25.01.12 ON YER BIKE! MAJOR NEW DIGITAL COMMISSION FOR DENHAMS

Denhams’ Digital team has secured a major year-long European contract from CYCLE WEST which promotes three major cycling routes linking Dorset, Devon and Cornwall with Brittany and Normandy in France.

Supported by the INTERREG IVA programme, CYCLE WEST encourages cyclists of all types to experience and enjoy at their own pace the changing landscapes and cultures of these beautiful regions. New and improved infrastructure and signposting as well as practical tips and advice will help cyclists get the most out of their journeys.

Beating off stiff competition, Denhams has been commissioned to deliver a raft of films in 2012 and 2013 which will support the campaign and aim to increase visitor numbers on both sides of the channel. Denhams’ MD Grace Kitto is delighted, “This is excellent news for our Digital team. Denhams are perfectly positioned editorially, creatively and geographically to work with CYCLE WEST on this exciting project. We can’t wait to get started!”

The first tranche of films are due for delivery in Spring 2012.

24.01.12 NEW AQUATIC COMMISSION FOR DIGITAL

Interpet, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of aquatic and pet products, has commissioned Denhams’ digital team to produce a suite of marketing, sales and instructional films.

The films will be used to promote products designed and developed for the American market, including self-assembly raised ponds, water fountain pot kits and in-pond filtration units. Having seen considerable success with these products in the UK, Interpet will be selling them through the Pennington Aquagarden label in stores across the US. The films will be used through point of sale sites, via Smart Tag technology and online.

A key part of Nasdaq-listed Central Garden & Pet Company, Interpet own some of the most successful brands in the UK in this area, including Blagdon, Interpet, Mikki and Nylabone. Denhams are excited to be working with such a prestigious and long-established organisation as Senior Digital Producer Nick Dixon explains, “Denhams has an enviable track record in producing promotional material for the likes of Nissan and Lotus and we’re able to bring this expertise to bear on Interpet’s innovative product lineup. The films are due for release in the spring of this year to help drive sales.”

16.01.12 THE HUNGRY SAILORS STARTS TODAY!

The Hungry Sailors, Denhams' new series for ITV1, starts today at 4pm.
The first programme sees Dick Strawbridge and son James begin their journey along the south coast of England, setting sail from Looe in Cornwall. First stop is Plymouth where the boys sample some fantastic pasties, then they head out to the breakwater in the middle of Plymouth Sound for a spot of fishing. Boarding their trusty Amelie Rose, they head up the River Tamar to Cotehele, the home of a working flour mill then hop over the Tamar into Devon to visit the Maristowe Estate. Finally Dick and James sail back down the Tamar and round the coast to the River Yealm, where they visit a local farm and finish by cooking up a mouth watering meal aboard Amelie Rose.

The programme is the first of 20 one-hour episodes which can be seen at 4pm on ITV1 in the coming weeks.

12.01.12 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS RECEIVE RTS NOMINATIONS

Denham Productions has received four nominations in the Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Awards which are due to be held on Friday 27 January 2012 at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.

Revealed - Goering’s Last Secret, a documentary for Channel 5 and the History Channel which tells the extraordinary story of Albert Goering, brother of Herman, who saved 34 people from Nazi atrocities, has been nominated for Best Network Factual Programme.

Two of Denham’s cookery series, Rick Stein’s Spain for BBC2 and Atul’s Spice Kitchen Malaysia for the Good Food channel, are both shortlisted for the title of Best Network Leisure or Entertainment Programme.

The company’s ongoing work for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent is up for the Best Non-Broadcast Production (Public Sector) award for its film highlighting the fundraising efforts of JD Wetherspoon for the charity; and two of Denhams’ food presenters, Rick Stein and Atul Kochar are both nominated for Best On Screen Talent.

Chris Denham, founder and Chairman of Denham Productions says, “I'm thrilled that the RTS continues to recognize the work of our talented team at Denhams. 2011 was a productive year for us with new commissions for a number of channels and digital clients so the nominations are an added bonus”.

11.01.12 SET SAIL WITH THE HUNGRY SAILORS ON ITV1

From the producers of Rick Stein’s cookery programmes comes a new 20-part ITV1 series The Hungry Sailors which sees Celebrity Masterchef finalist, engineer and small-holder Dick Strawbridge and his equally self-sufficient son James set sail aboard 44’ pilot cutter the Amelie Rose to explore the food of Britain’s coastal towns.

Mooring in tiny harbours and busy ports, Dick and James set off to explore our coastal countryside, meeting farmers, fishermen, producers and foragers, gathering fantastic local produce and heading back onboard to cook up fabulous dishes in their galley kitchen. Recipes include lobster risotto; tuna, coconut and spinach soup; beef wellington, luxury fish pie and rhubarb and ginger sundae with a crumble topping.

But this isn’t just about seaside food; it’s about what makes the coastal and estuary towns and villages of Britain so unique and the people that live and work close to the sea.

The Hungry Sailors is a 20 x 60’ for ITV Daytime and is due to be broadcast from Monday 16 January at 4pm on ITV1. It was commissioned by ITV Director of Factual and Daytime, Alison Sharman and ITV Commissioner of Factual and Daytime, Katy Thorogood. The executive producers for Denham Productions are Grace Kitto and Jill Lourie.

19.12.11 ENJOY A SPANISH CHRISTMAS WITH RICK STEIN

Celebrate Christmas Spanish-style this week with Denhams’ latest production, ‘Rick Stein’s Spanish Christmas’.

Rick uses his experiences shooting his latest series in Spain to produce some wonderful festive dishes and serve them to a group of Spanish friends at a special party in London. On the menu are such delights as clams with Serrano ham and Oloroso sherry and chicken with Saffron and pine nuts.

Tuck into Rick’s festive feast this Wednesday 21st December at 9pm on BBC2.

The programme was produced by Arezoo Farahzad and directed by David Pritchard and Bernard Hall for Denhams and executive producer for the BBC was Sam Bickley.

08.12.11 IT’S CHRISTMAS!....WITH RICK STEIN

There’s another chance to see one of Rick’s classic Christmas treats from 2005 this festive season.

Rick Stein’s Food Heroes Christmas Special is on BBC2, Tuesday 20th December at 11.00.

Merry Christmas from Denhams.

08.11.11 RICK STEIN TASTES THE BLUES TX DATES

Denhams’ latest commission for BBC4 airs in the coming weeks.

Rick Stein Tastes the Blues, a one hour documentary for BBC4, will be broadcast next Tuesday 15th November at 21:00, with another chance to catch it at 03:45 the following morning. HD viewers should tune in on the 15th at 23:00.

The film was produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denhams and executive producer at the BBC was Adam Barker. Transmission is scheduled for November 2011.

04.11.11 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS WIN RICK STEIN DIGITAL COMMISSION

Denham Productions' digital team has produced a raft of new promotional films for www.rickstein.com, the website of Cornish chef Rick Stein.

The five films have been incorporated into the website to highlight the business’s eateries, accommodation, seafood school and shops in Padstow, Falmouth and St Merryn in Cornwall.

Staff from kitchen porters to senior chefs along with Rick and Jill Stein were filmed for the videos as well as each business in action. Footage includes the local production units where pastries, breads, chutneys and jams are made fresh every morning, teachers and students at the seafood school, hotel rooms and of course the restaurants, café and fish and chip shops for which the business is famed.

Nick Dixon, Denhams' Senior Digital Producer says, “The films capture the spirit of the business as well as showing viewers the luxury, quality, attention to detail and diversity that Rick & Jill Stein’s company offers. The success of their business is great for Cornwall and our new films will help build on that.”

02.11.11 RICK STEIN TASTES THE BLUES FOR BBC4

This year Denhams and Rick Stein continue their global adventures by exploring the music and food of the American Deep South for BBC4.

Rick embarks on a journey to the Mississippi Delta where he explores the character of the communities that lie along the banks of the Mississippi River, at the very heart of where Blues music was first born … the bars, the key musicians, the best eating houses as well as the dangerous currents and eddies the Mississippi River is famous for. He opens the stage door to great jamming sessions, good indigenous food and people with an insight into the Blues, past and present.

Ever since he played bass guitar in a band at school in the early sixties, Rick Stein has been in love with the blues: “Since I heard Howlin’ Wolf singing Smokestack Lightning,” he says “I’ve been hooked on the Blues. It was the rawness and depth of feeling that got to me – it was like having an electric shock and this was more or less the same time that Cliff was singing ‘Summer Holiday’. But, to a lesser degree, as someone who’s interested in food I’ve been fascinated by the much loved southern dishes ingrained in the lyrics of the Blues – cornbread and butter beans, black eyed peas, fried chicken and turnip greens. They call it Soul Food here and it’s one of those vital things people yearn for when they escape the Delta and move to Detroit, New Orleans and Sweet Home Chicago.”

This film is Rick’s homage to the musicians who gave birth to the Blues from the farms and cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta and it’s also a celebration of the tastes and smells that have been associated with the blues for nearly a century.

Filmed shortly after the big flood in June 2011, most of the levees were cordoned off to the public and the Mississippi River rushed like an express train – in these parts the Mississippi is known as The Strong Brown God (the one that always wins). Without it, there’d be no cotton, no slaves, no Blues.

Rick bases himself near the town of Clarksdale in the famous Shack Up Inn. It used to be an old cotton gin on a plantation but now it’s a rusty, rickety old hotel full of Blues enthusiasts – the perfect place to embark on a Blues journey of a lifetime and to get a feel for the likes of Muddy Waters, Charlie Patton and the great Robert Johnson.

Rick Stein Tastes the Blues is as much a celebration of Southern food as it is of the music born out of melancholia and despair in the Deep South – together they tell a fascinating story.

The film was produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denhams and executive producer at the BBC was Adam Barker. Transmission is scheduled for November 2011.

31.10.11 DENHAMS CELEBRATE BRITISH FARMING IN NEW SERIES FOR GOOD FOOD

International rugby star and renowned foodie Matt Dawson MBE is joined by Leon co-founder and professional chef Allegra McEvedy MBE in MATT AND ALLEGRA’S BIG FARM, a new ten-part Denham Productions series for the Good Food Channel.

The series is fully funded by EBLEX (The English Beef and Lamb Executive) and is airing on the channel later at the moment.

The 10 x 30’ series focuses on English farming and produce, and will follow Matt and Allegra as they visit some of the country’s most idyllic farms. Each episode will see them visit one or two locations to source enough food for an ultimate feast, consisting of easy to cook season-specific dishes.

As they travel the country in a vintage bus they meet all manner of farmers – from smallholders trying to carve out a food niche to massive commercial outfits – and get stuck right in. They kick off the farming year with full-on lambing; they milk, they harvest honey, show cattle, butcher meat, plough fields and inseminate cattle. There’s nothing they won’t turn their hands to. They’ll ask questions, get their hands properly dirty and cook dishes with what they find.

The recipes they cook include a Porky Beef Casserole, Penne al Amatriciana, a Saltimbocca Sarnie, Italian Strawberry Meringue and a Greek-ish Salad. The series is a roving celebration of delicious home-grown British food and the sometimes Blitz-like spirit that produces it.

Denham’s Director of Programmes and executive producer of the new series Grace Kitto says, “From milking to mud and with a generous helping of irreverent banter, this new series has regionality and cooking at its very heart”.

19.10.11 DOORS OPEN FOR TAVISTOCK’S BEDFORD COTTAGES

Tavistock Museum has commissioned Denhams to produce a 10-minute film about the town’s famous Bedford Cottages.

With the discovery of copper in the area around Tavistock in the mid 19th century came an influx of workers who required housing. The local landowner, the 7th Duke of Bedford used some of his considerable income to fund the construction of some 300 dwellings which became known as the Bedford Cottages. They are still lived in and loved today.

The film explains the development of the cottages, shows some of the architectural features and hears from current residents. It will be shown at the museum and online at the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site website.

The film has been funded by a European Union and Defra grant through the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE). They are part of the Discover the Extraordinary Project, a three year programme of investments across Cornwall and Devon developed by the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site Office to enhance the visitor experience in the World Heritage Site. The RDPE funding has been awarded through the Sustainable Rural Tourism theme, managed by Defra, which aims to assist the growth of environmentally sustainable tourism in rural areas.

22.09.11 366 WAYS TO HELP THE CO-OP

The Co-operative Membership has once again asked Denhams to produce a communications tool for the South West region.

2012 will be the International Year of Co-operatives and ‘366 Days to Build a Better World’ is a film which aims to encourage members across the region to get active and do something to make the world we live in a better place. It features people from all over the south and west explaining what they are going to be doing next year and hopefully inspire others to join in.

The film will be shown at Co-operative Membership roadshows across the region throughout 2011 and into 2012.

22.09.11 CLIC SARGENT USE DENHAMS EXPERTISE ONCE MORE

CLIC Sargent, the children’s cancer charity, has commissioned Denhams to produce another communications DVD.

This latest DVD will be a source of information and reassurance for parents who have lost a child from cancer, their families and friends. It will show that every parent’s experience is different and that everyone copes in different ways. The Denhams Digital team has been commissioned to interview parents, siblings and other family members across the UK and to build a DVD which can be used as a resource at various stages after the death of the child.

The DVD is due for completion in late 2011.

22.09.11 NEW COMMISSION FOR AXA WEALTH

AXA Wealth has commissioned Denhams Digital to deliver fresh video content for its Corporate Trustee Investment offering.

Promoting the products and services available to investment advisors and trustees of group pension schemes, the film will be used at exhibitions, events and online. Fronted by presenter and doctor of mechanical engineering Shini Somara, it uses a variety of technical and outdoor analogies to explain the many advantages of the AXA offer and features the moors and seas of the south west of England as its stunning backdrop.

Senior Digital Producer Nick Dixon is delighted with the results: “We are proud to count the AXA group as a returning client and this new film demonstrates our understanding of their and their clients’ needs. We were delighted to be able to shoot the whole film on location in such beautiful surroundings and are pleased that AXA Wealth have been able to use the tool immediately.”

26.09.11 SET SAIL FOR A CULINARY JOURNEY WITH

From the producers of Rick Stein’s cookery programmes comes new 20-part ITV1 series The Hungry Sailors which sees Celebrity Masterchef finalist, engineer and small-holder Dick Strawbridge and his equally self-sufficient son James set sail aboard pilot cutter the Amelie Rose to explore the food of Britain’s coastal towns.

Mooring in tiny harbours and busy ports, Dick and James set off to explore our coastal countryside, meeting farmers, fishermen, producers and foragers, gathering fantastic local produce and heading back onboard to cook up a number of fabulous dishes in their galley kitchen. Recipes include lobster risotto; tuna, coconut and spinach soup; beef wellington, luxury fish pie and rhubarb and ginger sundae with a crumble topping.

But this isn’t just about seaside food; it’s about what makes the coastal and estuary towns and villages of Britain so unique and the people that live and work close to the sea.

The Hungry Sailors is a 20 x 60’ for ITV Daytime and is due to be broadcast from Monday 16 January at 4pm on ITV1. It was commissioned by ITV Director of Factual and Daytime, Alison Sharman and ITV Commissioner of Factual and Daytime, Katy Thorogood. The executive producers for Denham Productions are Grace Kitto and Jill Lourie.

05.07.11 RICK STEIN’S SPAIN STARTS NEXT WEEK

Episode one of Rick Stein’s Spain, Denham Productions’ latest series for BBC2, airs next week.

Each hour-long programme finds Rick exploring the culture and cuisine of this beautiful country, from Catalonia to Andalucia. The first episode begins in Galicia on the northern coast and travels through Asturias and Cantabria and into the Basque Country. This film, the first of four, transmits at 8pm next Thursday 14th July on BBC2.

Subsequent programmes air on the 21st and 28th July and the final episode on the 4th August.

Denhams executive producer Chris Denham said “This is the tenth series we have produced with Rick and frankly they go from strength to strength. We’re delighted with the results – the photography is truly stunning and the food, as always, looks delicious. Not only that but the films unearth some fantastic characters and stories which make the series really come alive.”

The series was produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denhams and Sam Bickley was the executive producer for the BBC.

18.07.11 2 MILLION VIEWERS WATCH RICK STEIN’S SPAIN

2.3 million viewers watched the first instalment of Denham Productions’ new peaktime series RICK STEIN’S SPAIN on BBC 2 last Thursday 14th July.

It was the most watched programme on BBC 2 that night and beat Help My House is Falling Down on Channel 4 and Channel 5’s Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers which were both broadcast in the same time slot.

Focusing on the unique flavours and dishes of rural Spain, the programme followed Rick on a culinary journey off the beaten track in a camper van exploring Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque country, sampling and cooking delicious food along the way.

The four -part series is directed and produced by David Pritchard. The remaining three episodes will be shown on BBC 2 at 8pm on 21st July, 28th July and 4th August.

20.06.11 RICK STEIN TASTES THE BLUES FOR BBC4

Following the success of last year's Rick Stein's Taste Of Italian Opera, Rick returns to BBC Four with the blues for another gastronomic and musical adventure.

Stein Tastes The Blues explores references to food ingrained in the lyrics of the blues. Many of the dishes stand the test of time in family-run restaurants up and down the Mississippi. A celebration of Southern food and the Afro-American music born out of melancholia and despair in the Deep South, this programme tells a fascinating story.

The film is a part of the channel’s America Season which explores the rich cultural heritage of 20th-century America and is due for transmission in Autumn/Winter 2011.

25.05.11 NEW RICK STEIN SERIES THIS YEAR!

This year will see the transmission of the latest BBC2 Rick Stein series produced by Denham Productions.

Driving his chum’s rather clapped out camper van, which he describes as his Rocinante, celebrated chef Rick Stein embarks on a culinary journey laced with history, literature and stunning photography through Spain.

“I’ve wanted to make a series in Spain for a long time. I love Spanish food, I’ve been going there since I was a young boy – but until quite recently I don’t think people really took the food seriously. French and Italian cooking was felt to have more finesse. Thanks to a handful of really dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavours, that has all begun to change. No one cooks fish with more respect or grills meat better.

To me the underlying point of journeying to Spain would be to discover the ‘duende’ in the cooking. By that I mean a sense of soul, of authenticity. The word is normally used for the soul of flamenco but I think it could be equally applied to the art of Spanish cooking because to my mind, in really good food, there is a communication between the cook and diner that amounts to art.”

Transmission is scheduled for later in 2011.

10.05.11 DENHAMS PROMOTES PLYMOUTH’S ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE

Denhams has been commissioned by Theatre Royal Plymouth to produce a short promotional film.

The Theatre Royal is the city’s principal cultural asset and has a positive impact across the wider region. Excellence and inclusivity are the two driving principles of the organisation and Denhams have been briefed to reflect these and other key messages in the film.

Denhams Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon said “Denhams and Theatre Royal Plymouth have enjoyed a close and rewarding relationship over the years and this commission reinforces those strong ties. We are excited about delivering a really engaging and useful promotional tool and look forward to start of production."

It is anticipated that the film will be available online later in the year.

07.03.11 PULL THE OTHER ONE! DENHAMS HELPS JD WETHERSPOON RAISE MONEY FOR CLIC SARGENT

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has launched its five year fundraising appeal for CLIC Sargent with the help of a raft of new films from Denham Productions.

CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young people, has announced that JD Wetherspoon and customers at its 800 pubs will aim to raise £1 million per year, having already raised an impressive £4m since 2002. Every pub will be encouraged to participate in and organise a wide range of activities and events, from sponsored runs to the annual inter-pub five-a-side football competition ‘Kick for CLIC Sargent’.

The films feature 19 year old Ayesha who has lived with cancer since the age of 14. We discover how CLIC Sargent has helped her and her family cope through a very difficult period and how money raised by organisations like Wetherspoon has helped. Ayesha, from Plymouth, is one of a number of young people aged 18 to 24 years old being given the chance to get involved in the renewed partnership over the next 12 months. She was able to participate in the planning and editing of the film, gaining valuable insight and experience from working with the Denhams team.

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's website

26.01.11 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS WIN RTS AWARD FOR DOUWE EGBERTS PRODUCTION

Denham Productions’ Behind Every Cup, a series of online films for coffee brand Douwe Egberts picked up the award for Best Non-Broadcast Programme – Private Sector in this year’s Royal Television Awards for Devon and Cornwall.

The programme’s producer and director Charlotte Barton along with executive producer Grace Kitto, were presented with the award at a ceremony held in Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre.

The trio of films which also incorporated animation and archive, were narrated by actor James Nesbitt and looked at the stories behind Espresso, Cafetiere and Cappucino coffee, from their origins through to how to make the perfect cup. Filming took place in the UK, Colombia, Vienna and at Douwe Egberts' factory in Belgium.

The production was commissioned by London media agency Grand Central for Douwe Egberts.

14.01.11 3 THREE RTS NOMINATIONS FOR DENHAMS

Denham Productions has received three nominations in the 2010 Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Awards which are due to be held on Friday 21st January in Plymouth.

Rick Stein’s Taste of Italian Opera is nominated in the Network Leisure/ Entertainment category, reflecting the company’s successful ongoing relationship with the Cornish chef and restaurateur. The programme has been shown a number of times on BBC4 to good reviews.

In the Non-broadcast Public Sector category, ‘It’s Your Choice’ for Torbay Council has been nominated. The short film shows the consequences of young people not reporting crime to the police.

And in Non-broadcast Private Sector, ‘A Story Behind Every Cup’ for Douwe Egberts has picked up a nomination. One of three films delivered for the international coffee giant, this story shows viewers what goes in to each cup of their delicious beverage.

Chris Denham, Chairman of Denham Productions says, “These nominations demonstrate what a fantastic group of people we have working here, and some excellent clients! 2010 has been a good year and we look forward to more success in 2011.”

07.01.11 GOERING DOC REPEATED TOMORROW

Viewers have another chance to enjoy Denham Productions’ latest documentary ‘Goering’s Last Secret: Revealed’ this Saturday, 8th January at 12.35pm.

The documentary was produced and directed by Linda Parkhurst, executive producers for Denhams were Grace Kitto and Jill Lourie and for FIVE was Matt Bennett. Click here to watch the film

For information on presenter William Hastings Burke, click here.

04.01.11 GOERING DOC ON FIVE TONIGHT!

GOERING’S LAST SECRET: REVEALED, Denham Productions’ peaktime documentary for FIVE, tells the extraordinary story of Albert Goering. He was the anti-Nazi younger brother of Hitler’s right hand man, Hermann Goering, who risked his life to save Jews and others from Nazi persecution – while his brother was a key member of the Nazi regime perpetrating that persecution.

At the end of the war Albert Goering handed himself in to the Allies expecting immediate release, but he was imprisoned for nearly two years while prosecutors examined the case against him. During that time he wrote a list of the 34 most prominent people and families that he had helped to escape from the Nazi terror. The list remains the strongest piece of evidence of his activities during the war.

The hour long programme, showing tonight at 8pm on FIVE, follows the journey of young Australian author William Hastings Burke. On hearing Albert’s story as a student, William was determined to reveal the truth about his remarkable acts of bravery. He spent five years following in his footsteps and finally wrote a book, ‘Thirty-Four’ about Albert’s wartime experiences.

With his brother as commander of the Luftwaffe and instigator of the first concentration camps, Albert’s surname struck terror even into the hearts of the Gestapo and he soon realised that he could use the power of his family name to help free friends, acquaintances - and later strangers - from the Nazis. From writing letters to securing fake passports and ultimately even funding the work of the resistance, William reveals how Albert was determined to undermine the Nazi regime despite putting himself in grave danger.

Albert’s List of the 34 most prominent people he helped escape from the Nazis included German actress Henny Porten and her Jewish husband and Drs Victor Medvei, Joseph Charvat and Ladislo Kovacs. William describes the list as a ‘message in a bottle’ and he uses it to guide his research. He tracks down and meets some of the relatives of the people Albert saved and hears their stories and overwhelming thanks to Albert. He also meets Albert’s only daughter, Elizabeth, who barely knew her father as her mother divorced him and emigrated to Peru in 1951.
As William discovers, there could be hundreds more people than the 34 named who owe their lives to this extraordinary man. His bravery and his influence reached far beyond his friends to save strangers from the death camps and smuggle refugees to safety.

But the name that helped save the lives of so many during Nazi reign became Albert’s downfall after the war was over. He was released from prison in Germany only to face another 14 months in jail in Czechoslovakia. He was finally freed by the allies in 1947, but for the rest of his life Albert was blighted by the Goering name, now made terrible by the exploits of his brother, and he died in poverty, forgotten, a footnote in the story of his brother's life - until now.

The documentary was produced and directed by Linda Parkhurst, executive producers for Denhams were Grace Kitto and Jill Lourie and for FIVE was Matt Bennett. Click here to watch the film

For information on William Hastings Burke, click here.

8.12.10 RICK STEIN’S CORNISH CHRISTMAS TOPS BBC2’S PEAKTIME THURSDAY NIGHT LINE-UP

2.7 million viewers watched the first programme of Denham Productions’ festive food special RICK STEIN’S CORNISH CHRISTMAS on 2 December on BBC2, beating viewing figures for Nigella’s Kitchen and At Home With The Georgians which were also on the channel that night.

Focusing on the unique flavours and sounds of a Cornish Christmas, the programme followed Rick back in his beloved county as he joined in the ancient festival of Wassailing, tried out the famous ice rink at Eden and cooked his own goose.

The final episode of his Christmas special is on 9 December at 8.30pm on BBC2 when Rick and his chefs use local ingredients to create a Christmas banquet for all his Cornish friends including the famous comedian Jethro - an old friend who, when they were younger, were serious adversaries on the rugby pitch.

The 2-part series is directed by David Pritchard and produced by Arezoo Farahzad.

The two episodes will be repeated as a one hour special on 22nd December at 1.15pm on BBC 2.

Rick will also be presenting his 2-part CHRISTMAS ODYSSEY which looks back at his cooking and travels across the Far East on 16th December at 8.30pm and 21st December at 1.45pm.

01.12.10 ENJOY A CORNISH CHRISTMAS WITH RICK STEIN TONIGHT!

Denhams’ latest offering featuring Rick Stein airs tonight on BBC2.

Tune in this evening at 8.30pm to experience a truly Cornish Christmas with Rick.

The people of Cornwall are proud of the fact that they do things differently, and the Christmas celebrations in this beautiful part of England have their own unique flavours and sounds. Home for a while from his world-wide travel adventures Rick Stein has a chance to enjoy Christmas in his beloved adopted county. In the first of two special programmes Rick joins in the ancient festival of Wassailing, tries out the famous ice rink at Eden and cooks his own goose! With Cornish Christmas music and the occasional glass of Cornish beers and ciders, this is a festive feast guaranteed to get viewers in the best seasonal spirits.

Episode 2 can be seen on BBC2 at 8.30 on December 9th.

The commissioning editor for BBC2 was Lisa Edwards and the programmes were produced by Arezoo Farahzad and directed by David Pritchard for Denham Productions.

7.10.10 ANOTHER MAJOR COMMISSION FROM UKTV GOOD FOOD

Globe-trotting Denham Productions returns to the Good Food channel in October with ATUL'S SPICE KITCHEN: MALAYSIA, its brand new five-part Southeast Asian food series featuring double Michelin star chef Atul Kochhar.

Throughout the series, Atul travels the length and breadth of Malaysia to unearth the unique flavours of Malaysian fusion cuisine and explores the diverse array of flavours available across the country, the hub of where so many different cooks and cultures collide. From the Nyonya dishes that combine Chinese ingredients with spices through to the deep rich curries of India, Malaysians have historically adapted each contributing country's dishes to suit their tastes.

Atul Kochhar is an Indian born British chef who has re-invented Indian cuisine. He runs five restaurants and is renowned for his masterful spicing, never resting in his quest for new and exciting recipes.

Atul’s Spice Kitchen: Malaysia will be brought to Good Food by MATRADE (Malaysia’s External Trade Development Corporation) from 24 October at 8pm. The executive producer for Denham Productions is Grace Kitto.

30.09.10 CO-OP FILM PREMIERES IN PLYMOUTH

Denham’s film celebrating 150 years of the Co-operative in Plymouth premiered recently at a sparkling gala evening in the city.

‘150 Years of the Co-operative in Plymouth’ is an overview of the progress of the company from its humblest beginnings on the Barbican in 1860 to its merger with the national movement last year.

Hosted by the organisation’s Membership team, the evening saw over 350 guests enjoying the finest Co-operative food and wine, an awards ceremony and some fascinating speakers, including historian Chris Robinson. The 10-minute film was very well received and was given away as a DVD to all guests at the end of the evening.

30.09.10 DENHAMS BACKING FOR INDIE SHORT

Denhams is proud to support the locally produced drama short ‘If I Wish Really Hard’ which sees its premier at the Exeter Phoenix in October.

The 10-minute film is about the breakdown of a family seen through the eyes of an eight year old girl and is an innovative mix of drama and puppetry. It was shot on location in Plymouth using Denhams kit and is the latest production for well known local director and ex-Denhams staffer Matt Richards.

The film will be screened at the Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre as part of its Two Short Nights Film Festival 2010 on 22nd October at 9pm. There is also an awards ceremony and after show drinks reception. Tickets can be purchased from the Box Office on 01392 667066.

29.09.10 DENHAM’S SLEEPING BEAUTY

Filming is now complete for this year’s TV ad for the panto at Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Continuing the long-running relationship with the South West’s most prestigious arts venue, Denhams will once again be delivering TV advertising for broadcast in the region.

Sleeping Beauty, starring I’m a Celebrity winner Joe Pasquale, runs from 17th December to 22nd January and features amazing 3D special effects and the usual array of glamorous costumes and fantastic sets.

21.09.10 NEW AWARD FOR DENHAMS WORK

Films produced by Denhams corporate team for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent have won a prestigious British Medical Association patient information award.

‘Keeping Up’ are two films which encourage young people who currently have and have lived through cancer to return to school. Using interviews with health professionals and teachers and personal testimony from young people, they are frank accounts of the challenges and benefits of getting back into education. Much of the content is video diary footage, which has shown to be very effective in communicating with the target audience.

The films won the Patient Information Award (Online and Digital Media) which was presented to CLIC Sargent by the BMA at a glittering ceremony last week.

The award citation described the films as ’compelling and very true to life’ and ’extremely valuable for teachers.’

Senior Corporate Producer and director of the films Nick Dixon is delighted: “To have our work recognised by a body such as the BMA is an achievement but we are most proud of the fact that the films will be having a tangible impact on young people’s lives when they are at their most vulnerable. We are continually grateful to CLIC Sargent for allowing us to work with inspiring people across the UK.’

The BMA patient information awards are part of the BMA medical book competition. They were established in 1997 to recognise quality in written patient information leaflets and small booklets. The aim is to encourage the production and dissemination of accessible, well-designed and clinically balanced materials which will enhance patients’ understanding of health issues and their ability to participate in decisions about their care.

This year, almost one hundred book publishers and other organisations entered books and digital resources.

27.08.10 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Plymouth-based television company Denham Productions has appointed Jill Lourie as its Director of Development.

Formerly Director of Broadcast at Two Four Productions, Jill spent 14 years developing and producing shows for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and a number of satellite channels. She was responsible for bringing such familiar faces as Hotel Inspector Ruth Watson, Chef Heston Blumenthal and City Gardener Matt James onto television. Jill abandoned television five years ago to run her own five star boutique bed and breakfast before returning to television at Denhams.

In her new role Jill will be developing broadcast ideas across a range of programming genres and strengthening Denham Production's relationships with commissioning editors at ITV, Five and Sky amongst others.

Says Jill, “I have always admired Denhams and the great programmes they make. So I relish the prospect of developing shows in this great tradition. The South West needs a strong television production base and I hope to bring some exciting shows to Denhams to increase prospects for programme makers in this region”.

Along with Jill's appointment, the company has also restructured its management team with former Head of Production Grace Kitto now its Director of Programmes and David Pritchard taking on the new role of Creative Director. Chris Denham remains the company's Chief Executive.

Denham Productions is one of the UK's Top 10 Factual production companies and leading food producers. Most well known for its cookery series with Cornish chef Rick Stein and Gary Rhodes, the company also produces branded video content for a number of corporate clients including Kraft, Asda, Young's Seafood, CLIC Sargent and Lotus as well as Devon County Council and Torbay Development Agency and local businesses GGP UK Ltd and Tecalemit Garage Equipment Co Ltd.

19.08.10 DENHAM LINES UP ANOTHER JOB WITH TECALEMIT

Plymouth-based engineering firm Tecalemit Garage Equipment Co Ltd have once more commissioned Denhams corporate team to produce a raft of marketing and training videos and DVDs.
The material will promote Tecalemit’s range of laser alignment systems used in garages across the UK. It will also be used to train garage employees in the correct and effective use of this equipment.
Nick Dixon, Denham’s Senior Corporate Producer is very pleased. “Tecalemit have returned to Denhams for marketing and training films and DVDs which is a testament to our strong working relationship, our ability to deliver on time and on budget and our excellent creative and editorial teams. We look forward to working with the team at Tecalemit once more.”

29.06.10 PHILADELPHIA AD CAMPAIGN WINS AWARD

Kraft Foods’ campaign, ‘Philadelphia: Simple Food, Made Delicious’, much of which was delivered by Denham Productions, has won a prestigious award at The Grocer Gold Awards.

Held at London’s Guildhall on 16th June, the glittering awards ceremony saw Kraft collect the prize for Consumer Initiative of the Year, beating the likes of ASDA, Heinz and Ocado. Denhams were responsible for delivering the TV advertorials and supporting material as well originating the ‘Simple Food, Made Delicious’ strap.

Launched in 2003 by The Grocer magazine, this annual event recognises the best of the best in grocery retail for service, initiative and commitment. The awards are the most hotly contested in the food and drink industry and are focused on key business areas such as innovation and customer satisfaction.

Head of Programmes at Denhams Grace Kitto was delighted: “This is fantastic news. We are proud of the work we have done for Kraft Philadelphia and value our ongoing relationship. The commercials utilise our skills as documentary makers skilled in food production, so we’re able to make the featured recipes look real and attainable. It’s great to have this work recognised.’

24.06.10 TORBAY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TURN TO DENHAMS FOR PROMOTIONAL FILM

Denhams corporate department has delivered a high-profile, fast turnaround promotional film for Torbay Development Agency.

Commissioned, produced, filmed, edited and delivered in three weeks, the film is to be used for promoting the Bay as a location for inward investment, business, leisure and life. It features iconic imagery of the area, from landscapes and tourism to hi-tech businesses and retail and combines graphics, music and contemporary editing techniques to deliver the messages dynamically and effectively.

Senior Corporate Producer and director Nick Dixon is delighted with the results. ‘The TDA were clearly impressed by our experience and capacity to deliver in a very short time frame. The flexibility we offer through our in-house resources meant we could turn this around quickly and achieve the goals set out for us. It is a testament to the skills and professionalism of the corporate team that the project was delivered successfully, on time and to budget.’

The film was shown to over 60 top developers from all over the UK who visited Torbay on 22 June for the launch of the first phase of the Mayor’s Vision regeneration project, which could attract over £400million investment to Torbay and 2,000 jobs.

The film was also shown at public consultation meetings to update Torbay residents and businesses on the progress that has been made on the Mayor’s Vision, and what plans are in place to generate future development in Torbay.

The film footage will be used for a variety of campaigns to attract inward investors to Torbay and promote the New English Riviera as a business location on a national and international stage.

To view the film, please visit the Torbay Council website.

24.06.10 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS IS A CUT ABOVE

UK garden machinery giant GGP UK Limited has once more asked Denhams to produce marketing and information videos.

Following previous success with our Point of Sale material for GGP products in B&Q stores, Denhams are delivering a raft of films supporting this year’s line-up of ride-on and push mowers. The films will appear on the Mountfield lawnmowers website and be distributed to the GGP dealer network.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon is pleased. “We are delighted to be working once more with our friends at GGP. Their return business is something we value immensely and look forward to delivering this project for them.”

The films are due for distribution at the end of the summer.

03.06.10 RICK STEIN'S FAR EASTERN ODYSSEY SHORTLISTED FOR GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS' AWARD

Denham Productions' BBC 2 series, Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey, has been shortlisted for The Guild of Food Writers' Food Broadcast of the Year Award.

The awards presentation is the UK's biggest food book, writing and media awards and will take place in London on Thursday June 17th at the Design Museum Space.

The 6 x 60’ high definition series was the Cornish chef's ninth cookery series with Denham Productions for BBC 2 and took viewers on an epic culinary journey to explore the Far East’s most diverse food cultures which have become popular all over the world.

It was directed and produced by David Pritchard who says, “Rick's programmes brought to life the amazing taste sensations and landscapes of the Far East and I'm really delighted that the Guild of Food Writers has recognised the series by shortlisting it for such a prestigious award ”.

03.06.10 LATEST RICK STEIN PROGRAMME WELL RECEIVED

‘Rick Stein’s Taste of Italian Opera’ which was broadcast on BBC4 on Tuesday evening performed very well. It was the most popular show in the channel’s opera season to date.

The hour long programme was produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denhams and commissioning editor for the BBC was Adam Barker.

01.06.10 RICK STEIN TASTES ITALIAN OPERA TONIGHT ON BBC4

Tonight on BBC4, Rick Stein explores the part food has played in the creation of one of the most passionate expressions of love and joy known to mankind – the Italian Opera. ‘Rick Stein’s Taste of Italian Opera’ is a passionate and colourful programme appealing to an audience of food and music lovers.

Rick said:“It occurred to me when I came to Italy, some twenty years ago, that in some way Italian opera wouldn’t be what it is without a strong affinity with food and wine. It’s like the local ham – the famous Parma ham – which is intrinsically linked with the equally famous Parmigiano Reggiano. The whey of the creamy milk from which the cheese is made is used to feed the pigs. They are part and parcel of each other. It’s like a marriage of music and words - they become welded together. In exactly the same way I think the music of Verdi, Rossini and Puccini are linked to the kitchen hearth and the trattorias of northern Italy. We know that the young bon vivant Rossini equally enjoyed musing about the creation of a new dish as sitting at a piano with a pen – unlike Beethoven who hated stopping work even for a snack. Wagner was a vegetarian and Mozart preferred sweet things. Both Verdi and Rossini made quite a bit of cash from their work and Verdi took pride at having a small farm attached to his villa at Sant Agata where gardeners would grow vegetables. He also had a herd of cows and a whole collection of farmyard animals so he was self sufficient in poultry and meat. In fact he was living the good life long before we knew what it was.”

“Without sounding over simplistic I think composing and cooking creatively have much in common. Both are a skilful combination of individual things – whether notes or ingredients – and both have the common purpose of bringing joy and pleasure and lifting the human spirit.”

‘Rick Stein’s Taste of Italian Opera’ transmits at 9pm tonight on BBC4. The hour long programme was produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denhams and commissioning editor for the BBC was Adam Barker.

21.05.10 RICK STEIN TASTES ITALIAN OPERA FOR BBC4!

Rick Stein explores the part food has played in the creation of one of the most passionate expressions of love and joy known to mankind – the Italian Opera.

‘Rick Stein’s Taste of Italian Opera’ transmits at 9pm on Tuesday 1st June on BBC4. The hour long programme was produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denhams and commissioning editor for the BBC was Adam Barker. More information to follow shortly.

17.05.10 DENHAM’S PHILLY ADS CONTINUE TO PERFORM WELL

Denham Productions are maintaining the successful run of commercials for Kraft Food’s Philadelphia brand.

Having entered Marketing Magazine’s Adwatch Top 10 at the end of last year, Denhams continue to produce a host of broadcast and online content for the US food giant. Those initial commercials are being updated for a Belgian and Dutch audience.

The second wave of Philly commercial advertorials transmitted on a number of Sky channels in February this year. Extended two-minute versions of the four recipes were produced for the Philly website and as VOD films for channels like Channel 4 and FIVE. As with the initial content, chef Ed Baines fronted the campaign.

A further delicious recipe, Ever So Easy Philly Cheesecake, features on the Philly website and received repeat VOD showings on a number of channels throughout April.

Philly Spring Chicken, Philadelphia’s Easter recipe, enjoyed a good run on TV channels over the Easter period, spread over 20 channels (no pun intended!) including Channel 4, E4, UKTV, Five, and E! Entertainment.

Philadelphia’s latest product – Philly with Spring Onion and Black Pepper, debuts in ‘Steak with Philly Sauce’ to create a delicious sauce for any steak dinner. The commercial was broadcast over 30 channels at the end of April 2010 including Disney XD, E!, Channel 4, E4, Five, and Discovery UK. MPU’s and VOD’s were also created, and a full length recipe will be on Philly’s website in due course.

Executive Producer for Denhams Grace Kitto said: “Following the phenomenal success of the first round of commercials in September last year, I’m delighted that we have been able to continue doing great things for such a prestigious and well loved food brand. We look forward to continuing our close working relationship with Philadelphia in the coming months.”

Exec Grace Kitto is joined by director David Pritchard, with chef Ed Baines fronting all new content.

04.05.10 ANOTHER ENGLISH HERITAGE COMMISSION FOR DENHAMS

English Heritage have turned to Denhams’ corporate department once again for high profile internal communications.

The Denhams corporate team have been tasked with completely revamping the employee induction film for all new English Heritage staff. Using newly acquired footage shot at Dover Castle, Greenwich and English Heritage headquarters in Swindon, as well as a raft of archive material, the film gives a concise and engaging overview of the operational structure of the organisation.

Producer/ director Grace Kitto was delighted with the results. “This project has been extremely rewarding and is a marked improvement on the existing film. We hope that the way we have refreshed the creative and editorial style of the film will chime with its audience and give them a real feel for the organisation they are joining.”

The induction film is already in use across English Heritage locations and via their intranet system.

21.04.10 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS WIN NEW BUSINESS FROM DOUWE EGBERTS

Denham Productions has won new business from top London media agency Grand Central to produce a series of films for Sara Lee's Douwe Egberts coffee brand for online broadcast.

The 3 x 3' Behind Every Cup films tell the varied and human story of coffee and focus on the most popular variations – Espresso, Cappuccino and Filter coffee. They also feature the people who produce the coffee along with the master tasters and coffee lovers who drink it.

Filming took place in the UK, Vienna, Belgium and Columbia. The features which also include archive material were produced by Charlotte Barton. The executive producer is Grace Kitto.

Denham Productions is one of the UK's top 10 factual producers and continues to deliver some of the UK's most popular programmes such as Rick Stein's series for BBC2 and Good Food brand Rhodes Across with Gary Rhodes.

Douwe Egberts join Kraft, ASDA, The co-operative, Youngs Seafood, Amoy, Tesco and Dolmio on Denham’s roster of food clients.

01.04.10 DENHAMS CORPORATE TEAM HELPS MAKE TORBAY SAFER

Denhams corporate department has been commissioned by Safer Communities Torbay to produce a film that will encourage teenagers to report crime.

‘It’s Your Choice’ is a short film which uses the dramatic reconstruction of a real-life scenario to demonstrate why young victims should report crime to a trusted adult. Set in and around the Torbay area, the film uses mobile phone and CCTV footage to enhance the sense of reality and connect with its audience.

The film will be shown on the Safer Communities Torbay
website , its own Facebook page and other social media sites, used in foreign language schools in the area as well as being distributed to local school police officers and youth workers.

‘It’s Your Choice’ was produced and directed by Charlotte Barton for Denham Productions.

23.03.10 DAVID PRITCHARD WINS ANOTHER AWARD!

Denham Productions’ Director of Programmes, David Pritchard was given the award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Innovation at the prestigious Media Innovation Awards held on 18th March at St Mellion Golf & Country Club in Cornwall.

David is most well known for changing the face of TV cookery when he discovered and produced the late Keith Floyd and for directing and producing Rick Stein's BBC2 series and one-off programmes.

Collecting his award, David recalled meeting and working with Keith Floyd and Rick Stein and said, ‘I'm delighted that my work has been recognised with this award. I’ve had so much fun and I’m still having fun. I absolutely adore my job!’

11.03.10 CLIC SARGENT ARE TESCO CHARITY OF THE YEAR!

Retailing giant Tesco have announced that CLIC Sargent is their Charity of the Year for 2010.

Denhams have produced the film that explains where the money will go and help encourage Tesco staff to hit their fundraising target of £5m for the year.

The aim is to help children with cancer spend more time at home and less time in hospital. The money raised by the partnership will help fund CLIC Sargent specialist children’s cancer nurses across the UK. Cancer treatment can last for years. These nurses will help children spend as much time at home as possible by co-ordinating all the care they need when they get there.

Featuring real life stories of children and their families and CLIC Sargent nurses, the film illustrates how the experience of treatment can be transformed with the help of a specialist cancer nurse. It will be seen by staff across the whole of the Tesco organisation.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon said “We sincerely hope that the ambitious figure of £5m is reached and that our film will have played a small part in this.”

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's Charity of the Year microsite

25.02.10 NEW DRAMA HELPS YOUNG DRIVERS LEARN TO LIVE

Devon County Council have once more asked Denham Productions to deliver films that will make the roads of the South West safer for all.

The Denham corporate team have produced a series of dramas using local young actors on location in the region to illustrate some of the key issues involving young drivers. Drugs, drink and speeding as well as distractions such as mobile phones are often at the heart of accidents involving younger drivers.

The films will form part of a DVD that will be used by road safety officers in talks to groups of teenagers in Devon and Cornwall. They are discussion aids that will enable the young people to talk about how their actions could lead to incidents on the road and how they can act to change the course of events.

The DVD will be launched as a part of the ‘Learn to Live’ campaign currently having success in reducing casualties on the roads around the region.

Denhams Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon is pleased to be involved. “Learn to Live is apparently having great success reducing injuries caused by and of young drivers in the region. Although it is difficult to prove the link between the campaign and the apparent fall in casualties, it does seem that it is having a positive effect. For Denhams to contribute to this campaign is both challenging and rewarding and we are pleased to be working with the County Council once again.”

The DVDs are due for distribution in the Spring of 2010.

22.02.10 DENHAMS HELP CLIC SARGENT SAY THANK YOU!

The UK’s children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent has asked Denhams to help them say a big Thank You! to fundraisers in communities across the UK.

Many groups and individuals do fun, crazy and often challenging things to raise money to help support the vital work the charity does. Right across the country, people are striving to do what they can for this great cause. Saying thank you in person is often difficult for CLIC Sargent, so they have commissioned Denhams to produce a short film which does exactly that!

Featuring personal testimonies and real life examples of the children, Young People and families they help, the film will be distributed to fundraising groups where it is unfortunately impossible for a CLIC Sargent representative to say it in person.

Nick Dixon,. Denham Senior Corporate Producer, said “We’re very proud to once again be helping CLIC Sargent in a creative and powerful way. This film will mean the charity can communicate their appreciation through a personal and heartfelt message.”

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's website

02.02.10 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS WIN RTS AWARD

Beeching's Tracks, a Denham Production documentary for BBC One South West, picked up the title of Best Regional Programme in the 2009 Royal Television Society Devon and Cornwall Awards held last Friday at the Barbican Theatre in Plymouth.

Using new and archive footage, the programme looks at the impact of Dr Beeching’s closure of the old inland railway route into the West Country. The programme's executive producer is Grace Kitto who was presented with the award on the night.

Denham Productions also received two other nominations at this year's ceremony.

Mitch and Matt's Big Fish, a cookery series ad funded by Young's Seafood Limited for UKTV's Good Food channel which featured Celebrity Masterchef contestant Matt Dawson and Dartmouth chef and cookery writer Mitch Tonks, was shortlisted for the Network Leisure or Entertainment award. The series executive producers are Grace Kitto and David Nottage.

Denham's corporate film Being Co-Operative, directed and produced by Nick Dixon for The co-operative, was nominated in the Non-Broadcast – Public Sector category.

Chris Denham, founder and Chairman of Denham Productions says, “I'm thrilled that the RTS has recognised once more the work of our talented team at Denhams. 2009 was a productive year for us with new commissions for a number of channels and new corporate clients so the winning award and nominations are an added bonus”.

8.12.09 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS' PHILADELPHIA ADVERTORIALS TASTE SUCCESS

Denham Productions' advertorials for Kraft Foods' Philadelphia have entered Marketing Magazine's Adwatch Top 10, the magazine's weekly analysis of advertisement recall.

The advertorials featured chefs Rosemary Shrager, Ed Baines and Tom Kime demonstrating simple recipes using Philadelphia and reached number six , scoring on average 40% recognition. They were directed by David Pritchard and produced by Grace Kitto for Denham Productions. The agency is MediaVest.

Denham Productions' Managing Director Peter Gregory said, “We're really delighted at the recall response to our advertorials for Philadelphia. It shows that we can make high quality, effective commercials along with our traditional broadcast and corporate programming".

The aired across the major terrestrial and satellite channels in the UK.

8.12.09 CLIC SARGENT COMMISSION DENHAMS ONCE AGAIN

CLIC Sargent, the children’s cancer charity, have once again turned to Denhams for promotional video content.

The charity has asked the Denhams corporate team to deliver a short film highlighting the benefits that leaving money in your Will can have for children with cancer and their families. The film will be shown on the CLIC Sargent website and supports a campaign to run in January 2010.

The film is fronted by Gaby Roslin, a keen supporter of the charity.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon said “I am pleased that once again CLIC Sargent have looked to Denhams for this promotional film. We have a strong relationship with the charity and relish the chance to promote such an excellent cause.”

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's website

4.12.09 AXA PPP HEALTHCARE JOIN DENHAMS CORPORATE ROSTER

Denhams corporate department has been commissioned by leading insurer AXA PPP healthcare to produce a range of online promotional films.

The Paris-based organisation has turned to the Denhams corporate team for case study films highlighting their offering to SMEs across the UK. The short films will support AXA PPP’s web presence by demonstrating the benefits that medical insurance can bring to small and medium sized companies.

Denhams Managing Director Peter Gregory is delighted: “Our relationship with the AXA group goes from strength to strength and to be commissioned by AXA PPP healthcare for such a high profile project only underlines our creative and technical capacity. We look forward to developing our relationship over the coming months.”

Senior corporate producer Nick Dixon is overseeing the project, due for delivery in early 2010.

12.10.09 SIMON RIMMER'S DINNERS PREMIERES TONIGHT ON GOOD FOOD

Denham Productions' latest new 10 x 30 series Simon Rimmer’s Dinners premieres tonight on Good Food at 9pm.

Advertiser-funded by Kraft Foods' Philadelphia cheese brand, the series celebrates simple food presented in an intimate, stylish and modern way. In each programme Simon meets a group of people whose hectic lives mean they don’t have the time to cook as they’d really like to – and shows them how to produce healthy, tasty and inexpensive meals.

At Simon’s house good food made with great gusto is always the flavour of the day. Throughout the programmes he also explains how easy it is to include everyone but still cater for individual dietary needs with dishes that are great quality, but most of all, not too lengthy to prepare.

The series kicks off in Cornwall where Simon meets a couple whose love of surfing too often means mealtime is a pizza eaten in the car on the way to the beach. His task – to come up with filling and healthy dishes to suit their lifestyle but that won’t tie them to the kitchen when the surf’s up!

Philadelphia has sponsored all editorial content associated with Simon Rimmer’s Dinners at goodfoodchannel.co.uk. Good Food will launch an exclusive nationwide competition that will see Simon Rimmer cook a delicious three course dinner for one lucky winner in their own home.

Simon Rimmer’s Dinners was commissioned by UKTV’s Director of Factual and Factual Entertainment Commissioning, Jane Rogerson, alongside Good Food channel head Richard Kingsbury and UKTV’s Director of Factual, Lifestyle and New Media, Jane Mote. Produced by Denham Productions, it is executive produced by Grace Kitto and UKTV’s Catherine Whelton.

10.09.09 TECALEMIT GIVE DENHAMS A LIFT

Plymouth-based engineering firm Tecalemit Garage Equipment Company have commissioned Denhams corporate team to produce a number of promotional and marketing films.

The films have been shot on location in Plymouth and demonstrate the capabilities and effectiveness of a range of class leading MoT, lifting and testing equipment. Designed for web use, the films will also be used by Tecalemit’s sales teams around the country.

Tecalemit is the UK's leading supplier of vehicle servicing and MOT testing equipment and have maintained a presence in the city for many years. Nick Dixon, Senior Corporate Producer, said “We’re very pleased to be working with Tecalemit. They have been a fixture in the city for a long time and to provide marketing films for such an established and successful local company is good news for us. We look forward to delivering the films in the autumn.”

7.10.09 UKTV COMMISSION DENHAM PRODUCTIONS

UKTV has commissioned Denham Productions to produce a brand new cookery series starring chef and author Simon Rimmer which will be funded by Kraft Foods' cheese brand, Philadelphia.

Entitled Simon Rimmer’s Dinners, the 10 x 30’ series will premiere exclusively on Good Food daily at 9pm from Monday 12th October and will follow the chef on a quest to share the delights of simple home cooking. Each week Simon visits the home of a different set of guests to learn about their food story before inviting them into the kitchen where he will coach, cook and entertain for them. As a farewell gift and a special memento to mark the evening, Simon gives each of his guests a special recipe book featuring all the recipes that he’s tailored to their needs.

The series is all about simple food presented in an intimate, stylish and modern way. At Simon’s house good food made with great gusto is always the flavour of the day – and he demonstrates how we can all feed ourselves well, inexpensively and within our time constraints. He also explains how easy it is to include everyone but still cater for individual dietary needs with dishes that are straightforward, great quality, but most of all, not too lengthy to prepare.

Simon Rimmer’s Dinners was commissioned by UKTV’s Director of Factual and Factual Entertainment Commissioning, Jane Rogerson, alongside Good Food channel head Richard Kingsbury and UKTV’s Director of Factual, Lifestyle and New Media, Jane Mote. Produced by Denham Productions, it is executive produced by Grace Kitto and UKTV’s Catherine Whelton.

For further information on Denham Productions please contact:-
Rebecca Payne 01752 345444/07789 557234 rebecca.payne@denhams.tv

27.07.09 RICK’S FAR EASTERN ODYSSEY NETS DENHAMS ANOTHER HIT

Last week’s airing of the second installment of Denhams latest series – Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey – was yet another ratings success for the company.

Inheriting 1.5 million from the BBC2’s coverage of the RHS Tatton Park show, the programme added over another million viewers to end on a high of 2.6 million, an excellent result on one of the rare sunny evenings this summer! Rick travelled across Vietnam, from the Mekong delta to Halong Bay and onwards to Thailand.

Chairman Chris Denham is delighted: “It’s early days yet – we’re only at episode 2 – but if the viewing figures continue like this, we will be very happy indeed. The popularity of the shows underlines not only the British public’s continuing love affair with Rick but also Denham Productions’ place as one of the country’s foremost provider of food programming.”

The series continues on BBC2 at 8pm this Thursday as Rick continues his journey across Thailand and into Malaysia. David Pritchard is the series producer and director for Denhams and for the BBC, executive producer is Joanna Ball.

16.07.09 NEW RICK STEIN SERIES STARTS TONIGHT!

Denham Productions’ latest network series ‘Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey’ begins tonight at 8pm on BBC2.

Rick will take the viewer on an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland to explore the Far East’s most diverse food cultures which have soared to the heights of popularity the world over.

The odyssey begins in Cambodia – a country still recovering from the horrific regime of the Khmer Rouge. Nevertheless, tourists (and not just back-packing gap year students) are beginning to return to this land dotted with sugar palms, paddy fields and small villages. Rick discovers the joys of freshly caught swimmer crabs cooked with the green peppercorns from Kampot, once the king of pepper. He learns how to cook the most famous dish in the country, Fish Amok, made with lemongrass and coconut and he samples Lok Lak, an extremely popular and delicious dish made with stir-fried strips of marinated beef. Like most people who come here he visits the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temple – the very symbol of the country before joining a rice barge to take him down the mighty Mekong River to the border of Vietnam.

The series transmits on BBC2 at 8pm on Thursday nights for the next six weeks. David Pritchard is the series producer and director for Denhams and for the BBC, executive producer is Joanna Ball.

08.07.09 DENHAMS DRIVES STANDARDS UP

Devon County Council have commissioned Denham Productions to produce a series of short films to help older drivers continue driving more safely for longer.

The Driving Safer for Longer campaign, in partnership with Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, aims to support drivers of about 55 years and over by giving them advice on particular aspects of road use. Motorway driving, gyratory systems and night driving are some of the areas where older drivers have raised concerns and which will be tackled in the short films.

Denhams’ Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon said “Our knack for story telling and our expertise in filming with cars puts us in a great position for effectively communicating these important and possibly life-saving issues. We can’t wait to start to filming.”

Up to 10 films will be produced for use online and at meetings around the county where the DSFL team talk to interested groups. Delivery is scheduled for autumn 2009.

28.05.09 THE ROYAL BIRDMEN GETS IT’S UK PREMIERE

Denham Productions’ The Royal Birdmen has been scheduled for transmission in the UK this summer.

The one hour special is a behind the scenes look at some of the more unusual members of staff from the royal household – the men who look after the royal birds. These include the ravens in the Tower of London, a flock of racing pigeons from Sandringham in Norfolk, some rare breed chickens from Highgrove in Gloucestershire and all the wild mute swans in the UK. Curiously, the Queen owns all fifty thousand of them. Some of the Royal Birdmen hold positions that have been part of the royal household for centuries. They share our British Monarchy’s pomp and ceremony, wearing special costumes and insignia. Others are more recent appointments and stay out of the limelight. All these men share a passion for their birds, a loyalty to the Crown and take great pride in their work.

The programme will air on Animal Planet UK at 9pm on Sunday 28th June. Executive producers at Animal Planet International were Natalie Spanier and Ben Kelly and for Denhams were Grace Kitto and David Nottage.

26.05.09 CLIC SARGENT FILMS A RUNAWAY SUCCESS

A series of short films produced for the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity have proved an online hit.

The films, entitled ‘Run for Us’ were made for CLIC Sargent and encourage viewers to run the Virgin London Marathon in 2010 and raise money in the process. They have already had over 2500 hits through Youtube and directly via the Virgin London Marathon website since their launch on 27th April.

Denhams’ Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon said “These are great films, inspiring and motivational at the same time. We hope they’ll persuade viewers to run and raise money for CLIC Sargent.”

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's website

06.04.09 RHODES ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN AIRS TONIGHT

The new Denham Productions series ‘Rhodes Across the Caribbean’ starts tonight on UKTV Food.

The series charts Gary Rhodes’ journey through the Caribbean as he explores the region’s cultures and cuisines. He is accompanied by two UKTV Food viewers with particular passion for the local food and connection with the region. The two guys act as Gary’s sous chefs and help explore and demystify the area’s vibrant and colourful ingredients and dishes.

Episodes one and two feature Gary and his Caribbean-born stepfather John Smellie in Jamaica. Subsequent episodes see Gary and his chefs in Curacao, Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua and St Lucia. The series’ finale is a grand banquet for contributors to the series in Grenada, demonstrating what Gary has learnt through his journey.

The 10 x 60 series transmits on weeknights, daily from tonight, Monday 6th April at 9pm on UKTV Food. Each episode is repeated throughout the following day. Rhodes Across the Caribbean was commissioned by Jane Rogerson and Steve Grizzell at UKTV and Denhams' Head of Production Grace Kitto was Executive Producer.

UKTV Food is available on Sky Channel 249 and Virgin TV 260.

Click here to visit the UKTV Food website.

03.04.09 GARY RHODES PROMOTES NEW SERIES ON ‘THIS MORNING’

Gary Rhodes is promoting the forthcoming Denhams series ‘Rhodes Across the Caribbean’ on ITV1’s This Morning today.

Gary will be cooking a dish from the UKTV Food series, shot recently on location across the Caribbean.

The 10 x 60 series transmits daily from this coming Monday 6th April at 9pm on UKTV Food. Each episode is repeated throughout the following day.

02.04.09 DENHAM’S MARATHON EFFORT FOR CLIC SARGENT

Denhams has been commissioned to produce a raft of video content for CLIC Sargent in 2009, supporting them as official charity for the 2010 Virgin London Marathon.

The Denhams corporate department has been tasked with producing a number of fundraising and promotional films for the official Virgin London Marathon and CLIC Sargent websites. Further content will be distributed with fundraising packs to CLIC Sargent runners.

CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity, has been selected as the official charity for the London Marathon in 2010 when Virgin take over from Flora as sponsor. Their hope is to treble the number of people running on their behalf.

Director David Nottage is delighted. “I am pleased that we are extending our relationship with CLIC Sargent through another high profile promotion of the invaluable work carried out by the organisation on behalf of children and families across the UK.”

The films are due to go live to coincide with this year’s final Flora London Marathon in April.

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's website

20.03.09 HIGH RANKING IN BROADCAST SURVEY

Denham Productions is one of the UK's top 10 factual producers according to Broadcast's Annual Survey of the UK's Independent TV Producers, published this week.

Denham Productions reached eighth place in the survey that looked at factual output of 42 UK companies, totalling 93.5 hours of content in 2007 and 2008 which included UKTV Food's Rhodes Across China and Local Food Heroes and Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes for BBC 2.

Peter Gregory, Denhams’ MD said “This tremendous result is a testament to all the hard work the team here at Denhams has put in over the last two years.”

The company is currently in production with Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey for BBC 2 and Rhodes Across The Caribbean for UKTV Food. Corporate clients include Nissan, Tesco, The co-operative and CLIC Sargent.

10.03.09 ENGLISH HERITAGE COMMISSION DENHAMS FOR EDUCATION FILMS

English Heritage have turned to Denhams’ corporate department to produce a number of education and promotion films for Pendennis Castle in Falmouth.

The corporate team have been tasked with delivering a raft of films aimed at making teachers aware of Discovery Visits and encouraging them to book them for their schools. Showing real school visits and incorporating personal testimony, the films will demonstrate the educational value and excitement of these visits. The films will be used to promote them on a number of different platforms and distributed to schools across the region.

Senior Corporate Producer said: “With a meaningful presence at the Tremough Campus of University College Falmouth, Denhams are recognised as champions of Cornwall and the wider South West region. We are delighted to be working with a respected national organisation like English Heritage at the local level and look forward to delivering this great project.”

The films are due for release later in the year.

12.01.09 DENHAMS CORPORATE KICK OFF THE YEAR WITH MORE HIQ

HiQ, the retail branch of Goodyear Dunlop Tyres, has ordered a promotional film from Denhams corporate department.

HiQ has undergone significant restructuring in the past twelve months and they have identified a need to communicate some of the changes and opportunities to their staff and new franchisees.

Denhams Corporate team have been charged with producing a promotional film focusing on an upcoming national conference. This will be distributed online and on DVD to UK employees, franchisees and those interested in taking up the franchise challenge.

The project will be produced by Nick Dixon, directed by Leila Fletcher and post produced in-house at Denhams office in Devon.

8.01.09 MEMOIRS OF A SEAFOOD CHEF IS MOST WATCHED

Denham Productions' Memoirs of a Seafood Chef, a 90-minute special featuring chef Rick Stein for BBC2, was the most watched programme on the channel last night, reaching an audience of 2.5 million.

The programme looked backed on Rick's career over the past thirty years, starting from his days running a nightclub and the opening of his first restaurant to the people, influences and various dishes that helped him and his wife Jill create a successful business.

The programme was directed and compiled by David Pritchard, who first discovered Rick in 1995.

Says David, “Working with Rick Stein is like working with your best mate. We have incredbile adventures all over the world and I couldn’t think of better company. We’ve just been all over the Far East and we’re planning a series on the Iberian Peninsular, where I have a funny feeling that, being of a romantic nature, he might find a stray dog to replace his beloved Chalky – he could call it Gredoso which is Spanish for Chalky!”

06.01.09 MITCH & MATT’S BIG FISH TO PLAY ON DAVE

Denham’s successful 2008 series ‘Mitch & Matt’s Big Fish’ will show on the award-winning UKTV channel Dave in February and March 2009.

The 10 x 30 series will run as double bills on Dave in the prime peak-time 7-8pm slot on Fridays from 6th February to 6th March. It will be repeated on Saturday mornings from 10-11am from 7th February to 7th March.

Commissioned by Steve Grizzell and Jane Rogerson at UKTV Food, the series is a new advertiser-funded programming deal between UKTV Food and Young’s Seafood, specialists in seafood for over 200 years.

Mitch and Matt’s Big Fish sees Dartmouth restaurateur, fishmonger and food writer Mitch Tonks and international rugby star and celebrity foodie Matt Dawson, embark on an alternative road trip around the UK. Amid the light-hearted wit of ‘lads on tour’, Mitch and Matt immerse themselves in the landscape, seascape and people that make up Britain’s fishing communities.

Capturing the current concerns about sustainable fishing, these dedicated and passionate food lovers hit the road to discover the truth about these issues and uncover the real story of fishing - past, present and future.

David Nottage, Denham's Head of Development said, ‘Dave is a popular channel with everyone at Denhams and we’re delighted that one of our shows should be getting a run on it. We sincerely hope it will be the first of many projects that Denhams produce for Dave.’

UKTV’s head of commercial partnerships, Sally Quick said, “We are delighted to be working with a brand like Young’s who have such a rich fish heritage and Denham Productions are the perfect company to bring the series alive.”

Online, Young’s Seafood are the exclusive sponsor of the Matt and Mitch’s Big Fish website at uktvfood.co.uk, which includes recipes from the series and top tips on preparing and cooking seafood.

Mitch and Matt’s Big Fish was executive produced by Denham’s head of production Grace Kitto and David Nottage.

17.12.08 THE CO-OPERATIVE TURN TO DENHAMS

The Co-operative Group have looked to Denhams corporate department for new internal marketing tools.

Denhams have been commissioned to produce an interactive DVD that will encourage existing members of the Co-operative to become more active within the organisation. Featuring new and existing content, the DVD will be distributed with a booklet and will include the chance to win prizes as well as find out more about the Co-operative in the UK and sister organisations abroad. Denhams are also handling the duplication and packaging, offering a truly one-stop shop service.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon said “With our in-house acquisition and post production facilities and our expertise in internal brand communications, Denhams are the obvious choice for the Co-operative’s membership team. We are proud to be working with an organisation with values and principles that make it stand out in today’s crowded market.”

Co-operative and Membership Officer Sam Grayston said, "Working with Denhams has been a breath of fresh air. They have been highly professional throughout the process, tailoring the DVD precisely to our needs. It is great to work with a production company which has really got behind the values and principles of the co-operative movement and has managed to echo them in work they have produced."


The DVD and booklet are due for release in early 2009.

28.11.08 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS RECEIVE FOUR RTS NOMINATIONS

Denham Productions has received four nominations in the 2008 Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Awards which are due to be held on Friday 28th November in Plymouth.

Denhams' ongoing successful partnership with chef Gary Rhodes and UKTV Food has been recognised in two of the Network programme award categories: Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008 has been shortlisted for Network Series and Rhodes Across China for the Network Leisure/Entertainment title. Both UKTV Food programmes are executive produced by Grace Kitto and David Nottage for Denham Productions.

Slow Blokes Morocco Bound, produced by Chris Denham and directed by Adam Scott-Kennedy for ITV1 Westcountry, has been nominated for the Regional Leisure/Entertainment award and Caring For Our Community for Cornwall Hospice Care, directed and produced by Nick Dixon, has also been shortlisted in the Non-Broadcast category.

Chris Denham, founder and Chairman of Denham Productions says, “These nominations demonstrate what a truly great 25th anniversary year we’ve had at Denhams. In addition to the shortlisted programmes, 2008 has also seen us produce a number of other successful productions for UKTV Food, Discovery, BBC1 and ITV1. I’d like to acknowledge the contribution made by our talented and skilled teams who’ve worked so hard all year”.

24.11.08 DENHAMS COOK UP NEW COMMISSION FOR UKTV FOOD

UKTV Food has commissioned Denham Productions to produce RHODES ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN, a new 10 x 45 prime time series with chef Gary Rhodes.

The series will continue Denham's successful 'RHODES ACROSS.....' brand for the channel which has already seen the chef travel and cook his way across India and China in two previous hit series, RHODES ACROSS INDIA and RHODES ACROSS CHINA.

Commissioned by UKTV's Director of Commissioning, Factual and Lifestyle, Jane Rogerson and UKTV Commissioning Editor Steve Grizzell, the 10 x 45’ prime time series will see Gary Rhodes visit numerous islands including Jamaica, St Lucia and Grenada to celebrate the best of regional Caribbean cuisine. To help him on his quest to demystify the region’s colourful and vibrant cuisine, Gary will be accompanied by two UKTV Food viewers who will act as his sous chefs throughout the series, handpicked for their passion for food and connection to the Caribbean. It was ordered for UKTV Food by UKTV’s Director of Factual and Lifestyle Jane Mote and UKTV Food Channel Head Richard Kingsbury.

Gary and his two apprentices will go on a journey to find authentic dishes and learn to cook them using the cornucopia of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish available there. Interwoven with the exploration of food, contributors will tell the story of their family’s or friends’ lives in the Caribbean, what they do there now or why they left and the role food plays in keeping alive their connection to their roots.

RHODES ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN will culminate with Gary and his two apprentices catering for a major celebration banquet together at Gary’s restaurant The Calabash by Gary Rhodes in Grenada, using knowledge and skills acquired on this trip of a lifetime.

UKTV’s Jane Rogerson says, “The combination of cooking and travelling to exotic destinations like India and China has really captured our viewers’ imaginations and this third series promises to be even more compelling because of Gary’s family connections with the Caribbean.”

RHODES ACROSS INDIA was the best performing commissioned series on UKTV Food in 2007, reaching over 1.3million adults over two weeks and more than doubling slot average.

UKTV Commissioning Editor Steve Grizzell will oversee the series’ editorial content. RHODES ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN will be executive produced by Denhams’ Head of Business Development, David Nottage and Head of Production Grace Kitto, alongside UKTV’s Jane Rogerson.

Denhams’ Grace Kitto adds, “China and India both have highly developed cuisines which go back thousands of years. The challenge in the Caribbean will be quite different - exotic fruit and vegetables, masses of fresh fish and a wide range of food influences from all over the world. We're really looking forward to exploring food culture across the Caribbean islands - and for Gary to connect with his beloved stepfather's roots in Jamaica".

RHODES ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN will premiere on UKTV Food in 2009.

29.10.08 DENHAMS CORPORATE LANDS A BIG CATCH WITH YOUNG'S SEAFOOD

Young's Seafood has commissioned Denham Productions' corporate division to produce a series of sponsorship bumpers for 10 x 30 UKTV Food series Mitch and Matt's Big Fish, a new advertiser-funded programming deal between the seafood specialists and UKTV Food.

The eight bumpers will feature real people celebrating the taste of seafood and will be executive produced by Denham's Head of Development, David Nottage.

Most well known for producing Rick Stein's series for the BBC, Denham Productions' broadcast department is also producing the series Mitch and Matt's Big Fish which sees Dartmouth restauranteur, fishmonger and food writer Mitch Tonks and international rugby star and celebrity foodie Matt Dawson, embark on an alternative road trip to uncover the real story of fishing - past, present and future.

Denham's David Nottage said, “ We are a well known supplier of longform broadcast content, but our non-broadcast and commercial operation has been steadily growing and this commission from Young's and their agency Doner Cardwell Hawkins demonstrates our ability to transfer our respected broadcast story-telling skills effectively for a short-form campaign.

We had great fun making the 8 x 10'' bumpers, and that is obvious in the finished cuts. They are warm, friendly and characterful, and will clearly position the Young's brand alongside the Mitch Tonks and Matt Dawson series they will play round. Denham's is very much open for business for commissions of this kind and we expect to grow our output in this sector considerably in the coming months."

Katie Johnston of Doner Cardwell Hawkins added, “ Working with Denham’s on the production of the Young’s branded Bumpers for the AFP was absolutely the right decision. Their experience and expertise with food programming meant that they get how important it was to capture the essence of real people talking enthusiastically about food. The new Young’s communication platform ‘Love Fish’ is an emotional and engaging way to tell new and existing customers that Young’s are the leaders in fish. Denham’s have captured the spirit of this platform and done a fantastic job at bringing it to life in the bumpers”.

The series will be broadcast on UKTV Food later this autumn.

13.08.08 DENHAM PRODUCTIONS CATCH A PRIME TIME DEAL WITH UKTV FOOD AND YOUNG'S SEAFOOD

UKTV Food has commissioned Denham Productions to produce the 10 x 30 minute series Mitch and Matt's Big Fish, a new advertiser-funded programming deal between UKTV Food and Young’s Seafood, specialists in seafood for over 200 years.

Mitch and Matt’s Big Fish sees Dartmouth restaurateur, fishmonger and food writer Mitch Tonks and international rugby star and celebrity foodie Matt Dawson, embark on an alternative road trip around the UK. Amid the light-hearted wit of ‘lads on tour’, Mitch and Matt immerse themselves in the landscape, seascape and people that make up Britain’s fishing communities.

Capturing the current concerns about sustainable fishing, these dedicated and passionate food lovers hit the road to discover the truth about these issues and uncover the real story of fishing - past, present and future.

Grace Kitto, Denham's Head of Production said, 'We’re eating more fish and shell fish every year, yet most people are confused about the environmental issues around fishing and are also not very well-informed about the huge variety of fish we have availabe from our shores. It’s great to do this series which gives us the chance to explore fish in a really fun way - Mitch and Matt spark off each other really well and this is shaping up to be a lively show full of great seafood recipes'.

UKTV’s head of commercial partnerships, Sally Quick said, “We are delighted to be working with a brand like Young’s who have such a rich fish heritage and Denham Productions are the perfect company to bring the series alive.”

Online, Young’s Seafood will be the exclusive sponsor of the Matt and Mitch’s Big Fish website at uktvfood.co.uk, which will include recipes from the series and top tips on preparing and cooking seafood.

Mitch and Matt’s Big Fish will be executive produced by Denham’s head of production Grace Kitto and head of development, David Nottage alongside UKTV’s commissioning editor, factual and factual entertainment Steve Grizzell.

Matt and Mitch’s Big Fish will premiere on UKTV Food later this year.

7.08.08 DENHAMS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS!

July saw 150 guests party at St Elizabeth's House Hotel in Plympton to celebrate Denham Productions’ 25 years. Pictured are, left to right, Rick Stein, Lucy Pritchard, David Pritchard and Sarah Burns.

28.07.08 THE GRASS IS GREENER WITH DENHAM PRODUCTIONS

UK garden machinery giant GGP UK Limited have asked Denhams to build on the success of 2008’s B&Q in-store DVD.

Following GGP’s successful capture of Europe’s single biggest lawn tractor account this year, Denhams are providing more video content for the Point of Sale DVD available to B&Q customers in stores across the country. The DVD will be updated with new products and price information ready for the 2009 season.

Producer Nick Dixon is delighted. “This is great for Denhams. GGP are a true south west success story and we’re proud to be working once again with such an established and dynamic organisation.”

GGP’s Anne Jones added “We had no hesitation in asking Denham to update our DVD. The 2008 edition has been extremely popular with our target audience and we are confident Denham will deliver the same high quality product for 2009“.

The DVD will be available in B&Q stores in 2009.

15.07.08 DENHAMS TO DELIVER MORE FOR CLIC SARGENT

Denham Productions’ corporate department is pleased once again to be providing the country’s leading children’s cancer charity with DVD content.

CLIC Sargent has identified the need for two films addressing issues surrounding young people’s return to school after dealing with cancer or leukaemia. The first will provide much needed support for those young people at an important time in their lives. The second film is designed for friends and teachers to help them understand some of the worries and practical difficulties faced by these young people.

Each film will use personal testimony and expert advice to give balanced and authoritative help. Both are due for release later in 2008.

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's website

03.06.08 TWO MORE RICK STEIN PROGRAMMES FOR BBC2

BBC2 has commissioned another two Rick Stein programmes from Plymouth-based Denham Productions.
The one-off 60-minute show, Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Special features Rick looking back at the highlights of his Far Eastern journey (see news story below) pointing out his favourite dishes and introducing some new ones too. The programme will seek to titillate the taste buds of those who live in fear of yet another turkey curry. It is due for transmission late in 2009.

The second commission from BBC2 is for a 90-minute special, Memoirs of a Seafood Chef which charts Rick Stein's career over the past thirty years, starting from his days running a nightclub and the opening of his first restaurant when fish was cheap and plentiful. It also explores the influences and various dishes that helped him and his wife Jill create a successful business.

The film which is due for transmission in late 2008, will make use of the rich vein of archive material shot over the past thirteen years mainly in Cornwall with his faithful canine chum Chalky and will culminate with Rick cooking a meal for his friends using only sustainable fish.

Both productions will be produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denham Productions.

03.06.08 UKTV FOOD COMMISSIONS THIRD SERIES OF LOCAL FOOD HEROES FROM DENHAM PRODUCTIONS

UKTV FOOD has commissioned a new 11 x 60 minute series of GARY RHODES' LOCAL FOOD HEROES from Denhams’ burgeoning broadcast operation.

This will be the third series of Denham Productions' successful multi-platform format which sees viewers nominating and voting online for their favourite high quality local food producers and outlets with the winner receiving a £40,000 prize to invest in their food business. Presented by chef Gary Rhodes, the series is due for transmission in late 2008.

The commissioning editor for UKTV Food is Tess Cuming and the series will be executive produced by Grace Kitto and David Nottage.

23.05.08 ANOTHER BLUE CHIP CLIENT FOR CORPORATE TEAM

One of the South West’s leading providers of luxury holiday cottages, apartments and houses has chosen Denham Productions to provide video content for its website.

Blue Chip Vacations manages and promotes over 300 high quality and prestigious properties in Devon and Cornwall. Denham Productions’ corporate department is developing video tours of properties to be hosted on the company’s website, www.bluechipvacations.com The tours show all aspects of the cottages, houses and apartments and mean users of the site will have a much better understanding of the layout and amenities available. The videos give each property whose owners have chosen this service the edge in terms of marketability and a better chance of consistent bookings across the year.

David Nottage, Head of Business Development at Denhams said “Denhams are well known in both the broadcast and corporate sectors for producing top end work nationally and internationally. We’re delighted to be doing the same for a local company and to be partnering with them at a time of what they hope will be unprecedented growth”.

Alan Taylor, Blue Chip's Commercial Director said, “We are excited by the fact that Denham’s high quality video content will enable our customers to get an even better understanding of the high standard of properties that we offer, and we hope that this will improve our conversion rates on website visitors. The explosion of video content on the internet is a great opportunity and we aim to be at the forefront of this change”.

21.05.08 RICK STEIN VENTURES EAST FOR BBC2

Cornish chef Rick Stein, in his ninth cookery series with Denham Productions for BBC2, will take viewers on an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland through jungle and mountain tracks to explore the Far East’s most diverse food cultures which have soared to the heights of popularity all over the world.
Says Rick, “It’s the food of the moment and what would be so nice, rather than have some sort of over-inventive, trendy style of food, is to go out there and find the real dishes that just happen to be healthy as well. Many of the dishes have been formed over centuries – fused with influences from China, India, Arabia, Portugal, Spain and Holland. We want to capture the evening magic on the banks of the Mekong, the bustle of busy markets, the early morning light streaming through jungle clearings and the sheer joy of fishing off a desolate beach just as the sun is setting.”

The series which will be filmed in high definition and is due for transmission in late Summer 2009, will take him from the teardrop island of Sri Lanka - famed for tea, coffee and coconuts - to Bangladesh, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Rick continues, “This is a series about seriously simple food – no swanky hotels. This will be the real stuff. Fat blue-backed prawns served with green mango and tomatoes, river journeys, back streets and beaches, flashing knives and ruby red chillies, spicy green papaya salad and soft steaming noodles served on battered tin plates.

I’m not interested in travelling for the sake of travelling. Just to say I’ve seen palaces or swum with dolphins doesn’t really interest me very much. But to discover a brand new dish of, say, crabmeat and chillies with noodles served from a stall in the back streets of Hanoi would give me a real thrill. And it’s that experience that will excite me when I talk to my chef friends’ back at home … and for that matter a much wider TV audience too! In a nutshell, I want this series to be about new taste sensations - that’s what travel means to me.”

The 6 x 60’ series will be produced and directed by David Pritchard for Denhams and executive produced at BBC2 by Ben Gale.

20.05.08 DENHAMS ADDS SWRDA TO ITS CORPORATE CLIENTS

The South West Regional Development Agency has chosen Denhams to produce video content which highlights a number of key investment sites across the South West which the RDA are helping to regenerate. The films will look at the work achieved to date on the sites and outline the South West RDA's future plans.

The South West RDA said, 'We are delighted to be working with Denham Productions on this project and have every confidence that they have the experience and expertise to deliver a top quality film'.

20.05.08 SIT BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY THE ADVERT

Denhams has added one of the country’s most prestigious furniture manfacturers to it’s client base.

The company’s corporate team has recently filmed a new advert for the high quality furniture manufacturer Tetrad plc. The advert which will be shown nationally, launches Tetrad's new range of eco-friendly furniture for life which is produced using natural materials from renewable and sustainable resources such as horse hair and wood.

In addition, Denham Productions is also producing a range of point-of-sale material for use in furniture stores along with an online promotional film for the Tetrad website.

The advert was shot on location at Lamper Head House in Devon using Denham's own High Definition camera unit and is due for transmission later this year.

Nick Dixon, Senior Corporate Producer at Denham Productions said, “Tetrad plc are right at the top when it comes to high quality furniture manufacture and with an impressive global footprint, add to Denham's list of international clients. It’s been a good start to the year for the corporate department and we hope to be able to add some more impressive names to our rosta in the near future.”

13.03.08 RATINGS SUCCESS FOR SLOW BLOKES: MOROCCO BOUND

The first episode of Slow Blokes:Morocco Bound has achieved excellent ratings against the ITV1 network average.

This 6-part series for ITV Westcountry, is the fifth installment of the Slow Blokes story charting the on-the-road adventures of Chris Denham, Ron Bendell and Craig Rich.

2006 saw the Slow Blokes travel around north-west France in their vintage red bus, Mrs McKay. Summer 2007 she was back on the road transporting the trio on a journey through Spain and northern Morocco.

“We were all delighted when last year's series proved to be one of the highest rating programmes on ITV Westcountry,”said Chris Denham “and after the first episode it looks as if we are on to another ratings success this year. What wonderful viewers we have!”

Join Chris, Ron and Craig as they explore far flung destinations; put their flamenco dancing skills to the test; sample local hospitality; and discover evidence surrounding the fate of Westcountry people kidnapped from South West shores by Barbary Pirates over 300 years ago.

Broadcast: ITV Westcountry Thursdays at 7.30pm

27.02.08 DENHAMS NOMINATED FOR MEDIA INNOVATION AWARD

Denhams has once again been nominated for a prestigious Media Innovation Award, this year with HiQtv, the staff microsite for fast fit tyre company HiQ.

The site is a resource for all staff across the network of stores, enabling them to be part of an ongoing dialogue. HiQtv gives users the opportunity to join an online community, uploading UGC including video and photos and to particpate in forums, games, competitions and charity fundraising campaigns.

“This nomination is yet another endorsement of Denham’s problem solving abilities. HiQ needed a fresh and engaging solution to their communications requirements and we have delivered” said Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon.

27.02.08 NISSAN EUROPE COMMISSION DENHAMS FOR TRAINING DVD

Nissan Europe, based in Trappes, France has once again turned to Denhams to produce communications materials.

The organisation’s Aftersales Department has identified a need to promote a new way of working to service centre technicians across Europe. Denhams will be producing a training and promotional DVD that will help managers and staff understand the benefits and practicalities of the scheme. Filming will take place in the UK and Germany in the coming weeks.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon is pleased to be working once more with Nissan Europe. “Denhams Corporate has an excellent relationship with many departments at Nissan Europe and their confidence in using us once again shows the strength of their trust in our creative and project management skills. We look forward to delivering some effective and engaging communications tools.”

The DVD is due for distribution amongst European employees in Spring 08.

8.02.08 DENHAMS IN A RIGHT ROYAL FLAP FOR DISCOVERY ANIMAL PLANET

Denhams have been commissioned by Discovery Animal Planet to produce a one-off examining the work and history of some of the country’s most intriguing and colourful bird lovers.

Over the course of history, the story of some of the UK’s best-loved and most iconic birds has become inextricably linked with the fame and fortune of the Royal Family. Through unprecedented and exclusive access to Royal households and estates, The Royal Birdmen will uncover the incredible characters, stories and birds that are such a treasured part of Royal life, steeped in history and tradition, yet relevant and important today.

With spectacular scenes of swans on the river Thames, the programme follows David Barber, the Queen’s Swan Marker, at Swan Upping time as he and his crew row traditional wooden skiffs to catch and ring new signets. Equally spectacular is round-up time at the Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset. Scores of canoeists and volunteers trap over eight hundreds swans in a single morning.

On the Queen’s Sandringham estate, we meet Carlo Napolitano, the Manager of the Royal Pigeon Loft. Carlo talks us through Her Majesty’s love of pigeon racing (She is Patron to the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and owns 160 birds) and how some of those involved are worth up a fortune!

At the Tower of London, Derek Coyle, the Yeoman Raven Keeper, walks us round the famous landmark and recounts the history behind the Raven’s continued attendance at the Tower, whilst also dispelling some of the myths surrounding these huge dark birds.

The Prince of Wales’ estate at Highgrove is lovingly managed for wildlife and birds in particular. The Prince is very passionate about ensuring birds have the most welcoming environment to live in on the estate and accordingly, there are masses of species thriving on the estate where they are otherwise declining.

The men in charge of making this happen are David Wilson, Highgrove’s Farm Manager, and David Howard, the Head Gardener. Together, they walk us round the estate and introduce us to some of His Highness’ favourite avian residents.

The one hour programme is produced and directed by Howard Perks for Denhams and commissioned by Ben Kelly at Discovery Animal Planet. Transmission is scheduled for summer 2008.

29.01.08 LORD RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH HELPS PROMOTE CLIC SARGENT CAMPAIGN

Icon of British cinema, Lord Richard Attenborough, fronts Denham-produced video content promoting CLIC Sargent’s forthcoming legacy campaign.

Children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent are launching a campaign to encourage people to leave legacies in their wills. That money goes to help support some of the 10 children who are diagnosed with cancer or leukemia every day and their families.

Senior corporate producer Nick Dixon directed the filming: “CLIC Sargent are an organisation doing incredible work with children and their families in traumatic and difficult circumstances. Lord Attenborough was very generous with his time and commitment and will provide a real boost to the legacy campaign. It was a delight to work with such a legend of the cinema and we all hope his involvement will make a difference to the services CLIC Sargent deliver.”

Shot on location at Lord Attenborough’s home, the video content features a number of clips that will be shown on the charity’s website in the coming weeks.

Click here to visit CLIC Sargent's free will service website

29.01.08 SLOW BLOKES RIDE AGAIN

Three men, one vintage bus, and an insatiable appetite for adventure – all the ingredients needed for another glorious Slow Blokes’ adventure that begins on ITV Westcountry on 13th March.

Fully recovered from their lasting outing around northern France, local telly favourites Craig Rich, Ron Bendell and Chris Denham once again take the road less-travelled in an action-packed quest to uncover the secrets of the Barbary Pirates (the north African invaders NOT the rugby team!), who sacked and pillaged the south-west coastline around 400 years ago. Ever wondered where those pub names like The Turk’s Head and The Saracen’s Arms come from? Well, the Slow Blokes explore on your behalf. Where else would a Slow Blokes adventure start if not down the pub?

Sailing from Plymouth to Santander, the Slow Blokes take a characteristically slow journey across Spain, stopping to meet an interesting and quirky mix of expats and locals along the way.

Director Adam Scott Kennedy says “You can expect to see even more outrageous goings-on than last time. The old gits take their first surfing lessons, follow in the footsteps of Clint Eastwood in spaghetti western country (and find out why they weren’t called paella westerns!), try their hand at flamenco and enjoy a fabulous belly-dance in Morocco. And, of course, they sample plenty of the local loopy juice along the way!”

In the ancient Moroccan city of Rabat they meet an historian who takes them around the old slave markets but you’ll have to tune in to see how many camels we got for them (we got more for the bus!).

The action begins at 7.30pm on Thursday 13th March.

24.01.08 GARY RHODES IN CHINA FOR UKTV FOOD

Celebrated chef Gary Rhodes is lined up for another 10-part series for UKTV Food, this time discovering the culture and cuisine of China.

Building on Denham’s success with the 2007 series ‘Rhodes Across India’ – UKTV Food’s most successful commission ever – this exploration of the Orient will take Gary to the far corners of an incredible country. From Shanghai, Sichuan and Xiamen to Hong Kong and Guilin, the series will explore authentic regional food, landscapes and culture. The team will also visit the home of the 2008 Olympics, Beijing, to sample the atmosphere of a city preparing for the world’s greatest athletes, and the media, to descend.

Gary will be looking for the best of regional Chinese cuisine, learning how to cook it, and then returning to the UK to prepare a major celebration banquet for the Chinese community.

He will be assisted by two sous chefs keen to learn about the intricacies of Chinese cooking. Ads for these posts were circulated on the uktvfood website in December and in the press and the closing date is 24th Feb 2008. For more information go to uktvfood.co.uk.

The series was ordered by Channel Head Richard Kingsbury, commissioned by Head of Commissioning Jane Rogerson and Executive Produced for UKTV Food by Steve Grizzell. Executive producers for Denhams are Grace Kitto and David Nottage.

Filming begins in April with the series slated for TX on UKTV Food in July 2008.

14.01.08 THEATRE ROYAL TEAMS UP WITH DENHAM

Denham are proud to announce their sponsorship of the most significant venue for the performing arts in the South West, Theatre Royal Plymouth.

The partnership reflects the aspirations and values shared by the two organisations. Both Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) and Denham Productions are businesses that make an impressive economic impact on the South-West region and the City of Plymouth. Both also have national and international ambitions and reputations for delivering excellence in their respective fields.

The close relationship will see a two-way flow of ideas, support and knowledge as well as providing opportunities for artistic development at all levels within each organisation. It also consolidates an on-going partnership that has seen Denham provide television material for TRP.

“From cavorting on a pirate ship to a talking mirror, Denhams, as the creative force behind our panto advertising, have always risen to every challenge we’ve presented – however ‘theatrical’! It is a pleasure to work with such professionals who understand what is required and always deliver in such a friendly and fun way. Denhams are a creative and forward thinking company and that is why the Theatre Royal Plymouth enjoys working so closely with them. I would certainly always recommend them” said Marianne Smith, Marketing & Sales Director at TRP.

Managing Director of Denhams Peter Gregory is equally delighted: “This sponsorship confirms our commitment to the arts in the South West and our desire to partner with organisations with broad horizons and big aspirations.”

Click here to visit the Theatre Royal website

3.01.08 JENNIFER SAUNDERS NARRATES A NEW SERIES ABOUT

Tom Cull is wowing people across Devon and Cornwall with his “Comfort cooking with an edge!” Tom's Big Feast is an eight-part series narrated by Chagford-based Jennifer Saunders which follows Tom’s work as an event chef. In his own words, “This is real man!”

Tom Cull runs the Dartmoor Kitchen and he is a Taste of the West gold award-winning pie maker, but his fame in these parts is spreading as an event cook. As a young chef he is rapidly earning the reputation of being the guy to do your posh wedding reception or big corporate function. Providing a memorable four-course dinner for up to two hundred people is a huge challenge - the culinary equivalent of climbing a mountain, and he insists on no short cuts.

This work brings him into contact with many people who are celebrating something really special and who need hugely memorable food to mark the event. This is when Tom becomes the pressure cook, juggling staff and food at a furious pace.

The series is directed and produced by Howard Perks and begins on ITV Westcountry at 7:30 pm on Thursday 3rd January, as Tom is challenged to produce a magnificent Devon Feast for a large group of food experts and media people.

7.12.07 RUNAWAY RATINGS FOR RHODES ACROSS INDIA

Denham Productions’ RHODES ACROSS INDIA for UKTV Food has been a runaway success for the channel as the best performing commissioned series to date, reaching 1.3 million adults over its initial 2 week transmission.

Viewing figures for the 10 x 45 hit series more than doubled the 9pm slot average with the daytime repeat also performing exceptionally well with ratings 170% above the slot average.

Marking the 60th anniversary of India’s independence, the series follows chef Gary Rhodes and a team of young apprentices as they travel across India to find the best authentic Indian dishes and learn how to cook them for a major independence celebration banquet in the UK.

Paul Moreton, Channel Head for UKTV Food said, “We wanted to make Rhodes Across India to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Indian independence. We knew people would be intrigued by gaining a greater understanding of regional Indian cuisine which would also give a glimpse of Indian life through its food - but we were blown away by the overwhelming reaction from viewers. Denhams are a pleasure to work with and their passion, commitment and determination are second to none”.

Executive producer Grace Kitto added, “Rhodes Across India was an ambitious project and we were delighted that UKTV Food entrusted us with it. Indian food is close to the heart of the British and we were very conscious of the responsibility that gave us as we made the series – we’re thrilled that it went down so well.”

Following on from the success of the first series, UKTV Food has commissioned Denham Productions to produce RHODES ACROSS CHINA, a 10 x 45 series that will explore one of the world’s most ancient cuisines as the spotlight falls on Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.

14.11.07 COUNTRY LIVES ON AIR NOW

Denham Productions latest series of Country Lives is on air now across the ITV Westcountry, West and Meridian regions.

This 8 x 30’ series is an offbeat and affectionate look at some of the region’s quirkier folk and organisations. From the Dorest Silk Mill to the maintenance crew on the Tamar Bridge, Country Lives is a celebration of the undiscovered corners of Westcountry life.

The series is produced and directed for Denhams by Charlotte Barton and series produced by Grace Kitto and was commissioned at ITV Westcountry by Jane Blanchard. Check listings for the the next installment in your region.

13.11.07 DENHAM FEATURES STRONGLY IN RTS NOMINATIONS

The 2007 Royal Television Society’s South West award nominations have been announced and Denhams, once again, has a clutch of programmes in line to claim these prestigious awards.

In the non broadcast category, the CLIC Sargent film ‘Listen Up’ features; in regional leisure and entertainment, the humorous and engaging Slow Blokes in France should do well; our BBC2 hit Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes is eligible to scoop the top gong in the network series category; and in network leisure and entertainment, Rick Stein and the Japanese Ambassador carries the torch for Denhams.

With four nominations in a very strong field, Chairman Chris Denham is extremely pleased. “This showing demonstrates what a truly great year we’ve had at Denhams. In addition to these nominations, we have produced many high quality programmes this past year including four highly successful series for UKTV Food and Rick Stein’s beautiful tribute to Daphne du Maurier. I’d like to acknowledge the contribution made by our teams who’ve worked so hard on all these programmes. In fact well done everyone and let’s raise a glass or two to an even better 2008.”

The winners of the RTS Awards will be announced on Friday 30th November in Plymouth.

19.10.07 ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO SEE RICK STEIN’S MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPES

Missed an episode? Here’s another chance to see favourite chef and broadcaster Rick Stein on his tour of the Mediterranean.

The series will be repeated on BBC 2 every Thursday from 1st November 2007.

19.10.07 DENHAM ARE A CUT ABOVE FOR GGP UK

One of the country’s leading garden product suppliers, GGP UK Ltd, has turned to Denhams for a sales and information DVD.

Customers and potential customers at B&Q stores across the UK and Ireland will be able to experience the benefits and fun of owning one of GGP’s range of lawnriders and lawntractors before buying. The DVD covers the whole range of these products available under the Mountfield brand and covers everything from safety features to engine specifications as well as advice on buying the right machine for your garden.

Producer Nick Dixon was pleased to be involved: “GGP are a local company supplying top quality products across the UK under pedigree brands such as Stiga and Mountfield. Denhams are delighted to provide above the line marketing materials for distribution in Europe’s premier DIY stores.”

The DVDs will be available in B&Q stores in the new year.

15.10.07 BIG INTERNAL COMMS PUSH FOR NEW CORPORATE CLIENT

The fast-fit tyre chain HiQ have commissioned Denham corporate to produce web-based video content for employees in the UK.

As part of a major strategic and operational overhaul of the organisation, HiQ required a fresh and engaging platform from which to communicate with their employees and to encourage employees across the store network to communicate with each other. Denham devised a web based solution called HiQtv that enables staff at every level and in every location to be part of an ongoing dialogue. HiQtv gives users the opportunity to join an online community, uploading user generated content including video and photos and to particpate in forums, games, competitions and charity fundraising campaigns.

The audience for the site is diverse – from tyre fitters to senior management, all of whom have different requirements and expectations. The challenge has been to engage all of these stakeholder groups in an imaginative and fun way. The Denham produced video content covers everything from British Touring Car Championship to staff ‘Rogues Galleries’ with the opportunity for employees to upload their own clips.

The site has been running for two months and has so far received excellent feedback from all parts of the HiQ business. Denhams’ David Nottage is also very pleased with the outcome so far. “It’s early days yet but the take-up from HiQ employees has been good. They’re obviously keen to get to grips with HiQtv and are enjoying their first real chance to talk to colleagues across the network. Our video content has proved very popular and the take up of UGC is exciting. We look forward to developing the site with HiQ over the coming months.”

11.10.07 CORNWALL HOSPICE CARE FUNDRAISING VIDEO FOR DENHAM CORPORATE

Denhams has been commissioned to produce Cornwall Hospice Care’s fundraising and promotional film.

The programme focuses on one person’s journey from diagnosis to support and care with Cornwall Hospice Care. Leanne Grose is a young amputee who’s inspirational attitude to her situation and her relationship with the hospices forms the core of the programme.

Filming has taken place at the charity’s two hospices in Cornwall – St Julia’s in Hayle and Mount Edgcumbe in St Austell as well as on location around the county. The film will be distributed on DVD and streamed on the CHC website to tell people about the work of the charity and challenge some often held preconceptions about hospice care, as well as helping to raise money.

Denhams are proud to be working with such a great local organisation, as producer Nick Dixon explains. “Today’s charities, no matter how big or small, are competing in the same market. It’s essential that an organisation like Cornwall Hospice Care who carry out such vital work for people in Cornwall have the very best tools for their fundraising purposes. We’re all very keen to give them these tools so that they can maintain and develop their activities at the hospices and in the community.”

The film is due for release later this year.
Visit Cornwall Hospice Care website

29.08.07 THREE SLOW BLOKES, ONE MASSIVE HIT

‘Slow Blokes in France’, Denhams’ first ode to the joys of luxurious continental bus travel, has proved an enormous success with ITV Westcountry viewers.

Episode 5 which was broadcast last night achieved 29% audience share – 13% more than the rest of the ITV1 network. The six part series follows local TV stalwarts Craig Rich, Ron Bendell and the company’s own Chris Denham as they traverse the rolling hills and magnificent coastline of Brittany and Normandy. Travelling in a rickety 1970’s bus nicknamed ‘Mrs Mackay’, their aim is to discover some of the cultural highlights of the region, from sampling the delights of French cuisine to examining the impact of recent British immigration – all eased along of course by a healthy intake of the local tipple.

Director Adam Scott Kennedy was delighted with the viewing figures. “This great result goes some way to alleviating the trauma of spending six weeks on a bus with three cumudgeonly oldtimers. Their wealth of experience meant that actually filming was a hoot, and their joie de vivre has obviously translated into an enjoyable viewing experience. All I can say is look out Spain and Morrocco.”

ITV Westcountry viewers can tune in next Tuesday evening at 7.30 for the final epispode of the series which finds the old boys exploring fishing ports and oyster farms and having a go at rustling up a dish or two themselves.

The next series of Slow Blokes is currently in production with filming underway in Spain and Morrocco. Transmission dates are to be confirmed.

24.08.07 GREAT FINISH FOR RICK’S MED TOUR

The final episode of Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes secured an impressive average of 2.8 million viewers on another sunny evening.

Concluding his epic journey in Morocco and Turkey, Rick Stein has rediscovered some of the region’s classic dishes as well as some overlooked gastronomic treats. Audiences can look forward to sampling the delights of the Med once more when the series is run again in Novermber and December on BBC2.

21.08.07 RHODES ACROSS INDIA IS BEST PERFORMING UKTV FOOD SHOW EVER!

It’s official – Denham Productions’ Rhodes Across India is the best performing show on UKTV Food ever!

In three of the show’s four daily airings, the slot average was increased by between 100% and 170%, reaching over 1.3 million adult viewers. That translates into an audience of over 150,000 per day – 75% of whom were ABC1.

Executive producers for Denhams Grace Kitto and David Nottage are delighted. Kitto explains: “This is a fantastic achievement. Full credit should go to series director John Oven and all of the Denham team who worked exceptionally hard to make this such a great success. Filming on the subcontinent is never simple but the crew returned with stunning footage that meant we could deliver a beautiful and timely series. The channel are over the moon and were delighted with the results too.”

13.08.07 MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPES CONTINUES TO BUILD AUDIENCE

Thursday evening’s airing of Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes has continued to build on the first night’s excellent viewing figures.

Starting at 2.6 million and ending on 3.1 million over the course of the programme, this is a real success at the height of summer. Chairman Chris Denham is delighted: “It’s early days yet – we’re only at episode 2 – but if the viewing figures continue like this, we will be very happy indeed. The popularity of the shows underlines not only the British public’s continuing love affair with Rick but also Denham Productions’ place as one of the country’s foremost provider of food programming.”

Catch episode three, in which Rick journeys to Sicily and Puglia at 8pm this Wednesday 15th on BBC2.

9.08.07 RICK’S MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPES NETS DENHAM ANOTHER HIT

Last night’s airing of the first installment of Denhams latest series – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes – was yet another ratings success for the company.

Averaging 2.5 million over the hour was an excellent achievement at the height of summer. Both the BBC and Denham producer and director David Pritchard are delighted. Pritchard says “The culmination of 18 months of very hard work has resulted in a series of programmes we can all be extremely proud of. When so many people were inside watching our film when they could have been outside enjoying a glass of wine on a beautiful summers evening is testament to the passion and dedication Rick and the crew have invested in this series.”

Episode two airs tonight on BBC2 at 8pm and finds Rick in Sardinia and Sicily.

8.08.07 NEW RICK STEIN TONIGHT!

Favourite chef and broadcaster Rick Stein begins his tour of the Mediterranean tonight on BBC2 at 8pm.

‘Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes’ starts in Corsica and Sardinia, with subsequent programmes visiting Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey and Morroco.

06.08.07 DON’T MISS RHODES ACROSS INDIA

Week nights at 9pm from Monday 6th August 07 on UKTV Food

Rhodes Across India is a celebration of Indian food in the year that India celebrates the 60th anniversary of independence.

In this brand new 10 part series for UKTV Food, Gary Rhodes and a team of young sous-chefs take the trip of a lifetime – their mission, to find the best of authentic Indian Cuisine, learn how to cook it, and then return to the UK to cater for a major Independence banquet.

In each programme Gary and his team will explore a different regional cuisine from Royal food to street food, Punjabi to Parsi, Mughali to Marwari. They will learn about ingredients, flavours, cooking techniques and the culture surrounding each dish they explore.

As if that wasn’t tough enough Gary will have to impress one of the most successful Indian chefs in the UK. Atul Kuchhar’s restaurant Benares is the setting for Gary’s challenge of cooking Indian food in an Indian restaurant for an Indian clientele.

Series Director: John Oven Executive Producers: David Nottage Grace Kitto

10.07.07 DENHAM PERFORMS WELL FOR BBC ONE SOUTH WEST

Building Britain and Saving Planet Earth, two recent Denham Productions for BBC ONE South West have proven popular with viewers. Both programmes were aired as regional accompaniments to network BBC projects and won an audience share in the South West well above the national average.

Building Britain, which saw Dick Strawbridge assess the green credentials of the region’s architecture was broadcast on June 18th, achieving an audience share peaking at over 30%. The network average across other regions was 17%.

Saving Planet Earth was also fronted by Dick, following him as he tracked down some of the most endangered species in the South West and helped out with local conservation efforts.

The programme aired on July 4th in the tough 7pm slot, and whilst the network average audience share was 17.5%, in the South West, Saving Planet Earth appealed to 23.5%.

Denhams are delighted that these green-tinted programmes struck a chord with viewers in the area in which we live and work.

28.06.07 DENHAM EMPLOYEE’S 3 MINUTE WONDER

Denham researcher Robin Field will see his first short film aired on Channel 4 in the coming weeks.

‘Country Commute’, selected from Channel 4’s fourdoc internet site will appear in the popular ‘Three Minute Wonder’ strand. This is Robin’s first attempt at making a documentary and follows his daily cycle commute from Truro to Falmouth and has been known to provide an uplifting fix for urban office workers across the UK.

Robin says: “I’m super stoked! The whole process was kicked off by a weekend workshop run by Maud Hand of 4Talent who was working for Channel 4’s fourdoc website and the Cornwall Film Festival. It’s been a great learning experience and I’d fully recommend fourdocs to all budding documentary makers.’

Praise for the film has come from all corners:

‘A beautifully relaxing film with a delightful sense of humour’ - 4docs website
‘It's a rainy, dull Sunday 13 May here in London. That vid made my day.’ - Youtube

The documentary will transmit in w/c 30th July at the usual 3 Minute Wonder time of 7.55pm.

For a preview click on the following link: http://www.channel4.com/fourdocs/film/film-detail.jsp?id=22985

18.06.07 DENHAM SUPPORTS LEADING SECURITY SYSTEMS MANUFACTURER

Audax, a leading international supplier of security systems applications looks to Denham Productions corporate team to help drive sales.

Denhams’ technical and creative expertise have aided Audax in their need to promote and sell class leading vehicle license plate recognition equipment to markets in the Middle East, Asia and North America. This field sales tool, designed to be used in one-on-one situations as well as exhibitions and events, has already helped increase interest in the product around the world.

Denham continues to provide technical advice to the Audax team.

16.05.07 RICK’S DAPHNE STORY RATES WELL

Saturday evening’s BBC2 programme ‘Rick Stein in du Maurier Country’ scored well in the ratings against the Eurovision Song Contest, equalling the slot average.

This month marks the centenary of Daphne du Maurier’s birth. In the programme, Rick pays tribute to the novelist, exploring her deep affection for Cornwall and the region’s influence on her writing.

15.05.07 UKTV FOOD RE-ORDERS MULTI-PLATFORM COMMISSION FROM DENHAM

Following the success of UKTV Food’s Local Hero 2006, UKTV Food is re-launching its interactive multi-platform campaign, fronted by Gary Rhodes and delivered by Denhams, to find Britain’s favourite local food business for 2007.

Re-ordered by UKTV Food’s channel head, Paul Moreton, and UKTV’s acting head of commissioning, Diana Howie, UKTV Food’s Local Hero 2007 will ask the British public to log on to nominate, vote and review their favourite cafe, restaurant, farm shop, deli, grocer, butcher etc worthy of winning the ‘Local Food Hero 2007’ title and the £40,000 prize. It will again be supported by partners Visit Britain, Farma and Good Food Magazine.

The user generated content (UGC) captured at www.uktvfood.co.uk will further enhance the channel’s online food directory established last year – which already includes over 4,000 suppliers searchable by location, outlet type and food product – and inform Denham Productions’ 11 x 43’ linear TV series, Gary Rhodes’ Local Food Heroes 2007, which will premiere on UKTV Food in November 2007.

Head of Business Development and Executive Producer David Nottage said ‘Last year's first Local Food Heroes competition was a huge hit for UKTV Food, and this year its back bigger, better and more interactive. It is the next step for Denham Productions Ltd in building brands with UKTV that have cut-through and longevity, key for any organisation with ambition in the multi-channel age.’

Gary Rhodes Local Food Heroes 2007 will be executive produced by Grace Kitto, David Nottage and UKTV’s Jeremy Daldrey.

14.05.07 UK TOP 200 COMPANY INVEST IN DENHAM’S EXPERIENCE

SIG plc, a leading international supplier of Insulation, Roofing, Commercial Interiors and Specialist Construction & Safety Products has commissioned Denham Productions to produce promotional video material for the company’s website.

The organisation, listed in the FTSE Top 200 and with a turnover of £9bn, has looked to Denham to deliver this 3-minute snapshot of the company. Filming will take place at SIG locations across the South West of the UK with delivery scheduled for the summer.

Head of Development David Nottage is pleased. “We’re very happy to be partnering a powerful organisation such as SIG plc at an important time in their growth plans. SIG’s commitment to communicating with their audience in this way reflects Denham’s own desire to remain at the cutting edge of business TV.”

The video will be shot and posted in-house at Denhams.

11.05.07 NISSAN EUROPE COMMISSION DENHAM AGAIN

N-COM, the internal communications flagship video for Nissan in Europe is commissioned once more.

This programme is the latest offering for the Communications Department at Nissan, taking stock of the organisation’s situation and looking forward to a bright future in 2007. First airing of the video is due for an all-staff meeting in the presence of President and Co-Chairman Carlos Ghosn with roll-out to continue on DVD and through the company’s intranet system.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon explains the importance of this programme. “We have produced all of the N-COM videos so this, our twentieth, marks something of a milestone for us and for Nissan. As well as filming in Barcelona and Sunderland, we were able to draw on a vast range of library footage we’ve shot over the years to paint a picture of a company that has successfully negotiated a difficult period and that is very much looking to the future.”

11.05.07 CLIC SARGENT TURN TO DENHAM FOR DoH COMMUNICATIONS

The UK’s leading children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent has turned once again to Denhams for video communications.

The Department of Health has asked CLIC Sargent to provide a voice for teenagers and young people, giving them the opportunity to air their thoughts on the appropriateness of care their receive. CLIC Sargent have also requested video material promoting the important work they do in this area.

The Denham corporate team will provide two programmes filmed in Glasgow and Birmingham and edited in-house at Denhams using the newly installed Avid Symphony Nitris suite.

12.04.07 DENHAM BUILDS BRITAIN FOR THE BBC

Denhams has been commissioned to make the South West's contribution to the landmark BBC architecture series “How We Built Britain”.

“How We’re Building Britain” is a half hour film that looks at the future of architecture in the region. Dick Strawbridge, from the BBC series It’s Not Easy Being Green, explores the environmental credentials of the region’s new buildings.

He asks why environmentally unsound building developments continue to be constructed without controversy - and looks at some of the innovative projects that put the South West at the forefront of green building design in the UK.

Armed with a thermal imaging camera, Dick finds out just how bad our current, poorly-insulated houses are for the environment and visits some new super-eco homes in the region to see how much better they could be. He also carries out an eco-audit on Plymouth’s largest new retail development, Drake’s Circus; visits Jubilee Wharf - a radical-looking Zero Energy Development in Cornwall; and finds out how The Eden Project pioneered green construction techniques to build their new education centre.

The programme airs on June 18th on BBC ONE.

05.04.07 HD EDITING ARRIVES AT DENHAM

Denhams have recently completed the installation of an Avid Symphony Nitris HD edit system. MD Mike Foren says. " Our decision to embrace HD technology has been justified by a high level of interest from broadcast and corporate clients. We can now offer an end-to-end HD solution, and by handling all the processes in-house we can keep the cost implications over SD to a minimum." The system is now fully operational and available to clients on a wet or dry hire basis.

25.03.07 ANOTHER MAJOR UKTV COMMISSION FOR DENHAM

Celebrating the continent’s rich cuisine and culture, Rhodes Across India will be shot on location in India and will premiere on UKTV Food to coincide with the 60th anniversary of India’s Independence in August 2007.

Ordered by UKTV Food channel head, Paul Moreton, and UKTV’s acting head of commissioning, Diana Howie, the 10 x 46’ prime time will see Gary Rhodes discovering the best of regional Indian cuisine accompanied by three UKTV Food viewers, handpicked because of their passion for food and connection to India, who will assist Gary on his quest.

UKTV Food's Moreton commented, "We commissioned this series to help dispel the myth that authentic Indian cuisine can be complicated to cook at home. We're thrilled Gary is taking three of our viewers with him to India – it offers us another opportunity to involve and connect with our audience further beyond the linear TV viewing experience."

The series will culminate with Rhodes and his three apprentices returning to the UK to cater for a major celebration banquet together, using knowledge and skills acquired on this trip of a lifetime. Rhodes Across India will be executive produced by Denham’s head of business development, David Nottage, and head of production, Grace Kitto, alongside UKTV's Diana Howie.

Denham’s David Nottage added, "We really value the support we have from Diana, Paul and the team at UKTV and we are really excited about Rhodes Across India."

25.03.07 MORE COUNTRY LIVES FOR ITV

An ITV ‘mini network’ of ITV Westcountry, West and Meridian will be airing the sixth Denham produced series of local favourite Country Lives.

This 8 x 30’ series is an offbeat and affectionate look at some of the region’s quirkier folk and organisations. From the Dorest Silk Mill to the maintenance crew on the Tamar Bridge, Country Lives is a celebration of the undiscovered corners of Westcountry life.

The series , due for airing in September, is produced for Denhams by Charlotte Barton and series produced by Grace Kitto and was commissioned at ITV Westcountry by Jane Blanchard.

22.03.07 UKTV FOOD SERIES SUCCESS

Following the outstanding ratings success of the first 10 parts of The People’s Cookbook in February, Denhams are looking forward to the broadcast of the remaining 10 hours in September. This series for UKTV Food is fronted by chefs Paul Rankin and Antony Worral Thompson and is a celebration of home cooking.

Antony and Paul join forces with the public to put these recipes to the test. In each programme our two chefs go head to head in our roving location kitchen cooking the most exciting, intriguing or unexpected recipes submitted by the British public.

A specially invited panel of local food experts taste and vote for their favourite three dishes to go through to The People’s Cookbook.

Series one generated enormous interest on the UKTV Food website, with over 7 million visitors. It also encouraged a massive response from the public who have submitted a flood of recipes for inclusion in the second series.

The first cook-offs of the series will be filmed in Plymouth on 24th and 25th April – if you’d like tickets please contact Allyson Kiely on 01752 345444.

The series was commissioned by Diana Howie and Paul Moreton at UKTV and Series Producer for Denhams is Grace Kitto.

23.02.07 DENHAM SECURE IN-STORE TV COMMISSION FROM VISAGE

Visage Productions has commissioned Denham’s corporate team to produce selected content for a major retail supermarket client. Denham’s proven record in food programming and intuitive understanding of non-broadcast production made them an obvious choice for Visage.

Denhams produce clips currently showing on the supermarket’s in-store TV channel and have the potential of reaching 12 million UK shoppers a week.

29.01.07 MEDIA INNOVATION AWARDS 2007 NOMINATION FOR DENHAMS

Denhams are delighted to announce that N-COM 19 has been nominated in the DVD category for this year’s Media Innovation Awards to be held in March.

N-COM 19 is one of a series of long-running internal communications DVDs produced for Nissan Europe. Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon explains: ‘This DVD brings together our flagship video with a host of other clips, downloads and links. It makes the DVD a real resource for Nissan staff across Europe and indeed around the world. It’s a great example of how the use of cutting edge techniques can deliver operational, strategic messages in an innovative way’.

18.01.07 SAD NEWS AS CHALKY DIES

Denhams are sad to report the death of Rick Stein's dog Chalky. As David Pritchard, producer and director of the Rick Stein series says: "Although we knew he was really old the crew thought he'd go on for ever. Filming will never be the same without him."

And Rick has written this personal note about his beloved dog:

Chalky RIP
August 1989 to 13th January 2007

Let’s look on the bright side, Chalky, my family’s dog lived to seventeen, he was healthy and fit right up to the last six months and he had a wonderful life. He travelled all over the British Isles and Ireland, he nearly went to France, he got up to some mighty capers, leaping to bite a microphone, snarling at our cameraman so fiercely that we thought twice about using the film, fearing his shocking fangs would frighten children. He dispatched rats and caused consternation by doing the same with a rabbit or two. He was loved by my children. He swam and jumped on boats, he attacked crabs, ran rings round Alsatians and Border Collies being much fiercer and never backing down, ever. He scampered over a Duke’s lawns and petrified me that he might bite the Prince of Wales but he didn’t. Most of all though, we knew him at home as rather an unassuming, diffident dog who was never greedy, pestered you a bit for walks but not too much and kept reasonably quiet. But, my God! he hated postman I don’t know why. If he couldn’t get at them, he’d rip the letters to shreds.

In truth, I’m very sad, he was loved by everyone. So many people, it’s a source of puzzlement to me that he never knew how famous he was.
I know what Kipling wrote is thought a bit sentimental but it’s actually true.

THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Rudyard Kipling

Rick Stein

2.01.07 RICK'S BBC2 RATINGS HIT

Rick Stein and the Japanese Ambassador scored well in the pre-Christmas ratings, notching up 4.3 million viewers and beating the slot average.

The programme followed Rick on his quest to prepare a banquet at the ambassador's residence in London. His journey took him to the other side of the world, to Tokyo, where he discovered for himself the incredible attention to detail and respect reserved for Japanese dishes. On his return, Rick bowled over the assembled guests with an accomplished and lavish meal.

Rick Stein and the Japanese Ambassador also runs on the BBC HD Preview channel.

22.12.06 RICK’S JAPANESE BANQUET TRANSMITTED IN HI DEF

Rick Stein and the Japanese Ambassador is the first Denham production to transmit on the BBC HD Preview Channel. The programme was shot on location in Japan and at the Ambassador’s residence in London using Denham’s Sony HDW-750P camera kit.

MD Mike Foren is delighted with the results. “The HD process has been a very fast learning curve. The results show we have overcome any initial hurdles and we are delighted with the picture quality achieved”.

Rick Stein and the Japanese Ambassador will air on Christmas Eve at 6.10pm on BBC HD Preview Channel.

19.12.06 THE PEOPLE’S COOKBOOK– ANOTHER UKTV FOOD COMMISSION FOR DENHAMS

Denhams are delighted to announce a further commission from UKTV Food. The People’s Cookbook is a celebration of home cooking. This 20 x 60 mins series takes the form of a nationwide hunt for favourite family recipes that best reflect British contemporary food culture.

Antony Worrall Thompson and Paul Rankin join forces with the public to put these recipes to the test. In each programme our two chefs go head to head in our roving location kitchen cooking the most exciting, intriguing or unexpected recipes submitted by the British public.

A specially invited panel of local food experts taste and vote for their favourite three dishes to go through to The People’s Cookbook.

Uncovering the stories along the way, this becomes a voyage of discovery for both our viewers and chefs as they learn a feast of culinary skills, tips and well-kept family food secrets.

The first 10 programmes will air in February 2007 followed by a further 10 programmes in May 2007 on UKTV Food.

The series was commissioned by Diana Howie and Paul Moreton at UKTV and Series Producer for Denhams is Grace Kitto.

19.12.06 RICK’S JAPANESE BANQUET TONIGHT ON BBC2

Challenged by the UK’s Japanese Ambassador to cook a Japanese banquet for his distinguished guests, join Rick as he spends one week visiting Japan’s vibrant fish markets and island restaurants aiming to master the art of cooking fish – Japanese style.

Rick Stein and the Japanese Ambassador is on BBC2 on Tuesday 19 December at 8pm and is repeated on Thursday 21 December at 7pm.

30.11.06 CORNWALL CATERING VIDEO HELPS WIN AWARD

The Springboard Awards for Excellence, held at the Emirates Stadium in London on Wednesday 29th November celebrate achievements in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries. Cornwall Catering Excellence were honoured with an award for their work in encouraging young people into the sector in the county. A core part of the scheme was the DVD produced by Denham Productions earlier in 2006 which is used in schools across Cornwall.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon was very pleased: “The programme was a great success and fun to make. We had some excellent contributors from the world of catering in Cornwall including some enthusiastic and energetic youngsters keen to forge a career in the county. Their participation in the video we hope will inspire others to achieve that goal.”

27.11.06 DENHAM SCOOPS AWARDS AT RTS

Denham Productions has secured a handful of awards at this year’s glittering Royal Television Society south west award ceremony.

‘Seven Man Made Wonders of the South West’, produced and directed for BBC Southwest by David Nottage, won the Regional Leisure/Entertainment award whilst Bernard Hall and Rick Stein were on hand to pick up the Network Leisure/Entertainment gong for ‘Cabin Fever’, the behind the scenes, warts and all exposé of life onboard the BBC2 series ‘Rick Stein’s French Odyssey’. To round off an excellent night for Denhams, veteran producer and director David Pritchard was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award. These prestigious accolades will join countless others in the Denham trophy cabinet.

Chairman Chris Denham was delighted: “I am over the moon with our RTS success. Each award was well deserved and special thanks should go to David Pritchard for his unstinting and continuing professionalism and good humour. My thanks go to all of our great staff who worked on these projects and here’s to another great year at Denhams.”

16.11.06 DENHAM SAVES PLANET EARTH

Denhams has been commissioned to make the South West's contribution to 'Saving Planet Earth', a BBC follow-up to the Planet Earth series that marks the 50th anniversary of the Natural History Unit.

The programme is presented by Dick Strawbridge, whose move to Cornwall and bid to live a greener lifestyle was featured on BBC2's 'It's Not Easy Being Green'. Dick tracks down Basking Sharks off the coast of south Cornwall, finds some very rare beetles on Dartmoor, gets involved with a Cirl Bunting trans-location project and learns how to become an 'Otter-Spotter' on the River Dart.

Dick meets the conservationists working hard to protect the habitat of these species and finds out what we can all do to aid the conservation efforts.

The programme airs on the BBC as part of a themed fortnight in 2007.

15.11.06 DENHAMS AT THE CORNWALL FILM FESTIVAL

This year Denhams are sponsoring a new fourdocs section at the Cornwall Film Festival to promote documentary filmmaking in the county. The Fourdocs event takes place at Falmouth's National Maritime Museum on Sunday 19th November and will show a selection of four minute documentaries, all of which are being uploaded onto Channel 4's broadband website www.channel4.com/fourdocs. Denhams MD Mike Foren will be part of a panel discussing the selected films.

Over the summer Denhams, Cornwall Film and the Cornwall Film Festival put on a course led by Maud Hand of Channel 4's IDEASFACTORY. The course "The D-I-Y of Documentary Filmmaking" was specially tailored for the four minute documentary. As a result, several films were submitted to the festival, some by first-time filmmakers.

The Cornwall Film Festival runs from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th November and features screenings of environmental documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" and Cannes Jury prize-winning feature "Red Road", which will be accompanied by a Q&A with Director Andrea Arnold.

For further details see:

www.cornwall-film-festival.co.uk

13.11.06 HI DEF FOR NISSAN IN BARCELONA

Following on from the successful launch of Qashqai to the European motoring press in September, Nissan Europe have commissioned a fresh raft of VNR material from Denham's corporate department.

The Pan European Test Drive, to be held in Barcelona in January 2007, will be attended by automotive press from across Europe. The press packs they will be given will be supported with Video News Release footage to be shot by Denham on Hi-Def in and around this beautiful Mediterranean city. Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon explains: "This is further recognition by Nissan that Denham produces the sort of high quality press footage they expect. The stunning location will lend itself to Nissan's latest offering and we look forward to delivering this exciting material by the end of the year."

10.11.06 RTS 2006 NOMINATIONS FOR DENHAMS

Denhams is delighted to announce it has been nominated for 5 categories at this year’s Royal Television Society Devon and Cornwall Awards to be held this month.

Nominations include:
Network Series: Forgotten Farm, a broadcast production for Discovery / ITV Westcountry.
Regional Leisure / Entertainment: Seven Man-Made Wonders, a broadcast production for BBC South West.
Network Leisure / Entertainment: Cabin Fever, a broadcast production for BBC Two.
Network Documentary: Betjeman and Me, a broadcast production for BBC Two.
Non Broadcast: N-COM 19, a corporate flagship production DVD at the heart of Nissan’s European internal communications process.

Chris Denham is very pleased with the nominations: “These nominations highlight the Company’s tremendous achievements as it continues to grow from strength to strength. It is acknowledgement of the hard work and commitment of all at Denhams”.

3.10.06 MORE INTERNAL COMMS FOR NISSAN EUROPE

Denham Productions continue their relationship with the automotive industry this month with the launch of N-COM 19, the latest in the long-running internal communications DVDs produced for Nissan Europe.

Tying in with the launch of Nissan’s latest European offering, the ‘compact crossover’ Qashqai, the DVD brings together our flagship video with a host of other clips, downloads and links. This makes the DVD a real resource for staff across Europe and indeed around the world. The flagship video is fronted by European Design Director Stephane Schwarz and begins in dramatic fashion with the car’s launch by CEO Carlos Ghosn (above) to over 300 motoring journalists. The venue was a radically-transformed disused warehouse on the outskirts of northern Paris. Marketing, sales and product detail is then filled in by Nissan Europe executives.

Executive Producer David Nottage explains how this N-COM sets a new benchmark: “By using one of Nissan’s high profile design team to present the programme, and by scripting the piece from the start, we have been able to ensure that all of the vital strategic and brand messages about the car were delivered. It also gave us scope to give the final production a very polished and stylised feel. The team should be very happy with the outcome!”

The DVD was posted in-house at Denhams.

2.10.06 DENHAMS HELP LAUNCH NISSAN QASHQAI

Once again French–based Nissan Europe has turned to Denham’s non-broadcast department to deliver Video News Release material for the European motoring press.

Shot over three days on Hi-Def in a disused and very dusty warehouse in northern Paris, the 13-person crew produced running footage of the new ‘compact crossover’ as well as a series of interviews with Nissan executives. This material was subsequently distributed to journalists from across the continent ahead of the official launch event at the same venue at the beginning of September.

Director Nick Dixon was delighted with the results: “Nissan commissioned Denhams to produce material that reflected the brand positioning of the car. With a strapline of ‘Urban Proof’, it was down to us to deliver stylised, edgy and bold shots during both day and night shoots. The client is very happy with the end product and the fact we were able to offer considerable savings by using the footage for other purposes was the icing on the cake.”

28.09.06 BRAND NEW SERIES OF COUNTRY LIVES BEGINS ON ITV TONIGHT

From the wilds of Cornwall, to the Cotswolds, to the farthest reaches of Dorset, our new series Country Lives searches out stories which reflect the richness of the lives of people in the South West region.

This 9-part series will air on ITV Westcountry, ITV West and Meridian from September 28 2006 on Thursdays at 7.30pm.

21.09.06 PETER GREGORY TO JOIN DENHAM PRODUCTIONS

Denhams are delighted to announce that Peter Gregory, formerly Controller Business Affairs at ITV Westcountry, will be joining the Company in October 2006. The appointment is initially on a three month consultancy basis to help steer Denhams through a period of unprecedented growth.

21.09.06 CELEBRATING DU MAURIER’S CENTENARY

May 2007 marks the centenary of Daphne du Maurier’s birth. To coincide, Denhams are pleased to announce their new commission ‘Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall – A personal tribute by Rick Stein.

In this programme, Rick pays tribute to the novelist, exploring her deep affection for Cornwall and the region’s influence on her writing.

This 1 x 50-minute documentary is due to air on BBC2 in spring 2007.

21.09.06 CHRIS DENHAM, RON BENDALL AND CRAIG RICH RETURN TO OUR SCREENS

Following on from their boating adventures, TV favourites Chris Denham, Ron Bendall and Craig Rich return to our screens - this time travelling through northern France in a vintage bus called ‘Mrs McKay’.

Glorious weather ensured the busy filming schedule was successfully completed and the trio found plenty to wax-lyrical about during their month-long shoot. Watch their adventures as they discover the delights of French hospitality, encounter eccentric characters and try their hand at high-speed land-yachting.

This series will be broadcast on ITV Westcountry. Watch this space for transmission dates.

04.08.06 RICK STEIN AND THE JAPANESE AMBASSADOR

Challenged by the UK’s Japanese Ambassador to cook a Japanese banquet for his distinguished guests, Rick spends one week visiting Japan’s vibrant fish markets and island restaurants aiming to master the art of cooking fish – Japanese style.

Assistant producer Arezoo Farahzad explains the concept: “A couple of summers ago, during the filming of ‘Food Heroes’, Rick was in a small boat off the Cornish coast catching mackerel which he quickly turned into very tasty sashimi for every one onboard.

When Mr. Nogami, the UK’s Japanese Ambassador, saw the programme he invited Rick to his residence to sample authentic sashimi and other Japanese delicacies prepared by his own skilful chefs. When asked if he’d ever been to Japan, arguably the ultimate destination for serious lovers of fish, Rick admitted he hadn’t.

And so the seeds were sown for Rick’s one-week trip to Japan to learn the art of Japanese cooking first hand. The challenge was set. On his return Rick must prepare a Japanese banquet fit for the Ambassador and his guests”.

This one-hour programme is due to air in December 2006.

04.08.06 BETJEMAN AND ME – RICK STEIN’S STORY

This summer marks the centenary of the birth of one of the nation’s favourite poets, Sir John Betjeman. To celebrate BBC2 will air three films remembering his life and work.

Betjeman and Me - Rick Stein's Story is a Cornish tribute to John Betjeman by a keen aficionado, Rick Stein. The film is a marriage of Betjeman’s poetry, glorious Cornish scenery and culminates in a seafood feast cooked by Rick for special guests including Sir John’s daughter Candida Lycett Green and one of Sir John’s best friends, Jonathan Steddall.

Betjeman and Me - Rick Stein's Story will broadcast on Monday 14th August 2006 at 9pm on BBC2

30.06.06 NEW COMMISSION FROM UKTV FOOD

Denham's are delighted to announce their first commission from UKTV Food. "Local Food Heroes 2006 " is an 11 x 1hr series that sets out to find the people who are most passionate about supplying locally sourced, often seasonal foods.

We will be travelling the length and breadth of the country, visiting cafes, specialist shops, restaurants and producers, who have all shown dedication and passion for local, wholesome and tasty food. Dozens of clips have been delivered ready for the public launch on 3rd July.

A team of celebrity 'food scouts' will scour the country for the unsung food champions, led by chefs Michael Caines in the south west, Paul Rankin in Northern Ireland, Brian Turner in the north east and Aldo Zilli in London. Regional finalists will travel to our Food HQ where they will be judged by a team led by Gary Rhodes who will make the final choice to find the "Local Food Hero 2006". That lucky winner will receive a substantial cash injection to their business.

The series will air in November, with extensive trailing on UKTV's website and on Great Food Live and Food Uncut.

The series was commissioned by Paul Moreton and Diana Howie at UKTV and Series Producer for Denhams is Grace Kitto.

28.06.06 ONLY A FEW PLACES LEFT FOR DIY DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKING WORKSHOP

Denham Productions and The Cornwall Film Festival are delighted to be presenting a 4Docs event as part of the 2006 Cornwall Film Festival to be held in November 2006.

Denham Productions (Cornwall office) and The Cornwall Film Festival will be presenting a 4Docs event, examining films submitted to the newly launched Channel 4 Broadband station. This event invites people to upload their 4-minute documentary, providing a unique platform for their work to be viewed by the nation.

To support this event, Cornwall Film, Denham Productions and The Cornwall Film Festival will be holding a two-day workshop to examine the craft of documentary film making and encourage participants to make a 4-minute documentary for submission to the festival.

Maud Hand, a multi-media producer-trainer will run the discussion-based workshop. Participants will be taken through the essential requirements to create a 4 minute documentary film including; ideas development, story boarding, identifying contributors, preparing interviews, researching ideas, schedule planning, filming, editing and uploading the finished project.

The workshop will take place on 8 and 9 July 2006 at The Knowledge Spa, Truro and is only open to applicants residing in Cornwall. There are ONLY A FEW PLACES LEFT and cost £15 per person. To book a place or for more information, please contact Abbie Smith, Festival Assistant on 01209 204655 or email info@cornwallfilmfestival.com

The submission deadline for completed documentaries to be entered into the 4Docs event is15 August 2006.

25.05.06 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Winterthur Life UK Ltd has turned to Denhams to produce a promotional DVD for some of their market leading Group Pension Schemes. The DVD addresses key issues and benefits of the scheme and is to be distributed to employees of participating companies.

Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon explains how Denhams were able to make use of the stunning South Devon countryside: “Winterthur Life have returned to Denhams for more consumer facing programmes. They’ve commissioned us to produce what to many wouldn’t look like a typical pensions video – we’ve used locations on our doorstep that provide the perfect backdrop to this presenter-led programme. We’ve used beaches, towns, shops and restaurants in the region that we hope will put this DVD in a different league to others of its ilk and persuade the audience of the need to think carefully about their financial futures.”

The DVD is due for delivery in early June.

09.05.06 DENHAMS HELP SET THE AGENDA

Duchy Health Charity has turned to Denham's to produce video material aimed at health professionals and educationalists based in Cornwall.

Denham’s are responsible for producing an agenda-setting seminar video to be screened at The Knowledge Spa, Peninsular Medical School in Truro at the end of June, as well as producing a Video News Release for distribution to local TV broadcasters.

The video sets the agenda for the seminar and for the Duchy Health Charity’s forthcoming campaign which this year is focusing on health issues that affect young people in Cornwall.

03.05.06 HD ARRIVES AT DENHAMS

Denham Productions has just purchased a Sony HDCAM system to enable the company to remain at the forefront of TV production quality.

MD Mike Foren is convinced of the benefits. "HD is undoubtedly here to stay. We have always adopted new technology at the point where we are convinced of it's future. Producing on HD will provide a massive improvement in quality for the viewers of our programmes, as well as extending their marketing opportunities and "shelf-life".

The Sony HDW-750P camera kit was supplied by Visual Impact's Bristol office and will head to the Mediterranean in early May to begin work on Rick Stein's next series.

03.05.06 SOUTH WEST ON FILM

South West on Film is a celebration of the richness and diversity of the BBC South West Film and Video Archive.

Samantha Smith presents an entertaining and informative guide to the glories of the BBC South West Video and Film Archives, from the 1950’s to the present day.

Featuring current interviews with some of the people involved at the time in these glimpses into the region’s history, the programme will introduce the Creative Archive project and show how the riches of the BBC library are being made available as a community resource in the South West.

Using actual and potential users of the Archive, the programme will show some of the ways the material can be used to further personal or group projects and activities throughout the region.

South West on Film is due to air on BBC1 on Wednesday 24th May 2006.

22.04.06 CORPORATE NEW ARRIVAL

We are delighted to announce that Nick Dixon, our Senior Corporate Producer, is now the proud father of a baby daughter.

Lily Grace Dixon arrived on Saturday 22 April 2006.

On Nick's behalf, we would like to thank everybody for their messages of congratulations and good wishes.

31.03.06 DON'T MISS - BEACH CAFE

A new 10 part series for Discovery, Beach Cafe follows Australian chef Michael Smith as he brings Australian beach cafe culture to the Cornish seaside. Watch Michael as he works through the high and lows of a busy summer season in St Ives.

Beach Cafe will air on Discovery Travel and Living from April 3rd on Mondays at 9.00pm. The series will be repeated on Saturdays at 10.00pm and Sundays at 12.30pm.

31.03.06 IT'S ALL GO DOWN ON THE FARM...

Don’t miss your chance to watch Forgotten Farm on Discovery Real Time. If you missed an episode on ITV Westcountry, want to watch your favourite episodes again, or are new to the series, tune in to follow two extraordinary characters, Phillipa and Sebastian, as they spend a small fortune buying and developing an old Devon Farm.

Forgotten Farm will air on Discovery Real Time from April 5th on Wednesdays at 9.00pm.

02.03.06 RATINGS SUCCESS FOR SEVEN MAN-MADE WONDERS OF THE SOUTH WEST

Seven Man Made Wonders, the West Country's contribution to a BBC network project achieved excellent ratings attracting over 148,000 viewers in the region.

Presented by Samantha Smith, the programme explored the region’s wonders nominated by BBC South West viewers and listeners.

Seven Man-Made Wonders of the South West will be shown again later this year.

28.02.06 CORNISH CATERING SHOWCASE - GALA EVENING

Denham’s are delighted to be sponsoring the Cornish Catering Showcase to be held at Cornwall College, Camborne on March 6th 2006. The gala evening will showcase the cream of Cornish cooking talent, inspiring and enthusing the audience and potential catering stars of the future.

Three of the county’s top chefs – Ben Tunnicliffe (pictured), Nathan Outlaw and Paul Ripley – will be cooking a three course meal from the very best of local, seasonal produce. 140 invited guests from Cornwall’s leading businesses and schools will sample some of the county’s finest produce.

Cornish Catering Excellence turned to Denham’s corporate team to produce a raft of video material aimed at encouraging youngsters to enter the industry. Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon explains: ‘Denham’s are responsible for the short video to be screened at the gala evening and for promotional DVDs that will be distributed in schools in Cornwall supporting this campaign as well as a Video News Release for distribution to local TV broadcasters. We have been involved with the food industry for many years, so we’re very happy to sponsor such an exciting and worthwhile cause’.

ONE TO WATCH - SEVEN MAN-MADE WONDERS OF THE SOUTH WEST

An opportunity for local viewers to watch the West Country's contribution to a network project that asks BBC viewers and listeners to vote for their seven favourite man-made structures located in their region.

Seven Man-Made Wonders of the South West is broadcast on Sunday 12th February 2006 at 6.15pm on BBC1

05.01.06 DENHAMS CORPORATE KICK OFF 2006 ON A CHILLY NOTE!

This month finds one of Denhams corporate teams braving Arctic conditions for our latest commission for Nissan Europe.

This programme is the latest release under the N-COM banner - the global internal communications brand first devised by the Denham's corporate team six years ago - and focuses on Nissan's push into new markets. The automotive giant is again asking Denhams to communicate this exciting development to over 20,000 employees in Europe and around the world.

Denham's Head of Corporate David Nottage will be leading the team on this trip: "We'll be dividing our time between the snowy slopes of the Carpathian mountains in Southern Poland and the beautiful Hungarian capital, Budapest. The wintery conditions we'll experience will provide the backdrop to what promises to be a motivating and dynamic N-COM programme."

The N-COM videos are delivered on DVD, via Nissan Europe's internal network and on VHS on a regular basis to staff in six languages.

04.01.06 CABIN FEVER SCORES HIGH RATINGS

Last night's behind the scenes look at Rick Stein's 'French Odyssey' series went down very well with 2.85 million viewers.

Revealing the ups and downs of life behind the camera as well as some of Rick's fantastic recipes, the programme was a really fun project to work on. Producer Arezoo Farahzad explains: "The journey through France was fantastic, the people, the scenery and of course the food made for a remarkable trip. Cabin Fever was the natural conclusion to yet another successful project with Rick."

Production of the next Rick Stein series 'Mediterranean Escapes' begins this year with transmission due for 2007.

20.12.05 EXCELLENT RATINGS FOR RICK XMAS SPECIAL

Last night's one-off programme showed exactly why Rick Stein is still the nation's favourite chef. This timely showcase of some of the wonderful seasonal food the UK produces was a hit with 4.3 million viewers, only beaten by ITV1's Bad Girls Christmas Special.

Rick fans can look forward to behind the scenes revelations from the French Odyssey series in the one-off 'Cabin Fever', to be broadcast on BBC2, 3rd January at 8pm.

19.12.05 RICK STEIN XMAS SPECIAL TONIGHT!

Rick's latest celebration of British food sees him and his faithful terrier Chalky scouring the length and breadth of the country for the very best seasonal fare.

This one-off is sure to get the taste buds going and truly kicks off the festive season in style.

7.11.05 DENHAMS COOKING UP ANOTHER FEAST

Cornwall Catering 2000, the public body responsible for promoting catering in the county have turned to Denhams for a raft of video material aimed at encouraging youngsters to enter the industry.

It marks another entry in the company’s food portfolio, this time in the corporate department. It’s also a great example of the crossover of skills and experience between broadcast and corporate. The three elements to be delivered are a launch video, a promotional DVD for school kids and a Video News Release, featuring celebrity input from Jamie Oliver.

As Senior Corporate Producer Nick Dixon explains: “With our outstanding track record in food programming, we feel we’re ideally suited to provide this material for CC2000. We’ve got a production team here that will bring years of experience to bear on this project and we’re very happy to be promoting such a worthwhile cause.”

The project is being launched at a gala evening in Cornwall in March 2006 when all the video material will be delivered.

28.10.05 NEW EDITING FACILITIES INSTALLED

To cope with an increase in broadcast and corporate commissions, new editing facilities are being installed at Denham Productions’ Plymouth headquarters.

Managing Director Mike Foren explains: “Following the move into Boydell House in the summer, it has become clear that to service the increase in programme making here at Denhams, we need more suites. The installation of a new Avid off- and on-line suite should help us to cope with the schedule at the moment and provide extra capacity for the future. The need for more suites can only be a good thing!”

The first job to be posted in the suite will be the ten-part observational documentary series for ITV1/Discovery, ‘Forgotten Farm’.

24.10.05 DENHAMS RATINGS SUCCESS FOR BBC2

Over two consecutive weeks this month, BBC2’s highest rating shows were produced by Denham Productions.

Rick Stein’s French Odyssey and The Gardeners of Eden achieved peak viewing figures for the channel. Both were enjoyed by nearly three million people. Denhams Director of Broadcast David Pritchard was delighted: “These