Andrew Eborn's LOL (Lives on Lock-down) with special guest Chantal Rickards OBE - early life
- 4 years ago
Chantal Rickards talks to Andrew Eborn about her amazing career in live and recorded television, entertainment, documentaries and factual features.
Chantal has produced and directed shows for all the major British broadcasters highlights include:
- working with Sir David Frost for more than a decade on Through the Keyhole whose celebrity guests included Donald Trump
- Masterchef
- This Morning
- Michael Parkinson
- Countdown - the longest running game show on Channel 4 which is still on air since the channel’s launch in 1982
- Running the Carlton Food Network challenging food norms 20 years ago. Gave John Torode and Paul Hollywood their own first TV series and discovered James Martin.
- Commissioner of lifestyle programming at the BBC for UKTV.
- Head of Branded Content at media agency MEC, part of the WPP who control around 40% of the world’s advertising
Being the first Chief Executive of British Academy of Film and TV Arts in LA
Chantal talks about the highs and lows and provides a fascinating insight into:
Running a charity - BAFTA LA
Fundraising
Working with the underprivileged
Trying to make the creative arts more equitable
Life and living in Hollywood - and most importantly, giving it up!
Throwing the ultimate Hollywood parties - and going to them, Oscars, Emmys, Britannias (Jane Fonda accepting her award in handcuffs at Chantal's last Britannia's Awards)
Chantal now works as an independent Film and TV Executive, Non Executive Director, Media Consultant, Philanthropy advisor and does a radio piece each week on MensRadioStation about what is good to watch on film & tv to make you feel better. MRS station is all about men's mental well being.
Part 2 https://youtu.be/cIOR-566pZE
Andrew Eborn's LOL (Lives on Lock-down)
In this series Andrew Eborn is interviewing people from all walks of life - from the rich and famous to everyday heroes - about their experiences during lock-down.
ANDREW EBORN
Andrew Eborn, President of Octopus TV and Knot The Truth, is a renowned international lawyer, producer, strategist, futurist, brand adviser, broadcaster, mentalist, magician and inspirational speaker. For many years Andrew Eborn has empowered companies to face the challenges of changing markets, maximise the return on their rights as well as assisting with the strategic development of their businesses.
As a mentalist and Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star as well as a lawyer, strategist and futurist, predictions and a deep understanding of human behaviour come with Andrew Eborn's territory – making the impossible possible.
Andrew Eborn is now working with several businesses across the IP value chain including the creation and licensing of content in all media from recording, publishing, distribution, supply of talent, management, promotion, immersive technology, holograms & AI.
Businesses include:
Octopus TV Ltd www.octopus.tv ( award winning company revolutionising the way content is created and distributed) @oct
Chantal has produced and directed shows for all the major British broadcasters highlights include:
- working with Sir David Frost for more than a decade on Through the Keyhole whose celebrity guests included Donald Trump
- Masterchef
- This Morning
- Michael Parkinson
- Countdown - the longest running game show on Channel 4 which is still on air since the channel’s launch in 1982
- Running the Carlton Food Network challenging food norms 20 years ago. Gave John Torode and Paul Hollywood their own first TV series and discovered James Martin.
- Commissioner of lifestyle programming at the BBC for UKTV.
- Head of Branded Content at media agency MEC, part of the WPP who control around 40% of the world’s advertising
Being the first Chief Executive of British Academy of Film and TV Arts in LA
Chantal talks about the highs and lows and provides a fascinating insight into:
Running a charity - BAFTA LA
Fundraising
Working with the underprivileged
Trying to make the creative arts more equitable
Life and living in Hollywood - and most importantly, giving it up!
Throwing the ultimate Hollywood parties - and going to them, Oscars, Emmys, Britannias (Jane Fonda accepting her award in handcuffs at Chantal's last Britannia's Awards)
Chantal now works as an independent Film and TV Executive, Non Executive Director, Media Consultant, Philanthropy advisor and does a radio piece each week on MensRadioStation about what is good to watch on film & tv to make you feel better. MRS station is all about men's mental well being.
Part 2 https://youtu.be/cIOR-566pZE
Andrew Eborn's LOL (Lives on Lock-down)
In this series Andrew Eborn is interviewing people from all walks of life - from the rich and famous to everyday heroes - about their experiences during lock-down.
ANDREW EBORN
Andrew Eborn, President of Octopus TV and Knot The Truth, is a renowned international lawyer, producer, strategist, futurist, brand adviser, broadcaster, mentalist, magician and inspirational speaker. For many years Andrew Eborn has empowered companies to face the challenges of changing markets, maximise the return on their rights as well as assisting with the strategic development of their businesses.
As a mentalist and Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star as well as a lawyer, strategist and futurist, predictions and a deep understanding of human behaviour come with Andrew Eborn's territory – making the impossible possible.
Andrew Eborn is now working with several businesses across the IP value chain including the creation and licensing of content in all media from recording, publishing, distribution, supply of talent, management, promotion, immersive technology, holograms & AI.
Businesses include:
Octopus TV Ltd www.octopus.tv ( award winning company revolutionising the way content is created and distributed) @oct