Douglas Anderson
A broadcaster, writer and filmmaker, Douglas attained his first job in television by sending a short film he had written and directed entitled Getting Out The House to the BBC. He has gone on to work for the BBC, Channel 4 and BAFTA amongst others in genres ranging from music and film to sport and current affairs. This body of work has helped him gain a reputation as an accomplished, intelligent and witty broadcaster.
Whether it be letting his humour and opinions run loose as a regular on BBC 5Live’s Fighting Talk, starring in the Belle&Sebastian film Write About Love in the duel roles of host and the bands stressed out manager, or documenting the England cricket teams quest to win the Ashes with the players themselves, he still strives to find time to read books acquired from the library or recognised retailers which are devoured like a particularly succulent tiramisu.
Throughout various broadcasting projects, he has interviewed a multitude of actors, directors, musicians and sportspeople in his engaging, informative and humorous style. A keen writer, Douglas has written for the majority of shows he has presented and for BBC books and online while continuing to pen essays on cultural matters he feels passionate about. An adept live host, aside from hosting various BAFTA ceremonies he has chaired seminars for the music and sports industries. Furthermore, he has developed ideas for independent television production companies including Tiger Aspect and SO Television. Additionally, he is a voiceover artist having lent his tones to all the main UK channels and the commercial sector.
Whilst having one of his short films to thank for landing a job in TV, television hasn’t precluded him from continuing to write, direct and act in a series of shorts. This further reflects his passions which include film, music, literature and sport. He is an active member of Camden Libraries and enjoys waxing lyrical on all manner of cultural and sporting subjects over a rum and coke in the pub. He is equally happy to do so over a cappuccino if the milk used is skimmed.
Check out his showreel here: http://mrdouglasanderson.com/tv-radio/