[citation needed] Woollard has produced, written and presented many television documentaries and series, particularly on science and technology.

He earned a reputation for the enthusiasm he brought to his reports, and his skill in turning technical subjects into entertaining television.

[6] During the same period he was involved in writing and producing or presenting a range of other programmes, mainly under the banner of the BBC science documentary strand Horizon.

These included: In 1986, Woollard was instrumental in setting up one of the first independent production companies,[citation needed] making programmes for the world's leading networks.

[8] Woollard has worked as a scriptwriter on documentaries and he has authored books including one recounting his experience as a practising Buddhist.