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Series Producer: Sheila Risk

Editor: Roy Williams

Afro-Mic Productions for UKTV

Will Mellor and Ralf Little are back together,  now in their forties, these two best friends are on a mission to explore what it means to “do life better” as middle-aged men. Hitting the road in an electric car, they travel the length and breadth of the UK, sharing laughs, shedding tears, and learning more about themselves—and each other—than they have in the past two decades. Throughout their journey, Will and Ralf encounter fascinating characters and venture into unexpected worlds, stepping well outside their comfort zones. Each stop brings new challenges, opportunities for personal growth, and unforgettable memories.

In the first episode, edited by Roy Williams, Will and Ralf dive into the concept of strength—both physical and mental. They kick things off in Wrexham with Rebecca Roberts, a two-time World’s Strongest Woman, where they tackle Strongman events with mixed success. The duo then returns to Runcorn, home of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, where they find the Old Archer pub transformed into a Buddhist temple. Seeking inner peace, they face their physical limitations (and a few laughs) under the guidance of a Thai masseur known as ‘Ninja Nun.’ Roy Williams said he particularly enjoyed cutting the part based in the Buddhist temple.

Will & Ralf Should Know Better launches Monday 7th October at 10pm on U&Dave.

Burning Bright productions for Channel 5

Editor: Steve Flatt

30^th September 2024

Channel 5 Castaway returns this time starring ‘This Morning’ presenter Phillip Schofield as Robinson Crusoe. Marooned on an uninhabited tropical island off the coast of Madagascar for ten days, the TV personality documents the experience with various cameras, whilst confronting the challenges of isolation, as well as the elements, and reflecting on the media storm he was at the centre of.

Steve Flatt edited episodes 1 and 3 of the 3-part fast turnaround series.

Watch it this week at 9pm on Channel 5.

Editors: Chris Scurfield and Matt Lowe

Exec Producer: Danny Horan

Blast Films for Sky

Get ready for an intense dive into one of the most chilling true crime cases in recent history. “Black Widow” is a gripping documentary series that uncovers the decade-long police investigation into Dena Thompson, a woman whose name became synonymous with fraud, manipulation, and murder. Over the course of 20 years, Thompson led a life filled with deception, using Lonely Hearts ads to lure multiple husbands and lovers into her web of lies, bigamy, and even death.

This compelling series brings you exclusive first-hand accounts from those impacted by her actions, including a shocking interview with her first husband, who was left homeless and paranoid, believing he was being pursued by the mafia.

Matt Lowe worked on Episode 3. Chris Scurfield edited across all three episodes.

Black Widow is available on Sky Documentaries. The series will also be available to watch as a box set on Sky and NOW.

Exec Producer: Bruce McCoy

World of Wonder/BBC Three

Editor: Chris Naggs

Start your engines…Mama Ru is back!

The highly acclaimed reality competition series is back for its 6^th UK series featuring 12 new drag queens from across the UK.  Judges Michelle Visage, Graham Norton and Alan Carr will be returning to help Ru to find the contestant that possesses the most Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent to be crowned the UK’s ‘Next Drag Superstar’.

Chris Naggs edited Episode 3.  He said “there’s some great characters this season.  The edit was pretty hard work, but great fun, and a lovely edit team who adopted the token straight man as one of their own!”

RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” season 6 premieres on Thursday 26^th September at 8 pm on BBC iPlayer.

Now, sashay away!

Exec Producer: Juliette Murray–Topham

Editor: Simon ‘Badger’ Cooper

Raw TV for BBC Two

Wednesday 25^th  September  9pm – 10pm

The second series of Parole starts this Wednesday and it’s the Times ‘Pick of the Week’.  Filmed over a year with parole boards from across England & Wales, and with unique access to their members, prisoners, and some of the victims/their families, this series tackles the fundamental questions underlying the British justice system, around crime, punishment, reform, rehabilitation, repentance and morality.

Every year in England and Wales, around 16,000 of the potentially most dangerous criminals are considered for parole before the end of their sentence. 4,000 of them are released onto our streets and into our communities. Charged with deciding who gets released from prison and who stays locked up are the 346 members of the Parole Board . Simon ‘Badger’ Cooper worked on this series which is full of horribly hard dilemmas. We as an audience sit in meetings where prisoners face tough questions and decisions are weighed.

Parole starts Wednesday 25^th  September  9pm – 10pm

Twenty Twenty for Channel 4

Exec Producers: Ruth Kelly, David Sutton, Julia Hunt

Editor: Rob Trela

Episode one is on tonight at 9pm on Channel 4

Rob Trela worked across this brand-new six-part documentary series from Twenty Twenty productions. World-renowned explorer and former British Army captain Ed Stafford sets up an extreme survival school that will put struggling modern dads and their children through some of the toughest outdoor challenges on the planet.

Ed Stafford believes modern dads in the UK are too soft and risk averse. He believes his job as a father is to challenge and test his family to try and strengthen them. He has decided to take his wife Laura and their three children to live in the jungle in Costa Rica, while there he will establish an extreme wilderness adventure school.  

The series follows several struggling, out-of-their-comfort-zone British dads, each bringing one of their kids with them while they live in the heart of the jungle. They sleep in home-made shelters, catch and cook their own food, dig toilets, build fires and dodge spiders, snakes and scorpions. All while dealing with boiling heat and high humidity. On top of that, they tackle a wilderness challenge specially designed by Ed to test both their individual characters and their relationships with one another.

In the series press release, Ed Stafford said: “Increasingly the odds are stacked against you as a parent. You find yourself having to swim against the tide to simply do what’s best for your kids. For me connection is everything; this isn’t about parenting techniques – that stuff is instinctive – rather this is an extreme fast-track to a deeper connection between dads and their children in a modern world where that is more tenuous and harder to achieve than ever.”

Exec Producer: Rachel Viner

CPL Productions

Editor: Mike Kerr

Monday 16 September at 9pm E4

Married at First Sight UK 2024 is just around the corner, and if you’re a fan of drama, passion, and unexpected twists, you won’t want to miss this! With its return on Monday, the reality show is already being hailed as the “most exciting series yet,” packed with intense moments that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Editor Mike Kerr is no stranger to the series having worked on Series 1, 6, 7 & 8 and is just finishing on this new season. Mike told us that he’s  “Proud and thankful to be working with such a good team”.

Viewers can expect wedding ceremonies filled with nerves and excitement, romantic honeymoons in sun-drenched locations, and the inevitable ups and downs of living together. But that’s only the beginning. The newlyweds will also face intense dinner parties where tensions flare and emotions run high, as well as the nerve-wracking commitment ceremonies where relationship experts Paul C. Brunson, Melanie Schilling, and Charlene Douglas weigh in on their progress. Will love blossom for these newlyweds, or will the cracks start to show?

The series premieres Monday, 16^th September at 9pm on E4,

Exec Producer: Richard Ackerman

Jackpot Productions for Netflix

Editor: Joe Swanson

Streaming from Tuesday 10^th September

Get ready for laughs, heartwarming moments, and a little bit of chaos as Jack Whitehall takes on one of life’s biggest challenges—becoming a dad! In his brand-new series Fatherhood With My Father, Jack teams up with his dad, Michael Whitehall, for an unforgettable adventure.

This new series which Joe Swanson worked on follows the duo as they travel the world, trying to figure out what fatherhood really means. With Jack about to become a dad for the first time, and Michael sharing his, let’s say, “unique” approach to parenting, expect a hilarious and insightful look at the ups and downs of fatherhood. Whether they’re cracking jokes or having deeper discussions about their roles as dads, this show promises plenty of laughs and a lot of heart.

Joe said “I had such a fun time working on this show. The director,  Paul Taylor is a genius and always lovely to work with. I’d say the biggest challenge was squeezing all the great material into half an hour or so!”

Fatherhood With My Father Premieres 10^th September on Netflix

Honey Bee Media for Sky History

Tuesday 10^th September 9pm

Editor: Richard Lace ( Huggy )

They’re among us and you’d never know… If it wasn’t for Ross Kemp going ‘undercover’ to expose all their secrets. In his brand new series: Mafia and Britain, Kemp digs into 100 years of mafia history and takes viewers on a worldwide journey to follow a trail of illegal money and drugs which slowly infiltrated Britain’s underworld.

In this five-part series, Kemp traces the history of Britain’s mafia links, from bootlegging during Prohibition to the Kray Twins’ connection with the American mob. He also investigates how the fall of the US mafia opened doors for the Colombian drug cartels.

Expect plenty of twists and a deep dive into Britain’s hidden mafia history!

Huggy worked on t his series, he said “it was fun to work on, ‘I was surprised at the many shady shenanigans in this country!”

You can find out about these shady shenanigans on 10^th Sept on Sky HISTORY

(Sky 123, Scotland 124, Sky Glass / Sky Stream 115 and Virgin 131).

Lime Pictures for E4

Editors: Fred Ziecker, Andrew Watters and Ben Burgess

The highly anticipated new season of Celebs Go Dating is set to be its most exciting yet, filled with fresh challenges, memorable dating excursions, and more chances than ever to find that perfect connection.

As the series unfolds, the celebrities will be guided through weeks of multiple dates, all while receiving expert mentoring to help them navigate the ups and downs of the dating world. At the end, each Celeb will face a decision: who will they choose as their final date to join them on a romantic couple’s getaway?

This season’s star-studded lineup is sure to keep viewers hooked. We’ll see Love Island favourite Chris Taylor, Married At First Sight UK sensation Ella Morgan, popstar Jamelia, actress Helen Flanagan, former Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb, and Made In Chelsea’s Tristan Phipps all stepping into the dating spotlight. With such a diverse mix of personalities, sparks are guaranteed to fly.

Fred Ziecker worked on Ep 18,  Andrew Watters worked on Ep 5 and Ben Burgess worked on several episodes across the series.

Starts Monday 19^th August on E4