• DOCUMENTARIES
    • Opera Mums (2021)
    • QUEERAMA (2017)
    • AFTER THE DANCE (2015)
    • VELORAMA (2014)
    • Crazy About 1D (2013)
    • THE QUEEN OF NORTH SHIELDS (2013)
    • MY GAY DADS (2010)
    • MY NEW HOME (2005-2011)
    • Nana's Cruise (2009)
    • CLOWNS (2007)
    • HOUSE CLEARERS (2005)
    • MARRYING A STRANGER (2002)
    • 15: THIS IS ME (2000)
  • TEACHING
    • MA Screen Documentary
    • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Filmmaker Interviews
    • Screening Library
    • Showreel of MA work
    • Gold Docs 2015-19
  • RESEARCH
    • QUEERAMA
    • THIS IS NOT US
    • FILMING THE SHADOWS
    • BETWEEN ME AND YOU
    • Vegas & Lola
    • Josephine
    • Marshal
    • Kimberley
    • TOMMY
    • Johnny & Mary
    • ZIGI
  • OTHER PROJECTS
    • MEMENTO 2020
    • RAD GIRLS CAN 2018
    • SCIENCE ON BUSES (2017)
    • KEEP IT REAL 2010
  • LINKS
    • SHEFFIELD DOCFEST Q&A
    • BFI Q&A
    • SHEFFIELD DOCFEST 2015
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  • CV/BIO

DAISY ASQUITH

Documentary Theory & Practice

  • DOCUMENTARIES
    • Opera Mums (2021)
    • QUEERAMA (2017)
    • AFTER THE DANCE (2015)
    • VELORAMA (2014)
    • Crazy About 1D (2013)
    • THE QUEEN OF NORTH SHIELDS (2013)
    • MY GAY DADS (2010)
    • MY NEW HOME (2005-2011)
    • Nana's Cruise (2009)
    • CLOWNS (2007)
    • HOUSE CLEARERS (2005)
    • MARRYING A STRANGER (2002)
    • 15: THIS IS ME (2000)
  • TEACHING
    • MA Screen Documentary
    • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Filmmaker Interviews
    • Screening Library
    • Showreel of MA work
    • Gold Docs 2015-19
  • RESEARCH
    • QUEERAMA
    • THIS IS NOT US
    • FILMING THE SHADOWS
    • BETWEEN ME AND YOU
    • Vegas & Lola
    • Josephine
    • Marshal
    • Kimberley
    • TOMMY
    • Johnny & Mary
    • ZIGI
  • OTHER PROJECTS
    • MEMENTO 2020
    • RAD GIRLS CAN 2018
    • SCIENCE ON BUSES (2017)
    • KEEP IT REAL 2010
  • LINKS
    • SHEFFIELD DOCFEST Q&A
    • BFI Q&A
    • SHEFFIELD DOCFEST 2015
    • BERTHA DOCHOUSE Q&A
    • BAFTA GURU INTERVIEW
    • TALENT MANAGER (CV)
    • TWITTER
    • GOLDSMITHS PAGE
    • DOCSVILLE PAGE
    • Staggering in the Dark
  • CV/BIO

Twitter Response to the film on BBC4:

  1. Rachel Murray@murrayrachel89

    @daisyasquith a wonderful wonderful documentary Daisy, you have such lovely family

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  2. Gene Green@GeneGreen51

    @daisyasquith amazing film Daisy! Love the "two-zie" of Johnny & the donkey

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  3. D Shanahan@2busy2bhere

    @daisyasquith Caught wonderful film. You + mum so brave. Well done. You have gained some lovely relatives in the end. love the music x

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  4. Philip Parker@phil3000

    @daisyasquith really did make my day thanks; tbh I think it's gonna be one of those films that really stays with me. Hope all is well. Phil

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  5. Lucy Middleton@filmgirllondon

    @daisyasquith #MyMotherTheSecretBaby is a powerful and sensitive piece of storytelling. Very moving indeed. What's next?!!

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  6. Jason Reade@Jayrea_UK

    Wow, @daisyasquith just watched #MyMotherTheSecretBaby amazing storytelling. Best documentary I've seen in a while. #TruthWillSetYouFree

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  7. Andy West@andywestTV

    Watching the Storyville by @daisyasquith on Iplayer. Moving and enchanting. How things in Ireland have changed...and haven't changed.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  8. Marta Di Francesco@CUCCURUCU

    Beautiful, honest, moving and wonderful doc / My Mother the secret baby @daisyasquith @Doireanndeb @bbcstoryville

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  9. LouiseWoodwardStyles@MsCityRedGirl

    @daisyasquith Hello to you daisy and your wonderful mother. incredible story and so much courage to stand up for your rights and heritage. x

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  10. John Eslick@foreverindieboy

    @daisyasquith a thing of beauty. Loved it. Insightful, intelligent art

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  11. Dada Grove Jazz@dadagrovejazz

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful story #MyMotherTheSecretBaby @daisyasquith @foundjohnny @siobhancarew @bbcstoryville

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  12. Angela Bartie@angelabartie

    @daisyasquith Absolutely loved Storyville "My Mother the Secret Baby". Wonderful bit of filmmaking and what lovely additions to your family!

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  13. Laura@LauraLO1995

    @foundjohnny Absolutely adored the documentary your niece @daisyasquith made, you and Mary were truly wonderful ❤️all the best,Laura O'Brien

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  14. Mote of Dust Films@moteofdustfilms

    What heartwarming, honest storytelling. Brilliant. @daisyasquith #mymotherthesecretbaby #afterthedance @bbcstoryville  http://www.tinyurl.com/pvqmyev 

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  15. sara h@saraherriott

    @daisyasquith your documentary made me laugh, cry, wish. Double rejection - sadly I know! So powerful, real life Philomena and those hats!👏

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  16. claire planner@Claireplanner

    @daisyasquith Loved your Storyville doc Daisy. The warmth, compassion & honesty outshines the imposed secrecy & shame. Well done : )

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  17. Triana Ferrándiz@trimusical

    @daisyasquith Your film "My mother the secret baby" has made my year! Thank you.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  18. Kez Margrie@wolfontheprowl1

    @daisyasquith hi Daisy just watched your amazing documentary about your ma Johnny & Mary. Beautifully crafted cried & laughed. Very brave

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  19. Orla K@orla_ocean

    @daisyasquith @siobhancarew @foundjohnny Can't get your fab and moving film out of my mind. wisdom, kindness, bravery & love run thro it.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  20. john coyle@coyle1826

    @foundjohnny @daisyasquith brilliant broom dance

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  21. Bethany Weimers@bethanyweimers

    @daisyasquith 140 characters just isn't enough... My Mother the Secret Baby will stay with me for long time. Beautiful film. Life affirming.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  22. Róisín Loughrey@roisinloughrey

    Just watched @daisyasquith doc My Mother the Secret Baby on BBCiplayer. What a warm, wonderful film. Personal storytelling at its very best.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  23. Museum of Scum@tommykaboom

    @daisyasquith My Mum's not on twitter but she was raving about it earlier.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  24. Baines&Fricker@bainesfricker

    @daisyasquith I've only watched half of it and it is really good.. Imagine when I've watched it all! V.good work indeed..

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  25. Suze@SuzannaKkane

    Catching up on @daisyasquith newest doc. Such a skilled filmmaker I am hugely #inspired by

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  26. Mart Gottschalk@GottschalkMart

    @daisyasquith I just watched your film. Charming and moving... Thank you. Something very different.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  27. Jane Carruthers@Fine_Life

    @daisyasquith Just caught up with your film about your mum's family history. She, Johnny, Mary and Siobhan were so brave in different ways.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  28. Pukkah Preservation@pukkahpreserve

    4 days left 2 see My Mother the Secret Baby on BBC4Storyville by my brilliant friend & film maker @daisyasquith. courage + love + discovery

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  29. Oisin Lunny@oisinlunny

    My blog about @daisyasquith “After The Dance” You can watch this beautiful and brave film on BBC iPlayer for 4 days  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/daisy-asquith-after-dance-soundtrack-oisin-lunny …

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  30. Orla White@ticktockorla

    @daisyasquith Hi Daisy, watched your doc last night-will show it to everyone I can because its superb. Your mum, Johnny&Mary are fantastic!

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  31. Clare FM@ClareFM

    #MF Speaking to @daisyasquith next about her trip back in time to West Clare for her fantastic documentary After The Dance!

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  32. Jez Jones@Bassman_Jez

    @daisyasquith @foundjohnny Wish there were more people in the world who thought like Johnny and Mary #wordsofwisdom

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  33. kt@katieh1015

    @daisyasquith what an amazing documentary, thank you! You both were so brave and by doing so, you were able to get what you so deserve! 🍀

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  34. Sarah Beattie@sarahbeattiegra

    Just enjoyed quirky brilliant & charming documentary by @daisyasquith After the Dance #Ireland Do yourself a favour & find it on iplayer now

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  35. Pòl Moireach@RealPaulMurray

    You should watch @daisyasquith's My Mother the Secret Baby. On iPlayer. #Storyville

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  36. Beverley Armstrong@DpcArmstrong

    @daisyasquith brilliant, engrossing & moving documentary. Secret baby. Echoes of my own grans life. Seeped into my psyche. Powerful stuff.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  37. Patrick Coffey@pmjcoffey

    @daisyasquith Storyville documentary is very touching; thanks to your Mum & family 4 sharing! Brings back memories of my own (similar) story

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  38. Tracey Winters@Modchick

    @daisyasquith brilliant documentary on your mum and her family, well done and love to your mum x

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  39. Frankie Hall@FranklieD

    Insightful piece ..... #stigmaunmarriedmothers  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05psdvz/storyville-20142015-23-my-mother-the-secret-baby …

    4 years ago

  40. Mister Tagomi@MisterTagomi

    @dunstanbruce @daisyasquith It's well worth watching. A fine film.

    4 years ago

  41. Julia Steward@chrysalisleader

    An amazing story of the power of families and the church to build or destroy future generations. Thank you BBC  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05psdvz/storyville-20142015-23-my-mother-the-secret-baby …

    4 years ago

  42. BrokenIvor@BabbyAriel

    This programme moved my stone heart deeply.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05psdvz/storyville-20142015-23-my-mother-the-secret-baby …

    4 years ago

  43. Welldoing.org@Welldoing_Org

    @daisyasquith Your @bbcstoryville film about your mother's search for family in Co Clare is simply superb. Write about it for us?

    4 years ago

  44. David Preston@DavidPrestonJr

    This is the best film I've seen this year. 15 days left to watch -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05n756x/storyville-20142015-21-the-lost-gold-of-the-highlands …

    4 years ago

  45. Spoken Memoirs@SpokenMemoirs

    My Mother the Secret Baby a film by @daisyasquith on @bbcstoryville such powerful and moving story telling.

    4 years ago

  46. Watch world watch. Fantastically honest beautiful humane raw documentary. @daisyasquith  http://bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05 …pic.twitter.com/lso5KfOSK4"

    fiona england@getcutiedresses

    @daisyasquith··4 years ago

  47. sb@chubbycheeked25

    Just watched 'my mother the secret baby' by @daisyasquith.A stunning documentary with a fascinating story & heart warming honesty. #mustsee

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  48. MassimilianoFerraina@massferraina

    Really loved it.Storyville:My Mother the Secret Baby:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05psdvz/storyville-20142015-23-my-mother-the-secret-baby … via @BBCiPlayer

    4 years ago

  49. Tim Woodward@timiambeing

    @daisyasquith #MyMotherTheSecretBaby a beautiful filum!! :) Your perseverance paid off in the end and the result was hugely touching x x

    4 years ago

  50. Cheryl Law@LawCheryl

    @daisyasquith I loved that too!! You make awesome documentaries :-) have been telling everyone about Uncle Johnny today! X

    4 years ago

  51. Mary Benson@MuryB3

    Watched 'My Mother the Secret Baby' by @daisyasquith on BBC Storyville. Amazing story - loved Johnny & Mary. Awful such stigma still exists.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  52. Iain Aitch@iainaitch

    This is the link for the film I mentioned. Highly recommended. BBC Four - Storyville, My Mother the Secret Baby.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05psdvz …

    4 years ago

  53. Cheryl Law@LawCheryl

    @daisyasquith I knew I'd come across you before -didn't you do that documentary about the little girl called Altinay who came to live in UK?

    4 years ago

  54. Lorraine Mariner@lorrainemariner

    Meant to get an early night but couldn't stop watching the wonderful documentary My Mother the Secret Baby by @daisyasquith on BBC iplayer

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  55. Iain Aitch@iainaitch

    Saw @daisyasquith After the Dance Aka My Mother the Secret Baby at dochouse tonight. Amazing stuff. A must see on iplayer. #hipcontact

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  56. Iain Aitch@iainaitch

    Saw @daisyasquith After the Dance Aka My Mother the Secret Baby at dochouse tonight. Amazing stuff. A must see on iplayer. #hipcontact

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  57. Lynne Bailey@Lynners67

    @daisyasquith just watched your Storyville film about your family. Wonderfully heartwarming!

    4 years ago

  58. Francis Maloney@francismaloney5

    @chip_daley @daisyasquith Wonderful show

    4 years ago

  59. sakina Brennan@smokieone

    @daisyasquith very moved with Storyville brilliant filming

    4 years ago

  60. Morgan Phillips@msmorganp

    Watched 'My Mother the Secret Baby' on iPlayer @daisyasquith I've not smiled so much through a doco. Wonderful, heart warming and hopeful.

    4 years ago

  61. Francis Macdonald@FranMacdonald

    Highly recommend catching up with @daisyasquith's My Mother The Secret Baby on BBC's Storyville. Great doc  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05psdvz/storyville-20142015-23-my-mother-the-secret-baby …

    4 years ago

  62. Sharon@cascaigh

    @daisyasquith #MyMotherTheSecretBaby that was very special, hope your mam has found some peace, her dad's family are lovely people

    4 years ago

  63. Elly Copp@EleanorCopp

    @gretchenshoring @daisyasquith still shocking too the ripples continue #Storyville

    4 years ago

  64. Jillster@jilljanoully

    @daisyasquith Just watched your @bbcstoryville Utterly beautiful, deeply moving, wholly unforgettable. Here's to you and yours. Magnificent.

    4 years ago

  65. covert ovine@covertovine

    totally gripped by my mother the secret baby & the lovely lovely johnny and mary good people @bbcstoryville @daisyasquith

    4 years ago

  66. Iron Teddy Bear@IronTeddyBear

    @daisyasquith loved #secretbabyfilm. Every migrant family wants to go back and have a poke around where they came from. You did it!

    4 years ago

  67. Maisie Spoon@MaisieSpoon

    @daisyasquith a stunning piece of filmmaking! And I absolutely loved Velorama 😄

    4 years ago

  68. No to paper tigers@NoToPaperTigers

    If you're into documentaries MyMotherTheSecretBaby BBC4 by @daisyasquith on an Irish adventure is just gorgeous.I'm definitely not crying.

    4 years ago

  69. Citizen Films@gretchenshoring

    @daisyasquith Great film, Daisy. Loved the way your cousin and his lovely wife became the stars. Fabulous. #StoryVille

    4 years ago

  70. Charlie Phillips@charliechar

    Love the new @daisyasquith doc about her family history, just screened @IntheDocHouse - moving, and her family are brilliant

    4 years ago

  71. Wendy Carrig@wendycarrig

    @daisyasquith Congratulations #MyMotherTheSecretBaby wonderful storytelling. Excellent documentary..

    4 years ago

  72. Elaine Rodgers@kingstowngirl

    @daisyasquith What a wonderful documentary. Thank you for sharing your story.

    4 years ago

  73. Charlotte Fisher@charlottea16

    @daisyasquith utterly taken with the Storyville doco. Brilliant. Perfect. Wonderful.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  74. Josephine Dunworth@jmdunworth

    just seen a wonderful documentary on BBC4: Storyville 'my mother the secret baby', by Daisy Asquith @daisyasquith.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05psdvz ….

    4 years ago

  75. Kev Fitzgerald@blackthorn23

    @daisyasquith My mother the secret baby, super documentary, really enjoyed it

    4 years ago

  76. Jack Casey@JFACasey

    Via @bbcstoryville - @daisyasquith's MY MOTHER: THE SECRET BABY is a must-see:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05psdvz/storyville-20142015-23-my-mother-the-secret-baby … #irishcinema

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  77. Luxeh@LuxePain

    You MUST watch Storyville - My Mother The Secret Baby. All the emotions. Johnny & Mary are adorable. LOVED this @daisyasquith x

    4 years ago

  78. Michelle Blunt@michelleblunt

    @daisyasquith the world would be a much better place if everyone treated people the way way your lovely cousins did!! Very moving!!! X

    4 years ago

  79. Michelle Blunt@michelleblunt

    @daisyasquith amazing documentary. Your mum is so strong.

    4 years ago

  80. Simon Rodway@silvercanetours

    @daisyasquith Cousin Shioban gets my vote. Lovely lady

    4 years ago

  81. judy murphy@trageal

    @daisyasquith I was very moved by your film. Am from East Clare and it was like a different world. What a fab two. And a great half sister.

    4 years ago

  82. Doc Rak@DDocRak

    @daisyasquith What a beautiful film you made about your family, I got very emotional watching it. Really lovely affecting film, great stuff!

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  83. Touching & funny docu: My Mother The Secret Baby #BBC4 thankyou @daisyasquith. Lovely couple #johnnyandmary pic.twitter.com/cRAywq6e9t

    Fiona Pearson@fionacpearson

    @daisyasquith··4 years ago

  84. Francis Lee@strawhousefilms

    @daisyasquith just caught it on the iplayer. Totally beautiful and honest. Loved it.

    @daisyasquith·4 years ago

  85. Francis Lee@strawhousefilms

    Just watched #MyMotherTheSecretBaby BBC4 by @daisyasquith Beautiful, truthful & moving film thank you

    4 years ago

  86. ✿cLaShE~aRt✿ @clareshervin

    @daisyasquith A beautifully filmed raw sensitive and powerful documentary. Look forward to a follow up in few yrs?? @foundjohnny

    4 years ago

  87. Luiza Sauma@luizasauma

    Watched this beautiful doc by @daisyasquith last night: My Mother the Secret Baby  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05psdvz …

    4 years ago

  88. steve pottinger@BigStevePoet

    Just watched 'My Mother The Secret Baby' by @daisyasquith. Amazing piece of storytelling. Heart-warming and human. Brilliant!

    4 years ago

  89. @daisyasquith @RTERadio1 @sheba1236 watched this lovely film #after the dance Johnny and Mary are lovely and kind. pic.twitter.com/Pcog9w4p3x

    Dolores O'Shea@sheba1236

    ·

    4 years ago

  90. Paul Robinson@robbopainter

    @daisyasquith watched your film After the Dance last night on BBC4...loved it!

    4 years ago

  91. Melissa Green@MissRubyRed77

    Such good viewing from #BBC4 #Storyville #MyMotherTheSecretBaby #emotional makes me think of my own nan. 😞

    4 years ago

  92. Vern @lecrin

    Well done @DannyCohen & #BBC for commissioning & broadcasting the wonderful documentary #mymotherthesecretbaby by @daisyasquith #Storyville

    4 years ago

  93. Caroline Taleb@rosa_the_red

    #Storyville this weeks documentary #MyMotherTheSecretBaby Superb

    4 years ago

  94. Sister Anne Ruzylo@sargesalute

    @daisyasquith just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed #mymotherthesecretbaby. Brilliant

    4 years ago

  95. Vern @lecrin

    @siobhancarew You spoke very well. Important contribution to a fine documentary. Well done Slainte! #mymotherthesecretbaby #storyville

    4 years ago

  96. Kit Bailey@kitbailey

    @daisyasquith THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for it xxxxx #MyMotherTheSecretBaby 😘

    4 years ago

  97. Niamh Byrne@chip_daley

    Fascinating piece of docu filmmaking #MyMothertheSecretBaby Real gems of characters and stories unearthed by @daisyasquith

    4 years ago

  98. Stoneacre Studios@artymaggie

    Entertaining, true to life & a wonderful story well told @daisyasquith ! #illegitimacy #snap #mymotherthesecretbaby

    4 years ago

  99. Vern @lecrin

    If you missed #mymotherthesecretbaby on BBC4 catch up on iplayer. Proper doco. Nice people. True story well documented @daisyasquith Slainte

    4 years ago

  100. Lynne @buttons_37

    Oh what a tangled web we weave - when we practice to deceive! Watch #Storyville on BBC4 #Mymotherthesecretbaby

    4 years ago