Shepherd Content
Richard Halliwelll
As Co-founder of Shepherd Content, Richard is an Executive Producer on King & Conqueror, the company's first commissioned show for the BBC and CBS. Working together with The Development Partnership, and Rabbit Track Pictures, King & Conqueror is an 8 part, £34m drama, focussed on the events of 1066, starring James Norton and Nicolaj Coster-Waldau. Shepherd Content sold the show to CBS and the BBC, negotiated the financing agreements and operated as a traditional EP through production.
Formerly CEO of DRG/NENT Studios UK, Richard was responsible for the sale of that company to All3 Media in 2021. Prior to joining DRG, Richard held various Director level roles including Commercial Director - Entertainment at BBC Worldwide and UK Operations Director within Sony Pictures. He has a background in distribution, broadcast and digital media, format/programme sales, AFP and brand management for some of the biggest shows in global TV including Dancing With The Stars, Doc Martin and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.