Productions
Florence Nightingale (2008)
Florence Nightingale - a full costume drama that tells the untold story of one of Britain’s greatest heroines,
based on her own words. Shown on BBC One on the 1st of June 2008, Florence Nightingale received 4.7 million viewers
and a 22.9% audience share. Starring Laura Fraser, this film brings to life the story of Florence Nightingale’s spiritual
and emotional breakdown after the Crimean War: a moment of crisis, doubt and failure that ultimately inspired her
revolutionary career in medicine. It also introduces the actor comedian Roy Hudd as the leader of a raucous Music Hall
troupe, who dip in and out of the action with songs in the style of the times.
3 Minute Wonders: The World According to... (2008)
A series of short animated films in which young children explain aspects of the modern world:
- Electricity according to John: Ten-year-old John describes his theories behind electricity.
- Robotics According to Louis: Nine-year-old Louis tells us about the future of the robot world.
- Space Travel According to John: The concept of space travel through the eyes of a ten-year-old.
- Recycling according to Alexander: Alexander discusses recycling in his own imaginative fashion.
Directed by Jamie Stone and Anders Jedenfors. Produced by Laura Clarke.
Edinburgh International Film Festival Success
Huge congratulations to Jamie Stone and Anders Jedenfors who won the McLaren Award for New British Animation in partnership with BBC Film Network with "Space Travel According to John".
The Final Fix? (2007)
Monday 23rd April. BBC Scotland, BBC 1 at 7pm
Scotland has the worst heroin problem in Europe.
With addiction services overwhelmed and current drug policies in total disarray, the future looks bleak.
Enter NET (NeuroElectric Therapy), a largely forgotten Scottish treatment which claims to reduce withdrawals and banish cravings within 7 days.
In this fascinating documentary six female addicts volunteer to find out and undergo a trial course of NET. The results are both riveting and extraordinary. Perhaps the future will never be quite the same again.
The NET treatment is not yet available in the UK, though there are plans for further trials and possible rollout. If you are interested in participating in the trial you can register your details with the research team on www.neuroelectrictherapy.com.
The trial may not be for many months. If your need is more urgent Phoenix Futures does not provide NET, but does provide conventional detoxification and rehabilitation – please phone Phoenix directly on 0845 600 7227. If you have other questions around drugs or drug use, please call "Frank", the national drugs helpline on 0800 77 66 00.
Coming Clean (2006)
A commissioned film for the Charity, "The Third Step", exploring the use of an extraordinary drug free, detoxification for addicts, "the NET" (Neuroelectric Therapy), developed by Dr Meg Patterson. Past successes include: Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Pete Townsend. NET is currently being applied to inner city addicts in the UK.
Gary Lavin’s Musical Mystery Tour (2006)
A creative video introducing orchestral music to primary school children.
Songs of Praise (2005)
With the BBC in Caithness, working with Sally Magnusson and HRH Prince Charles.
Man Dancin’ (2003)
A low budget, high drama feature film set in Glasgow. "Jesus of Montreal" meets "The Full Monty" and "Godfather II". Funny, edgy, emotional gangster movie with an unusual ray of hope at the end. (114 mins)
Link to the Man Dancin’ Web Site www.mandancin.com
Songs of Praise (2002)
BBC programme looking at life, faith, struggles and hope in the tough streets of Glasgow’s East End. (25 mins)
North of Hope (2001)
Developed, co-scripted and carried out location reccess for this American feature film based on the best-selling novel by John Hassler.
Tales from the Madhouse (2000)
A 1A Productions/BBC co-production. Award-winning 8 x 15 minute location based one man shows starring Joss Ackland, Eileen Atkins, Tony Robinson, Jonathon Pryce, Helen Baxendale, James Cosmo, Claire Bloom and Peter France.
Fire and Rain (1999)
A 30 minute documentary for ITV on a James Taylor open-air concert at Lennoxlove House near Edinburgh.
Who On Earth? (1999)
A series of five BBC documentaries celebrating the last Christmas of the old millennium.
The Journey (1997/98)
A 1A commission of 7 x 15 min globe-trotting documentary series on the life and times of veteran broadcaster and author Peter France. Easter transmission on BBC1.
Breathless (1997/98)
Another 1A Productions commission from the BBC’s award-winning QED series, this 40 minute documentary on a revolutionary new cure for asthma topped the series ratings and became the most watched programme on the night of transmission.
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (1996)
A direct commission from ITV Network Centre, Ain’t Misbehaving was devised, created and directed by Norman Stone. A comedy drama set in World War II, starring Robson Green and Jerome Flynn, supported by Julia Sawalha, Warren Mitchell, James Cosmo and Jane Lapotaire. It was nominated for Best Comedy Drama in the ITV 1997 Comedy Awards. ITV/Anglia/Clapp Trap Productions.
Joking Apart (1996)
Second Longform video for BMG/RCA. Voted best music programme of the year by Video Home Entertainment.
Promotional Videos (1995)
Created and directed videos for Robson and Jerome’s hot singles, "Unchained Melody" and "Up On The Roof". Also directed their Longform video "So Far, So Good" which topped the charts with sales of over half a million copies. A total of twelve weeks, with videos, at number one in the British charts in a single year.
Facilitated by 1A Productions
The Walk (2006)
A short film exploring the influence of William Wilberforce on the end of slave trade in Britain. Produced and facilitated by 1A Productions.
Beyond Narnia (2006)
A film for Television exploring the life of C.S. Lewis shown on BBC2.
C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia (2004)
Facilitated this Canadian/American co-production on the life of C.S. Lewis for the Hallmark Channel.