JOHN BONNY

Series Producer

M 07789 888183 E [email protected] A 20 Tonsley Hill, SW18 1BB

I am a creative and ambitious series producer, specialising in observational documentaries and factual programming. With extensive experience of foreign filming, difficult access negotiation and managing large teams, I am a capable and dependable series producer able to take the lead from commissioning through to delivery in the edit.

Series Producer:

Eamonn and Ruth: How The Other Half Lives • 13x60 for C5 • Spun Gold • Feb 2016 ~ Mar 17 Eamonn Holmes and delve in to the world of the mega wealthy to meet some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and discover the advantages and challenges of having unlimited funds. Managing a large team across two series and a Christmas special, I directed around 80% of the content and oversaw the offline and online through to delivery. Executive Producers: Fintan Maguire/Maureen Goldthorpe

Bringing the Cup Home • Arrow Media • June ~ Dec 2015 As the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie has begun a new chapter in his life by attempting to win the oldest trophy in international sport – The America’s Cup. With full access to Sir Ben’s personal and work life, I embedded myself within his professional sailing team, to tell the challenging story of their efforts and struggles to design the quickest boat in sailing history, using advanced technologies from the world of aviation and Formula 1, to win a trophy never before won by a British team. Executive Producer: Nick Metcalfe/John Smithson

Ultimate Airport Dubai • 10x60 for National Geographic • Arrow Media • Jan 2014 ~ June 2015 Filming for six months on location at the world’s busiest airport, I managed a team of 10 crew, gathering stories from huge drug busts to massive, billion-dollar construction projects. As National Geographic’s highest rating programme internationally, I was able to continue expanding and revitalising the series with new contributors and storylines, while also continuing to manage the delicate access negotiation. I oversaw all 10 edits through offline and online. Executive Producer: Nick Metcalfe/John Smithson

Producer/Director/Series Director:

Gordonstoun: A Very Independent School • 6x60 for Sky One • ITN • Aug 2014 ~ Dec 2014 This observational documentary is a look behind the closed doors of what it’s like to attend of one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the UK. Alma mater to both Prince Philip and Prince Charles, the school adopts a unique ethos to its education, embracing fundamentals found outside of the classroom. As Senior PD I was tasked with overseeing the filming and storylines across the entire school and managing the sensitive relationship with the teaching staff and pupils. Executive Producer: Emma Read

Ultimate Airport Dubai • 10x60 for National Geographic • Arrow Media • Feb 2014 ~ July 2014 Broadcast in 117 countries and with an audience of over 300 million, the second series of the observational documentary about the busiest airport terminal in the world, involved self-shooting on the PDW-F800 and delivering character-driven stories from every aspect of the airport. Executive Producer: Nick Metcalfe/John Smithson

Coach Trip • 30x30 for • 12 Yard • October 2013 ~ November 2013 Executive Producer: Matt Walton

Escape to the Continent • 20x60 for BBC2 • Boundless • June 2013 ~ October 2013 Executive Producer: John Comerford

Done Up By The In-Laws • 1x60 for Channel 4 • Renegade Pictures • February 2013 ~ May 2013 Executive Producer: Paula Fahst

Barely Legal: Drivers • 6x60 for BBC3 • Renegade Pictures • October 2012 ~ February 2013 Executive Producer: Harry Lansdown

Little England • 8x30 for ITV1 • ITV Studios • June 2012 ~ October 2012 Executive Producer: Mark Scantlebury

Celebrity Wedding Planner • 4x60 for Channel 5 • Renegade Pictures • April 2012 ~ June 2012 Executive Producer: Maureen Goldthorpe

The Angel • 5x60 for Sky One • TwoFour Broadcast • March 2012 ~ April 2012 Series Producer: Kate Bates

Celebrity Wedding Planner • 4x60 for Channel 5 • Renegade Pictures • Oct 2011 ~ Jan 2012 Series Producer: Sarah Wood

Selected DV Director/Associate Producer:

Best Dish: The Chefs • 40x60 for ITV1 • ITV Studios • July ~ Oct 2011 Series Producer: Rory Dalziel

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is • 10x45 for BBC2 • Reef Television • April ~ June 2011 Series Producer: Emma Roberts Price

Britain’s Best Dish • 40x60 for ITV1 • ITV Productions • Nov ~ April 2011 Series Producer: Rory Dalziel and Tom Gould

The F Word • 12x60 for Channel 4 • Optomen • August ~ November 2009 Executive Producers: Ben Adler/Pat Llewellyn

Hairy Bikers Food Tour of Britain • 30x45 BBC2 • Cactus • Sept 2008 ~ June 2009 Series Producer: Dave Mynard

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away • 30x60 for Channel 4 • Freeform • March ~ Sept 2008 Series Producer: Steve Handley

Selected Researcher Jobs: July 2006 ~ March 2008

The Restaurant • BBC for BBC 2 • BBC for BBC 2 • Executive Producer: Alan Brown Series Producer: Alex McLeod

Selected Runner Jobs: Jan 2006 ~ June 2006

Time Trumpet • BBC Strictly Dance Fever • BBC Making Your Mind Up • BBC Producer: Armando Iannucci Series Producer: Sam Donnelly Producer: Dominic Smith

Education:

University of the West of England BA Graphic Design (Hons) 2:1 Charterhouse School, Godalming 3 A-levels & 11 GCSEs A* - B

Referees: Nick Metcalfe • Executive Producer Fintan Maguire • Executive Producer [email protected] [email protected] 07775 644935 07447 031960

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