Hope Abbott

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT HOPE ABBOTT

Casting Producer and Self-Shooting PD in factual entertainment. Over seven years shooting for broadcast (FS7, FX6/9, a7Sii), and three years as CAA drone operator (DJI Mini 2).Recent credits include Strictly Come Dancing (BBC), Renovation Rescue (Channel 4), Grand Designs (Channel 4), and filming the taster for Maternity: Broken Trust (ITV) which subsequently won an RTS award and received multiple other nominations. First editorial role, over four consecutive series, was on Long Lost Family (ITV).Has been known for navigating complex casting briefs, working to strict deadlines, and bringing out the best in contributors while maintaining the highest duty of care. Experienced producing programmes end-to-end, from development and casting, through to welfare/background checks, scheduling and recces, RAs, story development and scripting, archive and genealogical research, working with high profile talent/academics, edit producing, fact-checking, VO writing/recording, and navigating pre-TX consent paperwork.Has produced digital content for the Natural History Museum and the RHS, including filming the Queen at her final Chelsea Flower Show. During recent parental leave, developed an original concept in the digital space, aimed at showcasing emerging British children’s presenters.Founder of the casting page Wonder Women Mentee 2026