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TIGRESS PRODUCTIONS REDISCOVERS TITUS FOR THE BBC AND WNET

 Bristol, May 2008: Leading independent factual producer Tigress Productions has been commissioned by BBC2 and US broadcaster WNET to produce an ambitious new high definition natural history film. The 1 x 60-minute documentary follows the compelling story of one of the most successful mountain gorillas ever – a huge silverback called Titus.

 

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TIGRESS PRODUCTIONS GOES AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY TRADES FOR CHANNEL 4

Bristol, 24 April 2008: Leading independent factual producer Tigress Productions has been commissioned by UK broadcaster Channel 4 to produce an exciting new four-part factual series Around the World in Eighty Trades (working title).

The 4 x 60-minute shows see city economist Conor Woodman trade his way around the globe.
Commissioned by Channel 4’s Tanya Shaw, Around the World in Eighty Trades will be Executive Produced by Tigress’ Dick Colthurst.

Conor has worked in the world of finance for the last ten years. Now he’s spotted an exciting investment opportunity. If his hunch is right he can sell his flat, invest the profits and embark on a round the world daring adventure of high-stakes economics, returning six months later with a nice fat profit.

C4 FOLLOWS ECONOMIST IN WORLD TRADE DOC (Broadcast)

Channel 4 is reacting to recession gloom with a series about a City boy who travels the world trading in local goods.

The 4 x 60-minute series, Around the World in Eighty Trades, follows economist Conor Woodman, who quits his job and sells his flat to embark on a six-month journey through “the oldest markets in the world”.

Tigress Productions goes Around the World in Eighty Trades for Channel 4

Bristol, 24 April 2008: Leading independent factual producer Tigress Productions has been commissioned by UK broadcaster Channel 4 to produce an exciting new four-part factual series Around the World in Eighty Trades (working title).

The 4 x 60-minute shows see city economist Conor Woodman trade his way around the globe.

Commissioned by Channel 4’s Tanya Shaw, Around the World in Eighty Trades will be Executive Produced by Tigress’ Dick Colthurst.

Conor has worked in the world of finance for the last ten years. Now he’s spotted an exciting investment opportunity. If his hunch is right he can sell his flat, invest the profits and embark on a round the world daring adventure of high-stakes economics, returning six months later with a nice fat profit.

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Awards

Winner: Popular Broadcast Award

2016
John Bishop's Gorilla Adventure - Wildscreen Panda Awards

2016 West of England RTS Awards – Best Daytime and Early Peak

2016
Operation Meet the Street

Hippo: Nature’s Wild Feast

2012
Panda Award : Wildscreen

Awards List

  • International Wildlife Film Festival: Honorable Mentions for Historical Perspectives and Technological Advancement
    Birds of Paradise
  • Best Human-Wildlife Interaction Award : International Wildlife Film Festival
    Black Mamba White Witch
  • Wildlife & Natural History Programs Award : 30th Banff World Television Awards
    Titus: The Gorilla King
  • Best Animal Behaviour Programme Award : Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
    Titus: The Gorilla King
  • Best Direction in a Lifestyle/Practical Information Series :Canadian Gemini Awards
    Austin Stevens Adventures
  • Best Daytime/Factual Entertainment Award : RTS West of England awards
  • Special Jury Prize : RTS West of England awards
    Everest: Beyond the Limit Season 2