Directors’ stories

Behind the programmes that entertain and inform audiences worldwide, directors shape how the story is seen, felt, and understood.

From the first scan of a script to the final cut on screen, those directors face unique challenges and push their decision-making and problem-solving skills to the limit.

Read the stories behind the creative process.

Improvising in A&E: Steve Hughes on directing Casualty’s Thin Green Line

The director takes us behind the scenes of Casualty’s first ever improvised episode, which boldly highlighted the real-life challenges faced by paramedics on a daily basis.

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Directing Black Mirror: Haolu Wang on anthology storytelling

The Hotel Reverie episode director discusses finding endless narratives within people, and her journey to directing the renowned anthology series.

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Clare-Louise English on bilingual filmmaking: “Make access part of the film’s aesthetic”

The director explores creative filmmaking approaches that ensures both D/deaf and hearing audiences can enjoy films in a shared experience.

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Jan Genesis on multi-cam directing: “You're the captain of the ship”

The multi-camera director on capturing “must see” moments, bringing the live atmosphere to audiences at home, and thinking on your feet when things don’t go to plan.

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James Strong on directing Mr Bates vs. The Post Office: “Drama puts you in the shoes of the people affected”

The series director on how he represented real people’s stories on screen and the impact the show had on audiences and government alike.

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Euros Lyn on directing Heartstopper: “Tell the stories that burn in your heart”

The show’s director shares the importance of inclusivity on-screen and behind the camera, and why playfulness is an important part of filmmaking.

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Closing the chapter on Top Boy with director Myriam Raja

The series director speaks about crafting the final season of Netflix’s hit series and how to use visual language to convey emotions.

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Building Bridgerton: directors look behind the scenes

Directors of the hit Netflix show compare their experiences and discuss how they made a Regency-set drama speak to the here and now.

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How the Walking with Dinosaurs directors brought the legendary series back to life

A roundtable interview with the series' directors.

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Thea Sharrock on crafting comedy for Wicked Little Letters

The director talks about her approach to directing comedy and how her career has shifted from stage to screen.

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Beyond the headlines: Havana Marking on crafting docs

The documentary filmmaker explores the stories behind the headlines and access into worlds that others might fear to go.

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Shariff Korver on directing Atomic: “Pitching is a declaration of intent”

The series director talks about the perfect pitch, filming on location in Morocco and how to ensure every action sequence serves the story’s emotional core.

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Paul Sng’s trip to directing a hallucinatory doc on Irvine Welsh

The director takes us on the journey of this hallucinatory documentary, and what it was like collaborating with the iconic author.

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