Tyson Fury: the Gypsy King

Optomen for ITV

Editor: Abraham Twelderbrhan

Tyson Fury: the Gypsy King; Optomen for ITV

This brand three part series, Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King offers exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to one of sports most flamboyant and controversial characters Tyson Fury and his larger than life family. Giving viewers an unprecedented insight into the life of one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in British sport.

Filmed over several months, Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King follows the Gypsy King and his nearest and dearest as he aims to fulfil his dream of becoming the heavyweight boxing champion of the world as he prepares to take on his arch-rival Deontay Wilder for a second time.

The series combines a warm and at times emotional family saga with raw and unflinching scenes of Tyson preparing for the fights against Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin to reveal the most complete and intimate portrait of the Gypsy King ever seen.

Abraham edited Episodes 1 and 3 and was additional on Episode 2. He loved working with current subject matter and is happy to see it has had such a big audience. It was challenging to get the re-match footage in time for Ep 3 but it all worked for a great episode.

Episode 3 which shows footage of last weekends fight is aired Thursday 5th March 9pm ITV. Episodes 1 and 2 are available on here.

Drive to Survive: Season 2

Box to Box Films for Netflix

Release date 28th February

Editors: Chris Duveen, Duncan Hill

Assembly Editor : Matthew Henley

Drive to Survive: Season 2: Box to Box Films for Netflix

Netflix’s critically acclaimed F1 documentary Drive To Survive is back for a second season!

The focus this season will be on two drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. The former is well-placed to become six-time world champion while Vettel has had a forgettable season so far. The onus will also be on Ferrari’s latest racing sensation, Charles Leclerc and Red Bull Racing’s Pierre Gasly who have made some impressive inroads for their respective teams. This will also be the first time Mercedes and Ferrari will make an appearance on the series.

Netflix  organised a special screening of the much-awaited Drive to survive season 2 in New York. It was attended by a group of media personals, McLaren driver George Russell and our very own Chris Duveen!

Drive to Survive Season 2 will be available from 28th February 2020.

Thomas Markle: My Story

Channel 5

22nd Jan 9pm

Editor Jayesh Lathia

Alaska TV

This film looks at the once loving relationship between Thomas and Meghan as she was growing up. Filmed at his home in Mexico in October 2019, this documentary follows Thomas Markle as he reveals the story behind his dramatic fall out with daughter, Meghan. In the wake of the recent announcement that Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen to step back as senior members of the Royal family, cameras return to ask Thomas his thoughts on their decision.

Jayesh who edited the film said ”It has been a very exciting project to work on, especially given the very topical and fast moving nature of events over the past couple of weeks. At it’s heart, the film deals with a human story of a father and daughter whose once loving relationship has resulted in a complicated fallout. The fact that the father and daughter happen to be Thomas and Meghan Markle makes this story even more extraordinary”.

Tonight 9pm Channel 5

The Broadcast Awards 2020

The short list for the Broadcast Awards has been revealed. The Broadcast Awards are the most hotly anticipated event in the television industry calendar celebrating the very best in British programming and channels. We are excited to see that many projects that our editors have worked on have been shortlisted.

Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out– Charlie Hawryliw edited this 60 min documentary which follows Little Mix star Jesy Nelson as she goes on a journey of rehabilitation. She opens up about abuse she has suffered at the hands of cyberbullies and its effects on her mental health. October Films for BBC Three. Shortlisted in the ‘Best Multi Channel Category’

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Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out

The Repair Shop – Alex Marsh and Hugo Fowler have worked  on this lovely series which shines a light on the wonderful treasures to be found in homes across the country. Shortlisted in the ‘Best Daytime Programme’ category. Ricochet for BBC One.

Drowning in Plastic – Matt Lowe edited this important documentary which follows Liz Bonnin as she investigates the scale of the plastic crisis in our oceans. Raw TV for BBC One. Shortlisted in the ‘Best Documentary’ category.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Tim Fielding and Janet Shaw  have worked on this popular long-running reality series presented by Ant & Dec featuring celebrities living in the jungle.  Shortlisted in the ‘Best Entertainment Programme’ category.
ITV Studios Entertainment for ITV

Love Island– Tim Fielding and Janet Shaw also worked on this series which has been Shortlisted in the ‘Best Entertainment Programme’.
ITV Studios Entertainment/Motion Content Group for ITV2

One Day in Gaza– The 14 May 2018 started as a day of mass protest at Gaza’s border with Israel, and would end as one of the most deadly days in Gaza for a generation. Edited by Ella Newton, this 60-minute film reveals extraordinary new details of what happened. BBC Current Affairs London for BBC Two. Shortlisted in the ‘Best News/Current Affairs Programme’ category.

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One Day in Gaza

The Big Hospital Experiment.- Edited by Simon ‘Badger’ Cooper.  Fourteen young people start their first week volunteering for a radical social experiment at the Royal Derby Hospital to deliver patient care on the NHS frontline. Blast Films for BBC Two. Shortlisted in the ‘Best Original Programme’ Category.

The Chase – Andrew Watters worked on this Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh for ITV1. Shortlisted in the ‘Best Daytime Programme’ category.

Brian Johnson- Life on the Road- Dan Stewart edited 2 episodes of this series which see’s one of rock music’s iconic and tour-hardened frontmen, Brian Johnson, gives us a brand new and exclusive take on one aspect of the rock and roll life. Shortlisted in the ‘Best Music Programme’ Category’.

8 Days: To the Moon and Back – Duncan Hill edited this Feature-length drama documentary telling the real story of the Apollo moon landing mission as it happened.  BBC and Theatrical Release. Shortlisted in the ‘Best Single Drama’ category.

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8 Dys to the Moon and Back

Congratulations to everyone shorlisted!

See the full list here. The awards will take place 5th Feb 2020.

Rose d’Or 2019 Finalists Announced

The 2019 Rose d’Or Nominees have been announced. The shortlist was voted for by 60 international judges made up of media industry professionals, chaired by The Bridge star Sofia Helin.

We are delighted to see that The Repair Shop has been nominated in the Reality and Factual Entertainment category. Congratulations to the team at Ricochet. Alex Marsh and Hugo Fowler have been working on this fantastic series which shines a light on the wonderful treasures to be found in homes across the country.

We are excited to see 8 Days: To The Moon and Back has been nominated in the Drama category. Duncan Hill edited this Feature-length drama documentary which uses dramatic reconstruction, declassified cockpit audio recorded by the astronauts and film archive to tell the story of the first moon landing.

8 Days: To The Moon and Back is available on Iplayer.

Good luck to all the nominees, a full list can be seen on the Rose d’Or website.

What Makes a Murderer

Dragonfly

Thursday 21st November 9pm Channel 4

Executive producers Richard Bond; Tom Pullen; Adam Boome

Editor: Charlie Hawryliw

What Makes a Murderer: Dragonfly

The series is made up of three episodes edited by the wonderful Charlie Hawryliw. It follows Professor Adrian Raine and Dr. Vicky Thakordas-Desai as they investigate a trio of convicted murders who submit themselves to a ground-breaking sociological, biological and psychological investigation to determine whether they truly had control over their actions.

Episode 1 premieres tonight 9pm on Channel 4 and will be available to watch on All 4.

A night at The Griersons 2019

Another amazing night at the Griersons Documentary Awards this year. The honourable Judge Robert Rinder was a witty and gracious host.

Thank you and well done to Kel McKeown who once again edited The Highlights Showreel and award packages to present the impressive nominees of this year’s ceremony.

A huge congratulations to Matt Lowe who edited the winning film in Discovery’s ‘Best Natural History Documentary’: Drowning in Plastic and to Ella Newton who edited ‘One Day in Gaza’, nominated in the Getty Images ‘Best Current Affairs Documentary’.

This year’s Griersons Trustees’ Award winner was Channel 4’s very own Head of Current Affairs and News, Dorothy Byrne. This nomination recognized her unwavering honesty and praised her inspiring journey in media and constant fight to bring relevant and contemporary issues to the attention of the greater public by commissioning and supporting such programmes.

A night to Remember!

Home Free

Primal Media for Channel 4

Editor: Mohsin Bhatti

Mondays 18th and 25th November on Channel 4

Home Free follows a group of young people with learning disabilities as they leave home and move into supported living apartments. Living independently for the first the time, the new housemates will take a major leap in their lives with extraordinary access from the families. The observational documentary promises joy, laughter, new friendships, blossoming relationships and even tears and heartache.

Mohsin Bhatti, who edited two episodes said: “It was a joy and privilege to be allowed to tell the story of this group of 20 somethings transitioning to their next step of adulthood. Docs like these rarely come through the door and I feel extremely lucky to have been involved documenting their lives.”

The first episode of the series will air on Monday 18th November on Channel 4 at 10pm.

Maradona in Mexico

A Ronachan Films and Pacha Film production for Netflix

Editor: Nick Follows

Directed by Angus Macqueen

13th November on Netflix

Maradona in Mexico- A Ronachan Films and Pacha Film production for Netflix

In September 2018 the legendary Diego Maradona became Manager of the second division Mexican football team, Los Dorados de Sinaloa, who were bottom of the table. Last seen misbehaving at the World Cup in Russia, dire predictions were made when Diego, famous for his addictions as well as his football, descended on Culiacan, home to the world’s biggest drug cartel. (Just two weeks ago its streets were taken over by cartel gunmen.) With astonishing access to Diego and his players, the changing room and the town, the films are a study in passion in all its forms.

David Faitelson, ESPN: “Diego had to go to give life to a football team. Incredible. The city where they traffic the very substance that almost ended his life.”

Nick Follows cut the last episode of Maradona in Mexico available on Netflix from 13th Nov.

The World According to Jeff Goldblum

Nutopia for Nat Geo and Disney+

The World According to Jeff Goldblum- Nutopia

Through the prism of Jeff Goldblum’s always inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems in this new series. Each episode is centered around something we all love — like trainers or ice cream — as Jeff pulls the thread on these deceptively familiar objects and unravels a wonderful world of astonishing connections, fascinating science and history, amazing people, and a whole lot of surprising big ideas and insights.

Jamie Williams who worked on the Coffee episode said “what was most enjoyable about the project is how disarming Jeff is as a host – he really breaks the expectations with his inquisitive approach to every subject. It was a great team to be a part of with a really freeing attitude towards editing which made finding the fun in the material a joy”.

Paul Holland and Desiree Ivegbuna also worked on the series.

The World According To Jeff Goldblum will air on the Disney+ streaming service from the 12th Nov.

Rise of the Rock Star Chefs

Studio Ramsay for BBC One and Fox Editors: Mark Pickles and Matt Scragg Mark Pickles and Matt Scragg edited the latest release from Studio Ramsay, a three-part landmark series charting the rise of three of Britain’s most influential culinary figures: Marco Pierre White,… Read More

Golden State Killer

Renowned Films for Fox Editor: Mitch Bannon Mitch has worked on his fair share of true crime but the documentary he recently finished editing for Renowned (made for Fox) is a truly jaw-dropping story. For four decades, Joseph DeAngelo—the Visalia Ransacker, East Area Rapist,… Read More

Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake S4

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Knife’s Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars – Series 2

Studio Ramsay for Apple TV+ Editors: Badger Cooper, Chris Duveen, Dominic Lester and Jonnie Case Satusfaction had the pleasure to work with Studio Ramsay again on their high end Michelin star-studded docuseries, which returns for its second season. Chefs around the world thrive… Read More

The Real Rooneys

Blast Films for Hulu/Disney+ Editors: Abraham Teweldebrhan + Chris Scurfield 10-part Hulu original docu-series sharing a year in the life of Coleen and Wayne Rooney. Given unprecedented access, cameras are flies on the walls observing the highs and lows of daily life in the Rooney… Read More

The Wargame

The Garden Productions for Sky One Editors: Jennifer Hampson and Badger Cooper The Garden Productions A four-part landmark series combining constructed documentary and scripted drama, based on the award-winning Sky News podcast of the same name. The Wargame takes viewers “beyond the news cycle… Read More

APOCALYPSE

The Garden for Channel 4 Editor: Jennifer Hampson Jen Hampson’s last foray into the survival genre was in 2023 for Alone. She returns to The Garden for Apocalypse, a new, ambitious 7-part series, taking the form of a radical social experiment. Channel 4 is… Read More

Emergency 24/7

Expectation TV for BBC 2 Editor: Badger Cooper Following the success of Murder 24/7, Expectation TV have produced a medical spin off, 6-part series. With camera crews embedded inside the busy Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital, a Major Trauma Centre in Bristol, the doc follows staff… Read More

20/20 Britain’s Most Notorious Crime Investigations

Candle True Stories for ABC & Disney+ Editor: Jayesh Lathia In his first collaboration with Candle True Stories, Jayesh Lathia returns to true crime, applying his skills to bring ABC News’ prestigious “20/20” brand to an international audience by revisiting six of the… Read More

Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy

Mindhouse for Netflix Editor: Charlie Hawryliw Charlie Hawryliw has a talent for crafting engaging, character-led documentaries that make serious subjects feel accessible and relatable, particularly when working with charismatic presenters such as comedian Mo Gilligan.  For his third team up with Mindhouse Productions, Charlie… Read More