SUPER LEAGUE SHOW
BBC

 
Super League Show is broadcast every Sunday on BBC1 for a 36-week period. PDi took over production of the show in February 2006 and re-launched it with an overhaul of the content and look of the programme, including re-designing the set and producing a new graphic tone. In autumn 2006 it was nominated in the Best Sports Programme category at the Royal Television Society North West awards.
 
 
  RUGBY LEAGUE RAW
BBC
 
The hard-hitting, behind the scenes documentary series has won 4 Royal Television Society awards, including 2 national titles. Originally broadcast on ITV, the programme moved to BBC in 2004 with PDi continuing as the show’s independent producers. The fly-on-the-wall footage in dressing rooms and among the fans has given the show a huge cult following.
 
 
  BARCLAYS PREMIERSHIP
BARCLAYS
 
Commissioned by Barclays Bank, sponsors of the Premiership. PDi was asked to produce high-octane, stylistic promotions which convey the energy and passion of the most competitive league in the world.
 
 
  ROONEY MY FIRST YEAR AT UNITED
2ENTERTAIN
 
Wayne Rooney's dramatic first year at Manchester United was captured by this behind the scenes documentary presented by 1FM’s Mark Chapman. With unrivalled access to the club and players, PDi produced a candid inside look at the life of England’s most gifted and famous footballer.
 
 
  OFFICIAL MANCHESTER UNITED DVDS
2ENTERTAIN

 
PDi’s association with Manchester United goes back to 1995, since when they have produced over 100 official DVD and video titles for the club. Best sellers include “The Treble”, “Champions of Europe”, “The Official History”, “George Best – Genius, Maverick, Legend” and “Au Revoir Cantona”.
 
 
  ARSENAL MEMBERSHIP DVD
ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB

 
PDi have produced a series of DVDs as part of Arsenal’s highly-acclaimed Membership package for their supporters. As well as providing the programme content, PDi have created the DVD authoring and designs, and replicated and packaged the finished product.
 
 
  EMIRATES STADIUM
ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB
 
Commissioned directly by Arsenal FC, PDi have made several films promoting the club’s state of the art Emirates Stadium. These include a short film with CGI graphics of the new stadium (in association with architects Miller Hare); plus a comprehensive Information DVD about Emirates Stadium which was sent out to 65,000 supporters in advance of the 2006/07 season.
 
 
  THE ARSENAL MUSEUM
MATHER AND CO.

 
Commissioned by specialist museum designers Mather and Co. PDi produced 10 audio-visual sequences for the Arsenal Museum at Emirates Stadium. Each film represented a different facet of the club’s rich history and each had its own unique specification.
 
 
  THE HIGHBURY YEARS
GRANADA VENTURES / ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB

 
“The Highbury Years” released in autumn 2006 looks back at the club’s 93 year history at the ground. Devised, filmed, edited, written and produced over an 18-month period and in close co-operation with Arsenal, the programme includes interviews with Arsene Wenger, Thierry Henry, Ian Wright, Matt Lucas, Alan Davies and Lord Melvyn Bragg.
 
 
  OFFICIAL ARSENAL DVDS
GRANADA VENTURES / ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB

 
PDi have produced Arsenal’s official DVDs since 2002. Other titles include “The Official History”, “The Untouchables”, “49 The Complete Unbeaten Record” and “501 Goals – presented by Dermot O’Leary”.
 
 
  THE KOP 100
GRANADA VENTURES / LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB

 
“The Kop 100” DVD was released to coincide with the centenary celebrations of football’s most famous vantage point, The Kop at Anfield. The show was a mix of archive footage, freshly-shot interviews and eye-catching graphics counting down the top 100 magical moments.
 
 
  OFFICIAL LIVERPOOL DVDS
GRANADA VENTURES / LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
 
PDi have produced Liverpool’s official DVDs and videos since 1995 and are responsible for the best-selling titles “Champions of Europe”, “The Treble” and “The Official History” As with all their DVD productions, PDi not only produced the programmes but also designed and authored the discs.
 
 
  STEVEN GERRARD MY STORY
PITCH INTERNATIONAL / LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
 
An exclusive behind the scenes look at the life of Liverpool and England star Steven Gerrard. In this revealing documentary the Reds captain spoke candidly about his childhood, his family life, and the ups and downs of his career at Anfield.
 
 
 

“7” - OFFICIAL LIVERPOOL FC SUPPORTERS CLUB DVD
LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB

 
PDi provided the DVD content for Liverpool’s hugely popular Supporters Club package. This involved devising the concept and the content of the seven films featured on the DVD. Production work involved filming, scripting, editing and designing the finished programme. PDi also designed the sleeve and replicated the finished disc.
 
 
  CARLING CUP FINAL BIG SCREEN ANIMATIONS
COORS BREWERY
 
PDi provided the big screen animations for the 2006 Carling Cup Final between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic. For this showpiece occasion the brief was to provide a visually impressive sequence for team line ups, pre-match competitions and post-match congratulations messages.
 
 
 

ENGAGE SUPER LEAGUE 2006
RFL

 
PDi produced, replicated, marketed and distributed this three and a half hour double disc DVD review of the engage Super League Season. It is the first official RFL release delivered by PDi and will be followed by future titles to build on this successful start. The DVD has been supported by a nationwide advertising campaign orchestrated by PDi.
 
 
  FULL THROSTLE : WEST BROM'S OFFICIAL HISTORY
WEST BROMWICH ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB
 
PDi have been the official video and DVD producer for West Bromwich Albion FC since 2003. The club is provided with a complete service from programme conception to delivery of the finished disc to retail outlets across the country.
 
 
  LEICESTER CITY OFFICIAL HISTORY
LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
 
PDi are currently the official DVD producers for six Premiership and Championship clubs. The work for Leicester City involves a full package involving programme making, DVD design and authoring, replication and packaging and finally distribution.
 
 
  OUTSIDE BROADCASTS  
PDi have provided Outside Broadcast coverage for numerous football clubs and broadcasters. Coverage ranges from simple 2 and 3 camera operations to much larger OBs incorporating up to 8-camera coverage. Clients have included Liverpool FC, West Bromwich Albion FC, ITV, BBC and Channel 5.
 
 
  OTHER PROJECTS  
PDi have worked with a huge variety of clients to meet a wide spectrum of demands. Other projects have included production of Barbara Currie’s Power Packed Yoga DVD for Granada Ventures; Green & Red a six-part TV series for Irish broadcaster RTE; DVD authoring and design for Newcastle United FC – and many, many others.