Richard Pilcher

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Address: The Digital Garage Company Ltd Email: mail@digitalgarage.co.uk Telephone: 01932 569 874 Website: http://www.ukscreen.com/crew/pilcher Mobile Number: 07714 014 627 Equipment: Extensive documentary sound kit including SQN series 4 (iv) mixers, 3x 'Audio' radio mics, Mini and Maxi Panamic booms, Rycotes, Motorolas, Minidisc, Sennheiser 416, Tram TR50, Sanken, Sony and Oktava mics full compliment of adapters, stands support equipment.

Description Personal Details: Marrried with two Children. Full CV covering 28 years available if required Education / Qualifications: Ravensbourne 1976 - 1978 Career: 1978-1987 Boom Op / Sound Recordist for CTVC. 1987-1995 Freelance Sound Recordist. 1995-2002 Boom Op / Sound Recordist for Hillside Studios. 2002- Freelance Sound Recordist / Boom Op. Additional Experience / Skills: Experienced Sound Recordist. (See Digital Garage 'Sound Recordist' section for specific information). Courses attended: BBC - Safe working with Cameras and Lights. BBC - Safe working practices for News cews. Additional Credits: Corporate: AAH Pharmaceuticals, Alvis Military Vehicles, Allen and Overy, Allied Breweries, Argos. Boss Forklift Trucks, BOCM Silcock, Bowater?s, BMW, British Airways, British Gas, British Rail, BSI, B.T, Bury Cathedral (Millennium),C.O.I, Garrards DTI Dulux, East London Busses, Environment Agency, European Air Traffic Control, Fridgoscandia, Garret Turbochargers, Giotto (Haley?s Comet Pursuit Vehicle) Granada Customer Services, Hallmarking, Home Office, Hapag Lloyd, Heinz, Hilton, ICI, Joint European Torus (JET), Kodak, Lloyds, Maritz Communications, Mars, Met Police, Methodist Homes for the Aged, M.O.D, Momersteig, Nat west, New Holland, P&O, Post Office, Parcel Force, Princess Cruises, Probation Service, RAF Benevolent Fund, RAFA, RNIB, Rolls Royce, Sainsbury?s, Selex, Tax Inspectorate, Thames Flood Alleviation Scheme, Tullet and Tokyo, Sainsbury?s, Texaco, VW Audi, Virgin, Westland, YMCA, Media Training: Amnesty International, Christian Aid, COL, Consumers Association, Customs/Excise, Dixons, Early Learning Centre, Epson, Gossard, Gallagher, Herds Probation Service, Herts Social Services, Highways Agency, Imperial Cancer Research, Ipswich Town FC, Intermedia Training, Kings Fund, KPMG, Leonard Cheshire Foundation, Lucent Industries, Macmillan Cancer Relief, Media Consultants, Meridian, Met Office, Millennium Commission, Millennium Experience, Miller Shandwick, MS Research Trust, Monster.com, Nortel, National Consumer Council, National Heritage Memorial Fund, NHBC, National Meningitis Trust, NCH, NHS Executive, NORWEB, North Essex Health Authority, Northwest area Health Authority, NSPCC, NTL, Phillips Business Comms, Phillips Semiconductors, Playtex Ltd, Probation Service Prudential, Public Health Laboratory Service, RNIB, Royal British Legion, Royal College of Radiologists, Royal College of Anesthetists, RNID, RSPCA, NLI, Saatchi and Saatchi, Save the Children, Schroder Leasing, Sanyo, Securicor Omega Express, Shell Chemicals, Shelter, Silverline Technologies, Silverline Train Services, Star Alliance, Sterling Commerce, Taylor Woodrow, Trafficmaster, UGC Cinemas, United Airlines, Virgin Airways, Virgin Records, Watford Council, Welcom Softward, West Herts Health Authority, WWF UK. Equipment: Extensive documentary sound kit including SQN series 4 (iv) mixers, 3x 'Audio' radio mics, Mini and Maxi Panamic booms, Rycotes, Motorolas, Minidisc, Sennheiser 416,  Tram TR50, Sanken, Sony and Oktava mics full compliment of adapters, stands support equipment. VW Transporter available at extra cost. Secure storage, seats 5. Travel: I have travelled to more than 50 countries over the last 28 years covering everything from the Arts to War. Other Interests / Experience: I am keen on vintage motorsport. I run a Triumph TR3 which will always ensure poverty. Referees: Please contact for details Rates: By negotiation Credits: Category: Drama Title: The Thick of it' Production Co./Broadcaster: BBC Date: 2005 - 2008 Description: The world of politics is uncovered in this cult series Role: Boom Op Director/Producer: Armando Iannucci Format: Digibeta Category: Childrens Title: Bunny Town Production Co./Broadcaster: Disney / Baker Coogan Description: Childrens Puppet series Role: Studio Floor Assistant Status: In production Format: HD Category: Entertainment Title: The Katy Brand big Ass Show Production Co./Broadcaster: Worlds End TV Date: 2007 2008 Description: Comedy Format: Digibeta Category: Entertainment Title: Bike Squad Production Co./Broadcaster: Hat trick Date: 2007 Description: Pilot Status: In Production Category: Entertainment Title: Broken News Production Co./Broadcaster: BBC Date: 2005 Description: Series about the world of Rolling News Role: Boom Op - Sound Recordist (shared) Director/Producer: Mixer: Dave Chapman Format: Digibeta Category: Drama Title: IF Production Co./Broadcaster: BBC Date: 2004 Description: Theoretical drama about the future Role: Boom Op (Shared) Director/Producer: Line Producer: Julia Weedon Category: Comedy Drama Title: Baggy Trousers Production Co./Broadcaster: BWARK Date: 2008 Description: Coming of age comedy Drama for E4 Role: Boom Op Status: In Production Director/Producer: Gordon Anderson Format: HD Category: Drama Title: The Trail of the King Killers Production Co./Broadcaster: Mentorn Oxford - Ch4 Date: 2004 Description: Regicide and thre aftermath of the Gun powder plot Role: Boom Op (Shared) Director/Producer: Sound Mixer; Tony Burke Format: Digibeta Category: Drama Title: The Bill Production Co./Broadcaster: TalkBack Thames Date: 2003 - 2008 Description: Police series Role: Boom Op Director/Producer: Sound Mixer: Bob Newton Format: Digibeta Category: Drama Title: Hustle Series - 2nd unit Production Co./Broadcaster: Kudos/ BBC Date: 2003 - 2004 Description: Robert Vaughn et al in stylish Drama Role: Boom Op (Shared) Director/Producer: Mixer: Andrew Sissons Format: Film Category: Entertainment Title: Catherine Tate Show Production Co./Broadcaster: Tiger Aspect Date: 2003 - 2006 Description: Three series of this popular show and 2005 Christmas special Role: Boom Op Director/Producer: Mixer: Bob Newton Format: Digibeta - Film - 16mm Category: Drama Title: Coupling Production Co./Broadcaster: Hartswood Productions/ ITV Date: 2003 Description: Drama about four 20 somethings Role: Boom Op (Shared) Director/Producer: Mixer: Bob Newton Format: Film Category: Misc. Title: All About Me Series 3 Production Co./Broadcaster: Celador/ ITV Date: 2004 Description: Jasper Carrot Sit-Com Role: Boom Op Director/Producer: Mixer: Bob Newton Format: Digibeta Title: Vicar of Dibley Description: Christmas Special 2006 Role: Boom Op Category: Feature Film Title: Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont Production Co./Broadcaster: Claremont Date: 2003 Description: Film still in Post Production about lonely woman in London who suddenly discovers - renewed interest in life. Joan Plowright, Anna Massey etc Role: Boom Op Director/Producer: Mixer: Bob Newton Format: Hi Def Category: Misc. Title: Little Britain Series 1 Production Co./Broadcaster: BBC Date: 2003 Description: Cult Comedy Role: Boom Op Director/Producer: Steve Bendelack Duration: 30 mins Format: Digibeta Category: Entertainment Title: Dogtown Description: Quirky comedy shot 2006 in Sunderland and Shepperton studios Role: Boom Op Category: Drama Title: Red Cap Series 1+ 2 Production Co./Broadcaster: BBC Date: 2002 - 2003 Description: A few days here and there in this established Drama Role: Boom Op 2nd Boom - 2nd Unit Sound Recordist (Shared) Director/Producer: Mixer: Andrew Sissons Format: 16mm Film Category: Drama Title: Mike Bassett Manager Production Co./Broadcaster: ITV Date: 2005 Description: Mike Bassetts fall from glory continues! Role: Boom Op Director/Producer: Mixer: Bob Newton Duration: 6 - '0 mins Format: Digibeta Category: Drama Title: William and Mary Production Co./Broadcaster: Meridian Broadcasting Date: 2003 - 2004 Description: Several programmes in series - and 3 Role: Boom Op (Shared) Director/Producer: Mixer: Andrew Sissons Duration: 1 Hr Category: Entertainment Title: 'What not to wear' Production Co./Broadcaster: ITV Description: Trinny and Suzzanna bear all in Rothwell............! Category: Misc. Title: Spy TV Production Co./Broadcaster: BBC - Shooting Partners Date: 2002 Description: Mad cap schemes to fool the public Role: Sound Assistant (comms, boom, rigging) Director/Producer: Mixer: Bob Newton Format: Digibeta Category: Documentary Title: South Bank Show Date: 2007 Description: Macbeth Category: Educational Title: EFS Language Programmes Production Co./Broadcaster: EFS Director/Producer: Peter Walton