3DD Productions is a UK-based television production company with international licensing done in-house by its sister company 3DD Entertainment, together forming the 3DD Group. 3DD Productions specialises in documentaries on stars of film and music as well as history and factual genres, and live music television. Key broadcaster partners include Sky Arts, Foxtel, UKTV, ESTV, AXS TV, Ovation and AMC/Sundance. Long running series include Discovering Film and Discovering Music, Stars of the Silver Screen, Movie Talk presented by Jason Solomons, Rock Legends, Pop Profiles, London Live, and entering 5th seasons or more, with other factual entertainment series such as Passion for Fashion -The Designers. Notable history series include Murder Maps, "Raiders of the Lost Art, Hitler – Germany’s Fatal Attraction, Anne Frank – A Tale of Two Sisters, The Vietnam War, and a new strand, Legacy, starting with Shakespeare, presented by John Nettles. 3DD Productions have a number of new history projects in development around key anniversaries, in 2015 these include the 80th anniversary of the Berlin Olympics, the events leading up to Pearl Harbor, the development of the Atom Bomb and the legacy of author H. G. Wells.
Shakespeare-The Legacy To the world, Shakespeare left a lasting legacy and an awful lot of unanswered questions. Follow John Nettles as he recounts the life of William Shakespeare. He will investigate the Lost Years; discover the Language used in his plays; examine ‘The Doubters’ and see what Shakespeare’s lasting influence has been in our modern world. This programme will delve into the mysteries and bring together all the fascinating facts about The Bard.
Movie Talk Series 4 & 5 : Movie Talk show hosted by Jason Solomons guests include Timothy Spall, Eddie Marsan, John Madden, Nick Broomfield, Olga Kurylenko, Michael Winterbottom, Alfred Molina, Carey Mulligan, Paul Bettany, Marion Cotillard, Aidan Gillen, Alicia Vikander, Rupert Everett, Romain Duris, Jonathan Pryce, Celine Sciamma, Jenny Agutter, Sir Alan Parker, David Koepp, Andrea Riseborough and many more.
Raiders Of The Lost Art Series 2. A new series entering the mysterious world of art theft, how these heists took place and how some pieces were recovered. Episodes include The Scream, Portrait of Adele, Lady with an Ermine, Self Portraits, Opening of the Fifth Seal, Impression, Sunrise, Il Spasimo, Ghent Altarpiece, Light and Color, The Sunflowers, Girl With a Pearl Earring and The Boy in the Red Vest.
Discovering Fashion The Designers - This new series looks at the highlights and impact of some the world’s greatest, and influential designers of the 20th Century. Featuring contributions from the UK’s leading fashion writers and journalists we find out the stories behind these characters who laid the foundation for modern fashion we experience today. Featuring Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Chanel, Tom Ford & Valentino.
Hitler Germanys's Fatal Attraction' At the turn of the 20th Century Europe is in a state of flux, the perfect conditions for the formation of the most terrifying political organization history has seen, the Nazi’s. How was the country of Germany seduced by them? Was a whole nation under the spell of the Nazi Party or did the hope of a better life quickly turn sour once the killing began? All these questions are answered as we track the birth, rise and ultimate demise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. This new series features interviews with Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown and Fritz Lustig. Both were in Berlin in the 1930s and both had to flee during the last moments.
Anne Frank A Tale of Two Sisters This new compelling one-hour film explores the extraordinary tale of Anne Frank and Eva Schloss. Eva, who met Anne in Amsterdam in 1938, survived Auschwitz and was to become involved in one of the worlds’ most extraordinary books. Eva talks about her memories of Anne Frank, her survival from the war and the death camps, and how she was to become the step daughter of Anne’s Father, Otto Frank.
Murder Maps This brand new crime history series takes you back to some of the most grisly murder cases in London’s past. Our presenter, Nicholas Day, guides us into the world of these killers as we see the murders unfold and the police ingenuity and early forensics help bring them to justice. Featuring forensic experts and historians, archive and dramatic re-construction to reveal shocking tales from London’s dark side
The Vietnam War The compelling story of the Vietnam War. The dynastic history, the impact of Christian missionaries & French colonialism, Japan’s invasion & the rise of Ho Chi Minh. How the USA’s fear of communism started a sequence of events that led to an escalation from 20,000 advisers in 1964 to 500,000 troops in 1968. By 1973 Nixon had resigned and America was forced to withdraw from Saigon on April 30, 1975. This new series includes interviews with war correspondents, Michael Nicholson (ITN), Bob Simon (CBS), writer Jon Swain and Vietnamese Journalist Anh Tu Nguyen, who fled in 1975 seeking asylum in the UK.
Heels to Hiking Boots - in Pre-Production Hannah & Hasan tell us how to experience the world, as they travel on the spur of the moment, discover the hidden gems, the real people and their stories, the cultures and traditions, and of course the exotic locations and delicious food… all on a shoestring budget! This brand new series is the guide to the world for those inspired by Bourdain, disillusioned with the inclusive packaged holiday, and hungry for their own real life travel experience.
360 Sessions: 26 Part Series on musicians from around the world for Channel 4 and MTVHD. Featuring Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Stereophonics, Mark Ronson, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, and most recently The Shins. Filmed in London, New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Portland and Los Angeles. Series 4 in Pre-production
Discovering: a continuing series for Sundance Channel Global and Sky Arts, delving into major figures of artistic significance. Film maker Lyndy Saville meets film director, Franco Zeffirelli looks at the political and musical legacy of John Lennon, and discovers the Shakespeare character Hamlet through encounters with Christopher Plummer, David Tennant and John Nettles and recently completed programmes about John Huston and Luis Buñuel
Stars of the Silver Screen: Series 1 & 2 for BIO HD UK. Featured stars include Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Gene Kelly, Rita Hayworth and Kirk Douglas.
In Conversation...: Series 1 & 2 interviews with some of Britain's leading actors (Sir Ben Kingsley, John Hurt, Tom Courtenay) and directors (Terry Gilliam, Stephen Frears, Mike Newell, Ken Loach). With Evening Standard film critic Derek Malcolm.
KOKO Pop Series 1 - 4 2010-2012 Channel 4 Series featuring interviews and performances Justin Bieber, Jessie J, Alexandra Burke, Nicole Scherzinger, One Direction, Tinie Tempah, Paloma Faith, N-Dubz, Chipmunk, Example (rapper), Professor Green, Marina And The Diamonds, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, The Saturdays, Taio Cruz, LMFAO, Rizzle Kicks, Labrinth, Will Young, Demi Lovato, The Wanted, Wretch 32, Usher (singer), Emeli Sande, Cher Lloyd.
Discovering Music / Rock Legends Series 1 12 part series David Bowie, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Green Day, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart, Tom Petty, Queen and Velvet Underground
Pinter's Progress - Harold Pinter Directed by BAFTA winning Philip Saville 2009
Movie Stars Series 1 Featuring Robert Downey Jr., Keira Knightley, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Will Smith, Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey, Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman
Pop Profiles Series 1
Beyoncé, Usher, Lily Allen, Rihanna, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pink, Eminem, Britney Spears and Snoop Dogg
Pop Profiles Series 2
David Guetta, Jennifer Lopez, Jay Z, Tupac Shakur, Adele, No Doubt, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Ke$ha, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Cee Lo Green, Black Eyed Peas and Christina Aguilera
Pop Profiles Series 3
Justin Bieber, One Direction, Whitney Houston, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, T.I., Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, Flo Rida and Maroon 5
London Live
London Live Series One (2006)
London Live Series Two (2007)
London Live Series Three (2008)
London Live Series Four (2008)
London Live Series Five (2009)
London Live Specials
Primal Scream
The Killers
Beck
Jamiroquai
Kanye West
David Gray
Akon
Keane
Lily Allen
Lady Gaga
Kelly Clarkson
Stereophonics
London Live Series Six (2010)
CeeLo Green
Mika
The Courteeners
JLS
Kate Nash
Scouting For Girls
Ellie Goulding
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Usher
Kelis
Katy Perry
The Pretty Reckless
N.E.R.D
Klaxons
The Script
The Hoosiers
MGMT
Mark Ronson
Nadine
Amy Winehouse
Ellie Goulding
London Live Series Seven (2011)
Diddy Dirty Money
Jennifer Hudson
Chipmunk (rapper)
Jessie J
Elbow (band)
The View (band)
Miles Kane
Hard Fi
Kasabian
Matt Cardle
Pixie Lott
The Saturdays
Olly Murs
Foster The People
JLS
London Live Series Eight (2012)
Ladyhawke
Cheryl Cole
Justin Bieber
The Killers
Ne-Yo
Carly Rae Jepsen
Rita Ora
Nelly Furtado
Emeli Sande
Angel
London Live Series Nine (2013)
ASAP Rocky
Bullet for My Valentine
Mindless Behavior
Amelia Lily
Misha B
Bastille
Wretch 32
Lawson
Jason Derulo
2 Chainz
Jake Bugg
Backstreet Boys
Video Killed the Radio Star The Directors View. 6 part series for VH1 USA and Sky Arts 2009
The Album Chart Show Series 1-5 (2006–present) for Channel 4 75 episodes.
Jean-Luc Cinema Godard 2009
Looking for Truffaut 2009
Cannes Moments 3 part series 2009 Cinémoi and ITN Source
Brigitte Bardot - The Icon of France 2009
Video Killed The Radio Star The Artists View 24 part series featuring AC/DC, Bob Geldof, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Sting, U2, A-Ha, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Fleetwood Mac, Guns N Roses, Metallica, Def Leppard, Fatboy Slim, Kim Wilde, Megadeth, Olivia Newton John, Queen, Whitney Houston, Moody Blues, Van Halen, Skid Row, T'Pau and Judas Priest
Video Killed The Radio Star Specials 3 x 1 hour specials The Music Video's That Shaped The 80's, Rock & Metal Alchemy and Diva's & Directors
Rufus Wainwright sings Judy Garland Filmed at the London Palladium 2006
The Agatha Christie Code 1 x 60 for ITV 2006
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala in 3D - filmed from the Royal Albert Hall in November 2010
Corporate and Sales
3DD Productions is independently owned and is part of the 3DD Group formed in 1994. The Group CEO is Dominic Saville, son of British film and television director Philip Saville. 3DD Entertainment is the group's international sales company that represents 3DD Productions.
