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# 183 – Gareth Neame

Published July 22, 2024

Drama Producer Gareth Neame on a Life in Cinematography

Golden Globe, BAFTA & Emmy-winning drama producer Gareth Neame OBE shares stories behind some of the most-watched original dramas he’s created – from global phenomena Downton Abbey to the BBC hit Spooks.

As filming for the third Downton film nears the end with a cast who are like family, Gareth gives a sneak peek into other dramas he’s making, including The Day of the Jackal with Eddie Redmayne, Lockerbie, starring Colin Firth and The Gilded Age.

The CEO of Carnival Films is fourth generation in a long line of eminent film-makers and reflects on a childhood immersed in cinematography, recalling wonderful days on the sets of movies like Star Wars before we knew what it was!