NEIL BARCLAY
COMPOSER
CURRICULUM VITAE
WORK: 023 8069 2973
MOBILE: 07855 900145
EMAIL: neil@atvmedia.tv
2007
BERNARD MANNING FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE
AVP Films for Channel Four
Director Norman Hull Executive Producer Maggie Elliott
Bernard presents his own epitaph.
2006
STRICTLY LADY SUMO
RDF Media for Channel Four (Liam Humphreys)
Director Norman Hull Executive Producer Nick Shearman
25 women vie for a place on the first ever British Ladies Sumo Team.
DAVID ICKE: WAS HE RIGHT?
North One Television for Channel Five
Director Norman Hull.
Documentary which chronicles David Icke’s career to present day, and asks the big question – was he right?
WHO GETS THE HEART? (SERIES)
2 x 60 min Hart Ryan Productions for Channel 4 (Simon Dixon)
Director Jo Abel Executive Producer Guy Davies
Series follows people waiting on list for a heart transplant.
HELP ME TO SPEAK (SERIES) 2 x 60 min RDF Media for Channel Four
Directors James Dawson and Rita Daniels
Two films following the extraordinary stories of stuttering and mute children struggling to break out of their isolation and learn to speak.
2005
THE THIEVING HEADMISTRESS Firefly Film & Television for BBC Two
Director Norman Hull Executive Producer Magnus Temple
Starring Pauline Quirke this drama documentary is based on the true story of Colleen McCabe, an ex-nun who as headmistress embezzled her school out of an estimated half a million pounds.
THREE SISTERS MAKE ONE BABY
BBC One Life (Todd Austin)
Director Shona Thompson
One sister provides an egg, another carries the baby for a third sister who can't conceive.
THE TWIN WHO COULD ONLY SCREAM
BBC One Life (Todd Austin)
Director Jo Abel
Thomas has autism and his parents try a new treatment method from the USA.
POSITIVE AND PREGNANT
BBC One Life (Todd Austin)
Director Jo Abel
Becky is pregnant but has recently found out she is HIV positive.
ARMED ROBBERY ORGASM Firefly Film & Television for Channel Four
Director Norman Hull Executive Producer Magnus Temple
A drama/documentary telling the story of Ron Keyes and Debbie Ann Myers; the couple who held-up stores for sexual thrills. Shown as part of Channel 4's Sexology season.
OBSCENE MACHINES
Optomen Television for Channel Four Director Norman Hull Executive Producer Peter Gillbe
Documentary exploring the ways in which people are utilising mechanical technology in sex. Shown as part of Channel 4's Sexology season.
SUPERSIZE KIDS (SERIES)
2 x 60 min RDF Media for Channel 4
Director James Dawson Executive Producer Jenny Crowther
Follows the extraordinary journeys of five children over a year as they struggle to lose weight and regain their health and self-esteem.
2004
STEP KIDS IN LOVE
RDF Media for Channel Four
Director James Erskin Executive Producer Jenny Crowther
Investigates one of the last taboos in British society, relationships between stepsiblings. A sensitive, intelligent look at a traumatic social issue.
DETOX OR DIE
BBC 'One Life' series, BBC 1 Documentaries
Director David Scott Producer John Archer
Follows David as he risks all on an unauthorised and potentially lethal method of detox: Ibogaine.
BATTLE FOR OUR BOY
BBC One Life (Todd Austin)
Director Butch
Transatlantic tug of love for custody of a 5 year old
2003
A NEW LIFE FOR DELISE
BBC One Life (Todd Austin)
Director Jenny Crowther
Delise needs a kidney and the best matched donor is her mother
THE CON MAN, HIS LOVER AND THE PRIME MINISTER'S WIFE
BBC 1 (Alex Holmes)
Directors Lynn Alleway & Paddy Wivvel
Con man Peter Foster, Carole Caplin and Cheriegate.
SQUARE PLANET
Flame Television for Discovery Europe
Investigating the past and future impact of television on individuals and society
ADDICTED TO LOVE – REAL LIVES
London Weekend Television for ITV
CROCKS AND ROBBERS
Real Life Media Productions for Channel
Four Director Norman Hull
A revealing look at the unreported world of crime and disability
2002 AND PRIOR
THE TRUST ( 5 x 60min series)
WINNER BAFTA HUW WHELDON AWARD FACTUAL SERIES
WINNER GRIERSON AWARD BEST DOCUMENTARY SERIES 2002
NOMINATED RTS BEST DOCUMENTARY SERIES 2002
Hart Ryan for Channel Four (Peter Dale)
Directors: Jonathan Smith / Jenny Crowther
FISH PEOPLE GO PIRANHAS
Survival Anglia for Channel 4
Director Norman Hull
ALIEN BIG CATS - TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
LWT for Channel 4
Director Norman Hull
SINATRA: GOOD GUY BAD GUY (INTL VER)
Hart Ryan Productions Ltd
Director Sam Kingsley
Portrait of Frank Sinatra, featuring contributions from his family, friends and colleagues.
YOU'VE BEEN TRAINED - MODERN TIMES
Hart Ryan for BBC2
Director Jenny Crowther
BEHIND THE CRIME - 2 x 1HR SERIES
Hart Ryan for Channel 4
Director Patricia Murphy
DEADLY CARGO - TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
Angel Films for Channel 4 and TLC
Director: Ben Fox
Real Life: A Hard Days Night, C4, Hart Ryan Productions Ltd
ALBION BOYS – THE OTHER SIDE
Ideal World for Channel Four
Director James Dawson
Presents the dreams of an under-twelve local football team in London's Isle of Dogs.
MERSEY BLUES - 5 x 1HR SERIES
Hart Ryan Productions for BBC2
Director: Jenny Crowther
Documentaries featuring situations faced by the Merseyside Police Force
MARRY ME IN VEGAS - REAL LIVES
Hart Ryan Productions for ITV
Director: Jenny Crowther
Four British couples head Stateside to marry in the gambling capital of the world.
GRANDMA IS A CRIMINAL
Everyman BBC
Peace Campaigner risks life and limb to stop Trident.
COPPERS (SERIES)
Historic Films for Channel
Four Four-part documentary series tracing the unofficial history of the British police force in the past 50 years.
PETS FROM HELL
Carlton UK Productions for ITV
Director Norman Hull Producer Marcus Sulley
TV documentary featuring pets behaving badly.
THE ACCUSED
Hart Ryan Productions for Channel Four
CHUPACABRAS - To The Ends of the Earth
AVP Films Ltd for Channel Four
MISSIONARIES - WITNESS
AVP Films Ltd for Channel Four
THE SPORT – CUTTING EDGE
AVP Films Ltd for Channel Four
BIGFOOT MONSTER MYSTERY - TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
AVP Films for Channel 4
Director: Norman Hull
WE LOVE YOU ALAN SHEARER – SHORT STORIES
Flashback TV Ltd for Channel Four
Director Robert Letts
The documentary series visits Tyneside to sample the fervour which has been maintained by the move to Newcastle United of soccer superstar Alan Shearer
FAMILY FEUDS - CUTTING EDGE
Clark Television for Channel Four
Director: Norman Hull.
THE PLANT FILES - ENCOUNTERS
Thomas Gray Productions Ltd for Channel Four
Plant poaching in the United States which follows plant inspectors as they hunt for rustlers of rare species including the Venus Fly Trap and the giant saguaro.
INHERITANCE - CUTTING EDGE
Cicada Films for Channel Four
Director: Norman Hull.
TWITCHERS - ENCOUNTERS
AVP Films for Channel 4 - Director: Norman Hull.
AIRPLANESKI ! - TRUE STORIES
WINNER "GOLDEN SPIRE" FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY AT THE SAN FRANCISCO FILM FESTIVAL 1996
Gt.Percy Productions for Channel 4 - Director: Norman Hull.
INTOLERANCE – CUTTING EDGE
Forum Television for Channel Four
Director Norman Hull
Neighbourhood feuds and how they can get out of control.
REVENGE – CUTTING EDGE
Touch Productions Ltd for Channel Four
CALL OF THE BEAST - Encounters
Cicada Films for Channel 4
Director: Norman Hull.
THE EGG DETECTIVES
AVP Films for Channel Four
Director Norman Hull
Shows actual investigations by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds as they try to protect the birdlife of Britain from gamekeepers, falconers, taxidermists and egg collectors.
CHANCER (DRAMA SERIES)
Central Television Special Sound Effects
VIDEO & DVD
Punch and Judy, Meridian Films Ltd
The Official History of The Blues, Meridian Films Ltd
The Official History of Southampton FC, Meridian Films Ltd
Tattoo, AVP Films
OTHER
'Zinnat', Medical video short for the BMA
Music for Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park (Mr Blobby), Unique Group Ltd
