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SheClicks Women in Photography
Sue Flood: How Persistence Led to a Career in Wildlife Filmmaking and Photography

SheClicks Women in Photography

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 53:33 Transcription Available


Send us a textIn this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson chats with Sue Flood, an acclaimed photographer, filmmaker and zoologist with a deep love for wildlife and adventure. Sue's journey has taken her from growing up in North Wales to working with the BBC's Natural History Unit on iconic documentaries like The Blue Planet and Planet Earth, collaborating with Sir David Attenborough. Her determination, patience and passion have led her to capture breathtaking images of wildlife in some of the world's most extreme locations.Sue shares the challenges she faced in breaking into the industry, including the persistence it took to land her dream job with the BBC after years of knocking on doors. She talks about her early inspirations, how she gained experience and the turning points that helped shape her career. From swimming with humpback whales in Tonga to photographing emperor penguins in Antarctica, her stories offer a fascinating insight into life as a wildlife photographer and filmmaker.Throughout our conversation, Sue also discusses the ethics of wildlife photography, the importance of conservation and how photographers can approach animals without disturbing them. She offers invaluable advice for those looking to work in wildlife filmmaking or photography, emphasising the power of perseverance and seizing opportunities when they arise.Whether you're an aspiring wildlife photographer, a fan of nature documentaries, or simply love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the field, this episode is packed with inspiration. Tune in to hear how Sue turned her childhood dream into a reality, proving that with passion and persistence, anything is possible.TakeawaysPersistence is key in breaking into any competitive industry – keep pushing forward despite setbacks.Gaining hands-on experience, whether through volunteering or personal projects, is invaluable for building skills and credibility.Ethical wildlife photography requires patience, respect for nature and an understanding of animal behaviour.Building strong professional relationships and networking can open unexpected doors and lead to new opportunities.Preparation and adaptability are essential when working in challenging environments, from extreme cold to remote locations.Entering photography competitions can be a great way to gain recognition, confidence and exposure for your work.Connect with SueWebsiteXInstagramFacebookSupport the show

The World Tonight
Hezbollah leader says pager bombings "crossed all red lines"

The World Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 37:57


The leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, says bomb attacks using thousands of the Lebanese armed group's pagers and radios "crossed all red lines", and accused Israel of what he said represented a declaration of war. As he was speaking, Israeli jets flew in the skies over Beirut and later bombed many locations in southern Lebanon. Israel says it has approved battle plans for its northern front.Sir Keir Starmer insists he is "completely in control" amid a spate of off-the-record briefing over the salary of his chief of staff Sue Gray. The Prime Minister also defended his decision to accept corporate hospitality from Arsenal football club, saying he could no longer use his season ticket as prime minister.And the man who co-founded the BBC's Natural History Unit, Tony Soper, has died at the age of 95.

Here's Hoping with Jayda G
Film Activism & Burnout with Sam Sutaria

Here's Hoping with Jayda G

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 53:13


Sam discusses how storytelling builds community and the importance films play in creating a network around a cause, not just educating and informing. Sam also talks about the time sensitivity of gallivanting social impact after a film is watched beyond just an immediate response. Jayda and Sam also talk about how seeing the tangible impact of your actions is crucial to motivating people to get involved, as well as coming up with more interesting and creative call to actions. Sam also talks about finding joy and lightness in activism and not just sacrifice, and how for Sam, building a social component to WaterBear and their campaigns is crucial to achieve this. Sam also shares with Jayda the tough sides of building a company, and the personal impact pushing yourself for something you are so passionate about, can have on your mental health, and the personal changes to lifestyle and self care he's made, which in turn has supported him making WaterBear even more successful. Lastly they discuss whether donating is ultimately the best way to support people and causes or whether other forms of action is better and what influences that.Follow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest WaterbearLondon Breeze Film FestivalAegean Film FestivalRebels With Cause Sam Sutaria is the CEO and founding member of WaterBear, the media network and film platform that sits between entertainment and impact. WaterBear uses storytelling to drive systemic change, specialising on climate change and human rights. WaterBear hosts impactful films, runs storytelling workshops across the Sahel in Africa and spearheads global impact campaigns around the world at major events like Glastonbury. Prior to helping found WaterBear, Sam was the GM of The European Nature Trust (TENT) and trained with the BBC's Natural History Unit in Bristol. Sam also sits on the Board of the London Breeze Film Festival and Aegean Film Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Media Podcast with Olly Mann
Samir Shah takes BBC Chair, Spotify cuts & a Premier League win

The Media Podcast with Olly Mann

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 44:37


The BBC have a new chair - and a new licence fee settlement. Media news and analysis with Broadcast writer Rebecca Cooney and Adam Bowie.Also on the programme: how did they make Planet Earth 3? The creative director of the Beeb's Natural History Unit, Mike Gunton takes us on a wildlife 101.All that, plus Spotify makes big cuts, the Premier League bounces back and, in the Media Quiz... we discover who's been foiled by Fleet Street.Love our look and sound? Hire thelondonpodcaststudios.com for your next recording - and get 25% off your first booking when you use the code MEDIAPOD. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramblings
Oldbury on Severn and Inside Planet Earth

Ramblings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 24:57


Clare walks with Mike Gunton, the man in charge of Planet Earth III, another blockbuster series from the BBC's Natural History Unit. Mike's a passionate walker and he takes Clare on a favourite local route around Oldbury on Severn where he courted his wife, and once filmed a sequence in a graveyard about the grim sounding ‘burying beetle'. He also shares stories of his many years working with Sir David Attenborough, and what it's like making some of the most beautiful and memorable TV shows of recent years. Oldbury on Severn is, as it sounds, near the banks of the longest river in the UK which runs 220 miles from its source in the Cambrian Mountains in mid-Wales to where it meets the sea at the Bristol channel. They meet at St. Arilda's Church and head off on a circular walk of around five miles ending back in the village, at the local pub. Map: OS Explorer 167 Thornbury, Dursley and Yate Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

Tough Girl Podcast
Kalyani Lodhia - Visionary Explorer - A Freelance Photographer, Biologist, and Wildlife Filmmaker Uncovering Nature's Marvels.

Tough Girl Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 38:24


In her own words: “Hi! I'm Kalyani, a freelance photographer, biologist and wildlife filmmaker, born and raised in the city of Leicester, what felt like miles away from the countryside and the outdoors.  With no role-models or influences in my life to steer me to the natural world, it's a mystery to my whole family how I ended up loving the outdoors and everything in it, but somehow I did.  My love for nature fuelled me to pursue a BSc at the Royal Veterinary College where I studied a whole range of aspects of animal biology; from anatomy and physiology to behaviour and evolution. My research into kangaroo biomechanics and limb bone scaling was part of a paper published in the Royal Society Open Science in 2018. I then completed my MSc at Imperial College London, where I fell in love with science communication and story telling. I first picked up a camera at 19 years old when my parents sent me to live in an ashram for 6 months (of course, as a teenager, I wasn't too thrilled at the prospect initially) and that's how I accidentally got into, and got hooked on, photography. I am self-taught and now specialise in travel and wildlife photography. I love exploring the world, often travelling solo, and learning about different cultures beyond stereotypes. Having Indian heritage, I have a deep understanding of the need to look beyond imperialist and colonialist generalisations and I am able to truly connect with people around the world. As a biologist, there's something so incredibly special about seeing the most breathtaking animals in their natural habitat and experiencing the sheer magnitude and magic of the world around us. I have been fortunate enough to have been to the Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering of people on Earth, the forests of Finland to photograph brown bears and the depths of the South African ocean, surrounded by thousands of hammerhead sharks. My photography work has been featured by UNICEF and the BBC and I have had the opportunity to have worked for Parmarth Niketan Ashram and Light for the World. I have also had footage featured on BBC AutumnWatch and one of my photographs was selected for the long list of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. I work full time as a freelancer on science and wildlife documentaries, where I am currently working as a researcher for the BBC's Natural History Unit on a landmark natural history series for National Geographic.” *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.  You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you. *** Show notes Who is Kalyani Her love for the outdoors and nature Wanting to be a vet when she was younger Being sent to India by her parents Accidentally getting into photography What did her daily life look like in the Ashram The moment when it all came together for her and started to enjoy taking photos Going back home and doing a 3-year science degree Still unsure what she wanted to do Getting her Master's at Imperial Science Media Production Working in a restaurant How did she get her first job in The Great British Bake Off Starting out as a runner and what she does Taking every opportunity that is given to her How does she cope with the stress Her trips to other countries and what was it like for her Her main job as a wildlife filmmaker Working on a big series for National Geographic Interesting place in Africa called Mauritania Doing a shoot for three and a half weeks with a small crew Why she's less tired than many others and her exhaustion-coping advice Biggest challenges she's faced and had to deal with Kalyani's trip to Iceland and why it was one of the best wildlife moments for her Taking a trip to Finland for her birthday Diving in the South African ocean with the hammerhead sharks Climate change and figuring out shoot dates The reality of nature Where to find more information about Kalyani Top tips and advice   Social Media Website: www.kalyanilodhia.com Instagram: @kalyanilodhia  Twitter: @kalyanilodhia  

Making Sound with Jann Klose
Kara Talve & Anže Rozman

Making Sound with Jann Klose

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 59:26


EPISODE 91: Kara Talve is an in-demand composer and multi-instrumentalist for film and television and, as a leading composer at Bleeding Fingers Music, has strengthened a variety of projects through her extraordinary talent and keen collaboration abilities. Most recently, she scored Apple TV+'s Prehistoric Planet alongside Hans Zimmer and  Anže Rozman, which was narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Jon Favreau in conjunction with BBC Studios' Natural History Unit. The score, which features custom-built, otherworldly instruments blended with an 80-piece orchestra has received global acclaim, including a win for Best Original Score for a Documentary Series at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMAs) and a nomination for the 2022 Bulldog Television Broadcast Awards. The soundtrack of Prehistoric Planet has, to date, claimed over 80 million streams. Captivated by music from a young age, Anze was improvising and composing his own tunes on the piano at just nine years old. After earning a degree in composition and music theory from the Academy of Music in Ljubljana (graduating summa cum laude) and going on to pursue a master's degree in scoring music for film, TV, and video games at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain, Anže's final project at Berklee (a 3-minute orchestral piece recorded at Air Studios in London) caught the attention of Hans Zimmer and led to an invitation to join Bleeding Fingers Music as a full-time composer in 2018. He currently resides in Los Angeles. karatalve.com | archestralmusic.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

The Big Cat People Podcast
EPISODE 07: Big Cat Diary Uncut – '2005: Honey and Toto'

The Big Cat People Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 50:40


Welcome to The Big Cat People podcast! We're Jonathan and Angela Scott, award-winning wildlife photographers, authors and conservationists. We have made our name documenting the lives of lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Today's episode is called '2005: Honey and Toto', and it is the seventh episode in our ten part series named Big Cat Diary Uncut. Join us in this episode as we go back in time to the year 2005. One of the things that defined Big Cat was that our Producers and Executives at the BBC Natural History Unit were always looking for innovations, whether discussing programme style and structure with their counterparts in the Entertainment division at the BBC and Animal Planet, or looking for other ways to bring great production values to the series. We benefit from collaborating with the Planet Earth team during their visit to the Maasai Mara to film some helicopter aerials to give a heightened sense of scale to the landscape and our place in it, just a tiny vehicle marooned in the enormity of the savanna. However, this series would not linger on in the audience's memories for years to come due to the stunning visuals. It would forever be remembered for a tiny cheetah cub that Jonathan names Toto - meaning “child" or “little one” in Swahili. The three-month-old male cub is the only survivor of Honey's third litter. Jonathan sets the reality of the scene for viewers when he says, “I will be amazed if Toto survives.” The series ends on a sorrowful note. After the crew had returned to the UK, Simon and his wife Marguerite stayed on to film cheetahs for Planet Earth and discovered Honey alone a few days later. I recorded a last line of commentary while back at the Natural History Unit in Bristol, and remember being conflicted by the need to not simply speak my truth rather than, it seemed to me, struggle to avoid acknowledging the inevitable. Toto had died, and while we could not be certain what the circumstances had been, most likely it would have been lions or hyenas that killed him. This podcast series is a continuing effort to educate and inspire our audience. If you'd like to learn more about us, or to check out our latest collection of educational ebooks, please visit our website: www.bigcatpeople.com.

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast
Dinosaurs in the Badlands: Featuring 2 Producers from Prehistoric Planet 2

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 63:57


For all of the details we shared about Isisaurus and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Isisaurus-Episode-444/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Isisaurus, a pretty stout titanosaur that was featured in Prehistoric Planet 2 laying eggs near an active volcano.Interview with Mike Gunton and Tim Walker, Mike Gunton is the Executive Producer and Director of the BBC's Natural History Unit and Tim Walker is the showrunner and producer of Prehistoric Planet & Prehistoric Planet 2This episode is brought to you by Exquisite Eons. Explore their complete collection of brooches, desk ornaments, Marvelously Mesozoic Notecards, and Fabulous Fossil Journal at https://exquisiteeons.com/ And don't forget to enter to win their Sterling Silver Triceratops brooch at bit.ly/eetriceratopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Media Show
The Magic of Natural History

The Media Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 27:53


The last five years have seen a surge in demand for natural history programmes. But as budgets get tighter and commissioners become more discerning how can those working in this genre continue to offer new stories about the natural world? Guests: Vanessa Berlowitz, Co-Founder, Wildstar Films. Alastair Fothergill, Co-Founder, Silverback Films, and Rowan Crawford, Series Producer, Natural History Unit at BBC Studios Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

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The Jurassic Park Podcast
Episode 321: Dino DNA w/ Conor O'Keeffe | Velociraptors (Realism, Feathers and Training) with Dawood Qureshi

The Jurassic Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 91:44 Very Popular


Find the full show notes at www.jurassicparkpodcast.comWelcome to The Jurassic Park Podcast! In episode 321, Conor O'Keeffe returns with another installment of Dino DNA! This week, Conor welcomes Dawood Qureshi, Researcher with the BBC's Natural History Unit. Dawood is here to discuss the Velociraptors of the Jurassic franchise with Conor in Dino DNA. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Don't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Email us: jurassicparkpod@gmail.comBook Club Email: jurassicparkbookclub@gmail.comThanks for listening, stay safe and enjoy!

The Plant Based Podcast
The Plant Based Podcast S6 Episode Two - Exclusive BBC Green Planet interview with Mike Gunton

The Plant Based Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 87:00


Michael Gunton is the Creative Director of Factual and The Natural History Unit for BBC Studios. Most recently, Mike was executive producer on Green Planet with Sir David Attenborough. Remember the scene with the rowing boat and the subsequent social media flurry of concern for Sir David in the middle of the Amazon on his own? All was not as it seems! Find out how that scene was filmed, the joy at finding a Fire Lily and so much more all about the epic series about plants. In this truly fascinating behind the scenes look at Green Planet and the life of a passionate ambassador for BBC Studios internationally, responsible for new and pioneering stories about the natural world for all of you to enjoy. Plus we gossip with The Tattooed Gardener in Canada about Hemerocalis and garden on TV. This weeks contributors are the fabulous @rootyfuel with their plant based tips and @cloudgardeneruk with balcony gardening advice. Check them out!    This series is sponsored by Vivara, suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at www.vivara.co.uk     The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Facebook 

From Our Own Correspondent Podcast
Still There: The Migrants Trapped in Calais Limbo

From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 28:58


Many migrants still set off by boat from Calais each week, in the hope of reaching Britain. The French authorities insist they are trying to deter people from coming to Calais, by making conditions there tougher. Horatio Clare says they are removing tents, mattresses, and even the blankets people sleep under. More than 150 thousand Russians with learning disabilities live in institutions which have been criticised as inhumane or cruel. The aim, Lucy Ash says, is to keep out of sight people who are considered a social embarrassment. She has been meeting activists in Moscow, trying to provide alternative ways for them to be cared for and supported. LSD and magic mushrooms were once supposed to be a means to tap into an alternative universe, to “Break on Through to the Other Side,” as the Doors singer, Jim Morrison put it. Nowadays, conventional medical establishments are exploring how various psychedelics can be used to treat people with mental health problems. Stephanie Theobald went to a convention in the US state of Nevada, which proclaimed a new psychedelic renaissance. Stephen Moss has travelled the world as a producer for the BBC's Natural History Unit, seeing plenty of unusual wildlife along the way. But he had a particular, yet unfulfilled ambition to see the bird species known as the “Resplendent Quetzal.” In the end, he had to travel to Costa Rica to catch sight of it. It is sometimes hard to believe that border requirements such as visas and passports are a relatively modern development, passports themselves only being standardised in the 1920s. So how has all this affected those who seek to roam around the continent - for pleasure, for exploration, to experience other cultures? Nick Hunt has made many such journeys, and reflects now on how they have changed, and how they have stayed the same.

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast
Saving Penguins & 11 Months in Antarctica ft Lindsay McCrae #41

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 32:46


In this Podcast I chat to BAFTA awarding winning camera operator Lindsay McCrae about his start in the Natural History Unit and his 11 month stay in Antarctica for Dynasties.  News: Pheasants wiping adders in the UK in the next 12 years. Lindsay's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badgerboy05/?hl=en Top 5 Things to Have in Your Camera Bag © www.jackperksphotography.com

RNZ: Saturday Morning
Max Quinn: The life and times of a polar film maker

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 25:16


Renowned polar photographer, director and cameraman Max Quinn covers a 50-year career spent working in the world's coldest places in his book A Life of Extremes. Quinn learned his trade as an NZBC cameraman then as a Director of Photography on homegrown TV dramas, before he joined TVNZ's Natural History Unit in Dunedin in 1987. Over the years he's filmed for many of the world's top broadcasters including National Geographic and Discovery Channel. In 1991 he wintered over in Antarctica for 11 months to film documentaries on the Emperor Penguin and about winter life at Scott Base. More recently he's been working on nature documentaries across the globe, and last year completed filming on a 3-part wildlife series set in Brazil.

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Two cold callers feature in this episode. Jennifer Langston from Ontario in Canada sent this message to curiouscases@bbc.co.uk: "My husband has just taken up cold water swimming and he'll swim in temperatures as low as 6 degrees Celsius. I worry that it's too cold for him, but he claims that 'swimming in cold water is good for you', which drives me bonkers. Can you tell us if there is any scientific proof behind this?” Adam takes a trip to his local lido and asks the locals why they get a kick out of a chilly winter dip. Meanwhile, Hannah calls the Antarctic to talk to meteorologist Richard Warren about the perils of a frozen beard. Our second cold caller, Sarah Dudley, asks why women get cold feet in bed. Thermal physiologist Heather Massey is on hand with the answer. But when it comes to the natural world, other animals are masters of sub-zero living. Frozen Planet producer Kathryn Jeffs, from the BBC's Natural History Unit, explains why polar bears are perfectly designed for the Arctic. And we discover why Paddington Bear is better suited to Peru. Presenters: Hannah Fry, Adam Rutherford Producer: Michelle Martin

C21Podcast
Live from the 2020 UK Screenings

C21Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 29:25


C21's Karolina Kaminska and Inigo Alexander report from the UK Screenings, speaking with BBC Studios senior VP of global format sales Andre Renard; head of development at its Natural History Unit, Doug Hope; plus ITV Studios MD of creative networks Mike Beale; and Banijay Rights CEO Tim Mutimer.

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Kickass News
BBC's Seven Worlds, One Planet

Kickass News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 30:33


Seven Worlds, One Planet is a seven part television event that marks the first time that BBC Studio’s Emmy-winning Natural History Unit has explored all the planet’s continents in a single series. Executive producer Jonny Keeling, and producers Emma Napper and Chadden Hunter discuss how BBC documentaries have turned nature programming into global television events, the logistics of filming on seven continents at once, and how their first episode is hoping raise awareness and support for fire relief efforts in Australia. They talk about some North American polar bears who have found a surprising way to adapt to climate change, how agriculture is threatening over 2000 endangered species in South America, and how Pacific fisherman who had nearly driven the whale shark extinct but are now finding ways to help this magnificent creature thrive again. Plus snakes, scary kangaroos, the real Tasmanian Devil, and a monkey that looks like Don King! The seven-part series premiere of Seven Worlds, One Planet airs on Saturday, January 18th at 9:00 pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA, AMC, IFC and SundanceTV.  Visit www.bbcamerica.com for more information.  Today's episode was sponsored by Online Trading Academy.

The Wild About Us
Wolf At The Door - when and how we came to live with dogs (first ever episode)

The Wild About Us

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 30:08


Dr Fergus Keeling and Dr John Ruthven are Zoologists and lifelong friends since they worked together at the BBC's Natural History Unit nearly 30 years ago.  In this - the first podcast of a new series - Fergus and John discuss how and when dogs became our friends, how a sheepdog called 'Chaser' can remember over a thousand objects,  and how to get in to the minds of dogs (and possibly their owners). Fergus also remembers his beloved labrador 'Peanut' and how she came to have a BBC staff pass!

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The Tech Blog Writer Podcast
193: BBC America, Planet Earth II - Mike Gunton & The Tech Behind The Show

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 27:05


"One of the differentiators between the original Planet Earth series and this series is the technology," executive producer Mike Gunton told the Television Critics Association earlier this month. Planet Earth II producers spent over three years, 40 different countries, 117 filming trips, and a total of 2089 shooting days creating this jaw-dropping look at our planet. I wanted to find out more about these significant advances in filming technology and how they are enhancing our understanding of the natural world, not to mention what it's like working with the inspirational Sir David Attenborough. So before, Planet Earth II Premieres Saturday, February 18 on BBC AMERICA I invited Mike Gunton onto the show today who works for BBC Worldwide and the BBC as The Creative Director of Factual and The Natural History Unit. Guest Info http://www.bbcapr.com/epk/planet-earth-ii/bio-mike-gunton.php  

The BBC Academy Podcast
Shark: meet producer Simon Blakeney

The BBC Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2015 19:42


Bloodthirsty hunters or social and complex creatures? Natural History Unit producer Simon Blakeney talks to us about the making of the landmark series Shark, a new three part trilogy by the BBC's Natural History Unit.

Conservation Sound
B: Blunt, Sarah; BBC Natural History Radio Unit

Conservation Sound

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2015


Episode B of Conservation Sound is all about Sarah Blunt, Senior Producer at the BBC’s Natural History Unit in Bristol. She talks about the importance of knowing your...

Factual
Natural history storytelling (part 2)

Factual

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 19:26


Jonny Keeling, producer of programmes such as CBBC’s Deadly series and CBeebies Andy’s Wild Adventures, talks to us about how to construct an engaging narrative in children’s television programmes, and where thinking about the story is key every step of the way from development to broadcast. He also discusses how important stories have become in online games and films, particularly with a more fickle young audience. Steve Greenwood was series producer for BBC Two's Natural World strand, a series of documentaries that focus on one single story over the course of an hour. He talks about what makes a Natural World idea work and reveals how constructing that story is different when the cast of characters includes people as well as animals. And Hazel Marshall, who teaches storytelling across the BBC and worked closely with the Natural History Unit, gives her take on why storytelling is important, outlines the process of finding a good story and offers some tips for programme makers. Jonny Keeling is the executive producer for children’s output at the BBC’s Natural History Unit. The unit has made programmes including Deadly 60, Deadly 360 and Live 'n' Deadly, Wolfblood, Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature and Andy’s Wild Adventures, plus live events, interactive experiences and games. His career credits include producing the Plains episode for Planet Earth, as well as episodes of Wildlife on One, Lost Land of the Volcano and Natural World. He was series producer on Lost Land of the Tiger, Lost Land of the Wolves and The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World, and was also assistant producer on Sir David Attenborough’s Life of Mammals. Before being series editor for Natural world, Steve Greenwood worked on several expedition series including Lost Land of the Volcano and Lost Land of the Jaguar. He is currently working on a major new series on sharks. Hazel Marshall designs and delivers storytelling and scripting courses for the BBC Academy and has taught people working on shows such as Horizon, Wonders of the Solar System, Imagine..., The One Show and Lost Land of the Tiger. She was a consultant on storytelling with the Natural History Unit, particularly on Africa. She is also an experienced writer and radio producer.

The BBC Academy Podcast
How to be a natural history producer

The BBC Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2014 11:49


Jonny Keeling, Steve Greenwood and James Honeyborne - three producers from the BBC's Natural History Unit share their top tips and advice on how to get into making natural history programmes.

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The Food Programme
Really Wild Food

The Food Programme

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2014 27:41


Sheila Dillon interviews the team behind the BBC's Natural History Unit to uncover the strangest collection of food stories from around the world. From weird, wonderful and disgusting tales of eating krill burgers in the Antarctic, to drinking goat's blood in Ethiopia.Produced by Emma Weatherill in Bristol.

The BBC Academy Podcast
Natural history storytelling (part 1)

The BBC Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2013 20:37


In the first of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes, Ben Toone talks to producers James Honeyborne, Verity White and Rupert Barrington of the BBC's Natural History Unit in Bristol, who all worked on one of the unit's most celebrated landmark series, Africa.

The BBC Academy Podcast
Behind the scenes programming

The BBC Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2012 21:12


Simon Smith is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the art of creating behind the scenes programming on a range of formats including Planet Earth, X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Alex McLeod is the executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing's sister show It Takes Two. Jeff Wilson is a producer with the BBC's Natural History Unit and has created behind the scenes programmes for flagship shows such as Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. Steve Saul is a writer, social media producer and self shooter who's been responsible for providing backstage content for shows such as Britain's Got Talent, X Factor, The Magicians and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

TouchRadio
TouchRadio 53

TouchRadio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2010 29:05


During 2008/9 while working as a sound recordist for BBC Radio 4 Natural History Unit, sound recordist and composer Dr. Tom Lawrence spent six months recording and documenting the sounds above and below the waves of Lough Neagh, the largest water-mass in the British Isles. This programme is a compelling audio-log of those recordings, featuring breath-taking underwater sounds of beetles, frogs, eels, fish and other life. The programme also presents sounds above the water including migratory birds, industry and evocative soundscapes of forestry and the elements. Recorded and produced by Tom Lawrence Equipment: SQN Mixer, DPA Hydrophone, DPA omni-directional mics, SD702 recorder, Sennheiser M-S rig, Neuman 82, contact mics (piezos).