From 2003-2008, Mat was Head of Creative at Lion TV. Since then he has devised/co-devised and executive produced a wide range of shows which have included: Gerry’s Big Decision (C4), Move Like Michael Jackson (BBC3), Trust Me I’m A Dealer (BBC2), Unseen Eric Morecambe (C4), Cash Cab (ITV1), Mums On Strike (ITV1), Dealing with Dickinson (BBC1), The Golden Lot (ITV1), The Big Day (BBC1), The Box (TV3) and Let Me Entertain You (BBC2).

Mat also worked closely with Lion USA (who are still producing many of these shows in the US) and All3 Media International on the international exploitation of Lion’s growing format catalogue.

From 1993 to 2003, Mat was founder and MD of Rose Bay - a format-producer and distributor. He was responsible for the creation of the company’s intellectual properties, production consultancy in the UK and abroad, international sales and key deals with third parties.

During his time Mat created and sold more than 3,500 hours of programming based on his formats in 26 countries covering Europe, America, Asia and Australasia.

Highlights of terrestrial shows he created include I.D., twice Montreux-nominated Who’s Who?, A Fantasy Life, The Inquisition, Parents Know Best and Captive.