Directing

Colin Murray

Colin Murray is a television director and producer based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Known For

A Very British DeterrentA Very British Deterrent · 2016
A Very British Deterrent
2016
MovieHistoryDocumentary
With Trident renewed for another generation, A Very British Deterrent tells the story of the remarkable events, eye-watering costs, power relationships and secret deals done half a century ago to secure Britain's very first submarine-launched nuclear missiles.
Van Meegeren: The Forger Who Fooled the NazisVan Meegeren: The Forger Who Fooled the Nazis · 2019
Van Meegeren: The Forger Who Fooled the Nazis
2019
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Andrew Graham-Dixon investigates the story of the 20th century's greatest art forger, Han van Meegeren, who made millions during World War II selling fake Vermeers in Nazi-occupied Holland.
Robert Burns: The People's PoetRobert Burns: The People's Poet · 2009
Robert Burns: The People's Poet
2009
MovieDocumentary
Writer Andrew O'Hagan asks what made Robert Burns one of the world's favourite poets, as Scotland celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of its most famous sons. He travels through the landscape of modern Scotland in a poetic journey to the places that inspired Burns and to discover the story of his wild and dramatic life.
The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful PrinceThe Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince · 2024
The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince
2024
SeriesDocumentary
The extraordinary story of Mohammed bin Salman's rise and rule, featuring testimony from friends, advisers, western spies and diplomats.
A History of ScotlandA History of Scotland · 2008
A History of Scotland
9.02008
SeriesDocumentary
Presented by Neil Oliver, A History of Scotland is a television series first broadcast in November 2008 on BBC One Scotland and later shown UK-wide on BBC Two during January 2009. The second series began on BBC One Scotland in early November 2009, with transmission at a later point on network BBC Two. Along with the series, BBC Scotland planned a range of radio programmes, a new website, an interactive game, and concerts. The Open University, in collaboration with the BBC, also created a series of audio walks around historic locations in Scotland, with narration from Oliver. In Australia, series one aired on SBS One Sundays at 7:30pm from 6 December 2009 to 3 January 2010. Series two commenced on 24 October 2010 running until 21 November in the same Sunday night Lost Worlds strand. It has since been repeated.
Ancient Invisible CitiesAncient Invisible Cities · 2018
Ancient Invisible Cities
8.22018
SeriesDocumentary
Explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
Jonathan Meades: Off KilterJonathan Meades: Off Kilter · 2009
Jonathan Meades: Off Kilter
2009
SeriesDocumentary
Jonathan Meades takes a quixotic tour of Scotland, a country which has intrigued him since he first encountered lists of towns only known from football coupons
Marc Jennings' Genuine QuestionMarc Jennings' Genuine Question · 2026
Marc Jennings' Genuine Question
2026
SeriesComedyDocumentary
Stand-up and podcast host Marc Jennings questions whether it is worth making the journey from scunnered to politically engaged.

Movies

A Very British DeterrentA Very British Deterrent · 2016
A Very British Deterrent
2016
MovieHistoryDocumentary
With Trident renewed for another generation, A Very British Deterrent tells the story of the remarkable events, eye-watering costs, power relationships and secret deals done half a century ago to secure Britain's very first submarine-launched nuclear missiles.
Van Meegeren: The Forger Who Fooled the NazisVan Meegeren: The Forger Who Fooled the Nazis · 2019
Van Meegeren: The Forger Who Fooled the Nazis
2019
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Andrew Graham-Dixon investigates the story of the 20th century's greatest art forger, Han van Meegeren, who made millions during World War II selling fake Vermeers in Nazi-occupied Holland.
Robert Burns: The People's PoetRobert Burns: The People's Poet · 2009
Robert Burns: The People's Poet
2009
MovieDocumentary
Writer Andrew O'Hagan asks what made Robert Burns one of the world's favourite poets, as Scotland celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of its most famous sons. He travels through the landscape of modern Scotland in a poetic journey to the places that inspired Burns and to discover the story of his wild and dramatic life.

TV Shows

The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful PrinceThe Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince · 2024
The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince
2024
SeriesDocumentary
The extraordinary story of Mohammed bin Salman's rise and rule, featuring testimony from friends, advisers, western spies and diplomats.
A History of ScotlandA History of Scotland · 2008
A History of Scotland
9.02008
SeriesDocumentary
Presented by Neil Oliver, A History of Scotland is a television series first broadcast in November 2008 on BBC One Scotland and later shown UK-wide on BBC Two during January 2009. The second series began on BBC One Scotland in early November 2009, with transmission at a later point on network BBC Two. Along with the series, BBC Scotland planned a range of radio programmes, a new website, an interactive game, and concerts. The Open University, in collaboration with the BBC, also created a series of audio walks around historic locations in Scotland, with narration from Oliver. In Australia, series one aired on SBS One Sundays at 7:30pm from 6 December 2009 to 3 January 2010. Series two commenced on 24 October 2010 running until 21 November in the same Sunday night Lost Worlds strand. It has since been repeated.
Ancient Invisible CitiesAncient Invisible Cities · 2018
Ancient Invisible Cities
8.22018
SeriesDocumentary
Explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
Jonathan Meades: Off KilterJonathan Meades: Off Kilter · 2009
Jonathan Meades: Off Kilter
2009
SeriesDocumentary
Jonathan Meades takes a quixotic tour of Scotland, a country which has intrigued him since he first encountered lists of towns only known from football coupons
Marc Jennings' Genuine QuestionMarc Jennings' Genuine Question · 2026
Marc Jennings' Genuine Question
2026
SeriesComedyDocumentary
Stand-up and podcast host Marc Jennings questions whether it is worth making the journey from scunnered to politically engaged.
Scotland The Promised LandScotland The Promised Land · 2016
Scotland The Promised Land
2016
SeriesDocumentary
Three-part series exploring Scotland's social and political changes in the years following World War One