In new releases from this week, we’re focusing on a brand-new Merman-produced BBC comedy from Sharon Horgan. Amandaland, a spin-off from Horgan’s earlier hit Motherland, follows unbearable snob Amanda (Lucy Punch), who has had to downsize after her divorce. PGGB Members Richard Hyland and Dougal Mackenzie Smith worked on the London-filmed series, alongside Partners and Affiliates SK Media Rooms, The Base Camp Co, Facilities by ADF, Media Insurance Brokers Ltd, Sara Putt Associates, TPH Global, Team Engine and Digital Orchard.
Also in television, there’s a new series of the BBC pitch-black comedy-thriller Am I Being Unreasonable?, written by and starring Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli. PGGB Members Joseba Arraubarrena and Madeleine Hall worked on the production, with Partners and Affiliates 6ft From The Spotlight, Sara Putt Associates, Universal Production Services, Location One, Mission Digital, Location Safety, Chapters, Bristol Television and Film Services and The Bottle Yard Studios also involved.
Finally, this week sees the return of BBC’s long-running comedy drama Death in Paradise for a fourteenth season, filmed in the French Caribbean. PGGB Members Dan Cleland and Jez Marshall worked on the series, alongside Partners and Affiliates Tysers, 6ft From The Spotlight, Sara Putt Associates and Spotlight Studios.
AMANDALAND
Merman, BBC One
PGGB Members:
Richard Hyland – Production Accountant
Dougal Mackenzie Smith – Production Manager
PGGB Partners and Affiliates:
SK Media Rooms – provided accommodation services
The Base Camp Co – provided unit bases and crew paragon
Facilities by ADF - provided services
Media Insurance Brokers Ltd – arranged insurances
Sara Putt Associates – Zainab Abrar (Production Secretary)
TPH Global – Payroll and Software
Team Engine – provided Digital Onboarding and Timecard Services
Digital Orchard – DIT – Jason Hunte
AM I BEING UNREASONABLE? (SERIES 2)
Boffola Pictures
PGGB Members:
Joseba Arraubarrena– Production Accountant
Madeleine Hall – Assistant Location Manager
PGGB Partners and Affiliates:
6ft From The Spotlight (6ft From CIC) - provided a Wellbeing Facilitator
Sara Putt Associates – Rikki Hanson (Sound Mixer)
Universal Production Services – provided mobile generators and lighting
Location One - provided services
Mission Digital – provided DIT services, Lucy Keal was their DIT
Location Safety – provided specialist water safety
Chapters – 2nd Camera Assistant – Liam Morgan
Bristol Television and Film Services – Provided Location Facilities (Trailers) for the production.
The Bottle Yard Studios – Hosted the production full info here
DEATH IN PARADISE
Red Planet Pictures
PGGB Members:
Dan Cleland – Line Producer
Jez Marshall – 1st Assistant Director
PGGB Partners and Affiliates:
Tysers - provided services
6ft From The Spotlight (6ft From CIC) - provided training and consultancy
Sara Putt Associates – John Maidens (Episodes 7 & 8 Director), Maike Kock (Block 2 Art Director), Linda Haysman (Costume Designer), Dan Cleland (Line Producer), Jon Zarych (Line Producer), Erin Elston (1st Assistant Sound)
Spotlight Studios - The new lead of the show was cast at Spotlight Studios
