Step behind the gates of Kensington Palace for a series that reveals what really happened during one of the most talked-about royal encounters of recent years. Megan vs Kate: The Meeting that Changed the Monarchy takes viewers inside the explosive 2018 meeting between the Prince & Princess of Wales and the Duke & Duchess of Sussex.
Through dramatic reconstructions and exclusive insider insights, the series brings new perspective to an event that shook the royal household and dominated global headlines. What was said behind closed doors? How did the relationship between the couples evolve from that moment? This gripping documentary explores the answers.
We’re proud to see familiar names in the edit suite for Mentorn: Editor Kel McKeown, worked on the whole documentary while HassAzzoug brought his skill to parts 5 and 6.
She’s one of the most celebrated writers in the English language, yet the real Jane Austen remains surprisingly elusive. A captivating new three-part series for BBC Arts, Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius, brings her extraordinary story to life.
Marking the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth, this drama-documentary series does more than revisit the classics, it uncovers the fiercely intelligent woman behind them. Despite having written thousands of letters to her sister Cassandra, most were tragically destroyed after her death in 1817. What remains offers precious glimpses into Austen’s private thoughts, which this series uses as a vital thread throughout the episodes.
Blending cinematic drama with archival material and deeply insightful interviews, Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius features a remarkable line-up of contributors. These include celebrated authors like Helen Fielding, Candice Carty-Williams, Kate Atkinson, Colm Tóibín and Bee Rowlatt, alongside actors Charity Wakefield, Greta Scacchi, Samuel West, Tamsin Greig, Tom Bennett and Greg Wise—many of whom have brought Austen’s characters to life on stage and screen. The series also draws on expertise from historians and scholars including Dr Paula Byrne, Admiral Lord West, Dr Priya Atwal, Dr Louise Curran, and Dr Paddy Bullard, with filmmaker Ken Loach lending his unique perspective.
We’re especially proud to spotlight editor Jennifer Hampson, who cut Episode 2 of this landmark series.
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius is a fitting tribute to a woman who transformed the literary landscape—and whose genius still speaks to us today.
Obsessed with Pride and Prejudice, Katie’s particularly looking forward to this series!
Premieres on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two from 9pm on Monday 26th May.
Executive Producers: Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea, Sarah Lazenby
Premieres 28th May
Hello Sunshine F1: Academy
Move over Men, it’s the Women’s turn!! F1: The Academy is set to make a powerful entrance onto the global streaming stage, the all-women racing series has teamed up with Hello Sunshine, to bring fans a brand-new docuseries.
This multi-part series promises an adrenaline-charged, behind-the-scenes look at the F1 Academy offering viewers unprecedented access to the drivers, teams, sponsors, and families who are pushing boundaries in one of the world’s most challenging sports. Beyond the drama on the track, the show will delve into the personal journeys and high stakes that come with competing in this pioneering motorsport category.
Franco came in towards the end of this edit to cut new sequences and help finishing across the series. He said “Everyone on the team was really nice, and the format of the show was great fun to work with. It’s similar to Drive to Survive but following females working their way up F1 standard. It’s got the excitement of Drive but it’s a refreshing take that genuinely feels different. The bravado without the testosterone, and just generally more fun and light-hearted”.
This series isn’t just about high-speed thrills; it’s a celebration of women breaking barriers in motorsport. F1: The Academy puts women in the driver’s seat literally and figuratively! We are looking forward to watching their journeys unfold.
F1: The Academy premieres on Netflix on the 28th May.
Exec Producers: Russ Malkin, David Alexanian, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
Editor: Dave Berezai: Ep 10
Long Way Up for Apple TV+
Today is the premiere of Long Way Home on Apple TV+, the latest chapter in Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s iconic travel series. Following Long Way Roun and Long Way Down, this new 10-part series sees the duo journey from McGregor’s native Scotland to Boorman’s home in England, covering 17 European countries on vintage motorcycles. Unlike their tech-heavy adventures of the past, Long Way Home opts for simplicity. With minimal support and a slower pace, this travelogue delivers stunning scenery and intimate moments of reflection, while McGregor and Boorman focus on reconnecting with the land and each other.
Dave Berezai worked on Episode 4 and 6 and was the finishing editor on Ep 1. He said “It was fantastic to work on the 4th Long Way series. This is not a typical travelogue. By it’s very nature it’s much rawer. Ewan and Charlie were the embodiment of the shows tagline: “Life is adventure” allowing situations and experiences to unfold in front of them as they travelled from place to place. Such on the fly experiences lead to some real and heart-warming moments made possible by Ewan’s and Charlie’s engaging personalities. Not only was the footage rich in content, the scenery traversed was absolutely breathtaking. Needless to say I had all the tools in my arsenal to make a great show. The spirit of exploration wasn’t limited to the out in the field production however. Exec Producers David Alexanian and Russ Malkin gave me the freedom to create and add my own stamp to the episodes I cut.”
Early reviews highlight the show’s slower, more meditative tone sharing that the series is less action but more heart, with a clear focus on friendship, family, and the joys of the open road.
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA is back on our screens !
Gordon Ramsay returns to tackle chaos in the kitchens and drama on the dining floor as he helps struggling restaurants turn their fortunes around. Expect explosive moments, high stakes, and – of course – Ramsay at his uncompromising best.
Alex said “Kitchen Nightmares was a great fun show to work on. I did some editing on the 2 hour season opener (one set in French Quarter, New Orleans) and also another episode at a vegan restaurant. Studio Ramsay are a great team to work with, I had worked with them on Future food Stars. The episodes had great characters, they were perfectly cast – properly disgusting kitchen shots, restaurants in crisis, fun times editing them and Gordon Ramsay”.
Ben also shared that one of the things that stands out to him on Kitchen Nightmares is that because of the collaborative nature of the edit you do get a sense of team spirit and camaraderie which is nice.
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA starts Thursday 1st May 10pm on Channel 4
Led by disability campaigner Jono Lancaster, Love My Face follows people with a range of visible facial differences as they seek support, advice and explore transformative treatments to help accept or address their differences. At a one-of-a-kind clinic in Yorkshire, people are given a life-changing opportunity to explore transformative treatments from some of the UK’s most sought-after medical experts.
Adam Mitchell cut episodes 2 & 3 of the new series and remarked that ‘it was a huge challenge working on this project and balancing the various story points of each contributor who were going through various physical as well as psychological issues. But it’s a series I am immensely proud of being involved with.’
Don’t miss the first couple of episodes at 10pm on Channel 4 tonight.
Dust off your mood boards and fluff those cushions, Interior Design Masters is back on our screens this Thursday for its 6th series! We love watching this popular competition series that sees ten talented new designers all looking for their big break in the fast-paced world of interior design, hosted by Alan Carr.
This time around, we’ve got two of our talented editors behind the scenes:
🎬 Steve Flatt, making his IDM debut — bringing fresh eyes and flair to the series. He worked on the final and said it was a very well organised and great team to work with.
🎬 Tom Savage, a returning pro who also worked on the previous series and clearly couldn’t stay away! He said “I worked on the semi final which was redesigning venues at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. It was a lovely team to work with and great fun mixing in Alan Carr’s humour with the competitive side of the show. Unfortunately as it was remote I came away thinking the home office may need a bit of a makeover too!”.
Flabbergast for BBC One Exec Producer: Andrew Snowball Adam Mitchell: Finishing Editor
Hosted by The Repair Shop’s Dom Chinea, a skilled craftsman himself, the show challenges a group of passionate amateur craftspeople to push their creativity, hone their skills, and develop solid business plans. The series is designed to help these aspiring creators take their unique talents to the next level, providing invaluable guidance in both crafting and business strategy.
Adam Mitchell has been an offline editor on the series before, but this time had a slightly different role, he commented; “ the most challenging thing was being the finishing editor on multiple episodes across the series and the balancing act of making sure they were formatted correctly and all notes were done and seamlessly edited into other editors’ work”.
Tune in on the 3rd March to watch the inspiring transformation of hobbyists into entrepreneurs.
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump return for the second instalment of Food Stars and bring their expertise and distinct leadership styles to the hunt for the next great innovator in the food and beverage industry. In a game-changing twist, contestants won’t just pitch their business ideas, they’ll also be vying to earn a spot on one of the moguls’ teams. With a life-changing $250,000 prize on the line, this competition series promises high stakes and high drama!
Editors Alex Soskin, Dave Berezai, James Sheldon and John Watts worked on the series for the first time, whilst Jamie Bull was part of the post team that set the format for the show on the first series and was delighted to return for more.
We caught up with a few of the editors to hear about their experience.
Alex Soskin talked about colaboration on a series such as this “Working on Future Food Stars was great fun, both Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump gave the goods so that was fun footage to work with. Definitely the best takeaway was working with Studio Ramsay, Zach, JT and the producers and other editors. I was in-suite at the very start but then remote for the rest of the show. I remember days with lots of things to do, often editing different acts and the collaboration worked well. It felt like a well-run ship.” When we caught up with John Watts he said “It was an apprentice-style show, multi-camera, lots of music, multiple contributors with lots of separate audio tracks to mix. It was quite a tough gig but I did enjoy it and it was interesting to work for an American broadcaster and see how their style is different from the UK.” James Sheldon who worked on the Savoy episode (Ep 8) told us “It was a fun show to work on, I am a big fan of Gordon Ramsay’s shows. I worked fully remote on this series and it heavily relied on music scoring to drive the stories throughout the episode. As well as this, it required a lot of character arcs to build up not just across my own episode, but also to keep consistent throughout.”
Great work everyone!
Don’t miss the exciting launch of Future Food Stars US: Series 2 tonight 8pm on ITV2
Critics are raving about Our Knife Crime Crisis this week! In this latest doc from production company 22Summers, acclaimed actor and documentary producer Idris Elba dives into the harrowing reality of knife crime in Britain. In this deeply personal project, Elba meets victims, offenders, police officers, and grieving families to uncover the roots of the issue and explore how the cycle of violence can be broken.
The film features Pooja Kanda, whose son Ronan was tragically murdered in a case of mistaken identity. She sheds light on systemic failures and the risks faced by children excluded from school. Elba also visits The Royal London Hospital, where a pioneering programme embeds youth workers in the casualty department to support young victims of knife crime, offering them a way out of the cycle of violence.
Elba has meaningful discussions with King Charles and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about solutions, advocating for earlier interventions. Reflecting on his own youth, Elba pushes for opportunities to be created for others, culminating in a knife crime summit at 10 Downing Street that brings together those directly affected to shape policy and inspire change.
We chatted to Franco about the documentary. He teamed up with director Ben Steele with whom he worked many times and built a great working relationship over the years. This project was a bit different to Franco’s usual work, he was excited to collaborate with Ben again and be involved with a big name like Idris Elba. Franco reflected on the creative challenges they faced: “With this type of commission, there’s always a risk it could feel like a presenter-led “trip around the bay” that is informative but lacking real heart. Our ambition was to buck that trend and make something that feels more like a well rounded documentary, with Idris going on a more personal journey, and where the audience could engage with the subject on an emotional level, and not only take in facts and figures”.
Our Knife Crime Crisis premieres on Wednesday, 29th January, at 9pm on BBC One.
Exec Producer: Amanda Lyon Jonnie Case: Additional Editor: Episodes “Lombardy” and “Trentino-Alto Adige”. BBC and National Geographic Across five beautifully crafted episodes, Stanley Tucci journeys through Italy, uncovering hidden gems and timeless traditions alongside chefs, artisans, and locals. With National Geographic’s signature storytelling and Tucci’s trademark charm,… Read More
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Exec Producer: Tom Latter. Nutopia for History US Editors: Felix Black and Andreas Torner 4th April Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny: Nutopia/ History US Back in the glorious 1990’s, FBI agents Mulder and Scully revealed to us that “the truth is out there” with the cultural phenomenon… Read More
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Series 7 Exec Producers: James Gay-Rees & Paul Martin Box to Box for Netflix Editors: Jake Lofdahl and Mark Pickles Jake Lofdahl returned to Box to Box to help edit the highly anticipated seventh season of Netflix’s acclaimed docuseries, Formula 1 Drive to Survive which… Read More
