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The RTS’s number one priority is the safety of its communities. In light of the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, we have taken the decision to either postpone or cancel all of our upcoming events for the next few months.

Where we have the right opportunity, we shall be creating additional content for you to enjoy remotely. Please stay safe in these challenging times and thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

The Royal Television Society North West Centre runs its own programme of lectures, workshops, masterclasses, awards and social events throughout the year. 

 

Events include exclusive screenings, talks from leading industry figures such as Jimmy McGovern and the annual RTS North West Awards, which celebrate the fantastic work coming out of the region.

The North West Centre Committee:

Chair:
Richard Frediani 
Editor BBC Breakfast
Richard.Frediani@bbc.co.uk

Treasurer:
Debbie Dubois 
Production Executive, BBC Sport. 
Debbie.Dubois@bbc.co.uk 

RTS NW Committee Secretary:
Hannah Swinglehurst
Email: hannah.swinglehurst@avantimedia.tv

Event Producer:
Rachel Pinkney
Email: rachelpinkney@yahoo.co.uk 
Tel:07966 230639

Please email Events Producer Rachel Pinkney for more information about future events and joining the RTS.

 

RTS North West Committee Members​

Alex Connock

  • Formerly Managing Director of Endemol Shine North​

Alan Toner

  • Digital Creative Director at Lime Pictures

 

Alison Lewis

  • Production Executive at Blakeway North​

Beth Hewitt

  • Director of Graduate and Industry Development, School of MMP, University of Salford

Cherylee Houston

  • Actress Writer and Activist ​

Emily Feller

  • Executive Producer at Big Light

Hannah Swinglehurst​

  • Production Manager at Avant Media

​Helen Tonge

  • Executive Producer and Managing Director at Title Role

Jim Hancock

  • Conference Chair, Corporate Events and Broadcaster​

Milly Ali

  • Commercial Director at One Bright Dot ​

Rachel Pinkney

  • RTS North West Event Producer​

Sarah Deane 

  • Head of Development. LA Productions​

Putul Verma

  • Executive Producer
  • CBBC Production​

Tom McLennan

  • Director of ITV Entertainment North

​Tommy Nagra

  • BBC Children In Need Head of Content 

 

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News and Features

Important News

14/07/2020
Credit: Claire Harrison

Winners announced at the RTS North West Student Television Awards 2020

06/03/2020
The crew and cast of Years and Years (Credit: Andrew F Photography)

RTS North West celebrate on and off-screen talent at 2019 awards

26/11/2019

Royal Television Society North West Awards 2019 - After Party!

25/11/2019

RTS North West Awards Launch Party 2019

29/09/2019

The RTS’s number one priority is the safety of its communities. In light of the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, we have taken the decision to either postpone or cancel all of our upcoming events for the next few months.

Where we have the right opportunity, we shall be creating additional content for you to enjoy remotely. Please stay safe in these challenging times and thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

The Royal Television Society North West Centre runs its own programme of lectures, workshops, masterclasses, awards and social events throughout the year.