Ken Hames TV/PR
Following an impressive 25 year military career, Ken Hames has brought a unique slant to the many documentaries that he has created and presented for television. Ken's latest documentaries are, "Northern Ireland: A Soldiers' Story" – an account of 'The Troubles' told for the first time by the soldier's who served there. And 'Scots at War'. Ken made the highly acclaimed, BBC 1 documentary, 'Ex Forces and Homeless' , sparking Parliamentary debate on the issue, Ken is now at the forefront of several charities aimed at helping ex servicemen and women when they become civilians. Currently he is involved in a housing project in his home town of Bristol, where a group of homeless ex servicemen will be building their own home.
Ken is perhaps best known for creating and leading expeditions of disababled youngsters on the ground breaking 'Beyond Boundaries' series for BBC TV. This became a successful brand with its own live event. The results of this flag ship series was shown in a moving account of what all the participants had been able to go on to do in 'Beyond Boundaries – Where Are They Now' where Ken caught up with them and found out what a life changing experience it had been for them.
Ken created and presented series like, 'Mission Africa' - a 15 part series for primetime BBC1 where he took a group of apprentice builders from the UK to Kenya to build the first eco lodge and game reserve protecting the endangered species whilst handing over a sustainable business to the local community.
'Desert Darlings' (directed by Paul Watson) was broadcast on Channel 4 in spring 2003. Ken took couples across the Namib Desert, placing their sometimes fragile relationships under the extreme pressures of an expedition. His first series for Channel 4, was the award winning, 'Jungle Janes', where Ken's challenge was to turn a group of British women, none of whom had any expedition experience, into a cohesive team fit enough to take on the gruelling jungles of Borneo. It was enjoyed by millions who found this journey an inspiration. The first documentary was a television series, called 'The Trek' broadcast by Meridian. In 1994, with the help of Diana, Princess of Wales, Ken was able to take twelve disadvantaged youngsters to the heart of Africa on a 500-mile trek over desert and mountainous terrain, the process transformed their lives and Ken still monitors their progress, twelve years on.
These documentaries have proved Ken's extraordinary ability to inspire and motivate even the most unlikely candidates. His unique skills enable him to take any rabble of individuals and finish with a winning, cohesive team, using sound leadership and thorough training are just some of the tools he uses. Ken is passionate about empowering people to transform their lives for the better. Ken presented, 'Greatest SAS Missions' for Five in 2004, CBBC's 'Bring it On', 'Hero Factor' for the Discovery Channel in 2002, 'Battle Stripes' for Sky in 2000, 'Future Fighting Machines' for the US in 2003, Channel 4's 'Shattered' and ITV's 'Celebrity Fit Club'. Ken was also involved from the earliest of stages in the design and development of ITV's 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here'.
Ken is a real life action man who leads from the front. He has 25 years military experience under his belt, and is almost unique in having served in The Parachute Brigade, the Royal Marines and the Special Air Service. Ken's operational experience is vast, ranging from guarding Nazi war criminal Rudolph Hesse, in Spandau Prison to the liberation of Port Stanley in the Falklands. He is an accomplished Mountain Guide and skier and represented Great Britain in cross-country skiing. He played rugby for the Combined Services, is an expert in the great outdoors in all survival disciplines and is a keen amateur opera singer!
Ken is perhaps best known for creating and leading expeditions of disababled youngsters on the ground breaking 'Beyond Boundaries' series for BBC TV. This became a successful brand with its own live event. The results of this flag ship series was shown in a moving account of what all the participants had been able to go on to do in 'Beyond Boundaries – Where Are They Now' where Ken caught up with them and found out what a life changing experience it had been for them.
Ken created and presented series like, 'Mission Africa' - a 15 part series for primetime BBC1 where he took a group of apprentice builders from the UK to Kenya to build the first eco lodge and game reserve protecting the endangered species whilst handing over a sustainable business to the local community.
'Desert Darlings' (directed by Paul Watson) was broadcast on Channel 4 in spring 2003. Ken took couples across the Namib Desert, placing their sometimes fragile relationships under the extreme pressures of an expedition. His first series for Channel 4, was the award winning, 'Jungle Janes', where Ken's challenge was to turn a group of British women, none of whom had any expedition experience, into a cohesive team fit enough to take on the gruelling jungles of Borneo. It was enjoyed by millions who found this journey an inspiration. The first documentary was a television series, called 'The Trek' broadcast by Meridian. In 1994, with the help of Diana, Princess of Wales, Ken was able to take twelve disadvantaged youngsters to the heart of Africa on a 500-mile trek over desert and mountainous terrain, the process transformed their lives and Ken still monitors their progress, twelve years on.
These documentaries have proved Ken's extraordinary ability to inspire and motivate even the most unlikely candidates. His unique skills enable him to take any rabble of individuals and finish with a winning, cohesive team, using sound leadership and thorough training are just some of the tools he uses. Ken is passionate about empowering people to transform their lives for the better. Ken presented, 'Greatest SAS Missions' for Five in 2004, CBBC's 'Bring it On', 'Hero Factor' for the Discovery Channel in 2002, 'Battle Stripes' for Sky in 2000, 'Future Fighting Machines' for the US in 2003, Channel 4's 'Shattered' and ITV's 'Celebrity Fit Club'. Ken was also involved from the earliest of stages in the design and development of ITV's 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here'.
Ken is a real life action man who leads from the front. He has 25 years military experience under his belt, and is almost unique in having served in The Parachute Brigade, the Royal Marines and the Special Air Service. Ken's operational experience is vast, ranging from guarding Nazi war criminal Rudolph Hesse, in Spandau Prison to the liberation of Port Stanley in the Falklands. He is an accomplished Mountain Guide and skier and represented Great Britain in cross-country skiing. He played rugby for the Combined Services, is an expert in the great outdoors in all survival disciplines and is a keen amateur opera singer!