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Producing high quality, entertaining scripted and unscripted content, wherever audiences most want to find it
About
Founded in 2026 by Roger and Alice Childs, Childsplay Media builds on Roger’s 30+ years producing, executive producing and commissioning multi-award-winning content for RTÉ, BBC, Channel 4, PBS, ARTE, ABC, SBS and more.
From headline-making documentaries to prime-time drama, entertainment, lifestyle and investigative programming — storytelling is at the heart of everything we do.
Some Past Highlights
Past Work
Roger has had the privilege of working with some of the most talented presenters, producers, directors, editors and composers in Ireland, Britain and elsewhere. In highlighting some of their best work with him, he is not seeking to steal their limelight. The showreel and thumbnails are just a glimpse at some of that work:
Production
What We Offer
Whatever the project, with Childsplay Media, you can be assured of top quality production values, original ideas, rigorous and trustworthy journalism, clear and eloquent scripts, emotional sensitivity, creative collaboration, imaginative marketing and outstanding value for money, all tailored to your audience needs.
Unscripted
Creative Imagery
From arresting, challenging and inspiring documentaries to entertainment shows, from celebrity interviews to magazine series, we will continue to use "the 5 Ts" - Treatment, Tone, Talent, Title and Trust - to capture and sustain audience interest, whatever the platform and genre.
Scripted
Dynamic Programming
From short films to movies, we will build on our experience of writing and producing high quality and arresting drama, piecing together the funding partnerships to put high quality content on the small and big screen.
Consultation, Mentoring and Assessment
Expert Guidance
Between them, Roger and Alice have a huge breadth of experience: teaching and mentoring students and industry newcomers; advising on pitches, funding applications and pitches; reading and assessing submissions; judging festival entries. We are keen to continue sharing these skills and experience.
Radio & Podcasting
Auditory Experiences
From live radio to documentaries, from scripted content to magazines, Roger and Alice have produced arresting and award-winning audio content for many different stations and aim to continue to do so for broadcast and podcast audiences.
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