Simon Arnold
Simon is a Series Producer with a proven track record of creating successful and entertaining programming for top global broadcasters, including Netflix, CNN, Discovery, BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. He has extensive experience across various formats, from high-profile travelogues like "Searching for Spain," "An Idiot Abroad," and "City Bakes with Paul Hollywood," to globally recognized studio shows such as "MasterChef" and "Friday Night Feast," and documentaries like "Tracks of Empire" and "Kumbh Mela: Greatest Show on Earth."
Over his 18-year career, Simon has demonstrated an ability to build strong, lasting relationships with high-profile talent like Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge, Mary Berry, and Marcus Wareing.
Simon excels in originating new series, winning recommissions, creating and leading teams, and working closely with commissioners. He is equally adept at managing established brands like "MasterChef" and has extensive international filming experience in locations such as India, the USA, Mexico, the Middle East, and Europe.
With vast experience in leading large, multi-department teams, managing complex schedules, and delivering high-quality edits, Simon fosters positive, hard-working environments where teams thrive and produce the best possible programs.
Productions
Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain (CNN)
The Hollywood star heads to Spain looking for what has made this nation a gastronomic powerhouse...COMING IN 2025
Masterchef/Celebrity Masterchef (BBC1)
The iconic competition continues its search for the UK's best ametuer and celebrity cooks
5 Star Chef (Netflix)
Culinary Legend Michel Roux invites Britain's aspiring restauranteurs to compete for the biggest brize of them all - their own restaurant in an iconic London hotel
Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain (ITV)
One of Britain's most beloved chefs hits the road in his 1950s food truck to discover the secrets of where our food comes from
Mary Berry's Fantastic Feasts (BBC One)
National Treasure Mary Berry teaches some of Brtiains worst cooks how to lay on a feast for an unsuspecting family memeber in need of a celebration
The Great Garden Revolution S1+2 (C4)
3 totally fresh faces hit our screens bringing a new eco-focused approach to garden make-overs. After overseeing the style and production of S1 we won recommission for S2.
Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast (C4)
Jmie and Jimmy invite celebrity guests to their cafe at the end of the pier for the cooking lesson of lifetime. They also show us weekend worthy recipes and campaign on the biggest food issues
Tom Kerridge's Sunday Lunch/ Tom Kerridge BBQs / Tom Kerridge's American Adventure (Discovery)
Working with one of Britain's best loved chefs we produced both chop-and-chat and travel series
Gregg Wallace's Big Weekends S1+2+Xmas (C5)
The Masterchef judge explores Europe's top destinations in search of the perfect weekend away. The success of S1 led to S2 and an Xmas Special.
An Idiot Abroad (Sky One)
Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant send Karl Pilkington off to explore the Wonders of the World.
Paul Merton In Europe/ Paul Merton's Travels (Five)
One of Britain's best loved comedians hits the road in search of the true identities of Europe's nations.
Fake! The Great Masterpiece Challenge (Sky Arts)
Giles and Roase take over Britain's top art galleries, swapping out iconic pieces of art for forgeries and then inviting in the public to see if they can guess what is real and what is fake.