James is true team leader who creates content of the highest quality while excelling in his pastoral care, H&S, compliance, and editorial policy duties. Calm in a storm and proactive at all times, he is a pleasure to work with. Tellingly, all of the team members who answered to James during his time on Countryfile have nothing but hugely positive things to say about him.

Mark Beech (Countryfile, Series Editor)

James is an extraordinarily capable film maker. As well as being a thoughtful producer director who can handle any subject, he can self-shoot to broadcast standard and deliver quality audio. He generates ideas, plans his films meticulously, is diligent in his research and takes his obligations to contributors seriously - including right of reply exchanges. He's also rigorous in ensuring accuracy in his scripts.

James has made network documentaries for me and for other execs on difficult subjects with flair and skill and works well within the tightest of budgets. His people skills and readiness to spend time on the ground with contributors mean he establishes trust and develops strong relationships quickly. This ability means James excels at obs docs and is able to put himself where he needs to be to get the story without becoming the centre of attention. Having worked with James as his exec producer for four years, I find him to be eminently reliable and self-contained yet always open to new ideas and ready to talk things through. He works well alone or within teams and embraces new technology and new kit with enthusiasm - becoming highly proficient in their use at alarming speed. I've no doubt James will be an asset to any team he works with and will deliver top quality programmes on time and within budget.

ingrid kelly