For the 80th anniversary of Jodrell Bank, I developed and produced a segment celebrating the site’s extraordinary scientific legacy.

Eight decades ago, Sir Bernard Lovell transformed a muddy Cheshire field into what would become one of the world’s most important radio astronomy centres, reshaping our understanding of the universe.

I coordinated with BBC Radio 4, who had commissioned Ivor Novello–winning composer Hannah Peel to create an original piece of music in honour of the milestone, performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. I worked this into the running order, ensuring the music became a central thread of the programme - including playing it out at the end of the show.

I supported the production of Jayne McCubbin’s filmed piece, which explored Jodrell Bank’s history and cultural impact and I secured Professor Tim O’Brien, the observatory’s Director, for the live sofa discussion. This combination of a strong VT, a high‑profile guest and a bespoke musical commission allowed us to mark the anniversary in a way that felt both celebratory and editorially distinctive.

This segment demonstrated my ability to collaborate across BBC departments, source archive footage, set up filming and source guests.