
A Proud, Global, Independent Television Production Company – we are Title Role Productions, UK
Title Role Productions have been producing compelling, world-renowned television since 2005. We pride ourselves on great stories, told with journalistic integrity and visual flair.
Just as importantly, we care about the people, places and organisations that we work with. Our productions are often delivered on a big scale, but it's sometimes the smallest details which prove to be the most impactful on screen.
Our teams live & breathe this ethos and make the best possible films as a result. Title Role has a long history of creating ground-breaking, thought-provoking films and has been recognised by industry nominations, Academy and RTS awards.
Our shows are broadcast in over 100 territories around the world.
Introducing the Cast of Title Role
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Title Role has a team of passionate and talented individuals who believe in creating content that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. We strive to maintain a work environment that is positive, supportive, and innovative. Get to know our team and see why we are dedicated to bringing you the best content on TV

CEO of Title Role Productions & Executive Producer
Helen Tonge
Helen established Title Role Productions alongside Ian Bradshaw in 2005 and has grown it to be one of the leaders in the non-scripted space throughout the world. One of her first crime formats she developed, ‘Crimes That Shook Britain’ is now in season 9 and airs in over 200 territories. She went on to grow the brand and develop ‘Crimes That Shook Australia’ which received an Academy award. She exec produces a plethora of titles from hard-hitting factual shows like the BBC’s ‘Paedophile Hunters: The rise of the Vigilantes’ to long running series like ‘The Cruise: Welcome Aboard!’ now airing on Amazon, Peacock and Roku. From fixed-rig shows to branded content, Helen has developed, produced and directed hundreds of hours of television over her career. She is also a committee member for the Royal Television Society, an advisor to Screenskills and a founding member of the ‘Association of True Crime Producers’.

Chief Technical Officer
Ian Bradshaw
RTS award winner, Co-founder and Technical Director of Title Role Ian Bradshaw has had a distinguished career in television production spanning over twenty years. Ian as part of his career has filmed everything from Documentaries, Sport and News and before setting up Title Role had various camera roles at ITV over a 10-year period. Ian has worked with people with the highest of profiles including HRH King Charles III, Theresa May and Tony Blair. Ian now as Technical Director oversees all parts of the company’s technical needs from camera to programme delivery.

Consultant Executive Producer
Andrew O'Connell
Andrew joined Title Role as a consultant executive producer in March 2020 where he supports development, channel relationships and co exec’s projects when required. He is an internationally experienced television executive with a successful record working with leading UK and US broadcasters. Commissioning, running teams and overseeing many hundreds of hours of content across all genres over a period of 17 years. Prior to this he was a freelancer for 10 years with credits including: House of Obsessive Compulsives: The Gambler and Soldier Town.

Production Executive
Nikki Nerini-Hobbs
Joining Title Role in 2023, Nikki has over fifteen years’ experience in production management and has worked on a range of factual programming for UK and US broadcasters. Her credits include Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun (C5), Long Lost Family (ITV), Becoming You (AppleTV+), First Civilizations (PBS) and Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us (BBC2)
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Producer
Anthony McNally
Anthony joined the Title Role development team in October 2019. He started his career at the BBC working in production on various programmes including; The Weakest Link, Mastermind, Rip Off Britain and Right on the Money. He has spent the past 5 years working for several independent production companies in the nations and regions, picking up credits on ITV’s flagship current affairs show Tonight and BBC One’s Bafta award winning series Ambulance along the way.

Development Executive
Lizzie Gill
Lizzie is an award-winning Series Producer and Development Executive with a career spanning over 20 years. She has worked across a wide range of shows for C4, BBC and ITV and started her career in London with credits including ‘Cash in the Celebrity Attic’, ‘The Tower of London’ ‘House Gift’ and ‘Coast vs Country’ to music shows such as the ‘MTV awards’ and ‘Carling Live 24’. Lizzie was a Series Producer at ITV Studios for many years where she was responsible for the hit series ‘Couples Come Dine with Me’ winning a Broadcast Award and RTS Award for Best Daytime. Lizzie made the move to Manchester five years ago after successfully developing a pilot-to-commission called ‘Embarrassing Pets’ for C4, which she not only series produced and directed but also narrated! Her other credits include ‘Fame in the Family’, ‘Four in a Bed’, and most recently ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ for NBC. When Lizzie is not creating a show, she is developing them and has worked as a Development Executive for BBC Entertainment and other indies over the years.

Production Coordinator
Alice Hartland
Alice has been a Production Secretary at Title Role since July 2023, recently graduating from Salford with a Master’s in Production Management. Previous credits include Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge (NBC) and Eurovision Welcomes the World (BBC).

Digital & Post-Production Creative
Ben Smith
Ben graduated with a degree in Graphic Arts & Design, and has since utilised his knowledge of design and print working in the print industry. With a keen interest in media (in particular factual programming) and experience in production processes, he is excited to be joining Title Role as a Runner - offering a hand wherever needed. When Ben isn't working - he enjoys hiking, cycling, working out and exploring. He has a long list of walks around the Peak District!
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Technical Supervisor
Andrew O'Donnell (Odi)
Before joining Title Role Odi worked at the BBC on various Current Affairs programmes including Rip Off Britain where he had a range or roles from technical through to production. Odi is Ian's right hand man here at Title Role and is responsible for a wide range of technical jobs from shooting to editing, graphics to all aspect of Post Production. Odi is also secretly afraid of birds... apparently!

Researcher
Macy Mellor
Macy is a Researcher who joined Title Role in September 2025 - through the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme. Macy graduated the year prior with a degree in Media and Communications from Birmingham City University, which sparked her interest in TV production, media research, and analysing the media landscape. Since graduating Macy has worked at Sky in London as a Content Services Intern and as a Runner on 'Sort Your Life Out' (BBC), 'Tommy: The Good, The Bad, The Fury' (BBC) and 'Original Gangsters with Sean Bean' (Sky). When Macy isn't working, she's mostly DJing or attending a music event! Or you'll find her creating something - usually a painting, drawing, or a video edit.

20
Years In TV

RTS Awards
3
Shows Produced
50+

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