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What does winning this award mean to you?
I'm completely chuffed. I join a list of talented women who've achieved so much in what is quite a male-dominated industry. I've worked as a director for 20 years, but this award is the pinnacle of my career.
How much of a shock was winning this award?
I so wasn't prepared for it. Everyone had kept it a secret--I'd directed the last show of Later With Jools the night before and said goodbye to all the team--and walked in on the night, and there they all were. Mark Cooper, head of music entertainment at the BBC was wonderful, they all made a great tribute film. Sharleen [Spiteri] presenting the award was amazing and Paul Weller on the video along with Jools just made the night really special
What has been the proudest achievement/most satisfying moment of your career?
No doubt the proudest moment was Wednesday night. But creating Later 13 years ago with Mark and Jools on a shoestring budget and see it blossom into the show it is today--full to bursting with great live musicians--there is nothing quite like it. It's a director's dream come true.
Were there any particular obstacles along the way?