Broadcast in September 2025 on the day convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner walked free, MADELEINE McCANN: SEARCHING FOR THE PRIME SUSPECT for ITV re-examines the evidence linking him to one of Britain’s most enduring missing-child cases. Former Detective and Criminologist Graham Hill, who was present at the initial investigation, travels to Portugal and German to trace Brueckner’s criminal past, meet those who knew him and build a detailed psychological profile of the prime suspect at the centre of this case.

In 2024, Katharine directed KYLE: THE GUNMAN WHO DIVIDED AMERICA for the BBC, reviewed “a startling film” by The Guardian.  In 2020, the shooting of three people at a Black Lives Matter protest in Wisconsin turned a teenage gunman into a national hero for some, and a symbol of violence for others. With unprecedented access to Kyle Rittenhouse, the film explores the moral and cultural fault lines exposed by his actions and his subsequent murder trial. Making sense of the deluge of social media footage, the documentary is a compelling, multi-layered story that offers a multi-faceted portrait of a divided America.

As Series Director of the four-part Netflix documentary SWAMP KINGS Katharine crafted an intimate and exhilarating portrait of one of American’s most elite college teams at the height of their dominance. Through candid interviews and unprecedented access to never-before-seen locker room archives, she built close, trusting relationships with players to uncover the personal stories, pressures and rivalries that defined their double championship streak.  Blending high-octane sporting drama and stunning cinematic visuals, the series debuted at the #1 spot in Netflix’s Top 10 list, giving audiences a rare glimpse into the vulnerability and intensity behind the bravado.

For the BBC series BLAIR & BROWN: THE NEW LABOUR REVOLUTION, Katharine’s opening film in the series explored the early relationship between the two young politicians, delving into both the camaraderie and the tension that would shape their political careers. The film examines the genesis of Brown’s policy-focused vision and Blair’s charismatic centrism, tracing how their youthful friendship evolved amid the fight for party leadership. Featuring interviews with both prime ministers and a cast of veteran insiders, the series was described as “a stirring, illuminating watch” and went on to win Best Documentary Series - Broadcasting Press Guild Awards. 

Painstakingly crafted from soldiers’ helmet cam footage during Afghanistan’s bloodiest summer on record, INTO THE HORNETS NEST for the landmark BBC series OUR WAR, was described by Sunday Times as ‘a film that has as much power and poignancy as an epic war movie.’  Katharine’s direction earned her a BAFTA nomination for Best Factual Director, while the series went on to win Best Documentary Series at the 2013 BAFTAs, highlighting her ability to transform raw frontline footage into dramatic, cinematic narrative.  

Katharine has always sought to create compelling, nuanced films that deeply engage their audience. For MURDER GAMES - an exploration of groomed teenager Breck Bednar’s tragic story for BBC - she moved beyond interview and archive, drawing on the testimony of Breck’s friends to craft a factual drama that vividly portrays the dangerous dynamic of Breck’s relationship with his killer. Katharine’s sensitive and cinematic approach has ensured the film’s enduring education impact, with MURDER GAMES continuing to be used in PSHE curriculum screenings across schools throughout the UK.