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Richard is a BAFTA and Royal Television Society award winning multi camera director who has directed some of the biggest Live TV events over the last few years including One Love Manchester, Sound of Music Live, Chime for Change, Live 8, Live Earth, FIFA 2010 World Cup Kick Off Concert, Help For Heroes Concert, Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing on Ice, The Royal Wedding & The Diamond Jubilee. He has also recently directed music specials with U2, Harry Styles, Duran Duran, Tom Jones, Jamie Cullum and Tim Minchin.
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Boom Bang-a-Bang! 50 Years of Eurovision
Director
event2006
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Boom-a-Bang: 50 Years of Eurovision is an one hour documentary that aired on BBC One on 16 May 2006. The programme celebrates 50 years of the Eurovision Song Contest and was presented and narrated by long serving Eurovision commentator Terry Wogan including a guest appearance from the UK representative for the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, Daz Sampson, as well as archive footage from previous UK and other entries.
Madonna: Live Earth Concert at London
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event2007 star_border 5.2
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Madonna released the song "Hey You" for the Live Earth series of concerts. The song was available as a free download during its first week of release. She also performed "Ray of Light", "La Isla Bonita" (with Eugene Hütz and Sergey Ryabtsev of Gogol Bordello) and "Hung Up" at the London Live Earth concert too.
It Started with Swap Shop
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event2006
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Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven and Maggie Philbin reunite for a one-off edition of the Saturday morning classic Swap Shop to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Ariana Grande - Live In London
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event2018 star_border 9.4
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‘Ariana Grande At The BBC’ was recorded live in front of a studio audience – The hour-long special saw Ariana talk to Davina McCall about her music, life and career to date. Ariana performed a range of hits on her BBC Special, they included ‘No Tears Left To Cry’, ‘Dangerous Woman’, ‘Breathin’, ‘Goodnight n Go’, ‘R.E.M’, ‘Only 1’, ‘God is a Woman’, and a mashup of ‘Love Me Harder’ and ‘One Last Time’.
Liverpool Nativity
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event2007
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Inspired by The Manchester Passion, Liverpool Nativity employs the city's great musical heritage as the soundtrack to a contemporary music drama set in a fictitious state, a tale as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. The live event tells the intimate personal story of a pregnant young girl set against a backdrop of political tension and unrest and stars a host of well- known Liverpool actors and personalities.
The Royal Variety Performance 2020
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event2020
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This year's performance was broadcast from Blackpool. Because of the Covid 19 pandemic this was a virtual performance.
Ariana Grande at the BBC
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event2018 star_border 8.4
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Davina McCall chats to Ariana Grande in this musical extravaganza. Ariana performs songs from her latest album Sweetener and some of her biggest hits accompanied by her band and an all-female orchestra.
The Sound of Change Live
Director
event2013
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The Sound of Change was a benefit concert held at Twickenham Stadium in London, England, as part of the Chime for Change initiative, founded by Beyoncé with the help of actress Salma Hayek and Gucci creative director Frida Giannini. The concert features live performances by Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Ellie Goulding and others.
U2 at The BBC
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event2017 star_border 8
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U2 bring their stadium-filling rock to Abbey Road Studios to perform exclusive versions of classics like With or Without You, Beautiful Day and One, alongside new music from their latest album Songs of Experience, accompanied by a live orchestra and choir.
Ariana Grande: Sweetener Sessions (Live in London)
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event2018 star_border 7
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Live show and an intimate interview by singer Ariana Grande, held in September 2018 in London. Accompanied by an all-women orchestra, Ariana sings hits like 'no tears left to cry', 'God is a woman' and 'Dangerous Woman'.
The Sound of Music Live!
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event2015 star_border 7.7
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The popular musical is brought to life on soundstages at London's Three Mills Studio, in a live TV dramatisation of the timeless story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II.
Harry Styles at the BBC
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event2017 star_border 8.5
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The BBC has supported Harry since the beginning of his career as a solo artist and his time in One Direction. In a BBC Music exclusive, Harry Styles performs new tracks from his number one debut album as a solo artist, alongside covers of classic songs. He's accompanied by his band and performs in front of a live studio audience. Nick Grimshaw talks to Harry about his extraordinary career in music to date, his future ambitions and his debut acting role in Dunkirk. Harry and Grimmy also have some fun with some very special friends as they take time away from the studio to spend a day out in Manchester.
Burt Bacharach - A Life in Song
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event2016 star_border 7.5
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On February 26 2016, Eagle Rock Entertainment released A Life In Song - a concert film celebrating the life and career of Burt Bacharach, featuring performances by Joss Stone, Justin Hayward, Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shaun Escoffery, Rebecca Ferguson, Michael Kiwanuka, and Laura Mvula. This recording was produced and recorded by BBC Events Production. Filmed at London's Royal Festival Hall in 2015, A Life In Song presents on-stage conversations between Burt Bacharach and Michael Grade traversing different aspects of his years in music, interspersed with performances of many of his best loved songs by a diverse cast of artists. The evening culminates in a medley of some of Bacharach's most famous film songs performed by the man himself and his band, and a performance of "That's What Friends Are For" featuring the entire evening's cast.
Tim Minchin: BBC Comedy Prom 2011
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event2011 star_border 7.8
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Musician, actor, comedian and rock 'n' roll superstar Tim Minchin hosts a Proms first - the Comedy Prom. Tim is joined by Sue Perkins, Susan Bullock (soprano), Danny Driver (piano), Kit and the Widow, Beardyman, The Boy with Tape on his Face, Doc Brown, the Mongrels, the BBC Concert Orchestra, Andrew Litton (guest conductor) and Jules Buckley (music director).
Take That : Greatest Hits Live
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event2019 star_border 9
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Celebrating 30 incredible years, Take That are bringing their huge 2019 Greatest Hits tour to cinemas for one night only! Broadcast LIVE on Saturday 8 June, you’ll have front row seats as Gary, Mark and Howard perform their biggest hits from the last three decades. Get ready to throw your hands in the air – this is one party you’ll never forget!
Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony
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event2024 star_border 5.7
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Like an indelible memory, this Olympic closing ceremony will be marked by audacity, fraternity and emotion. In the heart of the Stade de France, athletes from all over the world will represent their countries one last time in an incredible moment of celebration and sharing. With their eyes riveted to the flame, the emotion will be immense as we close the great Olympic book of Paris 2024.
A Concert for Heroes
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event2010
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An incredible line up of stars from the worlds of pop and comedy come together in a special concert to mark the nation's appreciation of its servicemen and women.
Catchpoint
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event2019 star_border 7
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Four participants, two teams and one premise: don't drop the ball. English actor and comedian Paddy McGuinness presents this new game show, that combines brains with physical abilities. A new twist to the classic question-answer game show. If the participants answer correctly, then the ball will fall directly on them. However, if they provide the wrong answer, they will have to run so they can catch the ball before it touches the ground, and stay in the competition to win the grand prize of 10,000 pounds.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Director (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 7.2
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Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
Tonight's the Night
Director (7 ep.)
event2009
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Tonight's the Night is a BBC Saturday night entertainment television programme which started on BBC One since 18 April 2009. It is presented by actor and singer John Barrowman.
Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums
Director (8 ep.)
event2012 star_border 4.5
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Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums is a British comedy game show about the subject of mathematics and it is based on the Japanese show Comaneci University Mathematics. The programme is broadcast on Dave and is presented by Dara Ó Briain and starred Marcus du Sautoy. Each episode was themed and Ó Briain, along with a guest or guests, attempted to solve various conundrums set by du Sautoy. At the end of each episode, Ó Briain sets homework questions for viewers; the answers can be checked on the show's website.
Ask Rhod Gilbert
Director (1 ep.)
event2010 star_border 6.8
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Ask Rhod Gilbert is a British comedy panel show produced by Green Inc for the BBC. It began on 27 September 2010 and ended on 9 November 2011 on BBC One, it is presented by Rhod Gilbert with Greg Davies and Lloyd Langford as regular panelists.
Last Singer Standing
Director (8 ep.)
event2021 star_border 1
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Presented by Nicky Byrne, with Pop Panelists Nadine Coyle, Samantha Mumba and Joey Fatone, Last Singer Standing sees contestants requiring tactics as well as singing talent as they battle it out against one another in a bid to make it to the grand final and win €25,000.
You Have Been Watching
Director (6 ep.)
event2009 star_border 7.7
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Notoriously foul-mouthed television critic Charlie Brooker invites three of his friends round to sit in oversized chairs, watch television, and they all take the mick out of it. Each discussion ends with one or more questions to the panel, for which points are awarded. In the final quick-fire round, there are buzzers and a suitable (ie disconcertingly jaunty) game show noise. At the end, a winner is determined, and we reckon that's enough to make it a game show.
Eurovision Song Contest
Director (1 ep.)
event1956 star_border 7.1
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The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition, organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine the winner.
Royal Variety Performance 2020
Director (1 ep.)
event2020
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Attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, this much-loved show has a worldwide audience of over 150 million who return every year to this feast of comedy, dance and musical performances.Hosted by Jason Manford
During his appearance on the show, Michael Ball will be on stage with the NHS Choir to perform You’ll Never Walk Alone. Other big names performing include Gary Barlow, while Sheridan Smith is set to perform as Cilla Black from Cilla The Musical. Frozen the Musical star Samantha Barks will also treat viewers to a song. There’ll be music from Steps, Melanie C and Brit Award winner Celeste, plus performances from West End star Marisha Wallace and Kenyan acrobats The Black Blues Brothers.
Catchphrase host Stephen Mulhern will deliver a set of magic tricks, with Britain’s Got Talent 2020 winner Jon Courtenay providing the laughs alongside stand-up stars Jo Caulfield and Daliso Chaponda.
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