We meet two of the medical advisors who were behind the scenes of ITV's new drama, Breathtaking, which focuses on the NHS frontline during the pandemic. itv.com/thismorning/ar…

#BREATHTAKING Ep3 is all about difficult conversations. To do the script justice, Indy Cinnamond and I spent time with the cast getting the tone right- breaking bad news to patients and relatives, assertive discussions with colleagues, advocacy for patients. Tune in 9pm ITV

"We found ourselves being asked to perform 'doublethink' when the government line so often did not match our experiences." Thom Petty writes about working on TV drama #Breathtaking and the importance of NHS staff telling their covid stories 🔗 bit.ly/48qP193

Thanks for watching #BREATHTAKING on ITV and ITVX- the response has been overwhelming. This photo taken on the set of Abbey’s ward towards the end of the shoot.

All 3 episodes of #BREATHTAKING streaming on ITVX. Thanks This Morning for having me and Andrew Cinnamond to chat about working on the series. Dr Rachel Clarke Jed Mercurio #prasannapuwanarajah @JoFroggatt

Meet our Midlands Directors Lab Cohort 2024! Selected from a fantastic pool of applications, we are excited to have them on board for a weekend of training. Head to the link to learn more about them! filmhubmidlands.org/bfi-network-mi…

Can’t wait to get started!

Screening tonight 6pm Northampton Film Festival Cineworld Northampton. Director Thom Petty will be there for a short Q+A afterwards. Hope to see you there!

Thanks Manchester Film Festival for having TICKER short film in the programme. A lovely screening and a great few days!

Dr Thom Petty (Thom Petty) ensured that ITV Covid drama #Breathtaking was clinically and culturally accurate in its depiction of the health service during the pandemic. He spoke to Television magazine about his role as Medical Advisor rts.org.uk/article/workin…

Thrilled to receive three nominations at the 2024 Midlands Movies Awards. Best Short, Best Writing for Thom Petty and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Ian Gelder.

Incredibly sad news and I feel very honoured to have had the chance to work with Ian Gelder. I learnt a lot from him. Was so pleased that he got to receive his smart trophy!

A very poignant night at the recent Midlands Movies where Ian Gelder won Best Actor in a Leading Role for Ticker. Writer/director @pettythom and producer margaretmilnerschmueck were at the awards and we’ll be sending it on to Ian’s husband Ben shortly. BFI NETWORK Film Hub Midlands

A lovely surprise to win Best UK Narrative Short at The Short Cinema, Leicester’s International Film Festival. Many thanks to the festival team, the judges and especially @alexzandrajack. We couldn’t be more chuffed!

Very pleased to see my story, 'Mr Tanaka Needs Some Rest' is a finalist for Best of the Net🛬Thanks The Forge Literary Magazine Sara Crowley Yosh Haggerty! forgelitmag.com/2023/04/03/mr-…

So excited to be developing my debut feature with Milo Beyts and BFI NETWORK Midlands BFI NETWORK.

Thanks Film the House UK !

So chuffed to be part of Directors UK Inspire programme alongside a lovely bunch.

What did Stephen Hough play as an encore last night with CBSO? Sounded like Grieg?

Briefly returning here to talk about my London Marathon, raising money for the New Vic Theatre and their work with those living with dementia. They do amazing things. If you could spare £10, no more, to sponsor my 26 mile run on 27th Apr I’d be so grateful! justgiving.com/page/thompetty