Who are Yellow Barrels?
We tell stories. It’s our passion. It’s the lens through which we view each and every project. Facts and figures can be great, information is often vital but it’s only stories that connect with us emotionally. Only stories can inspire.
The inspiration for our name came from the yellow barrels that can be seen in the movie, Jaws. These barrels literally kept the production afloat, when the mechanical shark failed. So when we think about our work, we take a similar approach, in that there’s lots of clever stuff happening under the water, but on the surface what’s most important is the story.
Meet the Team
Phil Higginson
Phil has worked across Children’s, Factual and Factual Entertainment genres and as a Development Producer. Credits include – Writer/Producer Dreigiau Cadi Yellow Barrels for S4C, Writer/Producer on Lines of Duty - Yellow Barrels for BBC Radio 4 and Director on Bargain Hunt - BBC Studios for BBC ONE, Director on films for The ONE Show (BBC ONE), and Producer for Charlotte Church: Inside My Brain - Boom Cymru for BBC ONE Wales.
Previously Head of Creative Services for BBC Wales, Phil has also worked for Universal Studios Networks, Viacom, Paramount, UK TV, TV3 Eire, ITV, and at Capital Radio, London. He has also led creative workshops in the UK and Eire.
Manon Jones
A versatile Series Producer/Director, Manon also works across Children’s, Drama, Factual, and Factual Entertainment genres with credits including –Series Producer/Director for Dreigiau Cadi –Yellow Barrels for S4C, Series Produce/Director on Cymru ar Gynfas (Wildflame for S4C), Producer for Boom Cymru’s renovation series Hen dy Newydd both for S4C. BBC Cardiff Singer of the World (BBC FOUR), Pobol y Cwm (S4C), Bargain Hunt (BBC ONE), and Take a Hike (BBC TWO).
Manon is a native Welsh speaker who brings energy and a relaxed and fun atmosphere to every project.