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Stuart Brown “This was journalism playing detective… a well-earned research
credit goes to Stuart Brown!” –
The Daily Mail Versatile documentary researcher, production
manager, and prize-winning producer with many years experience in factual
programming. Over 33 broadcast and cinema credits. Eight broadcast
commissions from self-originated proposals. >> Click here for a summary of broadcast credits >> Click here for a printer friendly .pdf file
of the full CV >> Click here to read about
Stuart’s 1997 documentary Highlanders Too >> Click here to read about, watch,
or download Stuart’s 2003 documentary Machinima >> Click here to read about or
download Stuart’s 2004/5 documentary The 700th
* Indicates a programme commissioned
from a proposal that Stuart developed and authored. ** Indicates a programme commissioned from a proposal that
Stuart originated, developed and authored. *** 4
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Broadcast
Journalist Frontline
In 1996, Frontline Scotland commanded a higher audience share than any
other current affairs series in the
“Lethal Cargo”, TX
After
the second world war the British government secretly dumped a million tons of
ammunition in a deepwater trench just a few miles off the west coast of Stuart
helped trace the men who were involved in these secret operations and
discovered that not all the munitions were dumped where they should have
been. Lethal Cargo caused a media storm that ran for months. There
were questions in Parliament and the DoE was eventually forced to commission
a huge underwater survey of the seabed between
“Troubled Fields”, TX
Blackford Estate in Perthshire is owned by the richest man in the world. So why, ask many, is it being left to rack and ruin?
“Keep Taking the Pills”, TX
Steroid treatments save lives, but unwanted side affects can be crippling. Some patients are not warned of the dangers.
“Running out of Patience”, TX
The
government spent millions turning
“Blame it on the Weather”, TX
The
lowest temperatures on record hit parts of
“Preying on the Innocent”, TX
“Iron Brew” **, TX
Mine
closures in
“Crime of the Century” **, TX
One
in three computers bought in
“Visually impressive... a strong, pacey, absorbing story... The documentary showed us, close up, the nasty faces of black marketeers on our own doorstep... This was journalism playing detective and the keys to the strength of Crime of the Century lay in the groundwork and the research behind it - a well earned research credit goes to Stuart Brown.” – The Daily Mail.
“Dunblane”, TX
On
“Storm Damage”, TX
Gulf
War Syndrome - the government said it didn’t exist. From medical research carried out in
“Body Blow”, TX
Every
year thousands of British women have silicon breast implants. They had been
banned in the
“Raging Bully / Spine Chiller” **, TX
Raging
Bully: When does tough management become intimidation? When does a demanding
boss become a bully? Allegations of bullying at work are increasing. A new
survey revealed
Spine Chiller**: Until 1987 doctors were injecting the x-ray marker dye Myodil into patients spines to help with diagnoses. But the procedure can cause arachnoiditas - a crippling and agonising spinal condition. Scottish victims tried to sue Myodil’s manufacturer Glaxo, but with less success than their English counterparts.
“Poached Eggs” **, TX
The illegal trade in protected birds. In some counties
police officers are employed full time to tackle the problem.
“Where Angels Fear to Tread”, TX
If a patient in agony begs to die, a doctor who helps them is guilty of murder. Frontline revealed the findings of a major new survey which said the majority of doctors believed they should have the right to kill their patients. Another exclusive which attracted much attention from American networks.
Broadcast
Journalist Radio 5
Live, 1996: “A Degree of Desperation”
Turning
full circle – a BBC Radio
Director Queer
Street, Channel 4, 1997:
“Highlanders Too” **
What
is it like to be gay in the
Described
by The List magazine ( à DOWNLOAD the film by visiting a private folder: Email Stuart for a private link
that will allow you to view this film.
Researcher Channel
4 News, Channel 4, 1997: “Oak
Spike”
Since
August 1996, the Forestry Authority has had the dual role of promoting the
timber industry and protecting the forest environment. Can the Authority really function as both
“poacher” and “gamekeeper”, or are
commercial interests being placed ahead of conservation in our ancient native
woodlands? Oak Spike looked at
the case of Pressmennan Wood in
Production
Assistant Arté,
1997: “Festival d’Edimbourg”
A
feature length documentary introducing French and German viewers to the
Edinburgh Festival. Broadcast on the
Arté channel in Researcher Beg To Differ, Channel 4, 1998: Christmas Special
Beg To Differ was a subversive late
night series that tried to give a platform in the media to members of
Writer BBC
Online, 1999: /edfest
During the Edinburgh Festival of 1999, it was Mariella Frostrop’s turn to present BBC Scotland’s well known Edinburgh Nights programme. For the BBC’s website coverage of the Festival, Stuart ghost wrote “Mariella’s Daily Guide to the Fest” in which the best, most bizarre, or just good value for money shows were recommend. Stuart produced up to 2500 words of copy a day – every day – for five weeks!
Researcher
(development) A Very British Murder, Channel
4, 2000: Development
Ten murders researched, then narrowed down to one intriguing but awful tale: the 1989 murder of widow Margaret McOnie. Margaret had recently become engaged to a David Kerr. But David Kerr, it emerged, was also David Rogers... and Richard Grieves, and Phil Kerr, and a Dr Stephen Barbour. All five were in reality 51 year old Brian Newcombe, an unemployed motor mechanic from Nottinghamshire. The papers were to dub him “The Casanova Killer”.
Researcher Hidden Love, Channel 4, 2000: “Love Sick”
Erotomania (also known as Clermabault’s Syndrome) is a rare delusional psychiatric disorder in which patients believe, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, that a person is in love with them. A programme involving hard to find contributors who required careful and sensitive handling.
Writer BBC
Online, 2000: /edfest
Stuart’s
second season writing for the BBC’s webpages covering the festivals of
Assistant
Producer Ex:S, BBC Scotland, 2001: “Casa de
Passagem” *
Assistant Producer Artworks
In
1952, the City of Artery, STV-Grampian, 2003: “Machinima” ** segments of this film were later used in Game Pad 4, Bravo Channel, 2003 A
hectic sword fight is taking place on a roof-top in So
starts Stuart’s energetic documentary about Machinima – a new movie making
movement which has grown, quite unexpectedly, out of the online computer
gaming scene. From Machinima has been described as the Super 8mm of 3D animation, but the latest Machinima productions belie that label. Soon, many of the films in your cinema and the shows on your TV could be made using these techniques. Artery: Machinima was Stuart’s first time producing and directing for a major broadcast documentary strand. à WATCH a low resolution version of the film by clicking on “play” below:
à DOWNLOAD a high resolution version of the film by right-clicking on: http://www.archive.org/download/Artery-machinima200323mins/Artery-Machinima-letterboxed-4by3.divx (248 MB) Notes: · For best results Right-Click on the link and use “Save Target As…” to download the file to your hard drive. Then play back the file from your hard drive. · The file is in DIVX format and you will need the DIVX Codec to play it back properly. You probably already have this Codec on your machine, but if you find that you don’t, it can be downloaded easily and for free from: http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/codec/ (PC
users) Heritage
Lottery & Scottish Enterprise, 2004/5: “The
700th” In the year 1304, King Edward I (otherwise known as Edward Long Shanks - the bad guy in Braveheart) gave permission for a market to be held in Linktown, Kirkcaldy, on the shores of the Firth of Forth. A staggering seven hundred years later and the Links Market is still going strong – these days transformed into one of the largest and exciting annual street funfairs in Europe. A seventh centenary – good excuse for a celebration. But who’s going to organise it? And what exactly will they do? The 700th is the tale of a small town pulling together to organise a big event. It charts the history of the Market itself – from simple local trader stalls to today’s adrenalin pumping thrill-rides – and over a period of several months, follows the highs and lows of the many colourful local characters involved in the organisation and build-up to the 700th anniversary celebrations. It’s a race against time to be ready for the big opening. “Stuart
has done a tremendous job… He has really captured the essence of what was
Scotland’s family event for 2004… he should be very proud of this piece of
work.” – The Dundee Courier “It was funny, it was interesting, it had great pace and energy.” – an audience member “It’s like a docu-soap on speed, I was pure skakin’ by the end.” – a local Fifer à DOWNLOAD excerpts from The 700th by clicking on:: Links under refurbishment –
email Stuart for an update on this à DOWNLOAD the full film by right-clicking on: http://www.archive.org/download/The700th/The700th-060526-16by9-DIVX.divx (601 MB) Notes: · For best results Right-Click on the link and use “Save Target As…” to download the file to your hard drive. Then play back the file from your hard drive. · The file is in DIVX format and you will need the DIVX Codec to play it back properly. You probably already have this Codec on your machine, but if you find that you don’t, it can be downloaded easily and for free from: http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/codec/ (PC
users) Favouritism, Channel Four, 2005: “Rhona Cameron’s Lesbian Moments” In this high-rating “list show” series, comedian Rhona Cameron chose the best and worst moments of lesbianism in film and TV over the last 50 years. Her significant moments include the explicit romp Tipping the Velvet, the cult of Bad Girls, the phenomenon of US lesbian hit show The L Word, and the darker odyssey of cult queer film The Killling of Sister George, with Beryl Reid and Susannah York. Rhona also offered new insight into the Brookside kiss, revealed the “real” first lesbian kiss on British TV, and offered a fresh take on the women who stormed BBC news. She also looked at Madonna's flirtation with all things lesbian, Ellen DeGeneres’ coming out, and Hufty’s hostile reception on The Word. Artworks Scotland, BBC Scotland, 2006: “Rebuilding Basil Spence” In the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, Sir Basil Spence was Britain's most famous architect, but these days few would recognise his name. Even by the time of his death in 1976 his reputation had suffered severely – not only a victim of the backlash against architectural modernism, but also attacked by radical young critics and architects who disliked his eclectic style. Artworks Scotland investigated why Spence has been so neglected in recent times, and talked to many prominent architects and critics who say it’s time to re-evaluate his work. Among them Jonathan Glancey, Sir Richard McCormac and David Adjaye. BBC Scotland, 2006: “The Centenary Trial” In 1906, the first ever International Sheepdog Trial was held in the Borders region of Scotland. A hundred years on and the event is still going strong. We looked at its history and covered the Centenary Trial itself, attended by Princess Anne. Cinema,
2006 for release in 2009: “L’Illusionist” (working
title) Many years in the making and not due for release until 2009, L’Ilusionist is an animated feature film from Django Films, the people who brought you the Oscar nominated Belleville Rendezvous. Based on an un-produced script by the late, great Jacques Tati and starring an animated version of Tati himself, the film is set in Paris, the Outer Hebrides, London and Edinburgh in the year 1959. Thousands of visual references of the places and people of that time were needed for the army of artists and animators working on the movie. Rescue Remedies, Channel Four, 2006 for TX in 2007 A five-part series for daytime Channel Four examining remedies past, present and future for five common ailments. “The Common Cold” Starting with that most common of common ailments, we bust the myths and examined the possible solutions – from aspirin to bathing your feet in mustard. “Hair Loss” The 9 types of hair loss and what, if anything, can be done about them – from transplants and laser combs, to fibre sprays and emu oil. “Headaches” There are 78 types of headache – which one do you have? Time to knock those headaches on the head. We bust common migraine myths and flag up the danger signs for more serious underlying problems. “Insomnia” From tingly toe syndrome to vitamin deficiencies, caffeine consumption to warm milk toddies. We examine the causes and cures of insomnia and help you improve your sleep hygiene. “Loss of Libido” Whether it’s a case of “not tonight Josephine” or “not tonight Joseph”, we look at the causes of and solutions for libido loss past, present, and future - from psychosexual counselling to herbs like the horny goat-weed. Researcher
& Production Manager Cinema, 2007 for release in 2008: “Le Pere di Adamo” Le Pere di Adamo is a journey through alternative paradigms: several completely different fields of knowledge and human understanding, apparently unconnected, but which as the story unfolds, touch unexpectedly upon each other, as poetically analogous patterns of behaviour emerge in each. Thought provoking and always deep-thinking, Le Pere di Adamo is nothing less than a philosophical exploration into the true nature of enlightenment, the limitations of science, and the mysteries of life itself. Le Pere di Adamo is a feature-length documentary from Italian auteur director Guido Chiesa. It was a European co-production with finance partners in Italy, France and the Netherlands. It was shot in Italy, France and Scotland. Stuart researched the Scottish section of the film, and organised the complex Scottish shoot, which featured ten locations, three orchestras, two choirs, and an unfortunate producer in Rome who went down with glandular fever two weeks before the start of shooting (Stuart was able to cover for her and happily she has since made a full recovery!). Le Pere di Adamo is in English, French and Italian. Premiered at the Rome Film Festival in October 2007, it is due for cinema release in 2008. Superhumans,
National Geographic TV, 2008 for TX 2009, Episode 1
of 3 Brothers Craig & Paul Pumphrey know a lot about strength. Craig is a police officer, and Paul’s a construction worker. Both are black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, experts in Pankration hard-body training, and holders of seven world records for outrageous feats of human strength. But in Superhumans, the Pumphrey’s leave their small hometown in rural Indiana far behind, indeed leaving the Americas for the very first time in their lives, on a global search for the strongest humans around the world – kindred spirits in strength shaped by different cultures, languages, and geographies. Their adventures take them across foreign lands and deep into traditions and situations that they could never have imagined growing up in the American Midwest. Through their travels they come to understand the history and rituals that have shaped the lives of other strongmen (and women), who have honed their bodies and minds, and become “Superhuman”. Episode 1 of this 3-part series takes them to the Scottish Highlands, to meet heavy event competitors in the Highland Games. They receive training from two such competitors, and ultimately themselves compete in the games at the Cowal Gathering in Dunoon – the largest Highland Games in the world. Personal Age 40, British, Non-Smoker, Clean Driving License.
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