

Series Producer, Series Editor, Producer, Director
Contact Details
07946 648601
CV
LinkedIn / Website
Availability
22 April 2026
Credit Highlights
Bafta, Rose D'or Broadcast Awards and Broadcast Press Guild Award-winning The Real Mo Farah for BBC, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness for ITV / Disney+, Greta Thunberg: A Year To Save The Planet for BBC Studios
What They Do Best
Premium documentary storytelling and talent-led factual, emotional first-person narratives, hybrid docudrama, sensitive access, high-profile talent collaborations, history and biography specialisms
What People Say About Them
Ros Ponder, Exec Producer: I loved working with Leo. He's editorially astute and skilful at understanding people, and he instils confidence in contributors and commissioners.
Zad Rodgers, Exec Producer: "Leo is a very experienced, thoughtful, creative, considered and resilient documentary maker who brilliantly matches the most compelling film making with rigorous editorial and ethical standards to deliver authentic and emotional story telling at the highest level."
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What We Say About Them
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Leo’s the kind of director who brings both head and heart to the table. He combines sharp editorial instincts with a calm, thoughtful presence that puts contributors instantly at ease — even when dealing with the most sensitive material. His ability to build trust and draw out emotional truth is what’s made films like The Real Mo Farah and My Family, Partition and Me resonate so deeply with audiences. In the edit, he’s exacting but never precious; in the field, he’s unflappable and quietly persuasive. Whether setting the visual language for a new series or guiding major talent through deeply personal territory, Leo balances creativity, integrity, and humanity with a light touch.
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