Podcasts
Histories Secret Heroes S1 - S4
Recording Engineer
Working with Helena Bonham Carter has been one of the most incredible experiences for me.
To listen to such an amazing artist bring to life over 50 stories of untold tales from World War II was genuinely inspiring. Watching her effortlessly move between English, French and German, before slipping back into English with the slightest American inflection, was something I’ll never forget.
It really humbled me and reminded me what it means to truly tell a story — to give everything you have to every piece of work, and to appreciate the privilege of being trusted to bring someone else’s story to life.
An experience I’m incredibly grateful for.
Producer
Paul Smith - BBC Studios
Histories Toughest Heroes
Recording Engineer
Working with Ray Winstone again was another reminder of just how powerful actors can be when it comes to storytelling.
Meeting and working with him over the course of a week was a pretty surreal experience — made even more memorable by having to navigate the tube strikes along the way.
The sessions weren’t always easy. Managing the environment of the room while making sure the artist felt comfortable and supported was sometimes challenging. But consistently putting the artist first allowed the team to create the right environment to get the best from Ray.
It was another experience that reminded me that great storytelling isn’t just about the performance itself. It’s also about creating the space for an artist to do what they do best.
Producer
Paul Smith - BBC Studios
The Official Doctor Who Podcast
Recording and Mixing Engineer
Working on this podcast from its inception gave me the opportunity to be involved throughout the entire process, from being the on-site recording engineer and managing the levels for the three contributors, through to transferring that material into a mix session and preparing the final levels for broadcast.
Being involved from the recording stage through to the final mix really helped solidify the workflow of producing a podcast and highlighted the potential pitfalls that can happen along the way.
It was particularly valuable when working with picture, where the audio has to not only work on its own but also connect seamlessly with what’s happening on screen.
The experience gave me a much stronger understanding of the importance of a well-managed workflow from the very beginning, and how much it can influence the final result.
Contributors
Juno Dawson, Christel Dee and Tyrell Charles