I am currently working on a comedy pilot for the BBC made by Avalon. It’s a very excellent script by Simon Blackwell set and shooting in Bristol.

I’ve recently completed Series 3 of THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE for Expectation Entertainment, a 4 x 90 min crime drama set in London, to be broadcast on Acorn (and BBC iPlayer). The series is directed by Jennie Darnell and Richard Signy.

Prior to that, I had the thoroughly lovely job of line producing Miss Austen – a stunning period drama commissioned by Masterpiece and coming to BBC1 in early 2025. The 4 x 60 min show was produced by Christine Langan, whom I knew from my time as HoP at Baby Cow.

BREEDERS S4, a 10 x 30 min comedy/drama for Sky/FX made by Avalon occupied me before Miss Austen. Previous series are now available on Netflix, so I’m sure Series 4 will follow soon.

TRUELOVE, a gripping and witty 6 x 1 hr drama for C4 made by Clerkenwell Films took me to Bristol for a lot of my time in 2022. Very sadly the project shut down halfway through due to cast illness but has since been completed and broadcast.

I was Head of Production at Baby Cow from March 2016 to December 2021. This was a fantastic opportunity to work with a company boasting an unrivalled catalogue of Comedy titles and responsible for some of the nation’s favourite Comedy, such as Alan Partridge and Gavin and Stacey. During my time there, I oversaw the making of two series of THIS TIME WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, ZAPPED S3, THE WITCHFINDER and CHIVALRY along with several tasters and pilots.

In my first initial five years as a freelance Line Producer I worked on many really lovely shows, but the standout for me was definitely Ricky Gervais’ feature film DAVID BRENT – LIFE ON THE ROAD. It was a fantastic job that I feel very proud to have been part of, made even more poignant as many years earlier, I’d also worked on the pilot of THE OFFICE!

I started my TV Career at the BBC as the Producer’s secretary on Joan Hickson’s Miss Marple series, eventually ending up as Line Producer having worked my way through several Production roles including a stint as an instructor in TV Training.

My last production at the BBC was Ricky Gervais’ Life’s Too Short, but highlights along the way were definitely several COMIC RELIEF and SPORT RELIEF fundraisers, shiny floor shows such as I’D DO ANYTHING, comedy dramas such as ABSOLUTE POWER and HAPPINESS but perhaps my favourite of the lot … two series of THE FAST SHOW (I’m in one of the sketches – prize if you can spot me!)

When at the BBC I was often asked my advice and this didn’t stop when I became freelance. I hope this is because I am approachable and have always been willing to share my production experience.

• Script breakdowns
• Production schedules
• Budgeting
• Broad strokes shooting schedules
• Post production schedules
• Advice on the production process and the set-up of production teams
• Obtaining quotes from various suppliers such as studios, post production facilities and equipment suppliers

I am very open to consultancy work – no query too small – just ask Judith!