Award Season 2024 is off and first in line are the Broadcast Awards. Recognising the best in British TV, we are happy to see some familiar projects on the shortlist and well done to our editors for their excellent work!
Nick Follows was one of the editors on Inside the Iranian Uprising produced by Passion Pictures for BBC Two, which was selected in the ‘Best Current Affairs Programme’ category. This doc tells the incredible story of the protests that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody, told mainly through the mobile phone footage of the brave citizens involved.
The Crossing, produced by DM Productions for ITV and already an award-winning documentary, was edited by Ella Newton and also got shortlisted in the ‘Best Current Affairs Programme’ category.
George Michael: Outed, produced by Blast Films for Channel 4, is an archive heavy documentary looking at the tumultuous period in George Michael’s life when his homosexuality was discovered by the press and how his reaction to a potentially career-ending event at the time became a defining moment for gay liberation. This has been selected in the ‘Best Documentary Series’ category and is edited by Charlie Hawryliw
The already critically acclaimed series The Traitors is in the ‘Best Entertainment Programme’ category, produced by Studio Lambert for BBC One and edited by James Sheldon and Janet Shaw
Married at First Sight produced by CPL Productions for Channel 4 and edited by Mike Kerr and Ian Smith has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Multichannel Programme’ category.
The Awards take place 8th February 2024. Watch this space for the results. Good luck to all nominees!
Amanda and Alan team up again as the world’s most unlikely fixer-uppers. Once again they bagged a one euro bargain house, this time a derelict 17th century building with a watchtower in an idyllic spot of northern Tuscany: Fornovolasco. Part renovation show, part travelogue, the series serves as a sunny slice of January escapism but the real draw is the hosts friendship which never fails to make the audience laugh and keeps them coming back episode after episode.
Sam Frostand Steve Flatt both worked on the new series, Sam cut episode 3 in which the team tackle Alan’s bedroom while Steve cut episode 7 which covers the biggest job: the watchtower!
Follow their DIY adventures every Friday at 8:30pm on BBC One. Hardhats mandatory!
Roy Williams has been editing James May shows for years and still loves to bring his adventures to life after over a decade. In the third season of his travelogue escapades, May invites his audience to discover the colourful and rich culture of India, with his usual educational fun facts and awkward willingness to immerse himself in the culture by trying everything!
Roy edited episode 2 in which May tours the capital: Delhi. This episode touches on a lot of Indian traditions but the one that Roy remembers best and found most fascinating was the ‘spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony’ which is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi. We won’t spoil the surprise and recommend you watch the show to find out more about the fascinating cultural treasures uncovered in each episode.
The Traitors USA Series 2: Peacock. Official Trailer
This immensely popular show was a real viewings winner and is back for a second series. It’s hosted by Alan Cumming and the US cast mixes some familiar faces from American reality shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Below Deck and Big Brother with ordinary people from across the United States. This cast is sure to provide plenty of drama around the Round Table!
James Sheldon is an experienced entertainment editor and worked on the very first series for the UK, he was excited to be asked back to edit The Traitors USA. James discussed; “Traitors has been such a fun series to work on! The edit for this epic show allows to utilise a wide variety of techniques to convey really compelling storylines, which has been an absolute joy to do”.
The Traitors USA Series 2 will air 12th Jan on Peacock ( Sky and Now TV) and will then be available on BBC iPlayer on the 13th January
Ben Fogle holds a special place in Satusfaction’s heart never failing to bring joy and wonder to our screens and our editors, so we are pleased to participate in bringing his newest adventures to life.
Series 18 of New Lives in the Wild, now produced by Ricochet, sees Ben travel the world to meet and help people who chose to venture down alternative paths to everyday life.
Melanie Golden returns as editor on 4 episodes this season, including episode 1 which takes us to Northern Colombia. She explained that ‘Editing on New Lives In The Wild is a joy. No episode is the same, each contributor has an incredible and inspiring story, that always touches my heart and leaves a lasting impression on me. I am grateful to be trusted with telling their stories.’
In this one off Christmas special documentary, a host of top stars reflect on the life and comedy of Barry Humphries – AKA Dame Edna Everage.
December 2023 marks a momentous occasion as the iconic comedian is set to be celebrated through a state memorial at the Sydney Opera House. ITV1 is joining in this tribute with a special honouring the legendary Barry Humphries. Friends and fans, including the likes of Sharon Osbourne, Jonathan Ross, Nick Cave, Jason Donovan, Joan Bakewell, Dara Ó Briain, Lord Jeffrey Archer, and more, will come together to celebrate his life and career. “Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh” takes a nostalgic journey, reliving unforgettable moments from his iconic characters, Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson. The show also delves into the archives to unearth gems from Barry’s insightful and equally humorous interviews conducted in his own persona, providing a unique glimpse into the brilliance of this comedic genius. It’s a true celebration of the life and laughter of Barry Humphries.
Gavin Ames enjoyed working on this project and we are all looking forward to watching it on Christmas Day!
Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh, Monday 25th December 10pm ITV
Editor: Ella Newton, Episode 2 ‘The Night Prowler’.
The Garden Productions for Channel 4.
24 Hours in Police Custody is back for an eleventh series. It’s critically acclaimed and more popular with audiences than ever. The series uses a combination of fixed-rig and single camera filming and provides unprecedented access to some of the UK’s most dramatic police investigations – showing each case in extraordinary and compelling detail.
Ella Newton edited Episode 2. New episodes every Sunday 9pm on Channel 4.
Robyn Wright started editing this two-part edition of the award-winning This World strand back in May. It looks back at the unsolved disappearance of 43 Mexican students in the infamous Iguala mass kidnapping incident in 2014.
On the evening of 26 September 2014, 43 students were attacked on their way to a protest in Mexico City. They were forced off passenger buses, never to be seen again. The young trainee teachers’ disappearance and the botched investigation which followed triggered protests and outrage in Mexico and abroad.
This documentary hears how federal investigators initially blamed corrupt local police and a local drug cartel for the attacks, but in the weeks and months that followed, civil unrest grew as the parents of the missing boys became increasingly suspicious of the official investigation.
Featuring survivors, families of the missing and exclusive interviews with Tomás Zerón De Lucio, the fugitive former head of the Mexican Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) and Omar Gómez Trejo, the exiled former special prosecutor.
We spoke with Robyn about the challenges of the edit. She said that “It was a fantastic story to work on and something I feel proud to be a part of. The biggest challenge was to be working on something where 75% of the characters were Spanish speakers and I don’t speak Spanish. Also creating a structure that was based on a drama thriller genre for a story that was factual and stretched over nine years. Keeping it suspenseful and dramatic, was also quite challenging. And of course, schedules!”.
Part one of Disappeared: Mexico’s Missing 43 will be on Thursday 7th December 9pm on BBC Two.
The dramatic story of Britain's biggest terrorist attack and the decades long investigation which followed it. Lockerbie – a four part series coming very soon to Sky Documentaries. Directed by @JohnDower71 and made by a brilliant team.#Lockerbiepic.twitter.com/tiWPIZYsGA
This four part series tells the true story of Britain’s deadliest terrorist atrocity and the most fatal terrorist attack on America before 9/11: the bombing of Pan Am flight 103, when 270 people lost their lives on the night of 21st December 1988.
The series includes archive and incorporates interviews with individuals closely linked to the disaster and the long investigation that followed it, including interviews with victims’ families, investigators, intelligence officers and other key figures who have not spoken until now. It explores unanswered questions to this complex story and investigates who is ultimately responsible.
The series is executive produced by Arron Fellows and Nancy Strang for Mindhouse Productions and directed by award winning John Dower (My Scientology Movie, Thriller in Manila).
The series starts on Sky Documentaries on Sunday 26th November at 9pm
In this new series for Chanel 4, Kevin McCloud, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Mary Portas take their climate change fight to the government to demand change that could mean a greener economy, cheaper energy and lower utility bills. Guided by some of the most respected climate experts in the world, they highlight the areas where they think the government needs to do more, campaigning for tangible improvements in key areas like energy and housing. They put pressure on those in power and join forces with other celebrities to create eye-catching stunts to draw attention to their cause.
Joe Swanson edited episode 2 and he said that he was “proud to have been part of such an important series”.
Good work Joe!
Episode 1 airs Tuesday 21st November and Episode 2 will be on Wednesday 22nd November.
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
The shortlist for the 2025 Broadcast Awards has been announced and we’re so pleased and proud that some of the programmes our editors worked on were selected in various categories. Best Documentary Series Lockerbie, produced by Mindhouse Productions for Sky Documentaries – Charlie Hawryliw and… Read More
Exec Producer: Rachel Viner CPL Productions Editor: Mike Kerr Monday 16 September at 9pm E4 Married at First Sight UK. CPL Productions, Image: Matt Monfredi/Channel 4 Married at First Sight UK 2024 is just around the corner, and if you’re a fan of drama, passion, and unexpected twists,… Read More
Exec Producer: Richard Ackerman Jackpot Productions for Netflix Editor: Joe Swanson Streaming from Tuesday 10th 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… Read More
Congratulations to the 2024 Shortlist! We are proud to see lots of familiar names and projects in the shortlist. Congratulations to the 2024 Shortlist! We are proud to see lots of familiar names and projects in the shortlist. – Lockerbie: Mindhouse Productions for Sky Documentaries & NOW… Read More
Director: Sam Collins Exec Producers: David Gardner, Kerstin Emhoff, Nicola Howson & Scott Melvin Ventureland, Studio 99 and Buzz16 for Amazon Prime Lead Editor: Graham Taylor This compelling documentary tells the remarkable story of Manchester United’s unprecedented triumph in 1999, when the team made football history by clinching the… Read More
Editor: Charlie Hawryliw Exec Producer: Colin Barr. Expectation for Channel 4 Monday 29th April on Channel 4 Miriam: Death of a Reality Star is a hard-hitting documentary about Miriam Rivera, recognised as the world’s first transgender reality TV star. The documentary series chronicles the Mexican model’s groundbreaking… Read More
Exciting news! The 2024 Grierson Awards are now open for entries and hold onto your popcorn, Satusfaction, are absolutely thrilled to announce that we’re teaming up with the legendary 2024 Grierson Awards as a proud sponsor! For all you documentary buffs out there, you know the Grierson Awards… Read More
