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Spot Operators | International Advice

Specialist: David Milligan

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Dave is a Mechanical Engineer by trade and prior to joining First Option in 2011, he had a lengthy career at the BBC; first as a technician at BBC Birmingham, and then almost 20 years as a safety adviser to the full range of productions. He also represented the BBC on the Joint Industry Stunt Committee.

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Article last updated on Feb 13th, 2026

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