Authentic disability representation, from script to screen

With over 30 years in television and my own lived experience as a disabled creative, I help productions tell authentic stories with confidence, and avoid the pitfalls of tokenism or stereotype.

Work with me and your team won’t just “get it right” — they’ll feel confident, supported, and free to focus on telling the best story possible.

How I Can Help

• Script consultancy: Be part of your writing team to help you develop scripts and storylines that include disabled characters
• Casting: helping find on- and off-screen disabled talent
• Production: attending tech recces, production meetings, H&S meetings, advising on access
• On-set support: working with directors, ADs and cast to get the best performances
• Training: myth-busting, answering the “can we ask that?” questions, and challenging the status quo

Highlights from my 30+ year career as writer/director

“The Darling Hospital for Sick Children” – Drama written as part of BBC’s Writers’ Access Group. Currently being sent out by the BBC to various production companies.

“Paralympics” – Studio Director in 2024’s coverage of the Paralympics, covering the afternoon show on More4 for the 12-day event. Whisper for Channel 4

“The Rose and Crown Affair”, “The Retreat” and “Small People” – Script development. Creating and writing comedy/drama & sitcom formats that feature strong disabled characters, with interest from Channel 4, BBC, Channel 5 and UKTV on these and other ideas.

“Naked” – Writer on this hard hitting drama about disability and body image, developed for Channel 5’s Drama of the Week initiative.

“The B@IT” – Channel 4 Comedy

Writing and directing comedy shorts for Ch 4’s online comedy offerings. One sketch, “Manket” has had over 6 million views.

“Murder They Hope”  – Comedy drama for UKTV

2nd Unit Director of 2×1 hour episodes directing GVs, pick-up and drone sequences as well as directing a promo with Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson.

Additional Credits 

“Toni Biscotti’s School for Dramatic Youth” – Comedy pilot for Nickelodeon
Directed this fully funded, improvised children’s comedy drama for Nickelodeon. Starring Steve Furth, Dolly Wells and a cast of over 40 teenage actors.

“Megamaths” – Entertainment/educational series for BBC Schools TV
Multi-camera Director and Co-writer on two series of ten x 20 min studio based maths programmes for 7-9 year olds. Japan Prize nominated and RTS award-winning first series.

“Just So Darwin” – Animation series for CBBC
Produced and script edited this 13-part BATFA nominated animation series to celebrate the 200^th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth.

“Hotch Potch House” – Puppet series for the BBC
Writer and Director of 17 comedy sketches for this puppet based series

“Square One TV” – Entertainment/educational maths series for the BBC
Wrote and Directed mini-drama, comedy and studio quizzes. Co-production with Children’s Television Workshop, New York and the BBC.

“The Poetry of Passion” – English Series for the BBC
Directed this 30-minute chat show on Love Poetry, staring Lily Savage and Tom Hollander. RTS and Japan Prize nominated series.

Professional Training

• Participant of the BBC’s Writers Access Group 2023-25
• Participant on Directors UK Inspire Programme 2022 with Mentor Ed Bye.
• Multi-camera studio directing – BBC Training
• Introduction to direction – BBC Training
• Working with actors – BBC Training

  Alongside professional practice, Neil has continually developed his skills through BBC and Directors UK programmes focused on access, inclusion, and performance direction.

Other Relevant Experience

• Stand-up comedian performing on the open mic circuit in London and the SE
• Writer, director and performer with Chicken Shed Theatre Company
• Producer/Presenter Great Ormond Street Hospital Radio
• Producer/Director TV Access Project PR videos 2023 & 2025
• Patron of Herts Inclusive Theatre

  If you’d like support bringing authentic disabled stories to life — or just want to make sure your next production gets it right, get it touch.