Based in East Anglia, UK, production sound mixer and location sound recordist Jonathan Blagrove has been working in the film and broadcast industries for the past 18 years and trading as Coda Films since 2015.

Passionate about capturing sound for picture, Jonathan understands how important it is to get it right on location first time and how good production sound can help drive a narrative.

Experienced at working across different genres and at various budget levels in features, Jonathan has also worked in broadcast factual entertainment and documentary, working on BAFTA nominated network projects all over the globe – sometimes working in extreme environments and on some highly sensitive subjects.

No matter what the shoot, Jonathan will bring a professional but easy going approach to any production.

I have worked with Jonathan on a number of projects and he has always been a delight to work with. The majority of our work together has been on observational documentary, often with vulnerable contributors and not only does he always deliver great sound, he works around any issues that may arise with a calmness that puts both crew and contributors at ease.

Peter Coventry | Series Producer ‘Our Dementia Choir’

Feature films

‘Good Luck To You Leo Grande’	Genesius Pictures	Dir: Sophie Hyde Prod: Debbie Gray
‘Chicken Town’	Nodge Films	Dir: Richard Bracewell Prod: Patrick Dalton & Richard Bracewell
‘Girl in The Video’ (TV Movie)	ITN / Lifetime	Dir: Neil Rawles Prod: Sue White
‘The Undertaker’	RRB Films / Susceptor Films	Dir: Michael White Prod: Roger Barclay
‘Breaking Infinity’	Eli Films / EQ Films	Dir: Mariana Dean Prod: Paul Desira
‘The Ghost of Peter Sellers’ (Feature Documentary)	Vegas Media	Dir: Peter Medak Prod: Paul Iacovou
‘Chick Lit’	Capriol Films	Dir: Tony Britten Prod: Phil Partridge
‘Draw on Sweet Night’	Capriol Films	Dir: Tony Britten Prod: Katja Mordaunt
‘The Power’	The Cult Films	Dir: Paul Hills Prod: Mark Forstater
‘The Flight of Bryan’ (Feature Documentary)	New Black Films	Dir: James Erskine Prod: Victoria Gregory
‘Benjamin Britten: Peace & Conflict’	Capriol Films	Dir: Tony Britten Prod: Katja Mordaunt / Anwen Rees-Myers
‘In Love With Alma Cogman’	Capriol Films	Dir: Tony Britten Prod: Katja Mordaunt

Drama / documentary

‘The Color of Victory: Heroes of WW2’	Green Door Pictures / Nat Geo
‘The Toys That Built America’ Series: 3	Six West Media / History Channel
‘Alexander’	Lion TV / Netflix
‘The Man Who Stole The Scream’	Curve / Sky Documentaries
‘The Toys That Built America’ Series: 2	Six West Media / History Channel
‘The Machines That Built America’ Series: 2	Six West Media / History Channel

Recent broadcast credits

Queen of The Universe	World of Wonder / Paramount +
Extraordinary Portraits	Chatterbox / BBC
Anyone Can Sing: Opera	Factory Films / Sky Arts
War In Europe: Drama In Ukraine	Looks Film / ARTE
‘Paul O’Grady’s Great British Escape: Kent’	Olga TV / ITV
‘Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir’	Curve / BBC

Examples of work

• Extract from ‘Children In Need: Got it Covered‘
• Extract from ‘Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir‘
• Extract from ‘Harry’s Heroes: The Full English’
• Selwyn College Choir Performance
• Promo trailer: ‘Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Animals: India‘
• ‘Paul O’Grady For The Love of Dogs: India‘

I’ve worked with Jon all over the world, in extreme weather, with extreme people, wild animals – every potentially disastrous shoot you can imagine. He is always the one you can rely on to keep calm and just get the job done.

He takes his work seriously while seeming entirely relaxed, and knows exactly when to stop and push for better sound, and when to make the best of a difficult situation without interrupting the sync. Editors love his work, because he always goes the extra mile to get atmos, and he makes sure everything is organised and labelled for the edit. He’s the first person I call when I need a sound person, who’s a sound person.

Jill Worsley | Director

Location sound equipment

We have a wealth of location audio equipment for all your production needs; whether it’s a simple sit-down interview, a full narrative feature or a multiple contributor reality show we have you covered.

We primarily use Sound Devices mixers and recorders with a selection of Wisycom and Audio Ltd. A10 (with recordable transmitters) radio mics, along with Sennheiser and DPA microphones.

Email sound@codafilms.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

Other services

• Field recording – bespoke sound library recording
• Mobile voice over recording
• Full clean UK driving license and van
• Valid I-Visa (until 2025)

Rates

Our rates are industry standard, based on 10 hour and 12 hour days labour. Equipment package rates are agreed in advance, please feel free to email sound@codafilms.co.uk for our recent rate card.

Sound – the bedrock to all great films! Jonathan Blagrove is one of the best sound recordists you will find. Nerdy to the point of perfection. We love it.

Adam Giles | Cambridge FilmWorks