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May 2013
365
A short animated film by The Brothers McLeod “One Year. One Film. One Second a Day.” One second of animation every day for the 365 days of the year 2013. No storyline, script or storyboard. The ideas come from things read, seen or experienced on the day, with a little artistic license for good measure. […].../ ➝
June 2012
A Running Jump
Thin Man Films / Film4 / BBC Films Director: Mike Leigh Producers: Georgina Lowe, Ruth Mackenzie Starring: Eddie Marsan.../ ➝
August 2011
Billy
In 2011, as part of the celebrations for the reopening of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre after a major renovation, the RSC asked The Brothers McLeod to make ‘Billy’ featuring William Shakespeare and his pet pig Francis. In each animation Billy searches for a crucial idea for one of his plays.
September 2010
Another Year
***Best Composer Nomination at 2010 European Film Award*** Thin Man Films / Film4 / United 09 Director: Mike Leigh Producer: Georgina Lowe Starring: Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen, Lesley Manville.../ ➝
April 2008
Happy-Go-Lucky
Film4 / Ingenious Film Partners / Thin Man Films Director: Mike Leigh Producer: Simon Channing Williams Starring: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman This was my first score for a film. I was fifty-four years old, rather late, in movie industry terms, to be making such a debut. I felt at ease, though, because I’d […].../ ➝
February 2005
Trial & Retribution IX – The Lovers
Isle of Man Films Directors: Tristram Powell Producers: Christopher Hall, Lynda La Plante, Starring: Michael Feast, Marcia Warren.../ ➝
January 2005
Trial and Retribution, Part X – The Sins of the Father
La Plante Productions, ITV 2005 Synopsis: Michael is arrested and charged with her murder. He’s not very cooperative with his barrister and he is clearly hiding something. ….../ ➝
January 2004
Ebb and Flo
Ebb and Flo is an animated children’s television series of 26 five minute episodes. It aired on Five in the UK and on Nick Jr. (part of Zee’s Bookshelf), in the United States. The show has been seen in over 100 territories worldwide. Ebb and Flo is based on a series of books by Jane Simmons. The show was directed and co-produced by Kate Canning of London based Canning Factory with executive production by Genevieve Dexter. (Wikepedia)
February 2000
Topsy-Turvy
Thin Man Films / Goldwyn Films Director: Mike Leigh Producers: Simon Channing Williams Starring: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville.../ ➝
January 2000
August 1997
Macbeth Taped
Actors and directors explore scenes from Macbeth. The film uses elements of the play as a springboard for telling stories without using words, and for counterpointing speech with an expressive and detailed physical language. Originated at the National Theatre (London) studio staged by Phyllida Lloyd. Film Director Margaret Williams / Producer Anne Beresford / Music […].../ ➝
April 1997
April 1992
Crimewatch UK
Police forces around the country appeal for viewers’ help to solve serious crime. Presented by Nick Ross and Sue Cook with Supt David Hatcher and Det Conjacqui Hames. Producer Liz Mills. Editor Nikki Cheetham..../ ➝
August 1991
The House of Eliott
The House of Eliott is a British television series produced and broadcast by the BBC in three series between 1991 and 1994. The series starred Stella Gonet as Beatrice Eliott and Louise Lombard as Evangeline Eliott, two sisters in 1920s London who establish a dressmaking business and eventually their own haute couture fashion house, Maggie […].../ ➝
July 1991
February 1990
Painted Tales
The Canning Factory/C4 A series for Channel 4 based on Kate Canning’s picture books about a shambolic art gallery. The international collection of paintings and sculptures come to life aided by a resident rat (voice – George Melly, jazz singer and art expert) and his friend, a Henry Moore sheep. .../ ➝
June 1989
Wodehouse on Broadway
Plymouth Theatre Royal/BBC TV Peter Woodward as P.G. Wodehouse Tony Slattery as Guy Bolton Gary Yershon as Jerome Kern look & listen: Words Are Not Needed.../ ➝
August 1985
The Heritage Game
Title music for this HTV-produced C4 programme set each week in a different stately home. For more information, see here .../ ➝
January 1984
James the Cat
Grampian Television Director: Kate Canning Producers: Jan Clayton Starring: Sean Arnold.../ ➝
October 1980
The Good Neighbour Show
Singer/songwriter on this HTV West local news/community programme.
