JONATHAN ASHDOWN
Cinematographer
BBC Top Gear
Dir. Jon Richards
It was my pleasure to be involved in the final 10 series of Top Gear and fortunate to travel the world doing a job I loved.
Channel 4 - Make me Prime Minister
Dir. Josh Jacobs
I was a camera operator on this reality TV show for channel 4 which put wannabe politicians through their paces in Apprentice style political challenges.
Channel 4 - Rise and Fall
Dir. James Tyndall
I was part of the team operating on Channel 4's new reality TV show Rise and Fall. Responsible for the gimble shots and also shooting during the challenges.
BBC - Extraordinary Portraits
Dir Josh Jacobs
I was one of 2 operators shooting the first 3 episodes of EP. Setting the look for the rest of the series.
Dir. Josh Jacobs
I was one of ten camera operators filming Wim Hof put celebrities through his cold water therapy techniques. Filming in the beautiful Aosta Velley in the Italian Alps.
ITV Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof
Sky One - Rob and Romesh VS
Dir. Graham Proud
I worked as a camera operator on multiple seasons of Rob and Romesh VS. Two of the nicest people in TV and a great crew to work with.
BBC - Brian Cox Adventures in Space and Time
Dir. David Briggs
Shooting on the slider for Brian Cox look back at the previous films he had made. Shot on Arri, RED and Blackmagic cameras for the BBC.
BBC - Extinction the Facts
Dir. Serena Davis
Crane operator for DOP Toby Wilkinson.
Netflix - Babies Part 2
Dir. Rebecca Kent
I was B camera operator on 2 episodes of Netflix flagship science programme, Babies. The episodes I operated on were Senses and Nature Nurture.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
What I’ve Worked On
TOP GEAR
BBC
Camera Operator
I have been fortunate to work on more than 10 series of Top Gear. It has allowed me to travel the world, go to places and see things I never though i would. It has been an incredible privilege to be involved with such a juggernaut of a TV show.
FREEZE THE FEAR WITH WIM HOF
Camera Operator
I spent a month in the beautiful Aosta Valley, in the Italian Alps filming this fantastic show for the BBC. I was one of 10 camera operators helping bring the Wim Hof Method to the world.
MAKE ME PRIME MINISTER
Camera Operator
I loved working on Make me Prime Minister for Channel 4, as although the premise was a reality show in the same vein as The Apprentice, it was also trying to bring new ideas to the most challenging political issues of the day. I found it a fascinating concept and one that I wish had gone further than a single series.