Cole began his career in the 1980s, directing current affairs shows and documentaries for Central Independent Television.
Into the 1990s, Cole co-wrote the play Sod with Arthur Smith, which he also directed and presented at the Pleasance during the 1993 Edinburgh Festival.
He also directed many episodes of the British television show Doc Martin, including four in the last season (2022).
In 2014 he directed three episodes of the drama series Last Tango in Halifax, which aired in December 2014 and January 2015.
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