Development & Consultancy
With over 20 years of experience across factual, entertainment and documentary television, from producing and shaping non-scripted programmes on the ground to developing and evaluating ideas in more senior editorial and commissioning roles, I offer a limited number of development consultations for producers, creators and talent looking to shape ideas for today’s evolving TV and digital landscape.
These sessions focus on editorial development, format thinking and market positioning, helping you understand how your project might evolve and where it could realistically sit within the current industry.
Why Work With Me?
I have worked across the production pipeline in roles including Series Editor, Producer/Director, Series producer and Commissioning Executive. In the later part of my career, from 2019 onwards I have focused more on editorial development; shaping, assessing and delivering projects for the market.
That means I bring both a maker’s understanding of how programmes come together editorially and a commissioner’s perspective on how ideas are evaluated, refined and positioned.
Quick Direction
(Free)
- 5 min email response -
If you send 1–2 short paragraphs about your idea, I’ll let you know whether I think it has potential and whether a consultation might be useful.
Development Clinic - Tier 1
(£150)
- 20 minute video call -
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Review of 1–2 short paragraphs about your project (sent at least 72 hours before the call)
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Strategic advice on:
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Early development considerations
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Positioning the idea
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Which broadcasters/platforms it might suit
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Honest feedback on whether it’s ready to pitch or needs more development.
Best for: early stage ideas or quick strategic guidance before pitching.
Development Deep Dive - Tier 2
(£350)
- 60 minute video call session -
Includes:
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Review of treatment / deck / written concept (sent in advance)
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Detailed editorial and strategic feedback
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Advice on:
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Editorial & Format clarity
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Talent and tone
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Commissioning routes / Market positioning
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Follow-up bullet point notes
Best for: projects actively being prepared for pitching.
Executive Development Support
(Custom Fee)
- Variable project length -
For projects that need ongoing support, I can work as a consulting executive producer or development consultant. This can include:
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Format & editorial development
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Pitch deck shaping
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Talent strategy
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Commissioner positioning
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Pitch rehearsal
Fees quoted per project or day / week rate.