Richard Standeven

Renowned British television director Richard Standeven was born in the year 1946 in Bolton, England and embarked on his active directing career spanning over three decades, from the 1980s to the early 2000s. Standeven made a significant impact in the genres of crime, drama, and history, with his notable works including the acclaimed mini-series "Band of Gold" and episodes of the popular TV shows "Heartbeat" and "Inspector Morse". Although he didn't win any major film festival awards, his work was consistently well received and he was known for his ability to elicit strong, believable performances from his actors. Standeven is remembered not just as a consummate professional with a knack for storytelling, but as a warm and personable individual who brought a unique energy to every project he undertook.