Filmography

Somewhere to Hang Your Hat Writer and Author Stanley Price, traces the history and memories of his family’s arrival in Southern Ireland and the situation of Jews then and now. 3Dit-tv for C4

The Wye Files William Rouse Armstrong bares the infamy of being the only solicitor ever to have been hanged for murder in 1822. Martin Beales (himself a solicitor)  lives in Armstrong’s old house in Hay on Wye and has many spent years researching the case. He’s authored an award winning book, given several interviews, written…

In August 1947, British India was hastily partitioned. Independence was attended by a bloodbath. Over a million people were killed and 8 million made refugees – Hindus Muslims and Sikhs: But that tragic legacy is slowly being eroded through another British legacy – the Railways.

In this feature length documentary, award winning travel writer and journalist Richard Grant explores the history, the myth and the reality of living on the road, as he travels across the American West in the company of American nomads.

THE DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAY is the story of a railway so close to the people that it flows like a river through their lives.  But a new generation populates these hills now. They’re searching for a new identity, the railway remains the only constant, as they all find themselves torn between family duties and personal…

Romantic, popular with honeymooners, driven by love and devotion – as well as steam. Snaking through the South Indian jungle up to a hill station, once known as ‘Snooty Ooty’. Ivan the guard is married, Jenni the ticket inspector is still a bachelor – but he has a secret.

Shimla was once the summer capital of the Raj. They left behind their symbols of empire and a railway but they also left a divided India. Maqsood is a Kashmiri refugee, John is a teacher looking for a home. Sanjay is the Station Master looking for promotion but his boss is still waiting for a…

For four weeks cameras follow India’s first hospital train the Lifeline Express – with state of the art operating theatres a team of volunteer doctors and nurses carry out operations on poor rural people for free. And it all takes place on a train in a station in the middle of India.

Two films Pressure and Dreams tell the story of Bombay’s suburban railway seen through the lives of those who live and work on the Indian railways.

Two part series. The story of the annual conflict between the monsoon rain and the Indian Railways told through the personal stories of the people who live and work on the Indian Railways.

At College, English student Steve has fallen in love with Nasreen-a Pakistani muslim. Their respective parents aim to scupper the relationship over a curry dinner. But will Steve convert to Islam to save their love.

Seroxat is an Anti-Depressant’. In a long investigation it is discovered that the side effects on many people lead to – addiction, self harm, and sometimes suicidal thoughts – which can lead to suicide. Following the programme there were 32000 emails of support and GSK is forced to re-write the advice and instructions given with…

THE CORRUPTION OF RACING Investigation into the corruption of Racing and the Jockey Club of Great Britain.  After fighting 3 separate High Court cases the programme is transmitted by the BBC and results in the rules governing racing in the UK being re-written. DIRECTOR  for BBC BAFTA NOMINATION –Current Affairs RTS AWARD 2003 – WINNER…

A Special Investigation into the Bulger case as the two boys who brutally murdered three year old Jamie Bulger come up for parole. But opposition to their release on their 18th birthdays is turning ugly.

Backstage at the Moulin Rouge in Paris

Essay on the history of the American beach – South Beach Miami,Venice Beach LA and Waikiki Beach Hawaii tracing the movement from East to West and back again. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/CAMERA  3Di Tv production for Discovery TLC/BBCWW LIFE’S A BEACH from gerry troyna on Vimeo.

Rana Raslan is the first Arab to win the Miss Israel competition. Naturally it created a controversy. Thinking that she’s leaving that behind her the Muslim girl from Haifa travels to Trinidad and Tobago, to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant-but she can vever avoid her past.

To mark the 150th anniversay of the Mormon trek to Salt Lake City-there’s a mission to re-enact the journey following the original trail – in a wagon train. Travelling 1200 miles over 3 months across three US states – the journey throws up its heroes and villains, but arrives to a tumultuous welcome in Salt…

Ian Hislop -the Editor of Private Eye Magazine travels by train from Kolkata to Jaiselmer. taliking to the movers and shakers of today’s India and assessing the legacy of the British rule.

Movie Star Debra Winger travels across central China with her seven year old son Noah, to the snow covered ChinLing mountains – in search of wild Pandas.

FEELING HUNGARY Richard Gollner, is an escapee. He fled from Budapest aged 10 and returns forty years later – and 300 pounds heavier – to find his Mother’s grave. Buried somewhere in the capital she was shot by the Russians during the uprising of 1956. DIRECTOR/WRITER/CAMERAMAN – 3DI  FOR  CHANNEL 4 FEELING HUNGARY from gerry…

Rian Malan, award winning writer and journalist, nephew of the architect of Apartheid D.F.Malan, travels by train through South Africa at a time of traumatic change, white paranoia and violent upheaval. 

TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE’ The first English actresses appeared on the English Stage in the 17th century.Geraldine James explores the myth through dramatised extracts of Restoration plays. Cast: Ian Mcniece, Mark Strong, Julia Ford. DIRECTOR – Fabula Films for CHANNEL 4 ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE’ from gerry troyna on Vimeo.

A witty and informative tour on the history and culture of the Catalan capital as it prepares for the Olympic games. Based on Robert Hughes acclaimed book and presented by the writer broadcaster and Art critic himself

Steven Berkoff tells the story of the dramatic events which led to the demise of Herschel Grynszpan and some say led to the Holocaust. This 17 year old Jew assassinated the Third Secretary at the German Embassy in Paris and it was front page news around the world. It led to Kristalnacht and Herschel was…

An impressionistic look at India’s oldest English language daily during the paper’s 150th Anniversary year – set against the background of the paper’s main story – the 1989 general election.

The history of Ireland in half an hour.

The history of Belgium in half an hour .

BORDER RUN Jon Swain, award winning journalist for the Sunday Times whose story was told in the movie The Killing Fields, travels the border between Cambodia and Thailand where thousands of stateless Cambodians remain stranded in refugee camps along the border – more than a decade after the end of the Vietnam war.

Californian writer, broadcaster and essayist Richard Rodriguez travels across the border where Uncle Sam faces Mother Mexico. Born of Mexican parents in California, he examines the divide between the developing and the developed world he also re-assesses his roots.

Michael Wood travels through India to explore the changing face of Hinduism and the effect upon India’s 1+  billion population.

Film diary of David Bowie’s Serious Moonlight concert tour through Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Featuring classic performances both on and off stage Bowie interacts with the local people and culture as he travels across Asia with his band. They call it the bungle in the jungle. Features classic songs Ricochet & Heroes.

Award winning writer and broadcaster Brian Thompson travels along the world’s longest river from Juba in the deep south of Sudan to Alexandria at the mouth of the Nile Delta.

LINE OF DREAMS Amongst the passengers on the Maruhdar Express from Jodhpur to Jaipur in Rajasthan are – the Maharajah’s Uncle, a young Busker, and a Ticket Inspector in disguise…..They’re all heading for the Pink City.

DECCAN Writer & broadcaster Brian Thompson armed with an India Rail Pass, and some hazy idea of a destination, travels by train from Bombay to the deep south and in the process re-invents the genre of the travel film.

COAST TO COAST Writer & broadcaster Sir Ludovic Kennedy travels by Amtrak from New York to Los Angeles, retracing the route taken by Robert Louis Stevenson a century before. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR for BBC BAFTA Nomination Best Documentary Series GRJ 1 – USA – SIR LUDOVIC KENNEDY from gerry troyna on Vimeo.

Filmed as two one hour reports for the first time ever the filmakers were given unprecedented access to two Prison Hospitals for the criminally insane – home to some of the most infamous and dangerous criminals in the country.

In a deprived inner city school the film follows their Christmas production- a dance interpretation of Milton’s famous poem.

BRICK LANE Bengali Youths in London’s East End, faced with continual harassment and violent racial attacks on their families by the National Front, decide to take matters into their own hands.

Directed the live BBC2 Current Affairs series Brass Tacks and more…

When a young English teacher buys at a local flea market, an entire collection of Victorian glass negatives, he stumbles across a unique record of dedicated amateurism

When a young English teacher buys at a local flea market, an entire collection of Victorian glass negatives, he stumbles across a unique record of dedicated amateurism.

SCARBOROUGH BANK HOLIDAY Shot in 2 days on 16mm colour reversal. Original footage edited in 3 days.

ITZHAK PERLMAN (First ever commercial Video CD), DAVID BOWIE, (Ricochet),  MAXI PRIEST,  MANTRONIX,  THE BHUNDU BOYS,  TWO NATIONS, THE MALO POETS.