MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES-

Note:  The following media opportunities are just a sample of those that come in to the ABD on a regular basis.  Free membership of the ABD will keep you updated with jobs as they come in. Click here to email for an application form or for further information about recent media opportunities listed below

June 2008 Postings DNA DIARIES Producers of the new series of DNA diaries, a factual programme helping people uncover truths from their past by using DNA technology, are looking to cast experts for their next series.  They need media friendly relationship psychotherapists and psychologists who would be confident on screen.  These experts must be comfortable commentating on situations as well as counseling our contributors. The series will launch the new Sky HD channel and is due to air in October 2008. OUTSPOKEN NEW TV TALENT A TV Production Company is looking for new talent in the medical field. There are no specific programme ideas in mind, but one area being considered is Britain's obsession with pill-popping.  An outspoken GP who disagrees with taking tablets for everything would be welcome. Ideally, they would like the doctor to be good looking and between the ages of 30 and 45. Male or female.

May 2008 Postings TV SURGEON A media-friendly surgeon is sought by an independent production company to present a major new series for Channel 4 that documents the world’s most advanced surgeries. The ideal surgeon could be either male or female and of any age. They must however be a practicing, teaching or retired surgeon. NON INVASIVE COSMETIC PROCEDURES Producers of an ITV1 Documentary looking at the cosmetic industry and how it is regulated is looking for medical contributors.  The programme will devote particular interest to non-invasive facial treatments and highlight the highly skilled work that is being done in the cosmetic industry, as well as the problems that patients can unfortunately still encounter if they fall foul of an unregulated practitioner, or an inappropriate treatment. The documentary will be aired in a prime-time ITV1 slot, and will be a great opportunity to put across a message to women and men about the dangers of ‘backstreet’ beauty procedures, and the importance of good patient research. Patients who have had negative experience of cosmetic treatments will be included and their attitude to reconstructive treatments investigated.   SPECIALISTS FOR MEDICAL HEALTH PROGRAMMES A leading TV production company working on a number of high-profile medical series is looking for doctors of all specialties and expertise for possible roles on key prime-time, mainstream TV.  Expertise can be in any medical area and they are keen to hear from doctors or experts of all ages, who have an engaging persona and interest in presenting lively popular programmes.

MAGAZINE DOCTOR A leading weekly women's magazine needs a young, dynamic doctor for its health pages. The doctor will be required to answer three readers' questions each week, for which there will be a fee. The doctor's photograph will also appear on the masthead of the page. Posted 25th April 2008

BEHAVIOURIAL PSYCHOLOGIST   The producers of a major new prime-time sries for ITV are looking for behaviourial psychologists who can talk about eating habits and how they can be influenced by outside factors.  This does not include eating disorders. Posted 25th April 2008

DOCTOR FOR TV DOCUMENTARY SERIES A medical presenter is sought for a high profile TV documentary series about foetal development. No previous presenting experience is necessary but the doctor must have a practical or academic background in a related field. An engaging persona is essential. Closing Date 15th March 2008.

DOCTOR FOR BBC NORFOLK BBC Radio Norfolk is looking for a local GP to do a regular, mid-morning, medical 'phone-in programme. Broadcasts are live from Norwich studios. Posted 3rd March 2008

NUTRITIONIST FOR TRUTH ABOUT FOOD A second series of the BBC's very successful Truth About Food  production for BBC Scotland will be led by a scientist presenter, accompanied by a doctor with expertise in nutrition.  Doctors interested in applying should be articulate, confident in front of camera, and prepared to take part in experiments on camera. Posted 3rd March 2008

BIPOLAR IN THE FAMILY The author of a book on Bipolar is seeking child psychiatrists/psychologists for help in research on the effect of this condition on family life, with a particular emphasis on 'growing up with a bipolar parent'.  Case studies for comment would be provided.  Posted 3rd March 2008

BODY SHAPE / HEALTH EXPERT REQUIRED ITV is making a series of programmes about the great British body. It is not about how we as a nation are getting fatter but will contain information about the past British body, the present and the future.  They require a doctor, social historian/commentator/ to take part in a road show looking at bodies.  The ideal candidate will have excellent people skills, be a good listener with a caring personality but unafraid to tell the truth about health or body shape. You would be needed for filming from 7th of April to 20th April. Posted 29th jan 2008

DOCTOR FOR OVERSEAS ADVENTURE A programme for Channel 5 called Unbreakable, scheduled for later this year, will look at eight of Britain’s top athletes taking part in the most gruelling military and civilian training programmes in the world, one after another. Filming is planned for March and April for a total of eight weeks in America, South America, Africa and Great Britain. It involves going deep into the jungle out into the desert and even on the sea, so a sense of adventure is a must for anyone involved.   The programme has a male presenter, the explorer Benedict Allen, and in the interests of balance a female medic would be preferred to act as the on-camera doctor.  It’s quite a large role in the programme and the doctor who comes must be well versed in dealing with sports type injuries and au fait with operating in the field in foreign locations. Posted 29th Jan 2008

GP & PSYCH0THERAPIST FOR ONLINE MAGAZINE An online magazine for young people is launching an issue in the new year about young people and mental health. They are looking to interview various medical professionals who have direct experience in treating young people who suffer from various forms of mental illness.   They wish to discuss how a person comes to be diagnosed, what are the early warning signs, and how the medication that is proscribed actually works and how it affects the body . Either a psychiatrist or psychotherapist to discuss the alternative treatments that available outside of tradition medicinal options would also be useful.   He or she must be used be under 40, based within the greater London area and good at communicating to young people. Filming will take place some time within first 2 weeks of January. In addition a doctor who can deal with obesity in the young is also required. Posted 31st December

DOCTOR FOR HISTORY OF FOOD DOCUMENTARY An historical documentary series being produced for BBC2 will be covering diet and food, one of which will deal with World War 2 rationing.  They would like a London based doctor to take part in this.   The doctor will be sent the ‘menu’ for the week ahead so that he/ she can analyse the potential impact this may have on the modern person’s health, and ascertain the most relevant medical tests to be performed.   Filming will be in the doctors surgery or consulting room and will begin on January 21st with a follow up around February 5th.  Posted 6/12/07

PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST FOR CBBC A chartered psychologist or psychiatrist to present a CBBC programme is required.  He or she must be used to dealing with children and parental relationships, be under 40 and good at communicating to children in a lively and expressive manner. Filming 2nd-25th January. Posted 6/12/07

WRITER FOR RAMBLERS QUARTERLY The  Ramblers' Association is looking for a GP to write regularly for its quarterly members' magazine (circ. 136,000).  Ideally it would be a doctor with some enthusiasm for walking or some kind of sports/exercise and health specialism. Posted 6/12/07

DOCTOR FOR PRIME-TIME TV A Channel 4 production company is looking for a male or female doctor to play a central role in a brand new, prime-time series. The ideal candidate will have excellent people skills, be a good listener with a warm and caring personality, but be still unafraid to tell patients the whole truth about their state of health. Patients will undergo a thorough health-scan prior to having an in-depth consultation with our resident doctor. They will review the results with them whilst finding out about their lifestyles and diets, and deal with the issues that arise. A pilot episode is being filmed in December and the commitment required at this stage will be one day in London. Posted 17/11/07

STOP SMOKING TV PROGRAMME A production company making a high profile children's series for a main terrestrial channel is looking for two on-screen experts to help children get their parents to stop smoking.  A GP and a psychologist with an interest in smoking cessation would be ideal.  A winning way with kids would also be useful. Filming will take place from January 2nd to 18th. Posted 17/11/07

SEXUAL HEALTH EXPERTS A documentary film production company is looking for doctors to discuss sexual attitudes and lifestyles in Britain.  It is for a programme they are developing for ITV.  To email for details please click email link above. Posted 05/11/07

WEB SITE MEDICAL ADVICE FOR NEW MOTHERS A social networking site for pregnant women and new mothers is looking for a female GP to offer some top tips  and advice. Currently the focus is particularly on tiredness in pregnancy and staving off winter colds, but it is likely there will be more in the future.  To email for details please click email link above. Posted 05/11/07

PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH DOCUMENTARY A production company developing a documentary series project with Channel 4 about pharmaceutical developments is looking for someone with a track record and interest in medical research of this kind.  To email for details please click email link above. Posted 05/11/07

ALL ABOUT BREASTS DOCUMENTARY A production company is working on a lively documentary dealing with the modern obsession, as they see it, with breasts and why 75 per cent of women in the UK are thought to be unhappy with the size and shape of their own. The one hour presenter led documentary will incorporate personal stories, expert interviews, observational documentary sequences, survey results and quirky breast related stories to investigate attitudes and opinions on all things breast related – from whether bigger really is better to finding the perfect pair and how to cope with the strains of being unhappy with your assets. The producers are currently looking for experts, psychologists, doctors and researchers who can discuss these issues, the health implications, natural enhancement remedies and the safety of surgery etc.  To email for details please click email link above. Posted 05/11/07

DOCUMENTARY TACKLING JUNK FOOD   A production company making a ground-breaking 90 minute campaign programme for Channel 4 that will look at the effects of a junk food-heavy diet on  life expectancy is looking for a GP or other specialist to present some of the medical tests in studio and introduce some medical links.  Ideally it will be a female GP who has an interest in diet, nutrition and possibly obesity and has some previous television experience.  To email for details please click email link above. Posted 05/11/07

BODY BEAUTIFUL TELEVISION SERIES A new television serious devoted to the body beautiful and our constant pursuit of a youthful appearance is looking for a specialist consultant or expert who can talk impartially about cosmetic surgery, salon treatments and over the counter products for various parts of the anatomy.  The series will focus on what you can do to look younger and will test the many products and surgical treatments designed to halt the aging process.  The show will feature a mix of both celebrities and ordinary women, who will try out the most respected and radical anti-aging treatments. Due to be shown in the Spring, filming with start soon to allow time for alleged benefits of treatments to work. To email for details please click email link above. Posted 05/11/07

DOCTOR FOR SCIENCE SERIES A production company currently developing a new science series for a terrestrial channel and is looking for a doctor/psychologist/neuroscientist to take part. The series with be looking at the biological and neurological roots of the emotions through a series of classic experiments and needs a presenter with the right expertise.  To email for details please click email link above. Posted 05/11/07

PSYCHOLOGIST FOR CHANNEL 4 A Prime-time series for Channel 4 television needs a confident, preferably clinical psychologist to form part of a well established television programme. He or she must be able to speak with authority and confidence on a range of psychological areas, identifying content and subject areas, with explanation and information to the contributors that take part.   This principal expert would need to be available for about on and a half days a week from end of January to end of February 2008. Please click here to email for details.

RADIO DOCTOR The producer of Drive Time for Original106 a year-old radio station which covers the South of England from Dorset across the coast to Sussex including the Isle of Wight and Hampshire needs a GP who will do a monthly piece with their prime time presenter, Iain Meadows. Please click here to email for details.

DOCTOR FOR PROJECT MARRIAGE Project Marriage is the title of a new series for C5 prime-time in the Autumn.  Each episode will feature one couple bent on putting the spark back into marriage. The producers are looking for a doctor who can offer medical advice concerning any sexual problems that are revealed.  Please click here to email for details.

YOUNG DOCTORS NEEDED FOR BBC TV SHOW A new TV show will be helping young adults who are drinking or eating too much and getting involved in recreational drug use. You’ll be part of a team helping them find a new balance in their life. The series will be tackling serious issues in an entertaining way. You should be between 23 - 40 years old. Articulate and charming with a great bedside manner and good on camera. You can be based in a hospital or a locum/staff GP. It’s important you have the flexibility in your work to make time for short periods of filming over several weeks.   If you’re interested, or know someone who should be, please click here to email for details.

BIZARRE ACCIDENTS - HOW DID YOU COPE? Emergency medicine, and in particular the more unusual or bizarre cases that emergency medicine has been called upon to deal with is to be subject of a new eight-part series for the BBC to be broadcast in the New Year.  The aim is to show how patients and medical staff deal with testing situations and would like to speak to medical personnel who have treated patients after they suffered an unusual injury or have been the victim of a bizarre accident.  Please click here to email for more information.

A&E DOCTORS FOR TV SERIES A TV production company currently producing a new eight-part series for the BBC is looking for A&E clinicians. The series will look especially at unusual or bizarre cases and show how patients and medical staff deal with testing situations. It could be that the injury itself is particularly unusual or it could be that the cause is quite bizarre. Please click here to email for details.

TV PRESENTERS An independent television production company is looking for a number of media friendly resident consultants from a wide range of specialties.  Previous presenting experience is necessary.  Please click here to email for details.

GP’S TO TEST DIET PILLS ON THEMSELVES ITV’s Tonight with Trevor McDonald  is looking for three GP’s who themselves wish to loose weight.  They will be required to test three different types of diet pills.  Please click here to email for details.

PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARDS Pride Of Britain Awards 2007 seek a specialist in premature births/Neonatology.  They will be required to talk about this topic in connection with the Pride of Britain Award ceremony.   Please click here to email for details.

TV PSYCHOLOGIST/PSYCHOTHERAPIST   Award-winning TV production company is looking for a charismatic expert who works in, or has an interest in, family / parenting for a major new terrestrial series.   He or she will take a lead role on-screen (possibly partnered with another expert) where they’ll work closely with a family, to attempt to change the problem behaviour of a parent. Please click here to email for details.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY EXPERT Granada TV is looking for a Childhood Obesity Expert, a Paediatric Dietician or Nutritionist and a Child Psychologist for a documentary on ITV1.  The documentary will be highlighting the problem of obesity in under 5 year olds.  The roles are primarily support and research based and could lead to on-screen opportunities.  Click here to email for details.

RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST A relationship therapist is sought for a six part observational documentary series to be aired on E4 towards the end of November. Part documentary, part event, the series will follow six couples who are engaged and planning to marry but who are still struggling with issues within their relationship. “Better Off Wed” will contain contributors with strong stories who can go on a journey. Each show will give the couple, the congregation and the viewers an honest insight into the relationship in order to help each couple make a massive decision – should they get married or not?   The series will be entertaining, funny and dramatic which will come through the characters and their stories rather than the idea of a big TV wedding. Importantly, rather than demeaning marriage, the series will ask people to stop and honestly evaluate whether they are compatible enough to make a lifelong commitment to each other. Click here to email for details.

GP PRESENTER FOR TV DIET SERIES A major new prime-time diet and health series for Channel 4 is looking for a GP or specialist to be the principal presenter.  They want a doctor who can speak with authority and confidence about weight management of both the extremely over or under weight. This principal expert would need to be available for about 2 days a week for about two months, from around the end of September. Experts are also sought to cover other strands in the series. Click here to email for details.

BODY IMAGE DOCUMENTARY A television production company producing a new prime time features series for Five about women and body Image is looking for a number of experts from different disciplines:   Social Historian/Commentator - The history of female body image and how this has changed and developed. Psychologist - The psychology of body image and the influence of culture and surroundings. Geneticist - Genetic reasons for having what may be viewed as abnormalities such as a large nose or a third nipple (which is in fact reasonably common). Breast expert – To discuss changes during pregnancy, development and variety. General practitioner/Aesthetic Doctor or surgeon – To explain the medical reasons for abnormalities/normalities and treatments. Beauty Expert – Facial symmetry and correlation to attractiveness. The series of five, one hour programmes will aim to provide a refreshingly honest look at how real women genuinely feel about their bodies - what they love about themselves, but also the lumps and bumps that they most definitely don’t love!   A recent survey revealed that women in the UK spend an average of nine hours a week grooming themselves, £3K a year on beauty products and that they have an average of 86 different beauty items in their bathrooms. But ask any woman why she devotes so much time to her physical appearance and she’ll struggle to answer. 98% of women are unhappy with their bodies. So why is it that women think that they suffer from some terrible genetic flaw that has left them with one boob bigger than the other, cellulite or frizzy hair, when in fact they are perfectly normal and attractive?   Filming takes place in the next few weeks and there is a very fast turn around.  Please click here to email for details. posted 30th July 2007

EXPEDITION DOCTOR FOR BBC DOCUMENTARY            Endemol UK are hoping to produce a television programme for the BBC in Batang Ai, Borneo during July/August this year.  They want to bring ten overweight british teenagers to live the hunter /gatherer lifestyle with the Iban.  During a 24 day period the teenagers will live in a traditional camp and will be taught the skills and techniques of hunting and gathering for their food.  It is hoped they will learn to appreciate that the land can provide everything they need to survive and this will enable them to address their disfunctional relationship with food whilst giving them the experience of a lifetime.                   In the UK a team of producers are busy selecting teenage contributors who will all undergo a rigorous selection process of physical, nutritional, medical and  psychological tests geared to test their suitability for such an extreme environment.  As part of their duty of care to the teenagers they require a doctor who would be available to help with the project. We are looking for the following:  An experienced doctor with sound knowledge of working in remote locations – preferably rainforest/jungle environments. Caring for a group of ten british teenagers (16-19 yrs), mixed gender                A good understanding of weight related issues and withdrawals from high fat/sugar/salt diet. Caring for a family group of indigenous people – the Iban, mixed in age and gender A good understanding of indigenous cultures. Caring for a production team/crew of 20 who will be filming daily. Charismatic person who would be willing to appear on screen as part of a television programme. Available to commit for a 25 day shoot – total 30 days including travel. (23rd July - 21 August 2007)  Happy to live in very basic accommodation with the production team for the duration of filming All doctors will need to provide at least 3 professional references, CV and photograph. In addition to a doctor, they also want to contact a psychologist who would be willing to meet contributors on their initial stopover in Kuching prior to filming.The teenagers will be assessed by a psychologist prior to leaving the UK but the producers would like to have someone local as an additional duty of care. Click here to ask for contact details.

DOCTOR FOR NEW LIFESTYLE SERIES Wanted: male or female doctor to take part in a new lifestyle series for Channel 4. Experience in diet and nutrition a plus, but more important is a lively and dynamic personality. Click here to apply for contact details.

UNDERSTANDING FREEGANS   Doctor required for a documentary on a group of people called freegans – people who eat food that has been dumped into skips.   The doctor will be required to talk about the dangers of eating contaminated food out of skips and the types of illnesses that can be contracted by doing so.  Click here to email for contact details.

GP FOR MEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE Men's Health magazine is on the lookout for media friendly GP's prepared to comment on various issues in return for a credit in the magazine.  No fee in other words, but credit would be given to any website, practice or book.  Mostly only quotes of about 50 words would be required, or maybe just the verification of information.  Please click here for contact details.

MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME PRESENTER Granada Television’s Factual and Current Affairs Department are looking at advances in medical science that have been pioneered in this country over the last two decades. The aim of the programme is to show how certain conditions that were potentially fatal 20 years ago, can now been cured, or alleviated, through new surgical procedures that have been developed in recent years.   The programme is going to be largely led by case studies and interviews with the doctors, and where possible the patients, involved. They require a medical practitioner to be an on-screen presence for the programme, possibly conducing some of these interviews and helping to guide the viewer through the intricacies of how the treatment works, what it means for future cases etc.  Please click here to email for details. Posted 30th May 2007

SLEEP DOCTOR FOR BBC HUMBERSIDE On Thursday 21 June, BBC Radio Humberside is doing a series of features on the topic of sleep. They would like to give their listeners the chance to phone in and ask a doctor about any problems they may have with sleep to get advice. The  doctor will need to have access to an ISDN line or be able to get to their nearest BBC studio for the interview sometime between 9:00 and 11:30.  Please click here to email for contact details. Posted 30th May 2006

GP COMMENTATOR FOR CHANNEL FIVE A Channel Five documentary producer working on the award-winning Extraordinary People series [Monday nights 9pm] is seeking a GP contributor to comment on the alleged psychic abilities of a baby mind reader. Please click here to email for full details.

COLUMINIST FOR HEALTH CHANNEL A GP is urgently sought (preferably over 45) who is interested in becoming a regular columnist on the Health channel of Livingit.com.  Previous television experience is not required, but a real knowledge on the health issues faced by people over the age of fifty is essential. Please click here to email for more information.

COMMENT ON HERPES VIRUSES FOR  MAGAZINE A women’s magazine is looking for a doctor for comment about herpes viruses – in particular cold sores, their cause and how to prevent them occurring.  Please click here to email your request for contact details.

GP FOR BEDFORD LOCAL RADIO BBC Three Counties Radio, based in Luton would like a GP to broadcast regularly, perhaps once a month in the afternoon to take questions from callers.  No fee is offered, but may suit a doctor who wishes to gain some broadcasting experience and improve their media profile.  Please click here to email for details. Posted 22/02/2007

MEDIA VOICE FOR BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a cardiologist, or GP with a keen interest in cardiology to be a regular media voice for the BHF in Scotland. Ideally based in, or near, Edinburgh or Glasgow and with an understanding of the NHS in Scotland, the individual should happy to take clear communications briefs and speak on behalf of the charity. The role would be remunerated. Please click here to email for details. Posted 22/02/2007

DOCTOR FOR CHANNEL 4 PROGRAMME A TV Production company working for Channel 4 TV is looking for a male doctor who can talk passionately on the subject of girls who are so excessively intervention is required.  The aim is to send out a clear message that 'size zero' is damaging to health and not to be copied.  The doctor will be required to test, advise and implement a plan to get the patient back on track.  Please click here to email for details. Posted 22/02/2007

CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST FOR BBC-3 BBC-3 is looking for a Child Psychologist and Child Obesity Expert/Child Nutritionist or a new parenting series. You'll need to have experience of assessing children and writing reports giving direction on how the families will need help.  Both roles are mainly as support to the production team, but you'll also be involved in the filming with both the families and the presenter of the series.  Please click here to email your request for contact details.  Posted 10th February 2007

COLUMNIST FOR WOMAN'S OWN Woman's Own magazine is looking for a female GP who is interested in becoming a regular columnist. This would involve answering five reader's health questions a week and they require a practising GP who is up to date with health developments, as well as having some experience of writing for magazines. If you are interested in the position or finding out more, please click here to email for contact details. Posted 10th February 2007.

DOCTOR FOR FOOT HEALTH MEDIA INTERVIEWSf A PR company is looking for media experienced doctor to handle interviews about a new foot health product.  Please click here to email for details.

A & E DOCTOR FOR TEENAGE DRUG ABUSE TV PROGRAMME A TV production company working on an educational documentary for teenagers, requirers an A&E doctor.  The programme will focus on the highs and lows of drug use.  The doctor will be young and energetic and be able to talk about the physical effects of common recreational drugs and the potential problems of mixing drugs. Please click here to email for details.

DOCTOR FOR PRIME TIME CHANNEL 4 HEALTH SERIES A new prime time Channel 4 Medical Health Series needs to cast one final doctor to join a team of experts.  Ideally a confident, charming and good looking male clinician is sought between 35 – 45 years of age. and charming, aged between 35 – 45.  He will be a GP or specialist in GUM, Gynaecology, Dermatology or Urology. Doctors will be treating and diagnosing patients with a variety of conditions such as sexual health concerns, skin complaints and bowel problems.The programme aims to remove the stigma attached to these conditions and to inform and educate viewers. Please click here to email for details.

ITV TO ADDRESS IMMIGRATION AND NHS A flagship ITV current affairs programme wishes to interview doctors and nurses with views on immigration and its effect on the NHS.  It will be a balanced programme with two experts reporting with opposing views on the need for more resources for hospitals and GPs.  Please click here to email your request for further information.

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DOCTOR FOR SEX DISCUSSION TV SHOW A TV production company currently producing a brand new, frank, fun and informative sex discussion show for E4 is searching for a medical practitioner who specializes in sexual wellbeing, who could provide an expert perspective to couples who are less than satisfied with their sex lives, or who are experiencing problems or disagreements in the bedroom.  In the interests of gender and character balance on the show, they are looking specifically for a male doctor, - somebody young-ish, yet authoritative, who could elucidate on subjects relating to psychology, science and technique in the bedroom for the benefit of our contributing couples and the viewing audience. The show is a light and fun look at 21st century sex, not lacking in humour, but with a serious and universally relevant purpose at its core.  Please click here to email for more information.

HOW TO APPEAR ON TV The weekly newspapers ‘Doctor’ and ‘Hospital Doctor’ require a contribution of about 700 words on the subject of ‘How to Appear on TV.’  The style is to be in bullet points.  Please click here to email for contact details.

GOOD LOOKING GP FOR TERRESTRIAL CHANNEL A TV production company is looking for a charming, good looking male or female GP with knowledge of alternative medicine to help present a medical programme for a terrestrial channel.  Ideal age would be between 35 & 45.  No further details are available at the moment, but if you would like an address to send your details and photograph, please click here to email.

MEDICS FOR NEW BBC3 SERIES   A new consumer affairs programme which aims to separate fact from fiction, is looking for a GP and a specialist who can comment on erectile dysfunction.  The feature will look at controversial miracle cures, herbal remedies, etc and debunk urban myths. The expert should be charismatic and have a passion for their subject. If you are interested please click here to email for further details.

DOCTOR FOR PR WORK ON EYE HEALTH A PR company working with a leading optician is looking for a doctor with a media profile to take part in a number of radio and television interviews and be quoted in press material regarding eye health and eye tests.  Please click here to email for more information.

GP TO EXPLAIN NHS TO THE CHINESE   Shanghai Media Group (SMG) is making a programme for the Chinese audience about our national health service - week beginning 18 December 2006. The purpose of the programme is to introduce the NHS system to the people of China and to compare and contrast it with China's present system. The director would like to interview a London based NHS GP and film some footage of him/her at work. It is to be a positive piece about our healthcare system and the interview will not take more than an hour.  They would like some footage of the surgery if possible.  Please click here to email for details.

CHARISMATIC, OPINIONATED AND TV FRIENDLY DOCTOR FOR DAYTIME TV   A new daytime series for terrestrial TV will take the form of a panel of experts who will provide advice and opinions on problems that members of the public bring to them. Casting for the series is going on at the moment and a medical expert and also a life coach is sought.  They must be charismatic, opinionated and TV friendly. They don't need previous television experience but likewise it is not a problem if they do have TV or radio experience.  Personality and strength of character is the most important quality and age or sex is immaterial. Please click here to email for details.

TV COMPANY SEEKS PSYCHOLOGIST/THERAPIST    We are looking for a psychologist/therapist for a BBC3 television series looking at eating problems.    Each episode features a different individual who has a problem with eating which affects their lives.  The eating problems we will focus on will have psychological causes, not medical or physiological.  Over the course of a month, our psychologist/therapist will work alongside a nutritionist to help someone try to work on their eating problem, and address the psychological roots of it.   Filming would take place in early 2007 and we would be looking for someone to be available for approximately 4 days per episode (6 episodes) over a filming period of 2-3 months.  Please click here to email for further information.

ADVENTUROUS DOCTORS FOR TV SERIES A TV Production Company currently researching a new programme, analysing patient’s problems from very close quarters is looking for energetic and enthusiastic doctors to take the lead rolls. The doctors ideally will have a background in either general practice or medical research, and will be able to confidently diagnose disorders in various parts of the body and discuss the affects and treatments of these complaints. It would be beneficial to have some previous experience working with television, although new faces are also welcomed.  Please click here for more information.

TV DOCTORS The factual team of a leading TV production company is currently putting together a panel of practising GPs for a newly-commissioned medical series involving consultations with genuine volunteer patients on camera (‘fly-on-the-wall’ style), in a doctor’s surgery/studio designed specifically for the show.  Filming will start in the New Year, but before then they would like to make contact with, and screen-test, as many interested doctors as possible in order to put together a pool of suitable GPs and diagnostic specialists.  This is not a presenting role – they are primarily looking for watchable people who are happy to be themselves and display their medical skills in a realistic setting and a relaxed manner – but it will involve a strong on-screen presence and require a confident manner with patients.   We’re looking for a wide range of ages, faces and skills, and we’re happy to hear from people with no previous TV experience as well as those who have worked on media projects in the past.   For more information, click here to email your request.

DOCTORS FOR BBC 2 MEDICAL TEAM A new health series for BBC2 aims to cut through the spin and take a no-nonsense approach to the issues affecting the general public. As part of the development, the production company is looking for fresh on-screen talent. They want to create a team of specialists to call upon within the programme and particularly need a GP and an anatomist. An alternative health specialist is also sought, as well as a psychiatrist and a nutritionist as part of the over-all medical team. The producers want charismatic people with a passion for their subject - big characters that will engage the viewers and they will be happy to hear from doctors who have little or no television experience. Please click here to email for details.

DOCTOR FOR NUTRITION PR CAMPAIGN A PR company is looking for a doctor to speak on the nutritional / health benefits of Macadamia nuts.  He or she will be required for radio and television interviews and to provide quotes for press releases etc.  Please click here to email for more information.

INTERNET RADIO FOR ANXIOUS NEW PARENTS A newly launched internet radio station for novice parents called My Baby Radio.com is looking for a GP to take part in a pre-recorded interview answering the sort of basic health questions asked by anxious new parents.  For more information, please click here to email.

DOCTORS FOR OTC PRODUCT PROMOTIONS A Public Relations company is looking for a number of doctors to handle awareness campaigns and editorial approval for a variety of over-the-counter medicines in key areas including gastroenterology, dermatology and family healthcare.  Please click here to email for more information.

PSYCHOLOGIST BASED IN NORTHERN IRELAND FOR ULSTER TV A new current affairs programme here in Northern Ireland requires a psychologist. Ideally they are looking for a youngish doctor to address the 18-40 age bracket. Please click here to email for more information.

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS FOR ITV ON-AIR ADVICE A medical based daytime programme is being developed for ITV which will bring a panel of doctors and medical practitioners from all sorts of disciplines together to look at medical conditions and give on camera consultations.  Initially they are required for a pilot, and as well as doctors, they would also like to talk to nutritionists, holistic practitioners and psychologists and others from medically related specialities. They want doctors who are keen to screen test and would enjoy taking part in a lively panel of their peers who are not afraid to speak their minds.  Please click here to email for details.

SPORTS DOCTOR FOR NEW WEBSITE A new website – biofreezesport.com  requires the help of a sports injury specialist to advise on its development; to conduct a live web chat when the site is launched and assist with press releases and ad-hoc media enquiries.  Please click here to email for more information.

PRIME TIME ITV NEED GP A new series of documentaries for primetime ITV1 will examine various facets of driving and motoring in Britain today. Part of the debate will concern elderly drivers and how best to improve the 'assessment of roadworthiness' - an onerous burden that can only be undertaken only by a person's GP.  They would like a doctor with experience of having to recommend that somebody should no longer drive and who would discuss the implications, how they deal with the problem and what suggestions they may have to improve the system.  Please click here to email for more information.

NUTRITION EXPERT FOR CHANNEL 5 A TV production company is looking for an expert in sports nutrition who could take part in a one hour interview.  Someone able to comment on what the ideal diet is for certain sports - swimming, boxing, 400 metre and 200 meter athletes, horse riding, and overall body fitness training.  They interviewer would want to know their opinion about the diets set for athletes; how they would affect performance, fitness, mood, body shape and what would be the difference between an athletic body’s response compared to the average person in the street.  Please click here to email your request for more information.

CNN NEED BRAIN SPECIALIST CNN International’s prime feature show 'Quest' is interested in filming an interview with a scientist about how a human brain works.  The programme will be setting out to discover what makes someone a genius.  Click here to email your request for fuller details about the programme.  Please click here to email your request for more information.

EXPERIENCED TV DOCTOR The Life Channel is looking for a media friendly GP to shoot several one minute piece-to-camera shorts on a range of subjects.  They must be at ease and confident front of camera.  The shoot will take approximately one day in London, SE1.  A show reel would be appreciated.  For information please click here to email your request.

MEDICAL INTERVIEWERS AND PRESENTERS FOR BMJ PODCAST A production company is in discussion with the BMJ to create a series of podcasts to be accessed via the BMJ website.  The plan is to make a weekly programme and they need to establish a team of reporters, presenters, and interviewers. The audience will be the same people who visit the BMJ website and read the BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAl.. If you think you may be able to contribute and would like to know more, please click here to email your request

LONDON DOCTOR WANTED FOR TV PILOT – OLDER MALE GP PREFERRED!! A London based independent television production company, will be filming a pilot for a new health show in London on Saturday 29th July 2006.  They are looking for an older, male, London-based GP who would be happy to perform a medical examination of three patients on camera – all footage filmed will not be broadcast, as the pilot is intended for use as a demonstration of the format and style of the new health show and is being put together for the benefit of the broadcaster. We aim to make the pilot as gritty and real as possible, and should the show receive a full commission, there is the possibility that the doctors used in the pilot filming might be employed for the full series, if suitable, and if they’re interested.  Please click here to email for details.

DOCTORS WANTED FOR NEW TV SHOW A TV production company is looking for GP’s and other medical experts to take part in a brand new show.  If you are outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate about your profession then you could be the person they are looking for. Please click here to email for more information.

PHOBIAS EXPERT FOR BBC TV A BBC producer working on a factual entertainment project is looking for a doctor or psychologist who works in, or has an interest in phobias and their treatment.  Please click here to email your interest in being put in touch.

BBC 3 DOCUMENTARY ON DENTISTRY A television documentary production company, currently working on a new one hour documentary for BBC3 about dental health problems, is looking for expert contributors.  They will be required to talk about the complex medical conditions, congenital abnormalities and facial injuries that patients suffer and the treatments required.  The dental experts will be the focus of the programme which is expected to follow the progress of some young people who are awaiting treatment.  For more information, please click here to email your request.

ENTERTAINING DOCTOR TO HOST GAME An Italian Public Relations Company is looking for a medical professional with show business skills to be a Game Host.  He or she will be required to interact between the game participants, mainly cardiologist.  They will be required at a Medical Congress in Milan from September 2 – 6.  Please click here to email for more details.

LONDON GPs FOR THE LIFE CHANNEL The Life Channel, a UK in-practice TV network, wish to talk to practicing GP’s in the West London area who may be interested in joining a pool of experts able to deal with a wide range of health issues. Currently they need a West London GP to comment on the positive impact of dog ownership on health especially for the elderly. Filming is scheduled for week commencing 22nd August.  Please click here to email for details.

MANCHESTER GP FOR OBESITY TV FEATURE A BBC Television producer in Manchester is looking for a GP based in North West (preferably close to Manchester) about what he can offer patients who are obese when this problem is not in the current GP contract.  Filming – Tuesday 4th July.   Please click here to email for details.

DOCTOR FOR CHANNEL FIVE DOCUMENTARY A TV production company is looking for a doctor to take part in an ambitious high-profile documentary film which delves into female body issues and the celebrity-led obsession with dieting. Ideally, they are looking for someone who specialises in women’s health. The doctor is needed for both off-screen consultancy and an on-screen role.  Please click here to email for further information stating which opportunity you are interested in.

GP FOR LIGHT HEARTED BBC SCIENCE PROGRAMME A charismatic GP is sought by a TV production company to appear on a science programme for BBC 3.  The show will focus on road testing the whole human body and the ideal candidate should be interested in treating a wide range of bodily problems ranging from athlete’s foot to snake bites.  Please click here to email your details

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GP FOR TV PILOT An attractive female Doctor – either a GP or hospital specialist – is sought by a TV production company for one days filming on Wednesday 21st June in London.  Please click here to email for details. Posted: 06/06/06

DOCTORS FOR OTC PRODUCT PROMOTIONS A Public Relations company is looking for a number of doctors to handle awareness campaigns for a variety of over-the-counter medicines, including treatments for head lice, coughs, headache and migraine and pain and fever in babies.  Please click here to email for more information.

DOCTOR FOR CHANNEL 4 HEALTH SERIES A leading television production company, currently developing a new health series for Channel 4 is looking for a GP who would be happy talking about urological and bowel related diseases, sexual dysfunction, excessive sweating, hirsuitism and gynaecology. If you would like the details, please click here to email. Posted: 06/06/06