Starts 4th February and will be available on Channel4OnDemand.
In 2005, the world watched as one of the most famous figures in modern history stood trial. More than 2,000 journalists descended on Santa Maria, California, as Michael Jackson faced criminal charges in what became one of the most heavily reported legal cases ever. Michael Jackson: The Trial, a new four-part documentary series for Channel 4, revisits this extraordinary moment in forensic detail.
This was always going to be a challenging edit, there was a huge amount of archive to watch through as the series examines footage from the courtroom and the media reporting around it. It also features contributors who have never spoken publicly before. Franco edited episode 2 and had to weave together the events of the trial while offering a deeper insight into Jackson’s life as it unfolded under constant media scrutiny.
The series explores not only the courtroom proceedings but documents how the trial became a global spectacle, reflecting the intense relationship between Jackson and the press. Beyond the trial itself, the series asks wider questions about race, fame, journalistic ethics and the American justice system, offering a thoughtful re-examination of a case that continues to shape conversations around celebrity and media coverage today.
Franco really enjoyed the challenge of this edit, he’s an experienced editor with an already impressive slate of documentary credits. A passionate and confident storyteller, Franco brings a strong creative edge to each project he works on. We spoke to him about this one and he had some interesting insights;“I really enjoyed working on this project. It was quite a complicated series to get right in terms of narrative structure and balance. It also had a lot of legal pitfalls because the Michael Jackson estate is extremely litigious. Wonderhood were amazing the whole way through. They understood the demands on the edits and offered a lot of support and resources to get the series completed on time. The Execs were particularly good at pre-empting the legal problems so that we didn’t have to make drastic changes to the cuts late in the schedule. Wonderhood also have a good relationship with Channel 4, so there was good communication between them about the tone and direction of the series. The editorial teams for all the episodes were a great bunch too, so the whole thing felt very collaborative”.
Michael Jackson: The Trial begins Wednesday 4 February at 9pm on Channel 4.
Episode 1- 4th February
Episode 2- 5th February
Episode 3 -11th February
Episode 4 -12th February
The series will then be able to view Channel 4 On Demand.
With over twenty years in documentary filmmaking, Paul Holland is an editor known for turning vast amounts of material into sharp, engaging and emotionally driven films. A master of structure and storytelling, Paul’s strength lies in character-led storytelling. He instinctively finds the moments that reveal personality and warmth, weaving them into narratives that feel both intimate and purposeful. His latest work, Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, is a clear showcase of these skills.
Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision is a 90 minute documentary narrated by Kate Winslet which offers unprecedented access to King Charles III’s environmental work and personal philosophy. Produced in collaboration with The King’s Foundation and streaming on Amazon Prime from Friday 6th February, the film explores the King’s commitment to protecting the planet, a cause he has championed for more than five decades.
The documentary is reflective and intimate blending archive footage, observational moments and personal reflection to create a calm, thoughtful pace that mirrors the King’s own measured approach. Rather than overwhelming us with statistics, the film allows ideas to emerge through memory, experience, and conversation. One standout moment sees the King watching footage of himself aged 21, delivering a speech in 1970 about the environment at a time when he recalls his views were often dismissed as “bonkers”. The moment reinforces how consistent his message has remained over the decades.
The focus remains firmly on the King’s environmental mission, rather than his royal status. It tackles biodiversity loss alongside climate change however the documentary avoids despair, instead emphasising possibility, responsibility, and reconnection with the natural world.
Wonderful work Paul! Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision will be available on Prime Video from Friday 6th February.
Connor really enjoyed working on this two-part series produced by Shine for Channel 4. Trainspotter Bourgeois travels to the US to experience astronaut-style training as he explores a long-held fascination with space. He experiences intense G-forces in a centrifuge and zero-gravity training, finding the physical and mental endurance required far more challenging than anticipated. Connor edited episode 2 where the training intensifies and Francis experiences isolation training that mirrors the loneliness of the Moon and contemplates whether his desire to go further is really worth it. Connor said “This was a joy to work on. Director Jonathan Levene understood from the beginning that Francis is such a joyous, unique, infectious personality, and we had to make sure that shined through. So the challenge was to make sure nothing about the film was typical. It’s not typical that a show about the space industry is also an emotional journey and a love story AND funny, so I really think we succeeded”.
The result is warm, thoughtful and unexpectedly moving joyful celebration of curiosity, ambition and awe. Removed from his familiar GoPro-and-platform setup, Francis remains completely himself, the series documents honest reactions to extraordinary experiences, from demanding simulations to encounters with the vast scale of space science.
This will be an interesting watch!
Mission to Space with Francis Bourgeois Ep 2 Airs on Sun 1 Feb at 18:50 on Channel 4. Both episodes are available on Channel 4 on demand.
The editors love the challenge of cutting this popular, long-running series. There’s always plenty of compelling rushes to work with and the battle is trying to squeeze all the juicy stories into a 60 minute programme. As opposed to the customary 18 candidates, the series celebrates its twentieth series with an even 20 candidates so choosing which footage sees the final cut is trickier than ever but there’s always plenty of great comedy elements which the editors expertly weave in to create the exciting pace of the show.
Kel McKeown, Alex Soskin and Gruff Lovgreen were back to edit series 20 which sees Lord Sugar back in the boardroom and the stakes have never been higher. Joined once again by Baroness Brady and Tim Campbell MBE, 20 brand new candidates will battle it out for the opportunity of a lifetime, competing for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship.
And for the first time ever, the boardroom goes global. Episode one lands in Hong Kong, where the pressure is on from the very first task.
Catch The Apprentice on BBC One and iPlayer from Thursday 29 January at 9pm.
David Baddiel’s Cat Man is a relaxed, funny and charming series where comedian David Baddiel explores the world of cats, meeting owners obsessed with their felines and investigating cat-related phenomena, aiming to challenge dogs’ “man’s best friend” status. This was a dream job for editors Desi and Sam who loves cats and couldn’t wait to get stuck in!
The series has a warm, observational feel. Visually, it’s intimate, focusing on small moments rather than big set ups a look, a pause, a cat doing exactly what it wants. David’s narration and on-screen presence guide the series without dominating it, adding humour and self-deprecation while letting contributors and their cats take centre stage.
Sam Frost and Desiree Ivegbuna edited episodes 1 & 2 respectively and cut stories for various episodes across the series, helping shape its look, rhythm and storytelling approach.
We caught up with Desi to discuss the series, she commented “I absolutely loved working on the edit! I enjoyed the way I had quite a lot of freedom to get lost in the rushes and pick out what I thought works best. I am a cat person so I loved the subject matter! It was brilliant for me as I love comedy and the show revolved around humour, so it ticked all the boxes for me. The challenges I had were building quite a lot of effects as I don’t do that often, but it was great practice! And I felt I gained a lot of knowledge from the other editors. The team were brilliant as well, I had a really great time working with them”.
Sam chatted to us about the project and said “Honestly this was my absolute dream job, what’s not to like about editing cats and cat people for 3 months? Huge thank you to Lou for sorting this booking for me. Huge thanks also to my assistant Gidget who helped me choose all the best shots. It was a fab team at Expectation and also great to work with David Baddiel in the edit. If I had to name a challenge – it was getting every cat that I know into the links. I created a split screen GFX transition between the scenes which was the perfect opportunity to turn friends and family felines into celebrities (for a couple of seconds)”.
Fun Fact: For anyone watching closely, Louisa’s cats, Meg and Goujon, also make their television debut! Satusfacton are currently in negotiations to represent the two but they are quite demanding 😬🐈🐈⬛
Watch David Baddiel’s Cat Man Friday, January 16, 2026, at 8pm on Channel 4
Jennifer loves mixing up the genres, she’s moved from editing a doc about a Cult Massacre for Nat Geo to a Jane Austen biopic doc series for BBC and her latest project was this touching two-part series following the extraordinary journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary for PBS.
We spoke to Jennifer who said “I loved working on this project with the director and my only wish is that I could go out there and meet the elephants and the amazing local Samburu people raising these baby elephants to full health to return back to the wild”.
This is beautifully edited by Jennifer and we look forward to seeing what project she mixes it up with next.
You can watch Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti
Hass has a long history of working with Windfall Films and was excited to be asked back to edit The Valley of the Kings. It’s a two-part documentary which takes viewers deep into Egypt’s ancient Valley of the Kings, where archaeologists uncover the extraordinary burial treasures of Pharaoh Ramses III and investigate evidence pointing to his dramatic assassination.
Hass’s background in documentary and factual entertainment shines throughout. His experience in long-form storytelling helps shape a complex historical investigation into something immersive, clear, and compelling.
He said “ Kings” was such a fun and rewarding experience! I got to dive into the fascinating story of Rameses III’s life and death, piecing together different historical events to figure out why his tomb was missing all those artifacts. It was a delightful challenge to weave these narratives together, requiring a good eye for detail and some knowledge of ancient Egyptian history. Collaborating with Dan Kandall, Henry Fraser, and the entire Windfall Films team was a breath of fresh air. The creative atmosphere made the whole process feel like more than just a job; it was an exciting journey through time!”
We’re very proud of Hass’s work on this documentary and pleased to see him collaborate with Windfall Films yet again on another brilliant project. Nice work Hass! Catch The Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed on Channel 4 on 7th January.
January 2026 is officially Desiree Ivegbuna month at Channel 4. Over the span of two weeks, three of Desi’s projects will be airing on the channel, showcasing her skills and talent in a variety of programmes.
First up, Episode 2 ofWhat Not to Eat, an eye-opening documentary series made by Plum Pictures for Channel 4, which follows four families facing health challenges linked to diet. With guidance from Tim Spector (founder of the Zoe app) and GP Dr Kandi Ejiofor, the series shines a light on ultra-processed foods and how easily they sneak into everyday lives. The series starts from Tuesday 6th Jan.
What Not To Eat, Plum Pictures/Channel 4
Next, Desi switched gears for Episode 1 of Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations with Si King. In this ep, Si visits York Station, uncovering its Victorian grandeur alongside transport historian Siddy Holloway and architect Damion Burrows. A perfect blend of history, character, and place which Des loved. The series was made by Yeti for More4. Catch it on Thursday 8th January.
Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations With Si King, Yeti TV/More4
And just when you thought she might take a breather, Desi edited Episode 2 ofDavid Baddiel’s Cat Man and cut various stories across the series. This new doc by Expectation TV for Channel 4 is a funny and genuinely charming exploration of the world of cats, with David Baddiel meeting extraordinary felines, their devoted owners, and investigating all things cat-related from cat themed experiments to celebrity cats and everything in between. It airs on the 16th January on Channel 4.
David Baddiel: Cat Man, Expectation TV/Channel 4
Beyond the impressive January triple threat, Desi is known for being conscientious, hard-working, bubbly and incredibly easy to work with. She has a real passion for observational documentaries and character-driven stories, which shines through in everything she cuts. She also loves cats (which only made her last project that much more rewarding). A huge congratulations on an amazing run of shows, we can’t wait to watch them!
2025: The Year From Space, Atlantic Productions Channel 4
Have you ever wondered what it was like to look at the Earth from the outside in? With its unique approach, this documentary lets the audience experience an alien’s eye view of the most significant events that our planet has gone through in the past year. Using awe-inspiring satellite images to show the scale and impact of natural disasters such as the wildfires that swept through the Hollywood hills; the human struggles during the siege of Gaza and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine; but also the vibrant beauty and energy of 600 million people celebrating at the festival of the River Ganges.
Thom Humphreys was delighted to be asked back to edit the doc, after cutting the pre-titles for the 2024 edition. He loved working with someone as ‘amazing, kind, hard-working and talented as director Ben Harding’ on such a challenging project which leans heavily on the edit to build tension, humour and stories from footage that wasn’t shot for broadcast or with the purpose of telling a story.
Get the best seat in the house to watch 2025 unwrapped, at 7:30pm on Channel 4.
Editor Dom Lester is a lifelong natural history fan so was incredibly excited when asked to edit a new film for David Attenborough by Passion Pictures. This was a dream project for Dom, and he was especially happy to be back working on a David Attenborough documentary, having previously been a lead editor on The Great Barrier Reef back in 2015. Very well done, Dom!
After a lifetime spent exploring every corner of the globe, Sir David turns his attention to the city he knows best- London. He brings a deeply personal perspective to Wild London, guiding us through the capital’s surprisingly rich and often overlooked wildlife. The film also captures an array of extraordinary stories, including peregrine falcons nesting on the Houses of Parliament to a family of foxes navigating life in the heart of Tottenham. Alongside the animals, Wild London also celebrates the people working tirelessly to protect and restore wildlife across the capital. The film offers a hopeful look at how humans and wildlife can coexist, and even thrive, together.
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