Marianne Lueck
London
Summary
Experienced media professional with focus on producing engaging content across various platforms. Capable of driving projects from conception to completion through strong leadership and collaboration. Skilled in managing budgets, coordinating teams, and delivering high-quality productions.
Excel in story telling, writing factual scripts, collaborating with stakeholders ensuring a smooth pre- and post-production operations. Ex BBC director with credits on current affairs and business programming.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance television edit producer
BBC, ITV, C5, C4 and Discovery
London, City of London
2015.01 - 2026.01
- Worked on multiple series for the BBC, ITV, C4, C5, and Discovery.
- Scripted and oversaw post-production, scripted hundreds of hours of factual television, taken raw material and shaped into compelling compelling television
- Selected credits include Borderforce ( Discovery) The Savoy (ITV), Designing the Hebrides (BBC), Rick Stein Food stories, 999 On the Frontline, Yorkshire auction house, Trucking Hell, George Clark’s remarkable homes, and Secret life of the Zoo.
- Overcame production challenges and resolved issues promptly to minimise disruptions.
Edit Producer
Cineflix Toronto
Toronto, Canada
2010.01 - 2015.01
- Worked on Angry Planet (US network Pivot), Property Brothers (HGTV), Come Dine With Me Canada, Season 4 (Proper Television Toronto), Canadian Pickers (History Canada), Cold Blood/Dual Suspect (Discovery ID and History Canada), and Family Food fight (Channel 5 UK).
- Supervised script development, improving narrative consistency.
Series Director
Proper Television
Toronto, Canada
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Oversaw all filming, casting, and story ideas for Come Date With Me Canada
- Also oversaw the filming of Come Dine With Me Canada, Season 3, and worked with a team of directors and AP's planning shoots, storylines, and addressing issues during filming and production.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, smoothly handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
BBC Producer/Director
BBC London
London , England
2004.01 - 2010.01
- Directed and produced ten documentaries for the Money Programme and Real Stories with Fiona Bruce
- Originated ideas, gained access to large companies and senior executives in the business community
- Broke exclusive stories for current affairs series on BBC One. Worked closely with top talent, writing scripts and directing them on location.
- Interviewed senior business people, politicians and experts from many sectors to take part in tv shows.
- Organised production schedules for timely project completion.
Various researcher AP/Producer
BBC Current Affairs
1996.01 - 2004.01
- Researcher, AP, and producer for BBC Current Affairs, BBC London, Wark Clements, and BBC Scotland.
- Produced senior tv professionals including Kirsty Wark and Gavin Essler ( Radio 4)
Education
Master of Arts - Film And Television And Sociology
Glasgow University
Skills
- Completed the FX9 DV Talent camera course Self shooting and editing skills Good working knowledge of Adobe Premier editing Basic Avid skills,
Timeline
Freelance television edit producer
BBC, ITV, C5, C4 and Discovery
2015.01 - 2026.01
Series Director
Proper Television
2012.01 - 2013.01
Edit Producer
Cineflix Toronto
2010.01 - 2015.01
BBC Producer/Director
BBC London
2004.01 - 2010.01
Various researcher AP/Producer
BBC Current Affairs
1996.01 - 2004.01
Master of Arts - Film And Television And Sociology
Glasgow University