Brian Hayes has worked in the TV industry for well over 25 years. As an Executive producer Brian was responsible for the critically successful 25 part series The Posh Frock Shop on Channel 4, which also won an NRTA award. The Pet Talent Agency: Barking Mad, which was Grierson shortlisted, and in 2020, Swingers, the most successful launch title for Channel 4 in over 2 years. In 2021, Brian was the exec producer on a documentary that got the nation talking (trending #1 on Twitter), Breastfeeding My Boyfriend.
Brian Hayes is also a multi-award winning Director, and his Series Directing credits include the BAFTA award winning First Dates, as well as the Grierson shortlisted GP’s: Behind Closed Doors.
As a Senior Director, Brian has overseen some of Britain’s biggest fixed rig documentary series, including 24 Hours in A&E and 24 Hours in Police Custody. He has also won an RTS Award for his work on The Family.
He has directed most genres including documentaries, factual entertainment, comedy, constructed reality, docu-soap, game shows, light entertainment, travel, branded content, education and music. Brian uses his extensive knowledge of the latest broadcast technology and shooting techniques to consistently create the highest quality programmes.
