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Simon Glass

@SmashingGlassTV

Director of Photography. Based in the North East of England. Filming unscripted and scripted TV. Kit owner.

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Tonight at 6.30pm on @BBCTwo Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes series 4 starts! It’s another fab series with a line up of amazing guests. Watch each weekday evening or find them on @BBCiPlayer bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes - Series 4: 1. Richard Coles

Robson Green's Weekend Escapes - Series 4: 1. Richard Coles

The Rev Richard Coles joins Robson to explore the Northumberland coast. They take a Canadian canoe trip along the River Coquet, visit a hermitage and make the crossing to Lindisfarne.

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Delighted to be playing my part in this, working with Film Nova and North East crew. It's fascinating to be filming behind the scenes on Chris and Jayne's final tour. You're in for a treat when it comes out.🤩 #TheLastDance #ITV #DOP itv.com/presscentre/media-re…
Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance

Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance

ITV has today announced a one-off documentary Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance. This 60 minute programme will follow ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last...

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Delighted that Robson Green's Weekend Escapes is back on @BBCTwo from Monday at 6.30pm and @BBCiPlayer I enjoyed working with Robson Green and the team to bring to life series 3 with more lovely guests, stunning locations and fun activities. Enjoy! bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dp30r…
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George Clarke's Building Home starts tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm. Another series I shot last year in Lancashire, Sheffield, Dunoon in Scotland and the West Midlands. Enjoy the new series! channel4.com/programmes/geor…
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We created a studio set which was also a working workshop for The Big Idea Works in Hoults Yard Newcastle. Working with the crew, experts and contributors was fascinating! #NEproduction #TwentySix03 #NEcrew
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Ever had a genius idea but just needed an expert touch to make it come to life? @saradaviescc and #TheBigIdeaWorks crew are here to help! 🙌 Starts today at 2pm on BBC One and #iPlayer
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I got to work with this lovely lot last year on the new BBC One series The Big Idea Works by @TwentySix03 starting today at 2pm. I got to work close to home on this series with many local crew and production team which was a bonus and @SaraDaviesCC bringing her magic💫 Enjoy!
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The Big Idea Works starts tomorrow on @BBCOne at 2pm. What a pleasure it was to work with this group of wonderful talent. Brought together by @TwentySix03, the production team, crew, experts and @SaraDaviesCC Davies worked extremely hard to create something special - enjoy!
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Can't wait to watch the brand new BBC One series The Big Idea Works with @SaraDaviesCC which we shot last year in Newcastle. 16 episodes produced by the amazing @TwentySix03 What a pleasure to be involved! Watch on BBC One from 2pm on 3rd February and then on @BBCiplayer
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I am delighted to launch my new website with my fresh new brand. Take a look at my work, have a look around and if you need a Director of Photography for your next project – please get in touch! smashingglasstv.com Designed by @we_are_ken and build by Phonetic Digital
Director of Photography Simon Glass - Smashing Glass

Director of Photography Simon Glass - Smashing Glass

Director of Photography Simon Glass provides filming expertise for broadcasters, streamers and content creators. Simon's work has taken him all over the world working on non-scripted and scripted...

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Watch Gateshead based TwentySix03's new series, starting tonight on BBC Two at 6.30pm. Joanna Page's Wild Life starts tonight and runs for 15 episodes or you can watch it on player now! 👍 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026r8…
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New year, new brand. Hope you like the new style for @SmashingGlassTV Very exciting times for filming in the North East and looking forward to a year of filming, new plans & two new shows transmitting this year so far….watch this space for news! Follow me on Insta LinkedIn & FB
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5 years to complete 😳 5 years of trips to film the progress @SmashingGlassTV
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From old watch tower to new watch tower. This clever cantilever defies gravity - with the top two levels jutting out four metres to sea 😲 #GrandDesigns | @Kevin_McCloud
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Architect George Clarke said he was left "buzzing" after seeing young people's housing designs. bbc.in/4bMZCwR

Washington architect 'buzzing' at children's home designs

George Clarke says it is vital young people are inspired to design homes for the future.

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The winner of the Sport award goes to...... Film Nova for the Great North Run @FilmNovaTV @Great_Run 🏆👏🏻 #RTSNETB #RTSawards
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The winner of the Broadcast Factual award, sponsored by @TeessideUni is..... James Arthur: Out of Our Minds, Summer Films 🏆👏🏻 @summerfilms_tv @JamesArthur23 @SmashingGlassTV #RTSNETB #RTSawards
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Invest in Crown Works Film Studios for Sunderland's Economic Growth - Sign the Petition! chng.it/zMbTrtzL via @UKChange

3,144 people signed and won this petition

Invest in Crown Works Film Studios for Sunderland's Economic Growth

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📍EXCITING NEWS ALERT! 🎉 @mrgeorgeclarke IS ON THE LOOK OUT AGAIN FOR NEW BUILDS FOR @gcamazingspaces !! ❤️ If you have a self-build planned, we'd love to hear from you! E: amazingspaces@plumpictures.co.uk @plumpictures (plumpictures.co.uk/privacy-p…)
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. Do the right thing @Jeremy_Hunt and approve the funding needed for these incredible new film studios in #Sunderland … @SunderlandEcho @Fulwell73
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