I have over a decade of experience in production & development, specialising in producing multiple series of prime time, ents-focused quiz & game shows.
On top of running questions teams from top to bottom, I excel in problem solving formats, and have strong experience creating pitch decks, hosting run-throughs, and writing scripts, gags, rules & running orders.
I particularly love working in development and on first series, taking pride in developing new formats, new processes and setting the tone for a series.
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Throughout my career, I have also worked in development on run-throughs, pitches to the BBC and ITV, commissioned pilots and further developing existing series.
Producer of the unbroadcast pilot of ‘Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening’, including leading development of the format, writing the script, leading the questions team and working on casting, as well as contributing substantively to many other parts of the production.
While working on the production, I created several game formats broadcast on ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’, then led new game development for a subsequent series.
I independently developed the first new game format introduced for 17 series, first played in Series 24. The format brought multiple choice questions to the show for the first time, enabling the inclusion of new and less-repeated subjects.
Outside of TV, I also design, build and release my own iPhone apps. So far, I have independently developed two original games, and a groundbreaking new camera app. I have designed each from the ground up, from conception to a user-facing product.
Place every piece so
none can capture another.
26,500+ unique puzzles
across 5 distinct modes.
chesspeace.app
My first app, Chess Peace, is a simple and original puzzle that uses chess pieces, but doesn't require any chess knowledge.
The app has received international press coverage, universally praising the originality of the puzzle modes, and the beautiful design.
How far can you go?
Coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Optimised for iPhone Duo.
Throwing Shapes delivers another unique mechanic: simply pull back and throw the ball as far as you can, with stunning retro flair.
The idea came from a desire to build a mechanic around the folding iPhone Duo's hinge, then developed into an equally rich experience on all models.
Use 100% of your camera
Standard zoom
Photosynthesis is a groundbreaking camera app that takes photos simultaneously with all of the iPhone's lenses, then fuses them into one seamless result.
The idea and prototype for Photosynthesis were developed in evenings while filming The Wheel!
As part of an independent year-long project to create social-first content across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, I created, wrote & hosted the quiz format ‘SwipeOut’, which was recorded live across TikTok & Instagram (using OBS Studio with Restream) then fully edited by me & released across all of my channels.
As well as 'SwipeOut', I devised many smaller quiz formats then wrote, presented, produced & edited over 300 pop culture quiz videos, on top of many other live quizzes broadcast on TikTok.
I have also been involved in the development and production of multiple podcasts, from original projects of my own to working with talent on their passion projects.
The stand-out project was ‘Taboo or Not Taboo’, a proof-of-concept X-rated comedy panel show dissecting a different supposedly-taboo subject each episode. I developed the format in consultation with my two producing partners, then wrote the scripts and games, hosted and edited all four produced episodes, each featuring our team captains with comedian & actor guests.
Other podcast projects have included a mockumentary on the life of a successful comedy actor, a scripted exploration of mental health, and a technology show about automation.
I am also a regular guest host on ‘Universally Speaking: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Podcast’, writing, producing and hosting the Christmas quiz episode annually since 2022.
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