I’m an executive producer based in London working for Raw TV making television for Channels such as National Geographic, Discovery, BBC and History.
In the past, I’ve worked as a director and cameraman making documentaries and taking photographs around the world.
I was also based in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland where I started out as a freelance photographer. I ended up there being Managing Director of a TV and Internet Company, (hence the blog URL of www.hebrides.com). For a time my plan was global domination from the Hebrides.
Now my plans, (for the blog at least) are a little more modest. I’ve always carried a camera so the blog is inspired by pictures I’ve taken on my travels. There is no theme other than the way I see the world through a lens.
The views expressed on the blog are my own, and not of any employer, current or previous.
The images and video on this site are covered by a Creative Commons licence. If you are interested in the commercial use of this work, please get in touch.
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June 7, 2009 at 4:53 pm
peter thompson
i am addicted to banged up abroad. i have the dvd locked up abroad.i have seen all the episodes so far on british tv apart from series 2 about jim and paul in venezuela about the nepal episode about the two american girls in peru and about glen. when are they going to be repeated on uk t.v and how can i get a copy. i would pay good money. are all the complete series going to be available on dvd eventually. this is the best programme on t.v and i am devastated i missed series 2 and cannot watch anywhere altho i read they have been shown in australia. sam can you help us out. is there some way i can get hold of a copy of these episodes.thanks alot pete thompson
June 7, 2009 at 4:57 pm
peter thompson
i am just echoing my previous comments about trying to get hold of a copy of series 2 of banged up abroad. this is a fantastic series and they do not seem to be repeated on uk tv.thanks sam
June 15, 2009 at 10:21 am
Magdalena Wachowska
Hi Sam
I am working for German TV. We are planning a documentary on Outer Hebrides in August. I would like to have a chat with you about Outer Hebrides. Please could you contact me via my email
magdalena_wachowska@yahoo.com
Best regards
Magdalena
August 5, 2009 at 1:08 am
Mark Haigh
Hi Sam,
I was wondering whether copies of the photos of Ultravox circ 1984 are available for sale?
Just a fan from Australia making an enquiry. The photos, song, band are milestones in my life.
Thank you.
Mark Haigh
August 7, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Sam
Hi Mark, Sorry for not getting back sooner. What size of image would you like? I can mail you or FTP and fairly decent size image that you could then get printed in Oz. I’m afraid I can’t get to it until September as I’m really busy right now. Get in touch with me via my email address. Best. Sam
August 25, 2009 at 10:27 pm
farah ali
Sam I’ve posted comments on your Mumbai Sun and Sea Pic.If you like you can email me ..sync3films@hotmail.com
Fara
August 27, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Fred Lathbridge
Dear Mr Maynard
I am a great admirer of the of programmes you have produced . From ‘Making Slough Happy’ and ‘Mission Africa’ to ‘Banged up abroad’, your programmes are innovative, entertaining and intellectual.
My experience as a director of photography has seen me work on documentaries, short dramas, animations as well as short film . I would like to acquire more documentary credits and would relish the opportunity to work with you . I have worked with various digital formats that range from Digi beta and HD to mini DV. My skills and experience has enabled me to achieve cinematic aesthetics whilst using cost effective methods . This summer a film I had worked on was nominated at the Soho film festival.
I would welcome the chance to hear from you, my show reel can be viewed by this link http://www.mediafire.com/sharekey=cfbec39bb4f3a5d4d1014a7a667fa2b4e04e75f6e8ebb871
My email address is f.a.lathbridge @hotmail.com
Yours Faithfully
Fred Lathbridge