Russell Leven
Directing
Known For

Documentary series examining what it takes to survive in some of the most extreme places on the planet.
Earth's Natural Wonders

Dallas Campbell and Dr Hannah Fry investigate what it takes to get a million people and their luggage off the ground and up in the air. From building the world's biggest passenger plane to navigating through the busiest airport on the planet, to the perils of getting airborne in the coldest city on earth - Dallas and Hannah go to extremes to get under the skin of the remarkable story of departure. You will never look at flying in the same way again.
City in the Sky

The cast and main players in the crew come together to discuss the making of cult British horror film The Wicker Man. They discuss the adaptation of the source material, the casting process and the difficult shoot which dealt with everything from a summer film being shot in late autumn and the troubles of the actual wicker man itself.
Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man

Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

The British Royal Family and the tabloid press have had a long and complicated relationship. THE PALACE AND THE PRESS provides a fresh look at the biggest Royal stories of the last 60 years, told through their sensational royal scoops, iconic pictures and most memorable front pages.
The Palace and the Press

Mark Kermode brings a tribute to the successful Alien series, featuring interviews with the cast members and directors, including Sigourney Weaver and Ridley Scott. This documentary is featured on the 9th disc of the Alien Quadrilogy DVD set, released in 2003.
Alien Evolution

A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971).
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

An excellent narration of oil industry since early days to 20th century and up to today. How oil changed the world and shaped our modern world today.
Planet Oil: The Treasure That Conquered the World

A documentary from channel 5 detailing the royals and their troubled relationship with the press.
The Royals and the Tabloids

David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde that helped forge links with countries throughout the world.
Clydebuilt: The Ships that Made the Commonwealth

Takes a look at the rise and fall of Linda Lovelace, the first major porn star.
The Real Linda Lovelace

In this critical investigation into the most arresting victims of the climate emergency, biologist Ella Al-Shamahi joins a specialist autopsy into the death of a 40-foot sei whale, which washed up near Edinburgh. Across the 90-minute single doc, Ella sets out to uncover why whales are dying in record numbers and whether or not the crisis is man-made.
What Killed the Whale?
The story of Wicca, from Dorset nudist colonies to witches casting spells to ward off Hitler, tabloid hysteria and appearances on Panorama.
A Very British Witchcraft
Bingo is not just a hobby in Dundee, but the life-blood of a city dominated by working women and house-husbands. She Toon tells the fascinating story of a gambling obsession set against the historical backdrop of a city where the gender roles are reversed.