Marc Nicholson Lighting

Services

OUR SERVICES

Lighting for TV, Film & Events

Television

With over 15 years experience and a specialist interest in key-lighting for multicamera shoots, Marc has worked on live music, large scale events and small studio productions.

Events

Corporate events, product launches, High End TV and broadcast.

Consultation Services

We offer tailored consultation services to guide you through the lighting process, from concept development to implementation. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of lighting techniques, we collaborate with you to achieve your creative vision.

About

ABOUT US

Passionate About Lighting

Marc Nicholson is a Freelance Lighting Director/Programmer providing television and event lighting services to all of the major broadcasters and production companies in the UK, specialising in multi-camera lighting.

With experience in small and large studios, live events, outside broadcasts, music, drama and everything in-between, Marc is an experienced professional and services include; production planning, lighting design and console programming.

Recent highlights include Eurovision Song Contest 2023, BBC Olympics Coverage and The National Lottery Team GB Homecoming 2024.

Credits

2025
The Joy Awards 2025 | Done & Dusted | Lavender Carpet Lighting Programmer
The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals 2025 | TBi Media | Key Lighting Programmer
QI | Talkback/BBC | Lighting Programmer

2024
Katy Perry - Night of a Lifetime | Thames/ITV | Key Lighting Programmer
Children in Need - Live Studio | BBC | Lighting Programmer
The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals | TBI Media/BBC | Key Lighting Programmer
QI | Fremantle/BBC | Lighting Programmer
TNT Sports (various) | WBD | Lighting Programmer
Saturday Night Takeaway Final | ITV | Lighting Programmer
The Voice Final | ITV | Lighting Programmer
D-Day 80 Event Portsmouth | BBC | Lighting Programmer
BBC Euro's Pres Studio 2024 | BBC | Lighting Programmer
BBC Olympics Pres Studio 2024 | BBC | Lighting Programmer
The National Lottery's Team GB Homecoming Parade | TBI Media/BBC | Key Lighting Programmer
The National Lottery's Paralympic Team GB Homecoming Parade | TBI Media/BBC | Key Lighting Programmer
Rob Beckett's Smart TV - Series 2 | Talkback/Sky | Lighting Programmer

2023
Eurovision Song Contest 2023 - Liverpool | BBC/EBU | Key Lighting Programmer
Tonight with Target | BBC | Lighting Programmer
The Floor | BiggerStage/Fox | Key Lighting Programmer
QI | Fremantle/BBC | Lighting Programmer
The John Bishop Show - s2 | So TV/ITV | Lighting Programmer
Fantasy Football League | Avalon/Sky | Lighting Programmer
Who Cares Wins | Thames TV/Channel 4 | Lighting Programmer
Rob Beckett's Smart TV | Talkback/Sky |Lighting Programmer
Out of Order | Comedy Central | Lighting Programmer
Big Brother | ITV | Eviction Lighting Programmer

2022
Romeo & Duet | Goat Films | Lighting Programmer
The Invictus Games BBC Pres Studio | BBC | Lighting Programmer
Celebrity Juice | Fremantle/ITV | Lighting Programmer
The Masked Dancer | Bandicoot/ITV | Lighting Programmer
Commonwealth Games BBC Pres Studio | BBC | Lighting Programmer
Fantasy Football League | Avalon/Sky | Lighting Programmer
Who Cares Wins | Thames TV/Channel 4 | Lighting Programmer

2021
The Voice Kids Final | ITV | Lighting Programmer
The Masked Dancer | Bandicoot/ITV | Lighting Programmer
The Goes Wrong Show - S2 | Big Talk/BBC | | Bandicoot/ITV | Lighting Programmer
BBC Olympics Pres Studio | BBC | | Bandicoot/ITV | Lighting Programmer
Walk The Line | Lifted Entertainment//ITV | |Lighting Programmer
The John Bishop Show | So Productions | Lighting Programmer
BBC Last Night of the Proms | BBC | Lighting Programmer

2020
The Greatest Dancer - Live Shows | Fremantle/BBC | Lighting Programmer
Celebrity Juice | Talkback | Lighting Programmer
Naked Attraction | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
VJ Day - 75th Anniversary | BBC | Lighting Programmer
Frankie Boyle - New World Order | BBC | Lighting Programmer
Lingo Series 1 | Wildcard/ITV | Lighting Programmer
I'm A Celebrity - The Daily Drop | ITV | Lighting Programmer
NFL - This Week | BBC | Lighting Programmer
The Real Full Monty on Ice | Spungold | Lighting Programmer
Amazon - Every Game, Every Goal | Timeline/Amazon | Lighting Programmer
Tenable | Initial | Lighting Programmer

2019
Blockbusters | Fremantle Media/Comedy Centre | Lighting Programmer
8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | ITV/Chanel 4 | Lighting Programmer
MTV Links | MTV | Lighting Programmer
Britain's Best Home Cook | Keo Films/BBC | Lighting Programmer
Celebrity Juice | Fremantle/ITV | Lighting Programmer
Naked Attraction | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
Ranganation | BBC | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
Dave Gorman - T&C's Apply | Timeline TV | Lighting Programmer
Epic Gameshow | Fremantle | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
The Rob Rinder Verdict | Channel 4 | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
Fantastical Factory of Crafts | Studio Ramsay | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
The Apprentice - You're Fired | Boundless | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
X Factor | Fremantle | Keylighting Lighting Programmer
Leaders Debate | ITV | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
NFL Highlights Show | BBC | Lighting Programmer
X Factor - The Band | Fremantle | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer

2018
Wimbledon 2018| BBC | Lighting Programmer
Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2018| BBC | Lighting Programmer
Women's Vote 100 Year Procession| BBC | Lighting Programmer
What Would Your Kid Do | Boomerang | Lighting Programmer
Britain's Best Cook | Keo Films |
The Thursday Night Show | Lighting Programmer
This Time Next Year | TwoFour | Lighting Programmer
The Royal Wedding - Pres. Studio | Lighting Programmer
Tenable | Initial | Lighting Programmer
Naked Attraction - Series 3 | Studio Lambert/Channel 4| Lighting Programmer
Richard Osman's House of Games | Lighting Programmer
Celebrity Juice | Lighting Programmer
This Time Next Year | Lighting Programmer
Winter Paralympics | Lighting Programmer
8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Lighting Programmer
Celebrity Juice | Lighting Programmer

2017
NFL Show | Lighting Programmer
Virtually Famous | Lighting Programmer
Go 8 Bit | Lighting Programmer
Naked Attraction | Lighting Programmer
Let's Sing & Dance for Comic Relief | Lighting Programmer
Robot Wars | Lighting Programmer
Celebrity Juice | Lighting Programmer
Radio 1 Big Weekend | Lighting Programmer
BBC General Election 2017| Lighting Programmer
The Apprentice | Lighting Programmer
Lipsync Battle UK | Lighting Programmer
5 Gold Rings | Lighting Programmer

2016
Naked Attraction | Lighting Programmer
BGMT | Lighting Programmer
BBC Local Elections | Lighting Programmer
BBC EU Referendum | Lighting Programmer
Copycats | Lighting Programmer
Top of the Pops - Christmas Special | Lighting Programmer
Holocaust Memorial Event | Lighting Programmer
Undressed - Series 2 | Lighting Programmer
All Star Mr & Mrs | Lighting Programmer
Strictly Come Dancing Idents | Lighting Programmer

2015
Saturday Night Takeaway OB | Lighting Programmer
Celebrity Juice | Lighting Programmer
Friday Download | Lighting Programmer
BBC General Election | Lighting Programmer
Eastenders | Lighting Supervisor
BT Sport | Lighting Programmer

2014
Stoptober Advert | Lighting Programmer
Gift Wrapped | Lighting Programmer
WW1 Event - Belgium | Lighting Programmer
Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose | Lighting Programmer
The Paul O'Grady Show | Lighting Programmer
The Alan Titchmarsh Show | Lighting Programmer
Ant & Dec Saturday Night Takeaway OB | Lighting Programmer
The Winter Parlympics - Studio | Lighting Programmer
European Elections | Lighting Programmer
BT Sport - Various | Lighting Programmer
Eastenders| Lighting Programmer

2013
Stricly Come Dancing | Vision Control
BT Sport | Lighting Programmer
The Clare Balding Show | Lighting Programmer
Skavlan | Lighting Programmer
BBC 4 Sessions...Bonnie Raitt | Lighting Programmer
The Alan Titchmarsh Show | Lighting Programmer
Ant & Dec Saturday Night Takeaway OB | Lighting Programmer
The Matt Lucas Awards | Lighting Programmer
Friday Download | Lighting Programmer/Vision Control
Just 1 Thing (pilot) | Lighting Programmer

2012
Room 101 | Vision Control
The Alan Titchmarsh Show | Lighting Programmer
The Common Denominator | Vision Control
Paddy’s Show and Telly| Vision Control
Friday Download | Vision Control
Richard Hammond’s Secret Service | Vision Control
It Takes Two | Vision Control

2010
The Michael Ball Show | Vision Control
Question of Sport | Vision Control

2008 - (BBC)
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Last Choir Standing
Sex: How to do everything
Strictly Come Dancing
Eastenders
Wimbledon Tennis
Gladiators
I’d Do Anything
Eggheads

2007
Strictly Come Dancing
Wogan Now and Then
Any Dream Will Do
Blue Peter
In It To Win It

2006
Strictly Come Dancing
Wimbledon Tennis
Proms in the Park
Mister Maker
Top of the Pops
How Do You Solve...

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