MARTYN COATES
A well organised, highly experienced & technically competent Director, with a reputation for building & maintaining good working relationships with production teams, presenters, as well as OB & studio crews.
British Touring Cars Championship ~ 2010-2024
Live Presentation of BTCC events hosted by Steve Rider & Louise Goodman, for ITV4.
Extreme E Championship ~ 2021-2024
Live Presentation of the event, for ITV.
MOTO GP ~ 2023-2024
Passing on the TNT Sport coverage for ITV1 & ITV4.
PLP/IMG Daily Shows ~ 2016-2024
Premier League Productions. Premier League Today a Live News show, "Fanzone" a phone in show, review shows taking an in depth look at recent games in the Premiership, Fantasy Premier League Show and preview shows, all live from the IMG Studios.
Cop 28 ~ 2023
Directing the many varied press conferences for Identity in Dubai.
Ukraine Recovery Conference ~ 2023
Directing the many varied press conferences for Identity.
Leaders in Sport ~ 2022-2023
A look at the trends and new innovations in modern Sport broadcast, for IMG.
La Liga ~ 2022-2023
Directing ITV’s overage, presented by Semra Hunter
Autumn Nations Series, International Rugby ~ 2022
Directing the world feed output for Amazon Prime coverage.
Women’s Rugby World Cup ~ 2021 (2022)
Directing the output for ITV.
Wimbledon Uncovered ~ 2022
Directing the output of the Channel live from Wimbledon.
Rugby Tonight ~ 2022
Live studio review show of all the weekends rugby news. Presented by Craig Doyle. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
Gallagher Premiership Rugby ~ 2022
Studio Presentation & analysis of live Rugby & review of weekends games. Presented by Craig Doyle. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
COP26 ~ 2021
Directing areas of the UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021, in Glasgow.
No 10: “The production was absolutely phenomenal”
UNFCCC: “The best Media Centre and Host Broadcast coverage I’ve seen at any COP”
MOTO GP ~ 2021
Live Presentation, for ITV4.
BT Consumer Live ~ 2021
Three day Marketing event held at the BT Studios for BT.
Racing TV ~ 2021
Live Presentation of Horse racing from various Venues from the UK & Ireland.
Meydan Carnival ~ 2021
Live Presentation of the event for Racing TV.
European Champions Cup ~ 2014-2021
Live Rugby & round up of all the weekends games Presented by Craig Doyle, Sarra Elgan & Martin Bayfield with Guests, Lawrence Dallaglio, Brian O'Driscoll & Ugo Monye. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
PLP/IMG Matchday Live ~ 2020
Live Matchday Presentation for Premier League Productions.
EFL ~ 2019-2020
Directing remote match coverage of Championship games, using the “Simply Live” system, for IMG.
EFL on Quest ~ 2019-2020
Directing the highlights English Football League for Quest TV, live from the IMG Studios.
EDGEsport/IMG 2019
The 2019 Awards show, presented by Ebony Amoroso and John Grabowski.
Rugby Tonight ~ 2013-2020
Live audience studio review show of all the weekends games, with Sarra Elgan & Ugo Monye. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
Mola TV ~ 2019
Directing presentation of Live Premier League Games for Malaysian viewers, hosted by Paul Dempsey.
The Wimbledon Channel ~ 2019
Directing the output of the Channel live from Wimbledon.
BT Sport ~ 2019
Jake Humphries interviewing CEO Gerry McQuade and other members of BT Enterprise, hosted from the BT studios at iCity, Stratford.
Call Yourself A Fan ~ 2018
A brand new quiz show pitching two teams of Football fans against each other and looks to find which team’s fans are the true fountains of football knowledge. Hosted by Lindsey Hipgrave and Max Rushden.
A Fan TV, Zig Zag Production for BT Sport.
Wimbledon ~ 2018
Live presentation of this prestigious sporting event for Fox Asia. Jason de le Pena plus guests, showing the games to 25 million homes. An IMG/Fox Asia Production.
IMG Production Challenge ~ 2018
A Production challenge for the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Ltd). Two teams of 9 competing against each other to produce the best sports news programme called, “"World Sports News”". The show will be 8 minutes long and recorded as live. From the IMG Studios.
The Wembley Cup ~ 2017
7 preview shows leading up to the third Wembley Cup, between Spencer FC & The F2.
Speedway Grand Prix & World Cup ~ 2017
Live studio presentation by Natalie Quirk with guest expert Scott Nicholls and on site presentation from Kings Lynn and Cardiff by Suzi Perry. A BT Sport Production
Comedy Bigmouths ~ 2017
Comedy panel show hosted by Ian Stone, taking a funny look at the weeks news. Featuring special guests, Ross Noble, Russell Kane, Reginald D Hunter, Rory Bremner, Clive Anderson & Sara Pascoe. A Polymath Media Production for Channel 5 & My5.
6 Nations, Italy v France ~ 2017
Presented by Jill Douglas with Marco Bortolami, Maggie Alphonsi & Gareth Thomas. Reporter Gabriel Clark with Shane Williams & Olivier Magne. Live from Rome for ITV.
6 Nations, Ireland v France ~ 2017
Presented by Mark Pougatch with Jonny Wilkinson, Brian O'Driscoll & Gareth Thomas. Reporter Gabriel Clark with Shane Williams & Olivier Magne. Live from Dublin for ITV.
The Footballs On ~ 2014-2016
Comedy show hosted by Ian Stone, taking a funny look at football. For BT Sport.
Aviva Premiership Rugby ~ 2013-2016
Studio Presentation & analysis of live Rugby & review of weekends games Presented by Craig Doyle with Lawrence Dallaglio and a studio guest. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
England, Euro Qualifier ~ 2016
Live Presentation of England v Estonia live from Wembley Stadium for ITV.
Danny Baker’s Players Lounge ~ 2015
Christmas Special where Danny Baker chats to guests Harry Redknapp, Robbie Savage & Frank McAvennie and comedians, Holly Walsh, David Baddiel & Josh Widdicombe and asks them unusual football questions. Director for BT Sport & Campbell/Davison Media.
The IPC Athletics World Championships ~ 2015
Live Studio Presentation of the Championships from Doha, Presented by Ade Adepitan & Jonathan Edwards. A Boomerang Production for More 4.
XVth Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea ~ 2015
Ceremony Director for the opening of the Pacific Games at the "Sir John Guise Precinct" in Papua New Guinea. Also Supervising Director for the Games, overseeing the presentation channel broadcasting to all the Pacific Islands, Australia & New Zealand.
U20's Rugby World Cup Final ~ 2015
Studio Presentation of the final between New Zealand & England and bronze final between France & South Africa. Hosted by Sarra Elgan with studio guests Nick Walshe & Ben Kay. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
Rugby Tonight Friday Aviva Rugby & Challenge Cup Final ~ 2015
Special Studio Presentation of Friday night game plus all the usual features of Rugby Tonight; Tour de Flats, Smash O'meter, studio audience & live demo with Iain Balshaw. With Craig Doyle and Martin Bayfield & Lawrence Dallaglio and Ben Kay. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
Baker & Kelly V.S.P.O ~ 2013-2015
Danny Baker & Danny Kelly talk about Football stories, predict matches with a pair of toasters (or Buckeroo, or floating cans) and phone people up. Series Director for BT Sport & Campbell/Davison Media.
BT Sports Hub ~ 2014-2015
Live sports news show, hosted from the BT studios at iCity, Stratford.
Boxing Tonight ~ 2013-2015
Studio Presentation of Boxing with Paul Dempsey & Richie Woodhall for BT Sport.Football Tonight ~ 2014-2015
Football Tonight ~ 2015
Topical discussion show looking at all the top stories surrounding Football. A BT Sport Production.
Football Tonight, Transfer Deadline Day Special ~ 2015
Ian Stone hosted this comical look at the days proceedings with impressionists Alistair McGowan & Francine Lewis, 'man of the people' Keith Dover and special 'guest' Jason Bent. A BT Sport Production.
NBA Global Games London ~ 2015
Presentation & analysis of the NBA game Knicks vs Bucks, live from London's O2, for BT Sport.
Moto GP Tonight ~ 2014
I Directed the last show of 2014, a review of the years racing in Moto GP, Moto 2 & Moto 3. Presented by Craig Doyle & Iwan Thomas with guests Gavin Emmett, Julian Ryder and WSB Champion, Sylvain Guintoli.
Aviva Premiership Rugby ~ 2012-2014
Match Direction for the non-live televised matches shown on BT Sport & ITV4 for the Perform Group.
NFL ~ 2014
Highlights show with Vernon Kay & Nat Coombs. A North One Production for Channel 4.
Baker & Kelly - Not In Rio ~ 2014
Danny Baker & Danny Kelly cast their expert eyes over the World Cup, just Not In Rio. Series Director for BT Sport & Campbell/Davison Media.
World Cup 2014
Studio coverage and Back up studio for ITV & ITV 4.
Europa League ~ 2011-2014
Live Presentation for ITV4.
UFC Fight Night London ~ 2014
Presentation & analysis of UFC live from London's O2, for BT Sport.
English Premier League ~ 2014
Add on show for NBCSN/PLP with Gary Lineker.
Top 14 Rugby ~ 2013-2014
Live Presentation of French Top 14 games. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
Bundesliga ~ 2013-2014
Live Presentation of Bundesliga games. A Sunset & Vine Production for BT Sport.
Football League Show ~ 2012-2013
Highlights from the IMG Studios for BBC.
SPL Matchday Live ~ 2010 & 2013
Scottish Premier League Presentation for ESPN.
European Year in Review ~ 2012
James Richardson takes a look back at the last highlights of Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Eredivisie and the Russian League during 2012, for ESPN.
Aviva Premiership Rugby ~ 2012
Live Match Direction for ESPN.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7's ~ 2012
Live Presentation and Match Direction of all six games in Round two of this event for ESPN.
Top 14 Final - Toulouse v Toulon ~ 2012
Directing Live Studio Presentation of the French Rugby Final, presented by Jill Douglas with guest Nick Kennedy, for ESPN.
Brazil v Argentina ~ 2012
Directing Studio Presentation of this football tour match in the USA for ESPN.
Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards ~ 2012
Directing the full coverage of the Awards from The Park Lane Hilton for ESPN.
IPL Cricket ~ 2011 & 2012
Live Studio Presentation of matches from the Indian competition for ITV4.
Powersnooker ~ 2011
Match and Presentation coverage for Endemol, transmitted on ITV4.
World Rally Championship ~ 2011
Live ESPN Studio Presentation of all the Powerstages of the 2011 Championship.
NFL ~ 2011
Sunset & Vine production of through the night Live Presentation for Channel 4.
Flugtag ~ 2011
Event Direction of the Birdman of Leeds event for Red Bull.
Carling Cup ~ 2011
BBC Highlights from the IMG Studios.
La Veuelta Cycling ~ 2011
Live Studio Presentation of the Spanish Cycling event for ITV4.
Pardon The Interruption ~ 2010 & 2011
Fast and funny chat show made for Bite Yer Legs Productions and transmitted on ESPN.
Talk Of The Terrace ~ 2010 & 2011
Sport chat show with Live bands from the IMG Studios for ESPN.
EPL Matchday Live ~ 2010 & 2011
Live Presentation with Ray Stubbs of the English Premier League for ESPN.
Between The Lines ~ 2010 & 2011
An ESPN/IMG Production. In depth Analysis of all the weeks football stories presented by Ray Stubbs & Rebecca Lowe.
Football World Cup ~ 2010
Live Presentation for Al Jazeera Sport from their Doha studios.
This Morning ~ 1997-2010
I directed ITV's Flagship daytime show with several presenters, including Richard Madeley & Judy Finnigan, Fern Britton & John Leslie, Fern & Phillip Schofield, Phillip & Holly Willoughby and Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford. During my time on the show I directed Fashion, Cooking, Gardening items and many music numbers as well as Phone-ins, Soap Box and topical chats.
World Series of Snooker ~ 2008-2009
Live Match coverage of this pan-European competition, shown on Eurosport.
Film Premier's ~ 2004-2011
Presentation from the Red Carpet in Leicester Square.
Live Boxing ~ 2007-2008
Studio Presentation of live Boxing matches for Setanta Sports and on-site Presentation of the Joe Calzaghe fight in the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff for Setanta Sport.
UKTI ~ 2007
Live European Link up for the Energy Strategy Launch.
Qashqai Urban Challenge ~ 2007
I Directed this Acrobatic Cycling event in Newcastle, Madrid & Paris for IMG.
PartyPoker.net ~ 2007
Poker for Matchroom Productions.
Champions League ~ 2002-2007
I Directed many studio and highlights shows for ITV4.
Brainteaser ~ 2004-2007
Live Quiz show on Channel 5.
World Cup ~ 2006
I was the main Director in London for all the Highlights shows.
Loose Women ~ 2002 & 2005
Live lunch time chat show for Anglia TV and ITV.
London Tonight ~ 2003-2004
One of the Studio Directors for London Tonight, The Week & Soccer Sunday from the London Studios.
The Big Match Live ~ 2003-2004
Live Studio Presentation of the English Premiership Matches for ITV Digital.
Terry & Gaby ~ 2004
Popular Live chat show for Channel 5 made by UMTV.
Trisha ~ 2001-2002
From The Studios of Anglia, morning talk show on ITV.
Snooker Live ~ 2002
Live Studio Presentation from Brighton for ITV.
Rugby 7's ~ 2002
Cardiff & Twickenham legs of the Severn's tour shown on ITV.
Rugby World Cup ~ 1999
Live Studio Presentation and Highlights from Cardiff for ITV.
Other Directing Credits
I have also directed Sky Sports News, Football, Rugby Union, Cricket, Golf, Badminton and Speedway for Sky Sports. As well as directing two pilot shows for Endemol UK.