Jessica's parkrun heroes for Sky tv : John MacPhee film

We filmed this in the middle of winter in glorious Perthshire, Scotland and got lucky with the weather. John MacPhee's story began when he awoke with a tremor in his hand and the truth this revealed has changed his life. The shoot producer was another ray of sunshine - Ashleigh Ashley.

Series Overview
Produced for Sky TV, commissioned by clients Vitality and parkrun; Jessica’s parkrun heroes, presented by Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, is a series of remarkable, moving and powerful personal stories of parkrunners which have been turned into 10 inspirational short films made around the UK. Prepare to be moved!


Tim Langford is an award winning freelance writer, tv director and corporate film-maker;  with a reputation for visionary and innovative story telling techniques, flair and ideas. He's pragmatic, imaginative and client friendly.