Since its creation in 1982, the aim of Cicada Productions has been to make films which enrich our understanding of the world – be it through nature, science, history or people.
Cicada’s daring projects in foreign locations have attracted co-producers throughout the world, who have developed a taste for our ambitious, big-budget programmes.
Whilst our passion for knowledge, investigation and understanding remains resolute, Cicada seeks new formats for documentary, to enhance the creativity and imagination involved in story-telling on television.
The Principal
Frances Berrigan – Managing Director
Frances was born in Australia but came to live and work in London in her early twenties. Having spent time at the BBC, the Open University and BBC Radio, she came to Cicada as producer/director on Cicada’s first series: Nature in Focus. Two years later, she took over the company, and has been running it ever since. Her wide range of interests reflects Cicada’s output. She has two children and lives in London with her husband.
