PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | SERIES PRODUCER
ROBERT
NEILL
Premium factual series and films for BBC, Channel 4, Paramount Plus, PBS and more.
Robert Neill is a producer/ director and series producer who has made single documentaries and series exploring sensitive, powerful and remarkable stories.He is particularly drawn to complicated, testimony led subjects, combining strong interviews, archive and compelling storytelling to create distinctive, accessible films and series with appeal to wide audiences.His work stretches across several genres, including true crime, history and arts, and has received recognition both critically and in award nominations, alongside positive audience reaction and viewing figures. He has worked with high profile talent and contributors, gaining credits across UK and US networks, streamers and cinematic features.
FEATURED WORK
THE ICE CREAM WARS
In 1984 six Glasgow family members died in an arson attack. Their murders were followed by one of Scotland’s longest trials and a 20-year fight for justice that gripped the nation.
2 x 60
BBC One Scotland
Two Rivers Media
Series Producer | Director"Director and producer Robert Neill has done an unhurried, unsensationalist deep dive into the tragedy... the documentary is a sober, solid unpicking of the case itself and of its effects on those around it."Lucy Mangan, The Guardian ****
RTS Scotland Awards 2023 | Best Director | Nominee
True Crime Awards 2023 | Outstanding Docuseries | Highly Commended
CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE FRAUDSTER
From a Glasgow call centre, 16-year-old Elliot Castro began scamming innocent people. But the luxury lifestyle that funded spiralled into darkness, danger - and eventually prison. Elliot explains how and why it all unfolded.
3 x 45
BBC Three | BBC Scotland
Two Rivers Media
Series Producer | Director
True Crime Awards 2025 | Outstanding Three-or-More-Part Docuseries | Nominee
SPECIAL FORCES
MOST DARING MISSIONS
WITH TOM HARDY
Narrated by Tom Hardy, the three-part series unpacks real-life assignments undertaken by an elite military force, featuring testimony from Special Forces operatives and those who saw their actions close up.
3 x 60
Paramount+
Two Rivers Media | Soho Studios
Series Producer
BRITAIN'S MURDER MAP
WITH VICKY McCLURE & JONNY OWEN
EPISODE: KELSO COCHRANE
Vicky McClure and her historian husband, Jonny Owen, travel the UK exploring historic, culturally significant crimes that have changed the face of modern Britain.In episode 4, the pair investigate the murder of Kelso Cochrane and its lasting impact on race and justice in the UK.
1 x 60 of 5 x 60
Sky History
Soho Studios | Two Rivers Media
Edit Producer
THE SNOWMAN
THE FILM THAT CHANGED CHRISTMAS
Forty years after its first broadcast, this is the story of how The Snowman was made and became a festive British institution.
1 x 60
Channel 4
Two Rivers Media
Producer | Director
Bafta Scotland Awards 2023 | Best Documentary | Nominee
CASSIUS X
BECOMING ALI
This feature length documentary highlights a brief but significant period in the life of our greatest ever boxer - following his journey as he fought to become World Heavyweight Champion while embarking on a secret spiritual journey.
1 x 90
Smithsonian Channel | Theatrical release
Two Rivers Media
Producer
FIGHT
THE JIM MURRAY STORY
1 x 60
BBC Scotland
Finestripe Productions
Producer | Director"...as a portrait of a fighter, and a family, its compassion will stay long in the mind."Alison Rowat, The Herald ****
RTS Scotland Awards 2021 | Documentary and Specialist Factual: History | Nominee
THE DAY WE WALKED ON THE MOON
1 x 60
Smithsonian Channel | ITV
Finestripe Productions
Producer
RTS Scotland Awards 2020 | Documentary and Specialist Factual: History | Winner
COMING SOON
TBA FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
1 x 90
BBC Scotland | BBC Select | Theatrical release
Two Rivers Media | Soho Studios
Producer | Director
LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES...
Burke & HarE
1 x 60 of 4 x 60
BBC Two | PBS
BBC Studios
Producer/ Director
WHERE TO WATCH
- Watch Special Forces: Most Daring Missions on Paramount+
- Watch Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster on BBC iPlayer
- Watch Britain's Murder Map, Kelso Cochrane on Now TV
- Watch The Snowman: The Film That Changed Christmas on Channel 4
GET IN TOUCH
If you would like to say hello, discuss future projects, read a full CV or view further examples of Robert's work please reach out on the form below. Alternatively, you can connect with Robert on Linkedin or Talent Manager.