Our Founder, Esta Charkham
Esta was awarded an honorary degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in recognition of her commitment to working with and developing talent. She believes great work is always the result of collaboration, curiosity, and giving people the confidence to shine.
Meet Esta
Esta founded WLDT over 25 years ago, driven by a lifelong passion for discovering and nurturing talent.
She began her career as an actress on stage and television before moving behind the scenes to become one of the UK’s leading Casting Directors, working on landmark productions including Quadrophenia, Scum, and the Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire. She later became a highly successful Producer, creating and leading major television series such as Robin of Sherwood, Boon, Birds of a Feather, winning a British Comedy Award for One Foot in the Grave, and a wide range of children’s and comedy programmes for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
What Sets Us Apart
People-First Approach
Everything we do is built around understanding your needs and helping you succeed—because when you thrive, so do we.
Long-Term Relationships
We’re not just here for the now. We love creating lasting relationships with our clients and growing with them over time.
Proven Process, Flexible Execution
We bring structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. Our methods are clear, but always responsive.