. One week to shoot, one week to script edit, and one week to edit the programme. 1988
Destination UK Promotion View
Description Year
The very last time Russell Harty appeared on camera. I was fortunate enough to work with him, and see how he put strangers at their ease when he interviewed them. Commissioned by British Airways and made through Original Image, it was shown on inbound flights, promoting London and the environs with places to go and visit. I was also lucky enough to direct interviews with Sir Michael Hordern, and Jeffery Archer. 1988
A Knife at the Opera. Promo and performance. View
Description Year
Working at Creative Mwldan, I directed the promo where the classical opera singer Buddug Verona James played all 5 characters in her new stage production, and also directed the multi camera performance. 2005
A Traffic Warden's Lot Short film View
Description Year
I produced, wrote and directed this short comedy film, with 4 actors, and a 4 man crew. Shot on 16mm around Holland Park, it describes the dilemas a Traffic Warden can fall into. I managed to sell the film to Rank, 35mm prints were made, and it was due to go out with the Paul Newman Film 'Fort Apache the Bronx'. Unfortunately, there were contract issues, and it stalled. However, I sold it to HBO in 1983 where it went out between features for 3 years. 1980
ITV Studio Multicamera Director's Course. Training. View
Description Year
I spent 2 weeks at HTV Mold learning the basics of studio directing. We covered news, current affairs, chat shows, music, and drama. I would love to do more. 1989
Billy Cobham and Asere. Music and arts profile. View
Description Year
While working at Creative Mwldan, the TV arm of Theatre Mwldan, I had the opportunity to direct a 'South Bank Show' style arts profile on the international drummer Billy Cobham when he came to the theatre. 2008

Non-Directorial Credits

Pacific Coast Highway 1 View
Description
Cameraman on this festival documentary shot around Santa Monica, and the West coast USA. It follows the history of this iconic road, through interviews. Shot HD with available light. Director was Cary Hamblett of Epoch Productions.
The Good Doctor View
Description
In development: Writer, and hopefully director for a 6 part TV drama. Episode 1 and 2 written. Gang drama with an American lead, set in Manchester. Working with a police TV consultant. American style story structure, similar to the work of Steven Bochco.
A History of Putney Heath View
Description
In development: Writer. A 52' comedy vehicle for a double act such as Reeves and Mortimer. Script written, and doing the rounds.
Mr Nuttall's Greenhouse View
Description
In development: Writer. Radio drama. Part developed with producer Cherry Cookson. Was read at RTE, currently being touted elsewhere.
Double Jeopardy View
Description
In the early stages of producing a theatre play written by Stephen Wyatt.

Skills

  • Arts
  • Music
  • Lecturing
  • Live broadcast
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