TV Documentary Series

[Claudia]

Independent TV production company Outline Productions are looking for parent(s) with children aged 0-18months for a series of documentaries for the Discovery Channel.
We are looking for a number of parent(s) going through stressful times with their child perhaps because - their child is constantly crying / refusing to eat or sleep / showing signs of aggressive behaviour etc. We are also looking for parents who just wants to communicate better with their child or are desperate to remain calm.
Taking part also in the series is top expert Tracy Hogg, registered nurse of 24 years and best selling author of 'The Baby Whisperer', who will be offering top advice on the dos and don'ts.

If anyone feels they can benefit from Tracy's high success rate then call Claudia on 0207 659 2714 or 07960 169809. Alternatively you can email [email protected]

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Why thank you my dear, I do try.

Sorry, but having known someone that took part in a so called fly on the wall documentary I can see how false and set up they can be. They tried to make the documentary more interesting by setting up scenes that would never happen in this person's life and made him look like a total fool. I'm sure/hope that Claudia's production would not do this but I feel very stongly about how this person was treated.
Mind you I suppose if you are having terrible problems perhaps anything is worth a go but do you want the nation to know about it?

I am the series producer of the Baby Whisperer and would like to respond to the warning given by Lollypop. Although I can completely understand any family's reluctance to let cameras into their lives, I would like to reassure any one considering giving us a call that we are making this series for the Discovery Health network, an extremely high quality and ethical broadcaster. We are very aware that we are filming in often stressful situations and therefore would never 'set up' a situation. This is a factual series, aimed at providing information, advice and encouragement to parents experiencing difficulties and neither Tracy Hogg or myself would exploit babies or their parents in any way.

The yawn comment, however, I don't believe I need to address in these pages!

Unfortunately when we are seen to be excluding or objecting to someone for whatever reason, it reflects badly on Mumsnet. This came up last week on another thread which started off badly but actually turned into rather a worthwhile debate. Personally I wouldn't want to appear on a TV programme like this but I do enjoy watching them.

I must admit it does annoy me when I see new threads started by people wanting to use us for their research or articles or whatever. Some of them have obviously never used Mumsnet before and probably don't intend to afterwards, and there is a noticeboard for that kind of thing.

On the other hand I know they have a job to do and deadlines to meet. But yes, they should expect to come up against a bit of criticism if they choose to post on Mumsnet, it is a discussion board after all.

Thanks Ks

EmmaC - my comment was not addressed at the content of your forthcoming series, but at your researcher's obsessive postings re' finding participants. All she needed to do was start a new topic - instead we had multiple postings clogging up a board that is supposedly "by parents for parents". By the way, I am well aware of Discovery Health's credentials, and also the pressure that is put on researchers to come up with the goods - you're not the only person on this board to have worked in tv in a senior position, although admittedly the programmes and channels I have worked on are probably slightly better known than those you refer to. (Sorry couldn't resist that).

Willow2 ooohh

No problem Willow2! I too used to work in the dizzy heights of Channel 4 and BBC, but it's great to be making a series about babies and I meet a whole range of really great people

Glad that one's sorted. Hope it all goes well. When's your tx date?

Thanks Willow2, it seems to be going great. We have got provisional tx dates starting from the beginning of October - every week day at 11am 1pm and 8.30pm.

Off the point I know, but does anyone watch Would Like To Meet? Its my favourite programme, and even though I do have a good laugh at the participants sometimes, I think it's amazing the way the show seems to turn their lives around and saves them from the most dim and dismal futures. I even end up loving them all and feeling all lump-in-the-throat at the end! I was totally amazed by the transformation of Ms Frumpy last night into a very attractive, lively, dynamic woman.

Aloha, I LOVE it too! They are brilliant transformations aren't they, and all the people on it seem much happier with themselves too. Its a real confidence boost I think. Was abit worried about them insisting she did the piano recital tho', but she handled it well.

Yes, I think it's the way they all just blossom as people that makes it so compelling. Makes we wonder if instead of giving therapy on the NHS they should give wardrobe advice instead! Even What Not To Wear seemed to transform people inside as well as out (though obviously not as brilliant as Would Like To Meet). Anyway must go, have to do some work before House Doctor!

I haven't watched any so far but watched last nights and agree, they did a fantastic job. What do these girl's mothers do to them to make them that withdrawn and frumpy??????

My only gripe is that they should have done her hair IMMEDIATELY and she should have had a complete re-style - that red wig looked fantastic on her.

Enid, the men are just as bad! Frightening how easy it is for some people to get stuck in a rut. I don't think her hair would have gone so straight as the wig, though I agree it looked great. I think that bloke was too young and unsophisticated for her and I long for a follow-up series where we find out if they have lapsed or found love.

Enid, SO agree about the hair, it was bugging me and dh all through the programme and we got really worried that they weren't going to tackle it! Loved the red wig too, what a transformation! Agree also that date bloke was too young, but seemed like she just needed dating confidence and he seemed like he really liked her too. I must say I think the people going on it are really brave as the team are pretty harsh!

Oh I love, love, love this programme. Loved it when Botox woman had her 'I hate football' comment pointed out to her. The guy last week was actually quite good looking.

I too love WLTM - and I so agree about the hair bit - I guess they leave it until last thing for dramatic purposes-but it'd really give the participants a huge boost if it was done early on.The girl this week looked fantastic afterwards but I thought her chosen date a bit too young/dull for her- she could do much better !

The only one I didn't like was the creepy guy who took rather too enthusisastically to being a male stripper! But liked the oddball who hated the idea of being massaged and turned into a nice guy at the end.

My fave bit of last weeks when the 'victim' looked dubiously at the handbag and said, 'Well, I wouldn't call it smart' and advice lady snapped, 'It's not supposed to be smart, it's supposed to be sexy.' Then she gave her the necklace that said 'Sexy' and added, 'Funnily enough they didn't do one that said, 'smart'' Tee hee.