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2016

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Producer - CNN Art Fraud

28/12/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Arts & Entertainment

With the price of fine art doubling in the last decade, the art market offers rich pickings for forgers and high risks for dealers. Following a series of high profile forgery cases netting Sotherby's and the Prince of Lichestein, collectors are turning to science to keep their old masters safe. CNN examines the increasing incidence of counterfeit art.

James Frater Media Art Fraud

Producer - CNN Euro2020: The Edge

05/12/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Technology

It knows where you live, what car you drive and shortly, it'll remember how you like your coffee. We're not talking about a personal assistant, but the next generation of office building. 'The Edge' in Amsterdam is the world's greenest and smartest work space.

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OB Producer - CNN Italy Referendum 2016

05/12/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer | Politics

Produced three days of lives around the Italian Referendum for CNN International, CNN US and their affiliates: Sky News Australia and SBS Australia.

James Frater Media CNN Italy Referendum

Producer - CNN Nissan Design Centre

28/11/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Business

In a move that saved thousands of jobs, Nissan recently confirmed it would build two new models in the UK even after the country left the EU. CNN International was give exclusive access to the company's design centre in London where Nissan's chief creative officer discussed the firm's commitment to Britain and what features its post-Brexit cars could have.

James Frater Media CNN Design

Producer - CNN 2016 Review (MEBF)

26/11/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Promo

A very short review of 2016 from January to November for the Middle East Business Forum.

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OB Producer - CNN Autumn Statement

23/11/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer | Politics | Business

Produced a day of lives for CNN International from Abingdon Green outside the UK Houses of Parliament as Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the government's first post-Brexit budget.

James Frater Media CNN OB Autumn Statement

Producer - CNN Reinventing the Engine

22/11/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Technology

Aquarius Engines is redesigning car engines to make them up to two or three times more fuel efficient than the average engine.

James Frater Media CNN Belgium Engine

Producer - CNN Global reaction to Trump's victory

09/11/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Politics

While Donald Trump and his supporters celebrated, his victory has been met with mixed reaction by people around the world. CNN's Isa Soares reports

James Frater Media CNN Donald Trump

Producer - CNN Brexit property boost

03/11/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Business

Following the UK's decision to the leave the EU, a weaker pound and lower asking prices is enticing international buyers back to London's high end property market. CNN visits one $30 million penthouse, that for those buying in US dollars is now $6mn dollars cheaper.

James Frater Media CNN Penthouse

OB Producer - CNN Heathrow Decision

25/10/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

A day of lives for CNN International around the decision to expand Heathrow Airport and build a third runway.

James Frater Media CNN OB Heathrow

Producer - CNN Heathrow Gatwick Decision Preview

24/10/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | General News

The U.K. government issued its long-awaited decision on airport expansion on Tuesday, giving Heathrow the green light to build a third runway. The airport -- which is operating at around 99% capacity -- welcomes about 75 million passengers a year, making it one of the world's busiest travel hubs. The new runway should nearly double its capacity to 138 million passengers by 2050.

James Frater Media CNN Heathrow Gatwick

Producer - CNN Stay overnight at Abbey Road

03/10/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Arts & Entertainment

A competition organised by Airbnb is giving music lovers a chance to spend the night at London's iconic Abbey Road studios. The stay hosted by music producer Mark Ronson is the latest event for the flat sharing service targeting the growing trend towards experience based holidays.

James Frater Media Abbey Road Mark Ronson

Producer - CNN What Brexit?

29/09/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Business

CNN's Nina dos Santos visits Michelin starred restaurant Pied a Terre in London to find out why the Brexit has not curbed Britons appetite or their spending.

James Frater Media Brexit

Producer - CNN Deepwater Horizon Premiere

29/09/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Arts & Entertainment

Inspired by the events of the worst oil spill in US history, Peter Berg's explosive new movie 'Deepwater Horizon' staring Mark Wahlberg, tells the relatively untold story of those who worked on the doomed rig. CNN went to meet the cast and crew at the London premiere.

James Frater Media Deepwater Horizon

OB Producer - CNN IFA Berlin

01/09/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

Producer a day of lives for CNN International, CNN Espanyol and HLN from the IFA exhibition in Berlin.

James Frater Media CNN IFA Berlin

OB Producer - CNN Summer Specials

31/08/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

Produced the morning of live programmes for CNN International and CNN Money from the roof of the Turner Broadcasting as part of their summer series.

James Frater Media CNN Summer Specials

Producer - CNN Money English Wines

23/08/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

2016 may have been the year the UK voted to leave the EU but across Southern England's growing vineyards, that hasn't spoilt the hopes for another fruitful harvest. CNN International visited the Chapel Down Winery in Kent to find out why for British vintners, Brexit doesn't necessarily mean sour grapes.

James Frater Media CNN English Wines

Producer - CNN G20: Does Brexit still matter

22/08/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Politics

The UK heads to G20 with its role on the world stage under a cloud. Post-Brexit how will Theresa May be received at G20, will other leaders want to discuss it, or has it been overshadowed by bigger issues?

James Frater Media CNN G20 Brexit

Producer - CNN Money Brexit boost for tourism

18/08/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

As the pound has weakened against the dollar in the wake of the Brexit vote, one group of people have started to cash in and bag some bargains. American tourists are flocking to the UK, many booking last minute flights, to take advantage of the exchange rate. London's new Mayor, for one, is very happy about that.

James Frater Media CNN Brexit Tourist

Producer - CNN Terrorism changes tourism

15/08/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | General News

Europe has in the past year been rocked by an increased spate of terror attacks. As these become more frequent and widespread, uncertainty and fear have begun to take hold; nowhere is this more visible than in its most important sector—the travel industry. Isa Soares takes a look at how terrorism is influencing the way we holiday.

James Frater Media CNN Terrorism Tourism

Producer - CNN Money Is Brexit bad for business

04/08/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

Six weeks after the UK Voted for a ‪Brexit‬, the Bank of England is set to vote on interest rates, perhaps cutting them for the first since the credit crunch. There have been many signs the economy is souring but how is British business faring? CNN International went to see how Brompton Bicycle is faring in today’s economic cycle.

James Frater Media CNN Brexit

Producer - CNN Nice Terror Attack

15/07/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | General News

Bastille Day Celebrations in Nice turn into a night of terror as France suffers its third major terrorist attack in 18 months. Isa Soares reports on the atrocity that cost 84 people their lives and left hundreds injured.

James Frater Media Nice Terror Attack

OB Producer - CNN Theresa May becomes UK PM

13/07/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

Produced 8 hours of live television on the day David Cameron left Downing Street and Theresa May became the new UK Prime Minister.

James Frater Media Theresa May 10 Downing Street

OB Producer - CNN EU Referendum: Downing Street

01/07/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

Produced 8 hours of live programming from Downing Street one week after the UK voted to leave the EU and David Cameron announced he was going to step down as Prime Minister.

James Frater Media CNN Downing Street

OB Producer - CNN EU Referendum: Abingdon Green

29/06/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

Produced 8 hours of live early morning programming each day for three days on CNN International from Abingdon Green in Westminster on the continuing coverage of the UK leaving the EU.

James Frater Media CNN Abingdon Green

OB Producer - CNN EU Referendum: City of London

24/06/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

Produced 3 days OBs from the offices of Panmure Gordon & Co. in the heart of the city of London as billions were wiped from the stock markets following the UK's decision to leave the EU.

James Frater Media CNN Outside Broadcast

OB Producer - CNN EU Referendum: Downing Street

22/06/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

On the eve of the historic referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union I produced an after of lives for CNN International outside number 10 Downing Street.

James Frater Media CNN EU Referendum Downing Street

Producer - CNN Jo Cox Parliament Tribute

20/06/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Politics

In a special session of the British Parliament, MPs paid tribute to their murdered colleague ‪Jo Cox‬. Becky Anderson reports on an emotional day in Westminster.

James Frater Media CNN Jo Cox

Producer - CNN Money EU Referendum: Fishing

15/06/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Politics

Amid heavy rules and regulations from Brussels, UK Fishermen would like the country to set a course for a Brexit. CNN International visited the fishing port of Whitstable and spoke to sailors about why they feel EU has left their industry high and dry.

James Frater Media CNN EU Referendumn

Producer - CNN Money EU Referendum: Farming

03/06/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Politics

Swallowing more resources from Brussels that any sector, agriculture has a lot to lose if the UK votes to leave the EU. But farmers in the South West of England are still tempted by the idea of independence, as Nina dos Santos found out.

James Frater Media EU Referendum CNN

Producer - CNN Money EU Referendum: Family Split

27/05/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Politics

She's in -- he's out. With polls showing Britons are divided on whether to stay inside Europe, Nina dos Santos meets one family of farmers - who despite receiving half their income from the EU - are split on how they will vote.

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Producer - CNN EU Referendum: Big vs Small Business

18/05/16 18:01 CNN | Producer | Politics | Business

With a month to go before the UK faces one of the biggest decisions of its economic future, Nina dos Santos visits factory floors around the country to find out what EU membership means for business big and small -- in Britain and beyond.

James Frater Media CNN EU Referendum Business

OB Producer - CNN EU Referendum: Siemens

18/05/16 18:00 CNN | OB Producer

I produced a full day of live hits and a full hour programme for CNN International's coverage of the UK's referendum on membership of the EU from the Siemens Rail Automation factory in Wiltshire.

James Frater Media OB Producer Eu Referendum

Producer - CNN EU Referendum: Sovereignty

17/05/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Politics

Sovereignty: The ability of a Parliament to make its own laws, is an issue central to the debate over the UK's membership of the EU. But how much does the European Union affect Britain's ability to make its own choices? And, if the nation voted to leave on June 23, how much sovereignty would the country reclaim if it left, but what influence would be lost. Max Foster explores this complex referendum issue.

James Frater Media CNN UK EU Sovereignty

Producer - CNN Money EU Referendumn: Ford Motors

29/04/16 18:01 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business | Politics

Ford EMEA president Jim Farley sits down with CNN's Nina dos Santos about the company's investment in electric vehicles and Ford's stance on Brexit.

James Frater Media CNN Ford Motors EU Referndum

Producer - CNN Money Spain Stalemate

29/04/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Politics

The Spanish economy has been a model of defiance so far this year, recovering against the country's worst political crisis in decades.

James Frater Media CNN Spain Elections

Producer - CNN Shakespeare 400 Celebrations

23/04/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Arts & Entertainment

Saturday marks 400 years since English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare died. The Bard will be celebrated around the world and in his hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. CNN's Nick Glass takes us on a tour of Shakespeare's classroom and final resting site, as well as some London museums displaying rare personal Shakespeare memorabilia.

James Frater Media CNN Shakespeare Celebrations

Producer - CNN Money Return of 'Dumbphones'

22/04/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Technology

People like actor Eddie Redmayne are ditching their smartphones in favour of simpler handsets. Self-styled 'dumbphone' users actually use their phones, well -- as a phones. Nina dos Santos looks at this new trend of people switching off from an increasingly connected world.

James Frater Media CNN Dumbphone

Producer - CNN Money Jeppe Gjervig Gram Interview

19/04/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Arts & Entertainment

‘Front running’ and ‘insider trading’ and in Danish hardly sounds like exciting television, but audiences across Europe have been gripped to Follow the Money which concluded this weekend in some countries. Nina dos Santos caught up with the show’s writer Jeppe Gjervig Gram – who also wrote BAFTA award winning political drama Borgen – and began by asking him why he focused on finance for his latest series.

James Frater Media Jeppe Gjervig Gram Interview Follow the Money

Producer - CNN Money Finance on Film

18/04/16 18:02 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Arts & Entertainment

Its like a cross between Wolf of Wall Street and The West Wing, Follow the Money is a gripping new Nordic blockbuster that delves into the murky world of finance, corporate crime - and murder. Nina dos Santos spoke to the show's creator about how to make finance interesting for viewers.

James Frater Media Finance on Film

Producer - CNN Money London Games Festival

18/04/16 18:01 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

A new festival that has seen games take over London, hopes to make transform the British capital in to the centre of the world's $81 billion gaming industry.

James Frater Media London Games Festival

Producer - CNN Money EU Referendum: Britain worse off?

18/04/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Politics

British Chancellor George Osborne said a vote to leave the European Union would do permanent damage to the country's economy. But supporters of a Brexit say the EU will hold Britain back.

James Frater Money EU Referendum Worse Off

Producer - CNN Money First Female Master Tailor

11/04/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

Britain's first female master tailor has opened a shop on London's famous Savile Row as the number of women in the industry grows

James Frater Media CNN Kathryn Sargent Savile Row

Producer - CNN Money Panama Papers

04/04/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

A massive document leak connected to Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca allegedly links heads of state and FIFA officials to secret accounts. CNNMoney's Nina dos Santos explains.

James Frater Media CNN Panama Papers

Producer - CNN Money Shell Companies

04/04/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

Shell companies: where the world's richest hide their cash. Kellie Morgan explains how easy it is to set one up.

James Frater Media CNN Shell Account

Producer - CNN Tata Steel

30/03/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Business

Tata Steel, Britain's largest steelmaker, put its entire UK business up for sale to stem heavy losses. CNN's Nina dos Santos reports.

James Frater Media CNN Tata Steel

Producer - CNN Money UK Oil Bonanza

16/03/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

Oil is now flowing freely from a well in the south of England, just under a year since it was discovered near Gatwick airport. Sitting on a potential 124bn barrels of oil, CNNMoney's Nina dos Santos reports on the prospect of whether a "Dallas" style oil bonanza may be coming to Great Britain's countryside.

James Frater Media Oil

Producer - CNN Money Negative Interest Rates

16/03/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

Central Banks around the world are experimenting negative interest rates in a bid to develop their economies. With institutions battling persistent low growth and inflation, below zero borrowing costs are seen as the image of monetary policy, but as Nina dos Santos reports will it create the picture perfect economy?

James Frater Media Negative Interest Rates

Producer - CNN EU Referendum: 100 days to go

15/03/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Politics

Tuesday 15th March marks 100 days to go till Britons vote on whether to remain as a member of the European Union. Nina dos Santos looks at a number of key dates in the run up to this crucial referendum.

James Frater Media CNN EU Referendum

Producer - CNN Money Gold glitters for investors

03/03/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

Poor performances on the stock exchanges and the plunging price of oil is leading investors to be drawn to the glitter of gold. To capitalise on the interest in the metal, London's oldest gold trader Sharps Pixley has opened its first one stop shop for those wishing to buy, bars, coins and even big bullion.

James Frater Media Gold

Producer - CNN Money 'Set Jetters' flock to UK

01/03/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

Tourists are flocking to the UK to visit locations used in 'Star Wars,' 'Harry Potter' and 'Games of Thrones,' contributing millions to the UK economy.

James Frater Media Set Jetters

Producer - CNN UK town kept Star Wars filming a secret

27/02/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Arts & Entertainment

Puzzlewood in the west of England has been used as the set for many movies and TV programmes, but none as famous as Star Wars. During the making of The Force Awakens the nearby town of Coleford kept filming a secret in order ‘to protect the movie’.

James Frater Media Puzzlewood Star Wars

Producer - CNN Money Europe's last open outcry trading floor

23/02/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Producer | Business

For 139 years the London Metal Exchange (LME) has been at the centre of the global market for base metals such as aluminium and copper, and is the only financial exchange in Europe still trading using the open outcry method.

James Frater Media London Metal Exchange

Producer - CNN EU Referendum: Brexit won't be cheap or easy

17/02/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Politics

A British exit, a so-called Brexit, from the EU won't be cheap or easy. CNN's Nina dos Santos reports on the complexities of exiting the European Union.

James Frater Media Brexit Costs

Producer - CNN Bitcoin technology for the music industry

27/01/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Technology | Arts & Entertainment

There is little doubt downloading and streaming services have helped reinvigorate the music industry. But certainly for some artists its far harder to make a living than 20 years ago, but that might be about to change as industry experts looks to the technology behind bitcoin to create a simpler more transparent music industry.

James Frater Media CNN Blockchain music industry

Producer - CNN Davos 2016 Promo

22/01/16 18:00 CNN | Producer | Promo

A short sizzle reel looking at some of the key messages discussed by global financial leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos

James Frater Media Davos 2016 Promo

James Frater Media Davos 2016 Promo

Producer - CNN Money Murdoch Hall Engagement

12/01/16 18:00 CNN | CNN Money | Arts & Entertainment

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 84, and former model Jerry Hall, 59, announced their engagement in The Times.

James Frater Media Murdoch Hall Engagement

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