Producing Television & Fighting for Diversity with Carrie Britton

The Invisible Gift

Episode Description:

On this week's episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew meets award winning producer and BBC's Head of Talent for Comedy - Carrie Britton. On the show, Andrew and Carrie delve into the question of self declaring as neuro-diverse in the workplace, Andrew and Carrie discuss the ineffectiveness of the education system for dyslexics, and Carrie illuminates for Andrew why the unique architecture of her brain has aided her in the art of storytelling.

Top Quotes:

"Difference is at a premium now." - Carrie Britton

"Because there is a lack of neuro-diversity in parliament they don't prioritise issues relating to it. That's the very essence and purpose behind having diversity in all forms in every organisation." - Andrew

"If you don't stand up for who you are and what you believe in then nothing is going to change. The more people embrace themselves the more rich, diverse, and aware society becomes." - Carrie

"Part of the problem with being neuro-diverse is thinking you're alone. And we're not." - Andrew

About the Host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the Guest:

Carrie Britton is an award winning producer and director, whose credits include ‘Embarrassing Bodies’ and Who Do You Think You Are’ and is the current Scripted Talent Executive for Drama and Comedy at the BBC. Carries has also directed a number of films including the documentary series ‘Cutting Edge’, BBC’s ‘Modern Times’ and ‘Inside Story’. She’s worked for BBC Comedy, BBC Factual, Cineflix, Nutopia, IWC Media Hat Trick and other leading Indies. She’s a member of the Royal Television Society's Futures Committee producing regular industry events, and of the Edinburgh Television Festival Talent Committee. She sits on the Advisory Board of the London Film Academy.

Resources:

For Carrie’s career highlights and contact visit her LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-britton-ab419213/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/