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Short audio documentary

A short audio documentary which explores online birth activists, also known as birth keepers, and how they are shaping maternity culture. 

Developed as part of my MA in Audio and Video Journalism at UAL, the piece was conceived and produced independently, involving original research, interviews with contentious voices, and full audio production from recording through to the final edit.

Prog & Progeny

I host and co-produce a father-daughter interview series with Marillion’s Mark Kelly, discussing his career, music industry news, trends, and insights. 

See a selection of featured episodes below. Available on YouTube, Patreon, and all podcast platforms. 

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Before Crowdfunding Was a Word

This week we chat with Erik Nielsen. He was a 22-year-old help desk worker in Cleveland, Ohio when a woman he was seeing dragged him to a Marillion gig and changed his life. He ended up as Marillion's keyboard tech, moved into Mark's spare room, got deported, and — almost by accident — helped invent a model of direct-to-fan music commerce that the whole industry now takes for granted. Hear the inside story of the Freaks mailing list, the yes@marillion.com inbox, the Guinness logo rip-off, and why Erik eventually swapped the Marillion kebab hut for working for Elton John.
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The Freaks Who Funded a Marillion Tour

This week we cover Marillion's short stint with Rod Smallwood (Iron Maiden's manager) and the Sanctuary empire, how Mark met Tallulah's mum and the origin of the song Rich.
Also, the birth of music crowdfunding: how a single post on the Freaks mailing list led to fans raising $60,000 to fund a US tour. Also featuring: Neil Armstrong at a soundcheck, a phone call from the International Space Station, and a Delta Airlines domain name dispute.
Next week: Eric Nielsen joins to share his memories of his time working with Marillion.
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Why Steve Hogarth nearly said NO to Marillion

In Conversation With Steve Hogarth
In this week’s episode, Mark and Tallulah chat with Marillion’s lead singer Steve Hogarth. They talk about his career before joining the band and what it was like stepping in to replace Fish. After initially not being keen to join, H explains what eventually changed his mind.

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/c/progandprogeny)

Become a member and get some great extras including unreleased Mark Kelly music
https://www.patreon.com/c/progandprogeny/membership

Buy Mark's Autobiography - Marillion, Misadventures and Marathons at https://www.marillion.com/shop/merch/book06.htm

email your questions to us at progandprogeny@gmail.com
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In conversation with Nick Davis

This week, Mark and Talllah catch up with Producer/Engineer Nick Davis to chat about his time working with Marillion. Full of hilarious stories, Nick talks about how he blagged his way into the music industry, his first time meeting and working with Marillion, and what came after — producing albums and singles for the likes of Genesis and XTC.

It’s a funny one, with chats about everything from the mechanics of a successful homemade hot air balloon, to music-related (and not-so-music-related) injuries, and touches on a key period when the band transitioned from Fish to h.

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/c/progandprogeny)

Become a member and get some great extras including unreleased Mark Kelly music


https://www.patreon.com/c/progandprogeny/membership


Buy Mark's Autobiography - Marillion, Misadventures and Marathons at


https://www.marillion.com/shop/merch/book06.htm


email your questions to us at progandprogeny@gmail.com (mailto:progandprogeny@gmail.com)
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Going Under

Podcast Episode 17

In this week’s episode, Mark and Tallulah work through a turbulent chapter as the band edges toward breaking point. Steve is driving most of the ideas for the next album while Mark struggles with writer’s block. Behind the scenes, the crew is kept on payroll without work, John pushes EMI for more money, and drugs and late nights creep back into the picture.

They discuss the growing divide as Fish drifts further from the band. As well as stories of injuries, excess, and surreal moments — from a dislocated shoulder and an ill-advised birthday stripper to gigs in Poland, a lightning strike in Italy, and meeting Prince Edward with Iron Maiden’s Nicko. Amid missed family time, mounting debts, and choices that would ultimately bring a big change to Marillion.
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Episode 16 - Too Big to Fail

In this episode, Mark and Tallulah talk about the chaos of oversold venues in the manager's pursuit of profit, and surreal tour moments - from playing in Japan to the crew starting fires on planes.

They delve into Marillion’s time playing with both Rush and Queen, including a bizarre party at Kensington Roof Gardens. Beyond the fun and surreal moments, Mark reflects on the harder realities: financial strain, increasing reliance on EMI, personal doubts, and the rifts that marked the beginning of the end.

Visit our Patreon page for more episodes and the audio version of this episode which includes a reading of Chapter 10

Video Production

Inside micro-communities: battle reenactments

A short documentary exploring battle reenactment groups and the strong sense of family that forms within their community.

The film was produced as part of my MA in Audio and Video Journalism and involved independently researching, filming, and editing the project, as well as sourcing contributors and spending time embedded within a reenactment community.

Neve's Bees: How one local business is challenging the beauty industry

A short-form video I produced, filmed, and edited about local skincare brand Neve’s Bees, telling the story of how it challenges the global skincare industry with an environmentally conscious, skin-kind approach. 

Where are you really from?

Commissioned by The Lead magazine

A short film exploring the seemingly simple but often loaded question, “Where are you really from?”, through the voices of multiple generations. Featuring primary school children, teenagers, university students, and adults, the film traces how experiences of racial and national identity shift over time.

Made in the context of ongoing debates around immigration in the UK and globally, the film examines what it means to come from somewhere - and, more importantly, what it means to belong. I contributed to the production, filming, and editing of the project.

Should we have the freedom to offend? Exploring free speech at Speaker's Corner.

A short-form documentary exploring the provocative and often polarising voices that gather at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park each weekend. As one of the first videos I independently produced, it presented a valuable opportunity to develop my shooting and storytelling skills in a live, unpredictable environment. While some of the camera work reflects this early stage of my development, the piece is journalistically strong, capturing a compelling and thought-provoking subject with confidence and curiosity.

Articles

Artefact Magazine

The Noise Issue 

Artefact Magazine
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The Peepshow and the 10 Rillington Place Murders: Kate Summerscale on True Crime as Social Commentary — Artefact

CONTENT WARNING: murder, misogyny, violence against women and girls, abortion.


The best-selling true crime author discusses her latest book and how murder can reveal the lives of ordinary people and expose the underlying attitudes of wider society.  





“Why murder?” I ask Summerscale. “It tears the veil on society,” she says, “it’s a shortcut to the emotional life of the past.” 


The child of a diplomat, Summerscale cites her upbringing overseas as the motivation behind her interest i...
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Sexual Harassment — Here, There, and Everywhere.

Mathilde Vieilledent’s piece “Car”, nominated for the 2024 Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize, captures the frustration of women forced to navigate a world that makes their safety their burden. This piece expands on Vieilledent’s message, delving into the pervasive issues of sexual harassment and assault.TW: Discussions of sexual harassment and assault.Stern-faced and holding the steering wheel with both hands, photographer Mathilde Vieilledent’s mother stares straight ahead. At first glance, i...

Social Media

Social Media Experience

I manage my podcast’s Instagram and YouTube presence, and previously managed company social media accounts during my PR internship to maximise brand visibility and showcase client campaigns. I also have freelance experience in social media management, content strategy, copywriting, and audience growth across platforms.