Twin mum, documentary filmmaker, TV addict. Co-founder at Yolk Films.
Belfast
Joined March 2009
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Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Born In Belfast: A Hip Hop Story charts the evolution of Northern Ireland’s hip-hop scene, from early pioneers like Jun Tzu to a new generation of global artists such as Kneecap and Jordan Adetunji.
Watch now on @BBCiPlayer bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mjb…
ALT Jordan Adetunji. He is wearing a black leather jacket and has shoulder-length, twisted dreadlocks.
ALT Jun Tzu. He is wearing a black hoodie with white text that reads “I WAS BORN IN BELFAST” and is standing in front of a mural.
ALT Leo Miyagee. He is wearing over-ear headphones, a light-coloured sweatshirt and speaking into a microphone.
The story of how hip hop took root in Belfast, told by the people who built it. New documentary coming soon.
ALT Born in Belfast: A Hip Hop Story, promo post.
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
📢The Online Safety Hub hosts an evidence and research bank, providing valuable insights into children's safety online. We welcome partners and researchers to submit publications.
• Research and evidence bank: tinyurl.com/yyh3e8m9
• Submit content: tinyurl.com/45dkc8jx
New Zealand friends! @ben_oloan and I are thrilled that 'Teen Predator/Online Killer' will be on TVNZ next month.
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Broadcast Digital Awards 2025 shortlist unveiled broadcastnow.co.uk/home/broa…
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
I directed this new comedy pilot, brilliantly written by Eileen Tracey. Available now on BBC iPlayer and on BBC3 tonight at 22:15 @HatTrickProd
Engagements, Presbyterians, and one very broke poet... what could go wrong?
SPINSTER by Eileen Tracey is now on @BBCiPlayer + premieres 22:15 tonight on @bbcthree.
✨ From homegrown Northern Irish talent & @HatTrickProd for BBC, supported by NI Screen.
#SPINSTER @bbcnipress
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
This is my interview with the remarkable Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna who was murdered two years ago. If you're feeling pissed off/terrified at the state of the world, I think Esther will give you some hope in humanity
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Myself and Damian McCann wrote this film and Damian made it with a truly brilliant cast and crew. It's premiering tomorrow at Santa Barbara International Film Festival @SBIFF 😱😱
Funded by @NIScreen @bbcgaeilge @TG4TV @YellowmoonPost
Exclusive Clip: Irish language heist thriller Aontas
Aontas, a new Irish language heist thriller from director Damian McCann (Doineann), has been selected for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where it will make its world premiere.
Read here: iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&on…
I don't want to watch three episodes of The Traitors a week. I want to binge watch all of the series over three days.
It's like the olden days...
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Tonight our captivating new series by @bhmbelfast #EdwardVsGeorge about the spiky relationship between the two royal brothers - with so many contemporary resonances - 9:15pm @Channel4 @alexlarman #WindsorsAtWar #Royals #history – at South East, England
And here's the first trailer for Edward vs George: the Windsors at War, coming to @Channel4 this Saturday.
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Parents have been urged to talk to their children about the dangers of people pretending to be other people online. It's known as catfishing, A the letter from the Department of Education handed out in schools is highlighting a serious online safety concern.
Tonight one of my twins asked me if @doubledotes works with magicians.
Very close I told him. #musicians
If you're at @BelfastMedFest tomorrow, come join @ben_oloan, Jonathan Smith and I as we talk to @williamcrawley about 'The Making of Teen Predator/Online Killer - @BBCiPlayer bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
5pm, The Factory, @TheMACBelfast #BMF24
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
If you or anyone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this programme, please know that we are available for support on 028 9024 3133 or 028 7137 0086
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Over the last 2+ years @WHITTonTWITT has worked tirelessly to tell this shocking story. She's been under the hood of some of the most horrifying detail but remained steadfast to give the victims voice. How she does it I'll never know but I'm feeling very proud from the wings x
Teen Predator/Online Killer explores the case of Alexander McCartney sentenced to life imprisonment for convictions including manslaughter, child sexual offences and blackmail.
The three part series is available to watch now on @BBCiPlayer
On tonight - BBC One NI at 10.40pm
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Teen Predator/Online Killer explores the case of Alexander McCartney sentenced to life imprisonment for convictions including manslaughter, child sexual offences and blackmail.
The three part series is available to watch now on @BBCiPlayer
On tonight - BBC One NI at 10.40pm
Sharon Whittaker retweeted
Gisele Pelicot takes stand at French mass rape trial with message for survivors: "It’s not for us to have shame - it’s for them" bbc.in/4fi94dN
