Welcome to Daisybeck Productions
Daisybeck Productions is one of the leading producers of television programmes in the North of England. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, we produce a wide range of programming from single high profile documentaries to multi-episodic series for broadcasters in the UK, USA and around the world.
We have produced hundreds of hours of programming since we launched in 1998. A Royal Television Society Award Winning Company, we are proud to supply the major terrestrial and digital channels in the UK and have recently developed close links with one of the major cable networks in the United States.
Our website is under construction but in the meantime here are some examples of the types of programmes we produce. Click on a thumbnail to view a larger image.
A GYPSY LIFE FOR ME
8x60 series for A+E uk’s Bio Channel, with exclusive access to the gypsy and traveller community to uncover the truth about their reclusive culture. Gypsy lives through Gypsy eyes.
CHAWNERS LAST CHANCE
8x60 for A+E uk’s Bio Channel third series following arguably Britain’s, most famous family of fatties. This time without the help of Lorraine Kelly the Chawners’ from Blackburn are in their final fight to lose the weight and get fit.
NATALIE CASSIDY: BECOMING MUM
4 X 60” series for E4 following the actress and her partner Adam Cottrell as they prepare for the birth of their first child.
TOO FAT FOR 15: FIGHTING BACK
8 X 60” series for the US Style Network – pioneering new series following students at the Wellspring Academy in North Carolina, the world’s first residential school for obese children.
WENDY RICHARD: TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH
1 X 30” for BBC One. Moving access led documentary following the great British actresses battle with cancer.
LORRAINE KELLY’S BIG FAT CHALLENGE
8 X 60” series for AETN’s Bio Channel – second series following the presenter’s task of trying to transform the Chawner Family from Blackburn – labelled “the fattest and laziest family in Britain.”
NEWS OF THE WORLD CHILDREN’S CHAMPIONS AWARDS 2010 FOR SKY ONE
1 X 60” Major Awards show recognising the achievements of individuals who go that extra mile on behalf of children in the UK. Daisybeck Productions also had the honour of producing these Awards in 2008 and 2009.
LIVE FROM THE BAFTA RED CARPET WITH KIMBERLEY WALSH
1 x 30” for MTV Europe featuring the Girl’s Aloud star hosting coverage from the 2010 Orange BAFTA Awards.
Examples of Recent Productions
TOO FAT FOR FIFTEEN (SEASON 2)
Our compelling, character driven series is currently in production for a second season. With 17 X 60’ episodes and a clip show special, this season promises more inspiring and heart-warming journeys of some of America’s most obese teens.
A co-production with Passion Distribution for NBC Universal owned Style Network in the USA, UKTV’s Watch and other key broadcasters around the world.
A GYPSY LIFE FOR ME
A brand new series being filmed over the summer following groups of travellers and gypsies at major events such as Miss Gypsy UK and Travellers Got Talent. Featuring engaging characters from the traveller communities keen to dispel some of the myths about their lives and let the world in to see how they combine their traditions with a modern way of life in 21st century Britain.
8 X 60” for AETN’s Bio. Click here for exclusive photographs from the series.
CHAWNER'S LAST CHALLENGE
The famous four from Blackburn are back for a third series – but without Lorraine Kelly – how will they cope with managing their weight loss, careers and future? Eldest daughter Sam disappears for months to break free from the lifestyle that was literally killing her. How will she cope when she returns home to the old routine?
8 X 60” for AETN’s Bio.
BEING BRIAN HARVEY
1 X 40”for BBC One following the former East 17 front man after an horrific accident and his fight to learn how to walk again and rebuild his career
GEORGIA’S STORY: 33 STONE AT 15
1 X 45” The original “Too Fat for 15” special, commissioned by BBC One, achieved critical acclaim as it told the story of a Welsh teenager struggling to regain control of her life as her eating habits spiralled out of control.
GOODBYE PAULINE
1 X 30” for BBC One. A special show to mark the leaving of actress Wendy Richard from the popular soap, following her last day on the set of Albert Square
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
1 X 40” for BBC One following a young man with disabilities on a quest to encourage other disabled youngsters to explore their sexual horizons at a brothel where clients with disabilities are actively encouraged to lose their inhibitions!
KIRSTY’S MILLIONS
1 X 40” for BBC One. Heart-warming documentary following the efforts of 9 year old Kirsty Howard, herself suffering from a rare illness, as she tries to secure the future of her Hospice by raising £5M.
AMANDA HOLDEN: REALLY WILD AT HEART
1 X 60” ITV1. The actress and presenter follows the emotional rescue of 3 abused lions and their rehoming in the African big cat reserve of Shamwari, in a project organised by the Born Free Foundation.
GLORIA’S GREATS
12 X 60” for Biography Channel. Two series of biographies of Britain’s biggest stars on location in their homes and carrying out their daily lives, presented by Gloria Hunniford. Featured some of the biggest names in showbusiness including Sir Roger Moore, Barbara Windsor, Sir Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Chris Tarrant.
MAP OF MIDSOMER MURDERS
1 X 60” for ITV3 going behind the scenes of the locations featured in the hit ITV drama with actor John Nettles.
DAVID SUCHET: POIROT AND ME, DAVID JASON: FROST AND ME
20 X 5” for ITV3 featuring two of Britain’s most celebrated actors picking their favourite moments from their respective hit ITV1 dramas.