Phil Bowman directed and edited tonight’s episode of drama-documentary Banged up Abroad. In the episode Liverpudlian Billy Moore moves to Thailand to start a new, happier life, but instead he gets addicted to the drug Yaba and loses control. Phil found the episode was a great creative challenge as in addition to all the action and danger that audiences are used to in a Banged Up Abroad, Billy’s story is really about his battles with himself. In the end Phil thought this episode has become a discussion of the dangers of toxic masculinity and aspiring to be a good parent.
Watch this gripping and heartfelt retelling of a true story at 9pm on Nat Geo HD (Sky 129)
Produced by James Cameron and narrated by Academy Award®-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch, this new series will utilize the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology to reveal the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals.
Kel McKeown edited Episode 6: Impossible Journeys. This episode looks at how animals rely on an array of super- skills to conquer unimaginable odds when facing what seems like an impossible journey. Kel really enjoyed working on this episode and said “it was great working with such great footage and an excellent creative team, also working with a lot of special effects shots was enjoyable and seeing how they develop”.
Animals, Cumberbatch and produced by James Cameron, what’s not to love?! Season 1 is available to stream on Disney+ and Nat Geo TV
72 Films brings us the enigmatic, compelling and controversial inside story of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk.
Using extensive archive footage taken throughout his life, from South Africa to Silicon Valley, as well as exclusive interviews with the people who know him best, from his mother to Tesla and SpaceX top dogs and even his fiercest adversaries, the series analyses the key moments in Elon’s career that made him the richest man on Earth (and soon Mars).
Jennifer Hampson co-edited the first episode of the 3-part series.
San Francisco, 1995. Elon begins his ascendency, using his genius to build and sell a major new internet technology business. He becomes a multi-millionaire at the age of just 28. Then, he falls in love with glamorous up-and-coming British actress, Talulah Riley. But just as he’s enjoying newfound success, Elon faces his first major challenge…
Watch his incredible journey from rags to riches, tonight on BBC Two at 9pm.
To marks its 50th anniversary, The Grierson Trust has named the most influential and ground-breaking documentaries of the last five decades. Included on the list is Life, Love, Death in A Day edited by Nick Follows. Sue Bourne’s extraordinary documentary captured the joy and heartbreak of an ordinary day in modern Britain through the births, marriages and funerals that took place in one city over twenty-four hours including a longed-for first child, a pagan wedding and the tragic death of a younger brother. Get your snacks out and watch it now on You Tube here.
In this 6 part series, chef Gino D’Acampo travels through the north and south of Italy, celebrating the women who have fuelled and fed his fellow Italians through the ages. Will Adams edited Episode 1 and 5.
We advise not to watch these shows if you’re hungry!!
Episode 1 starts in Gino’s birthplace Torre Del Greco at the base of Mount Vesuvius where he prepares his absolute favourite dish, Pasta alla Genovese with his aunt Lina. Episode 5 which airs this Sunday show’s Gino exploring Tuscany and celebrating the mammas who use the land to great effect. He also learns classic Tuscan food traditions that use simple ingredients to create rich meals.
Will loved working on these episodes and particularly enjoyed working with SP Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt and the team at Betty TV.
For some yummy food inspiration and to be transported to beautiful Italy, tune in to ITV at 7.30pm on Sunday. All episodes will be available on ITV Hub.
Sam edited three episodes of this brand new cookery travelogue . Food writer, cook and broadcaster Sophie Grigson sold up her home in the UK, packed everything into her car and moved to Puglia in the heel of Italy. The series follows her as she makes a new life for herself there meeting new friends, learning how to cook the Puglian way and exploring this, sometimes neglected, part of Italy.
Sam said “I really enjoyed working on the show, even if I spent the whole time yearning for Italian food. I’d say the biggest challenge of it was getting episodes cut and out the door within about 6 days an episode! Otherwise it was just a pleasure to work on.”
We can’t wait to follow Sophie on her adventures in Italy and we’ll also be yearning for that yummy Italian food!
The first episode airs Monday 3rd Oct 9pm on The Food Network
The Nominations for the 2022 Grierson awards have been announced!
The Missing Children has been nominated in the ‘Best History Documentary’ category. Made by True Vision for ITV, this documentary explores the scandal of Ireland’s Missing Children from behind the closed doors of Irelands most notorious mother and baby home. Congratulations to Ella Newton who edited this feature length documentary.
Gazza- Episode 1 has been nominated in the ‘Best Sports Documentary’ category. Western Edge Pictures for the BBC Two. Graham Taylor edited this film about football legend Paul Gascoigne. From legendary talent and national hero to addiction, violence and scandals. Graham had been working with director Sam Collins for 5 years on the project! He said “The resulting film is bold and subversive, yet warm and nostalgic, asks more questions than it answers and was a dream project for a documentary film editor.”
Idris Elba Fight School is nominated in the ‘Best Constructed Documentary Series’ category. Made by Workerbee for BBC2. Editors Abraham Teweldebrhan and Steven Struthers both worked on the series which sees the world-renowned actor, musician and activist Idris Elba takes on eight young Brits, each with unique challenging, personal stories and one thing in common: they want to better their future. In this life-changing and highly personal project, Idris wants this intensive course of boxing training to help arm his recruits with discipline, ambition and mental resilience, enabling them to acquire new life skills – and ultimately change their lives. Ab’s said “Idris is a really nice guy, he was totally invested in the wellbeing of the young people and it was a great series to work on that ended up being about so much more then boxing”.
Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star has also been nominated in the ‘Best Constructed Documentary Series category. Tom Savage and James Sheldon worked on this series which sees amazing transformations and stunning creations from aspiring artists competing to become Britain’s next make-up star. Made by Wall to Wall Media for BBC
Last but not least Joe Lycett Vs the Oil Giant has been nominated in the ‘Best Documentary Presenter’ category. Editor Creda Wilson cut this documentary made by Rumpus Media for Channel 4 which follows Joe Lycett as he takes on Shell, he investigates whether the oil giant is as eco-friendly as its advertising makes it out to be.
Congratulations to all the nominees. The Grierson Awards ceremony will take place on the evening of 10 November 2022 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London. We’ll see you there!
The world’s greatest paintings – and the most audacious art heists of all time. This three part series tells the gripping true stories of a global game of cat and mouse as high culture meets the underworld.
Tanya Trochoulias edited the ‘Oslo’ episode which tell the true story of how In 1994, Munch’s The Scream was ripped from a gallery wall in Oslo. The detectives leading the investigation describe a complex and dangerous investigation which exposes the lengths to which criminals will go to gain a get-out-of-jail card for murder.
Episode 2 will be aired on Sunday 18th Sept BBC2 at 8.05pm. Tanya’s Oslo Episode will be shown on Sunday 25th Sept.
All three Episodes are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
My Grandparents’ War is back on Channel 4 for a second series where actors, singers and celebrities look back at their family history in wartime. It’s a four-part series with episodes running weekly on Thursday at the same time, plus they will become available on streaming service All4. Jen Hampson edited singer Emeli Sandé’s episode. The other famous faces are Actors, Kit Harrington, Keira Knightly and Toby Jones. Filmed in historic locations from the killing fields of Kenya to the mountains of Monte Cassino in Italy, each star re-traces their grandparents’ footsteps and is deeply moved as they uncover the life and death decisions their family faced.
Commissioning Editor Madonna Benjamin says: “I’m delighted at the range of stories and calibre of talent involved in this series. As well as exploring fascinating moments in seminal historical periods, what this programme does like no other is to show audiences a side of these A list stars that we rarely see, sharing with us family stories and intimate histories that are both relatable and moving.”
The series starts tonight with the Kit Harrington episode. Jen’s Emeli Sandé episode will be Episode 3 on Thursday 29th Sept.
In Knead of some good news? The beloved Great British Bake Off is back!
Britain’s best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent – all united in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
Editor Dave Berezai worked on the technical challenges of Ep 3 and 5. He said “It was fantastic to work on another Bake Off show. It’s always fun to put together; plenty of drama and humour and always makes me want to dabble in the kitchen!”
We can’t wait!
The Great British Bake Off starts Tuesday 13th September 8pm Channel 4
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