Welcome to my website. Here you can watch clips of my work, learn about the projects I’ve worked on, find out more about my background and what inspires me. I’m super excited to showcase my professional experience with a small selection of my most recent, and some past, work.
Ayandele Alex Pascall
Editor, Storyteller, Filmmaker
Strippers Spies and Russian Money
Strippers Spies and Russian Money: CH4
Channel 4 tells the extraordinary story of Russia’s secret attempts to corrupt British politics, influence Government policy and undermine our democracy, in the years before the invasion of Ukraine.
Producer / Director: Simon Rawles
Commissioner: Joanna Potts
Corrupt Cops: What The Met Knew
Corrupt Cops: What the Met Knew: CH4
This film uncovers a hidden file that exposes alleged corrupt dealings by some senior detectives in the Metropolitan Police, suspected of having close links to organised crime and gangsters in Britain with connections to landmark murder investigations that went unsolved.
Producer / Director: Claire Burnett, Executive Producer: Alastair Jackson, Commissioner: Joanna Potts
The Decade the Rich Won
The Decade The Rich Won: BBC2
This film captures a moment that marked a shift in Britain's equality gap. From bailing out the banks to pursuing a faster, deeper austerity than any other country, Britain's policymakers shatter the status quo in a desperate bid to save the economy. With first-hand accounts from key players, this two-part series takes you inside the room when the big decisions were made, looking at the consequences of government and bankers' actions.
Series Producer / Director: Victoria James, Executive Producer: Mike Radford, Commissioner: Joanna Carr
Ian Wright: HOME TRUTHS
Ian Wright Home Truths: BBC2
In this critically acclaimed documentary, football legend Ian Wright - one of Arsenal’s greatest strikers, England international and Match of the Day commentator - tells the heart-breaking story of the abuse he suffered as a child and the flashbacks he still has. Ian meets other childhood abuse survivors and even meets a male abuser who is going through therapy. His personal journey, including a trip back to the house in which he was abused, explains the anger he at times expressed on the pitch. His journey meeting therapists and a psychiatrist who support abuse survivors, aims to encourage others in his situation to seek help.
Director: Dan Dewsbury, Commissioner: Emma Loach
GODS OF SNOOKER
Gods Of Snooker Ep 2: BBC2
Those of us who lived through the 1980s will recall how ubiquitious snooker was on TV plus the well-known household names, including Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor and Alex "Hurricane" Higgins. This episode focuses on the pivotal year, 1983, with Britain going through political upheaval during the miners' strike. It charts the rise of snooker's popularity at this turbulent time, showing how the sport mirrored societal changes and divides in Thatcher's Britain, while documenting the growth of promoter Barry Hearn's Matchroom empire.
Director: Ed McGown, Series Producer: Laurence Turnball, Commissioner: Emma Loach
Passport Series
Economist Films Passport: YouTube
Passport is an original travel series for the intellectually and culturally curious, exploring some of the most exciting city destinations in the world. The insiders’ guide to each city follows at the shoulder of three local characters as they reveal the experiences and places not covered in the guidebooks. Locations include Osaka in Japan, Buenos Aires in Argentina and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
Producer/ Director: Hugo Ward, Executive Producer: David Alter
Daniel Barenboim
Daniel Barenboim: In His Own Words: BBC4
A feature-length documentary in which legendary conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim, speaks more candidly than ever about his life and music. This is the definitive account of an iconic musician. It's told through just his own words and a wealth of archive from more than 70 years performing on the stage. The maestro gave his seal of approval, requesting that it to form part of his forthcoming 80th birthday celebrations.
Producer/ Director: Guy Evans, Commissioner: Jan Longhusband
Evita
Evita, The Making of a Superstar: BBC2
BBC Arts presenter Suzy Klein travels deep into the world of musical theatre and the colorful landscapes of Argentina to discover the story of one of the West End's most celebrated, but divisive characters, Eva Peron. Music from the musical and film based on Peron's life, is interspersed with interviews with politicians, performers and fans to explain how she became an enduring icon.
Producer/ Director Victoria James, Executive Producers Anita Land & Greg Sanderson
Hunted
Hunted The War on Gays: Channel 4/ HBOThis powerful story was brought to the world on the eve of the Sochi Winter Olympics. Hunted revealed the reality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Russia in 2014, their struggle against homophobia, and the daily beatings they endure. This film had an amazing response on Twitter #Hunted and took a 4.9% audience share.“One of the best and most important films Channel Four has ever commissioned. I am just overwhelmingly grateful to you all,” Dorothy Byrne, Channel 4 Head of News & Current Affairs NOMINEE: EMMY AWARDS 2014 News & Documentary Outstanding Investigative Journalism – Long Form WINNER: GRIERSON AWARDS 2014 Best Documentary on Current Affairs.Director: Ben Steele, Executive Producer: Karen Edwards
BELIEVE ME
Believe Me: ITV1
It was a case that sparked controversy around the world. A young British woman holidaying in Cyprus reported being gang-raped by a group of Israeli youths, but was instead tried and prosecuted for allegedly making up the story - something she and her lawyers strongly denied. With new footage from the case, access to her friends' messages, and contributions from expert lawyers and witnesses, the programme explores whether or not there was a miscarriage of justice. Presenter Julie Etchingham conducts a moving interview with the young woman. Two years after this film was broadcast, the woman's conviction was quashed.
Producer/ Director: Claire Burnett, Commissioner: Tom Giles
