Imogen Ashford

Designing and setting up large scale experiments in collaboration with Unis. In depth scientific research into current health topics including ‘Should I eat Sugar?’ and ‘How can I improve my concentration?’. Sourcing expert contributors, experiment participators and locations.

Fact checking science-heavy scripts.

Archive Research finding, clearing and sending to the edit clips from YouTube and archive collections.

Assisting with production and development across all episodes particularly Ep 8 ‘Science of Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief’. Organising Shoots: finding locations and contributors, prop sourcing and designing experiments, arranging transport. Attending Shoots: self shooting second camera C300, running, obtaining permissions, assisting crew.

Researching and analysing the science behind stunt fails and successes. Assisting green screen shoot and fact checking and rewording scripts.

In depth research into a specialist subject and remote locations. Responsible for casting two key characters. Assisted the Head of Development in researching stories, developing ideas and proposal writing. Responsible for archive research, editing, and sourcing music for tasters.

Worked with the Science Producer and graphics team to ensure the scientific accuracy of the programme in under 2 weeks. Responsibilities included consulting with the graphics team and sole fact checker during studio voiceover recording.

Sourced and acquired the use of multiple European locations, all for free. Assisted the production team e.g. made props.

Prop co-ordination on and backstage for as-live filming. Prop sourcing, liaising with contributors/audience, and performing.