The BBC TPM Workshop in W12

September 24, 2007At BBC, BBC Online, Collaboration Work, Project Management, WebBBC Nature, BBC Science and Nature, BBC TPMs, Cathal Coughlan, Dean Latchana, Erik Upton, Innovation, Jeremy Tarling, Mark Simpkins, Matthew Verrill, Richard Lynton-Evans, Simon Cobb, Stephen CalcottMatt Shearer

It was the early 2000s. The time of outrageously creative multiplatform innovation. The best Technical Project Managers (TPMs) from across BBC Science & Nature, Education, Drama, and Entertainment departments meet to develop and document the best new commissionable concepts. The BBC TPM workshop – new ideas for commissioning Born to be wild : a reality … Continue reading The BBC TPM Workshop in W12 →

The Dees Gig at Water Rats Theatre

June 12, 2006Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gig Flyers, Gigs, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

This was one of The Dees’ last gigs before activities petered-out in 2007 ish.

At the Springwatch Set – Setting up Live Streaming

June 8, 2006At BBC, BBC Online, WebBBC Nature, Bristol, Devon, Julian Tovey, OB, Springwatch, Web StreamingMatt Shearer

Yesterday we visited the set of Springwatch, at a secret location out in the west of England.

Climate Change Experiment – Innovation with Oxford University AOPP

May 2, 2006Achievements, At BBC, BBC Online, Collaboration Work, Project ManagementBBC Science and Nature, Climate Change, Distributed Computing, Innovation, Oxford University, PhysicsMatt Shearer

In 2006 & 2007, my team at BBC Science & Nature collaborated with Oxford University Department of Atmospheric, Oceanographic and Planetary Physics (AOPP) on the largest climate change experiment ever.

The Dees rehearsal at The Premises

March 25, 2006Bands, MusicDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Hackney, London, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, The Premises Rehearsal StudioMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. The Dees rehearsing in The Premises rehearsal studio, back in 2006.

Winning A BAFTA – BBC Factual, with the Picture Ltd Team

February 20, 2006Achievements, At BBC, BBC Online, Collaboration Work, Project Management, Stage AppearencesAwards, BAFTA, BBC Knowledge, BBC Science and Nature, BBC TPMs, Lawrence Garwood, Leafstorm, Patrick Cameron, Richard Williams, Tim HarwoodMatt Shearer

Yesterday we won a BAFTA at the BAFTAS.

Christmas in Mexico

December 30, 2005TravelChristmas, Mexico, New Years Eve, Playa del CarmenMatt Shearer

Wendy and I just spent Christmas in Mexico. Great times – and there were fewer Tsunamis here.

Scrambling up the mountain in Wales

November 13, 2005TravelHills, Mel & Steve, Poor Weather, Scrambling, Wales, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Wend and I had a great time with Mel & Steve scrambling in Wales. Knackering, but what an amazing laugh (especially in hindsight).

Weekend in Milan with Wendy

September 21, 2005TravelB&W, Europe, Italy, Milan, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Wendy and I just had a weekend in Milan. Great city, but a little bit uncomfortable in a couple of ways…

The Dees – back in Studio at Angel Studios N1

February 20, 2005Bands, Music, Recording StudioAngel Studios, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, In Studio, Niall Acott, NJA.me.uk - NJA Audio, studio, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

We’ve just been in Studio with Niall Acott to some tunes for The Dees. This time it’s a 4 track EP, and a little rockier.

Thailand in 2004 – Sun, Wonderful People, Tsunami

December 26, 2004TravelBankok, Ko Samui, Patong Beach, Phuket, Phuket Beach, Thailand, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. We had the most amazing holiday in Thailand in 2004. It was also a little traumatic, as the Tsunami hit on boxing day. The Thai people were wonderful at every single point of the holiday – it remains one of our best holidays ever.

Visit Ali Shah in Copenhagen,.. this time with Wendy

October 12, 2004TravelAli Shah, Copenhagen, Denmark, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. In a cold, wet October in 2004, Wendy and I visited Ali in Copenhagen. Once again, FIRST CLASS Mr Shah! Great trip.

The Dees gig at Water Rats Theatre

September 24, 2004Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gig Flyers, Gigs, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, Water Rats TheatreMatt Shearer

The Flyer from The Dees’ gig at The Water Rats Theatre on Friday 24th September 2004. More pics and information to follow when as I discover stuff…

Birthday Drinks at Dreambags

August 5, 2004Catch-upCharlie Furniss, Dean Gardner, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Ed Shearer, Henry Mainwaring, Hugo Reeve, Ian Guest, Jules Cork, Kate Black, Niall Acott, Scott Black, Tarkan AlginMatt Shearer

Another fabulous get-together at Dreambags. Thanks Nik.

The Dees 2004 Album – Showcase at Union Chapel, Islington

July 20, 2004Achievements, Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAndy Audsley, Conal Jones, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gigs, Islington, London, N5, Niall Acott, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, Union ChapelMatt Shearer

The Showcase for The Dees, The Album, in July 2004 at the Union Chapel in Islington, London. Right near Highbury Corner. The Dees – inaugural album “2004” The Showcase in 2004 Photographs by Conal Jones. Sound by Niall Acott. Lights and drama by Dan’s mates, including Andy Audsley.

Prague – trip with Wendy, Ed, Ian, Emma et al

May 28, 2004TravelCzech Republic, Ed Shearer, Emma Piqmal, Ian Guest, Prague, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Summer jaunt in 2004.

The Dees – Photoshoot at Dreambags Jaguarshoes

May 22, 2004BandsB&W, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Hoxton, London, Niall Acott, Photoshoot, shoreditch, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

Did a shoot in the basement of Dreambags yesterday. Great setting. Not sure about me as subject matter…

USA Trip with Wendy

April 30, 2004TravelAmy Shearer, Julie Rusling, New York, Russel Shearer, San Francisco, Tommy Rusling, USA, Virginia Shearer, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. WHAT… A… GREAT…. TRIP! Wendy and I had the last of the long holidays in USA. First to NYC to stay with Ginny, then onto San Francisco to stay with Amy!! After a good night out,… arriving back at Amy’s house: