Richard Heeley
Series Director / Series Producer
“Richard Heeley is an exceptional director / series director and was a huge part of the success of Classic Car Kings. Across a demanding 12-month shoot, he was reliable, hard working and a real talent. His expertise in automotive programming is second to none, his camera work fantastic and he's also a very talented photographer. Just as importantly, Richard has a brilliant way with contributors; he builds trust quickly and draws out authentic, engaging moments on screen. He is incredibly hardworking, diligent and completely reliable under pressure, while also being an absolute pleasure to have on the team. We'd definitely work with him again and would thoroughly recommend.”
- Alison Quirk, Executive Producer and co-owner, Chatterbox Media
career Highlights
Series producer & Director – guz khan’s custom cars / ricochet / discovery
2025
Series Producer and Director for a brand new comedy / automotive format featuring modified cars.
Series director & camera – classic car kings / chatterbox / uktv
2024-2025
Series Director and Camera for an authentic, embedded car restoration series, featuring Irv’s Restorations, in Cumbria.
Series producer – dream car fixers / wiser films / uktv
2023-2024
Leading editorial during filming and post production, for a new car restoration series for UKTV, showcasing new on screen talent.
Series Director – fifth Gear Recharged (Series 30) / north one / Discovery
2022
Lead director for the series and member of the senior production team. Directed shoots across the UK as well as on location in France, Italy, and a 1000 mile road trip through Norway and up into the Arctic Circle.
Series Producer & Director – Vintage Voltage I & II / Attaboy TV / Discovery
2019-2022
Responsible for overall editorial and creative logistics, as well as directing all key scenes for trail blazing 10 ep series about classic cars being converted to electric power.
Director – One More Win / Blue Passport Productions
2017-2019
Award winning feature length documentary about off-road racing legend Rod Hall. Co-directed with first time director Amy Lerner.
Creative Director - Kaptcha
2015-2018
Acted as the main creative force at corporate film agency, Kaptcha. Masterminded corporate content for numerous clients including Barclays, Rolls-Royce, Aviva, Legal & General, BAE Systems.
Director – Fifth Gear / North One / Discovery
2018
Directed car tests, head to heads and modification films for the latest series of Fifth Gear on location in Anglesey, Rockingham and South Wales.
Series Director – Wheeler Dealers / Attaboy TV / Discovery
2012-2015
Responsible for editorially producing and visually directing three seasons of the car restoration show Wheeler Dealers in the UK and in California.
Series Director – The Biggest Loser / Shine / ITV
2011
Creative lead for the entire series, responsible for the overall look and direction on the show.
Series Director - Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance / Outline / Ch4
2011
Responsible for the creative direction across the whole series, directing key scenes and acting as creative lead to others.
Producer/Director – What Not to Wear / BBC
2007
Responsible for directing and producing entire 60 minute episode of long running BBC formatted show.
Producer/Director – Holiday / BBC
2006-2007
Directed films all over the world, from Rajasthan to Tokyo, mainly with lead presenter, Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Producer/Director – Top Gear series 1-7 / BBC
2002-2006
Responsible for developing the highly stylised look of the re-launched format, which subsequently won numerous awards, was much imitated and became one of the most watched TV shows in the world.
Creative Lead – BBC ONE On-Air Promotions / BBC
1998-2002
Responsible for creatively leading a team making on air promotions for BBC ONE, at the same time, writing and directing multiaward winning promotions (x4 Gold, x1 Silver, PROMAX awards).