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A small insight into Dylan’s experience filming in India for an upcoming Spark production. Since joining Spark in October as Camera and Technical Supervisor, I’ve led camera and technical operations across productions, managing equipment prep, kit logistics, fault diagnosis, and repairs while solely overseeing the kit room. In April, I had the opportunity to join…

We’re excited to announce Spark Media’s first book is released today! Out today, May 28th. Roman Empire by Train with @prof_alice_roberts Available in stores and online. Hardback and Audiobook. @bantambooksuk as seen on @channel4

We’re thrilled to share that documentary producer and director Jyoti Mehta – who’s currently working with us on Ancient India By Train – has just won a BAFTA for Best Specialist Factual. The award was for Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz (BBC Two), a powerful and widely acclaimed documentary produced by Oxford Films. Jyoti has worked across more than…

12th May 2026 I’ve been working at Spark Media in the Richmond office for over a year now and during this time I’ve been impressed to see how much they care about giving back and the community around us. One initiative I’ve been directly involved in is supporting a local charity called the Vineyard Community.…

Navigating the Future of TV with AI by Hamid Koohpeyma  Stepping into the vibrant, fast-paced world of television production as a software and data guy has been an incredible shift. I recently joined the Spark Media family as an AI Engineer through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Manchester Metropolitan University, funded by UKRI. Coming…

16th April 2026 Bantam Editorial Director Steph Duncan acquired World English language rights from Luigi Bonomi at LBA Books for Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts, based on the popular Channel 4 documentary series of the same name, produced by Spark Media Partners.  My first job with a production company was at Basement Video…

Hi, Claudia Nandwani here! I joined the Chateau DIY team here at Spark Media North a few weeks ago and already feel like part of the furniture. The team have been so welcoming and really champion women in the workplace. As a young woman forging a career in the TV industry, the number of industry-leading…

In January, I had the privilege of chairing an inspiring discussion with Fiona Campbell, Interim Director of Unscripted Content at BBC, as part of an RTS Futures Northern Ireland event. As Chair of RTS Futures NI, moments like this are refreshing and show me exactly why these events are extremely important. The room was full…

As we start the New Year, I am now reflecting on 2025, and what a great summer I had. From May through September, I had the opportunity to be part of something truly special: the launch of  Chateau DIY: Win The Dream, a brand-new first series of a competition format. Filming took place amidst the…

This year’s Belfast Media Festival marked a milestone for Spark Media – our first time attending with our newly formed development team and the first chance to represent our new Northern Ireland base, Spark Media Belfast at an industry event. A landmark moment all round. CEO Steve Havers and Chief Creative Officer Joff Hatfield Powell…