Daniel Longstaff - BFE
Longstaff Film & TV Ltd
e: dan@lftv.co.uk p: 07946087605 imdb.com/name/nm7240987/
DRAMA DOCUMENTARY:
ALBERT: THE POWER BEHIND VICTORIA (1x2hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, Director: Paul Olding
Feature length Scripted Drama Documentary about the life and times of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, looking at the effect he had on her rule, and the industrial revolution.
BRITAIN'S BLOODIEST DYNASTY (2x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Dan Gold, Director: James Tovell
Drama Documentary series looking at the medieval history of the brutal reign of the Plantagenet kings, featuring Drama Recon of the battles that shaped British history. Presented by Dan Jones.
ALIEN COVER UP, CONSPIRACY (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Series Producer: Ed Booth, Director: Phil Stein
Drama Documentary Investigating Alien cover up conspiracies, from cover ups at British military bases to abductions in the woods.
THE COLD WAR FILES, CONSPIRACY (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Series Producer: Ed Booth, Director: Kate Dooley
Drama Documentary looking at conspiracies during the cold war, from hijacked nuclear submarines to government assassinations.
THE LORD LUCAN DOSSIER, CONSPIRACY (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Series Producer: Ed Booth, Director: Kate Dooley
Drama Documentary investigating the mysterious disappearance of Lord Lucan.
HIJAKED (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Series Producer: Adam Vandermark, Director: Jack Walton
Drama Documentary series looking at some of the world’s biggest Hijackings.
DIANA: THE CURSE OF THE SPENCERS (1x90m)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Oliver Wright, Director: Anna Cox
Feature length Documentary examining the history of the Spencer family, looking at Diana’s difficult upbringing, and how it shaped the princess she would become. With drama recon.
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FACTUAL - PRESENTER LED:
TREVOR MCDONALD’S INDIAN TRAIN ADVENTURE (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for ITV1, Execs: Jeff Anderson, Ed Taylor, Director: John Holdsworth
Documentary following veteran presenter Trevor McDonald as he travels across India in the Maharajas Express, an extraordinary train that recreates the heritage of India’s richest Kings, as he explores the history and culture of this amazing country.
AMAZING RAILWAY ADVENTURES WITH NICK KNOWLES (Series1: 2x1hr, Series2: 1x1hr)
Objective Media for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Oliver Wright, Series Editor: Grace Kitto
Documentary series following presenter Nick Knowles as he embarks on fascinating railway journeys across the world and immerses himself in local cultures.
NICK KNOWLES’ BIG ADVENTURES (1x1hr)
Coming Up Roses for Channel 5, Exec: Oliver Wright, Series Producer: Grace Kitto
Travel Documentary series following presenter Nick Knowles as he explores some of the most fascinating places on earth.
CRUISING WITH JANE MCDONALD (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Mark Powell
Travel show presented by Jane McDonald, following her adventures as she travels around the world on luxurious cruise ships.
CHRIS TARRANT'S FISHING ADVENTURES (4x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: John Maguire
Documentary series looking at fishing around the world presented by Chris Tarrant.
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SPECIALIST FACTUAL:
BRITAIN'S GREAT CATHEDRALS (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, Director: Tom Cunningham
Specialist Factual Documentary exploring the amazing cathedrals across Britain, looking at their design and architecture, and their rich history. Presented by Tony Robinson.
THE WORLD'S GREATEST BRIDGES: THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, SP: Graham Cooper
Specialist Factual Documentary looking at the history behind the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and the engineering that made it possible. Presented by Rob Bell.
BUILDING BRITAIN'S CANALS (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, Director: Tom Cunningham
Specialist Factual Documentary looking at the history of Britain’s canal network, exploring the engineering feats to build them, and how they revolutionised industry and commerce in the country. Presented by Dan Jones.
SECRETS OF THE ROYAL PALACES (Series1: 1x1hr, Series2: 1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Ch5, Execs: Oliver Wright, Grace Kitto, SP’s: Ben Kelly, Stuart Strickson
Historical Documentary series looking at the royal palaces through the ages, and the many events and stories that took place in them.
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DIGGING UP BRITAIN'S PAST (Series1: 2x1hr, Series2: 2x1hr)
Viacom for Ch5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, SP’s: David Caldwell-Evans, Nick Gillam-Smith
Archaeology series following excavations across the country as they look for historical relics, and explore the history around them. Presented by Alex Langlands, Helen Skelton and Raksha Dave.
THE KENNEDYS: A FATAL AMBITION (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, Director: Steve Webb
Documentary exploring the history of the Kennedys and how they shaped American politics, looking at the scandals and tragedies that befell generations of the family.
TITANS OF TRANSPORT: QE2 - THE WORLD'S GREATEST CRUISE SHIP (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, Director: Andy Robbins
Specialist Factual Documentary looking at the history of the world famous cruise ship, the QE2. From its building and design, to its fantastic voyages and illustrious history.
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TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARY:
BROADMOOR: SERIAL KILLERS AND HIGH SECURITY (1x90m)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Oliver Wright, Director: Kim Lomax
Feature length True Crime Documentary exploring the history of Broadmoor psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane, and its most notorious inhabitants.
5 MISTAKES THAT CAUGHT A KILLER (Series1: 1x1hr, Series2: 1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Ch5, Execs: Jeff Anderson, Harriet Scott, SP: Roger Corke
True Crime Documentary examining the mistakes made that led to the evidence which brought a killer to justice. Featuring experts and the lead detective from the case.
TRUE LIFE CRIME UK (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for MTV, Exec Producer: Jeff Anderson, Series Producer: Nick Kenton
True Crime Documentary series following broadcast journalist Linda Adey as she investigates harrowing cases that have filled headlines and social media feeds.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA (Series2: 2x1hr, Series5: 2x1hr)
Viacom for Ch5, Execs: Jeff Anderson, Jacqui Wilson, SPs: Keir MacKenzie, Steven Fullager
Documentary series looking at how CCTV helps solve crimes, featuring investigative pieces, observational documentary of CCTV control rooms, and drama reconstruction. Presented by journalist Nick Wallis.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: TROUBLE ON THE TERRACES (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for 5ACTION, Exec Producer: Kieron Collins, Series Producer: Nick Kenton
True Crime Documentary special focussing on football related crime and hooliganism, featuring interviews from police, players, and undercover cops posing as hooligans.
COPS, ROBBERS AND VIDEOTAPE (1x2hr)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Keir MacKenzie
Feature length documentary looking at how CCTV helps solve crimes, featuring investigative pieces and observational documentary inside CCTV control rooms. Presented by journalist Nick Wallis.
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FACTUAL - DOCUMENTARY:
THE ROYAL BOROUGH: KENSINGTON & CHELSEA (4x1hr)
Coming Up Roses for Channel 5, Exec: Oliver Wright, Series Producer: Susan Crook
Documentary series exploring hundreds of years of history of the iconic area, delving in to the lives of the royals and the super rich who live there.
MOTORWAY: HELL ON THE HIGHWAY (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Harriet Scott, Series Editor: Ed Hall
Documentary series featuring a team of experts that examine the most shocking dash cam footage of jaw dropping traffic incidents.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHOCOLATE (Series1: 2x1hr, Series3: 2x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Oliver Wright, Series Producer: Grace kitto
Documentary looking at the history of chocolate, exploring the world’s biggest and best chocolate makers, and featuring a behind the scenes look at how chocolate factories work.
IKEA: HOW DO THEY REALLY DO IT? (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Harriet Scott, Series Producer: Benjamin Algar
Documentary going behind the scenes at Ikea, as industry insiders, retail experts and former employees reveal the secrets of the worlds top furniture seller.
INSIDE LIDL AT CHRISTMAS (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Keir MacKenzie
Documentary looking at one of Britains most popular budget supermarkets at Christmas, going behind the scenes to find out exactly how they do it.
A RIGHT ROYAL YEAR (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Paul Crompton, Director: Jim Nally
Documentary looking at the Royal family throughout 2012, discussing major events such as
The Diamond Jubilee and the Royal presence at the Olympics.
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OBSERVATIONAL DOCUMENTARY:
THE LIMBLESS MOUNTAINEER (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Paul Crompton
Observational Documentary following a quadruple amputee as he trains and attempts to climb a mountain in the Alps.
TRIBAL TEENS (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producers: David Arrowsmith and Claire Faragher
Observational Documentary taking troubled teens out of their everyday lives and sending them to live with some of the most remote tribes on earth.
ME AND MY TEN KIDS (2x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for 5STAR, Exec: Oliver Wright, Director: Lucy Bauckham
Observational Documentary following large families with ten kids, looking at what the impact of having such a large family has on everyday life, and the chaos that ensues.
MY PERFECT INSTAGRAM BODY (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Series Producers: Michelle Horton and Jo Molloy
Observational Documentary following young woman and the pressures they feel from social media to look perfect, and the extreme lengths they go to, to get the perfect body.
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NOT SO SWEET 16 (2x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Oliver Wright
Observational Documentary following teenagers as they are about to turn 16, showing the pressures of modern teenage life.
MY MUM’S HOTTER THAN ME (2x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Anya Francis, SP: Toni Williamson
Observational Documentary looking at relationships of mothers and daughters who compete with each other.
MY MIDLIFE PLASTIC CRISIS (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, Series Producer: Jo Molloy
Observational Documentary following OAP’s who have plastic surgery.
PAINTED, PIERCED AND PROUD (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Jeff Anderson, Series Producer: Jo Molloy
Observational Documentary following people who have extreme body modifications.
BODY FREAKS: OLD FACE, NEW FACE (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Series Producers: Michelle Horton and Jo Molloy
Observational Documentary following people with obsessive compulsive disorder who have undergone extreme plastic surgery, Botox and tattooing on their faces.
MASCARA BOYS: SEX ME UP (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Series Producers: Michelle Horton and Jo Molloy
Observational Documentary following young men and the extreme lengths they go to, to look perfect. From beauty rituals and Botox, to plastic surgery.
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FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT:
NICK KNOWLES' BIG HOUSE CLEAROUT (Series1: 2x1hr, Series2: 2x1hr, Series3: 2x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Oliver Wright, SP’s: Amanda Lowe, Charlotte Dawes
Factual entertainment series following presenter Nick Knowles as he challenges families to declutter their homes in return for his building team giving them a home makeover.
WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE WEDDINGS (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Oliver Wright, Series Producer: Romy Page
Factual entertainment series following different couples as they prepare for and have some of the grandest and most extravagant weddings on the planet.
TATTOO DISASTERS UK (6x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Anya Francis, Series Producer: Diccon Green
Fast paced documentary series looking at Tattoos gone horribly wrong and how they are covered up, featuring drama reconstruction.
GET YOUR TATT’S OUT: KAVOS INK (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec: Anya Francis
Documentary series looking at drunken holiday makers in Kavos and the Tattoo parlours they go to.
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GO HARD OR GO HOME (2x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Paul Crompton, Series Producer: Diccon Green
Factual Entertainment series following four contestants as they train for and partake in some of the world’s most extreme endurance challenges.
THE WORLD'S MOST PAMPERED PETS (2x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Paul Crompton, Series Producer: Diccon Green
Documentary series looking at the most pampered pets from around the world, and their extravagant owners.
CELEBRITY WISH LIST (2x30m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Rob Walker, Series Producer: Simon Proctor
Factual Entertainment series following celebrities who are given challenges to help various families and charities, as they set out to help people in need.
DALLAS: A TRIBUTE TO LARRY HAGMAN (1x30m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Paul Crompton, Director: Martin Webb
Documentary on the life of the iconic actor who played “JR” in the TV series Dallas. Presented by John Barrowman.
HOME AND AWAY BAY REPORTER (2x30m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Greg Barnett
Factual Entertainment programme going behind the scenes of the popular soap featuring interviews with the cast.
TOP 20 AUSSIE MOMENTS OF 2011 (5x30m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Greg Barnett
Clip based show featuring the biggest storylines in the Australian soaps Neighbours and Home and Away in 2011, featuring interviews with the cast.
JEDWARD’S WEIRD WILD WORLD (6x30m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Andy Scott
Clip based comedy featuring the world’s craziest Internet videos presented by Jedward.
INSIDE GAMING (1x30m)
Portland TV for X League TV
Documentary series following events in the video games industry, featuring video games reviews, esports competitions and interviews with key people form the industry.
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MUSIC DOCUMENTARY:
BON JOVI - THE STORY OF THE SONGS (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Reelz Channel (USA), Exec: Mark Powell, Series Producer: John Piper
Music Documentary looking at the career of Bon Jovi, told through the three classic songs that defined them.
ARETHA FRANKLIN - THE STORY OF THE SONGS (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Reelz Channel (USA), Exec: Oliver Wright, Series Producer: Ross Curran
Music Documentary looking at the career of Aretha Franklin, told through the three classic songs that defined her.
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DIANA ROSS - THE STORY OF THE SONGS (1x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Reelz Channel (USA), Exec: Oliver Wright, Series Producer: Ross Curran
Music Documentary looking at the career of Diana Ross, told through the three classic songs that defined her.
WHEN METAL RULED THE 80’s (4x1hr)
Viacom Studios for Reelz (USA) & Channel 5, Exec: Mark Powell, SP: John Piper
Musical Documentary series exploring the rise of metal and how it dominated the music scene in the 80’s. Featuring interviews with recording artists and producers.
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BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE ABBA SONGS (1x90m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec: Beren Money, Series Producer: Michelle Horton
Music Documentary celebrating the history and the cultural impact of the iconic band, featuring celebrity interviews.
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REALITY:
GEORDIE SHORE: THEIR JOURNEY (2x1hr)
5Production for MTV, Exec: Steve Regan, Series Producer: Ninushka Oller-Stracey
Reality special of the iconic series, featuring interviews with the cast.
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER’S SPEIDI: SCANDALS, SECRETS AND SURGERY (1x1hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Paul Crompton, Series Producer: Diccon Green
Reality series following the reality stars after they leave the Big Brother house.
CAR CRASH COUPLES (1x1hr)
5Production for MTV, Exec Producers: Beren Money and Claudia Cunnell
Reality series following 4 couples on a road trip across Europe, and the pressure it causes on their relationships.
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STUDIO:
JANE AND FRIENDS (1x1hr)
Elephant House Studios for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Mark Powell
Studio show with VT inserts presented by Jane McDonald, featuring celebrity guests, comedy, and musical performances.
IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU! (8x30m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producers: Beren Money and Darren Smith
Comedy panel show based on relationships, presented by Eamon Holmes.
THE GREAT CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY (1x2hr)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Simon Proctor
Christmas themed studio show looking at the latest toys, featuring celebrity guests and entertainment. Presented by Myleene Klass.
TESCO MUM OF THE YEAR AWARDS (1x90m)
5Production for Channel 5, Exec Producer: Simon Proctor
Studio show with VT inserts presented by Emma Willis, looking at extraordinary mothers and their charity work.
THE CHART (1x30m)
Portland TV for X League TV
Weekly chart show, counting down and discussing the best selling video games.
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COMMERCIALS:
THE DAILY EXPRESS (30s, 20s, 10s spots)
Multiple broadcast campaigns for the national newspaper, featuring a mixture of shot footage and motion GFX.
THE DAILY STAR (20s, 10s spots)
Multiple broadcast campaigns for the tabloid newspaper, featuring a mixture of shot footage and motion GFX.
OK MAGAZINE (30s, 20s, 10s spots)
Weekly broadcast campaigns for the well-known magazine, using VFX and motion GFX.
STAR MAGAZINE (20s spot)
Broadcast campaign for the celebrity magazine, made using motion GFX.
NEW MAGAZINE (30s spot)
Broadcast campaign for the gossip magazine, cut from a weekly shoot discussing the latest celebrity news.
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PROMOS:
PRIMETIME TV (30s, 20s, 10s spots)
Multiple promos for upcoming box office events, such as Boxing and MMA matches.
X LEAGUE TV (60s, 30s, 20s spots)
Multiple promos for upcoming programmes and live esports events.
G2 FAMILY (60s, 30s, spots)
Multiple promos for upcoming films to be shown on the channel.