Sam has great editorial judgement and possesses the initiative and confidence to leverage that judgement - both under pressure and when leading production teams. In the edit Sam constructs powerful narratives and genuinely gets what it takes to engage and keep the audience. Sam embraces feedback and edit-notes with professionalism, building on commissioner input - always making the whole process collaborative and positive. Sam's writing skills are excellent, he has a direct style that works at the proposal, pre-shoot or scripting stage of production. He's knowledgeable and responsible about compliance too never shirking difficult editorial decisions. He's organised and creative, leading teams well and managing up the editorial chain with clarity and brevity. The experience Sam has amassed makes him an excellent edit producer - he's the proverbial safe pair of hands but he brings flare and ingenuity too - breathing life into narratives over episodes and series. He's a great Exec and SP too.

Liz Molyneux

I've worked with Sam for a number of years at BBC Entertainment North, where he was Series Producer and Exec Producer on Dragons' Den, as well as being across a number of other key titles. He's a calm and considered editorial lead, with a great eye for a story and he's a creative and persuasive Producer. He's really good at creating engaging running orders, writing compelling scripts and bringing them to life in the edit. He can juggle multiple editorial priorities and projects and still keep a close eye on the schedule and the budget. He's organised and delivers.

Kieron Collins

Sam is an experienced creative leader who knows a good story and how to tell it - he's a joy to work with and knows how to motivate a team.

Fran Baker

I had the pleasure of working with Sam on Say Yes to the Dress UK. As a director, Sam was a joy to edit for. He always had a firm grasp on the rushes and a clear idea of how he wanted the show to look. He knew how to structure a compelling narrative with ease and his cheeky wit also meant that his work was also infused with wit and humanity.

Noel Curry