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
This new 90 minute drama documentary comes from Oscar-nominated director Dan Krauss (Extremis) and is produced by Sweta Vohra and edited by Duncan Hill. It sound’s like a brilliant project to work on with a great team as Duncan explains: “ Our story is a hard-boiled forensic science investigation, a heart-breaking story of institutional racism in America, a domestic terrorism saga, and an interior view of one man’s psychological and emotional collapse. It was not only a really big challenge making all these strands seamlessly bind together but also very demanding grappling with both classical archival sequences as well as high end dramatised scenes. But I have to say, the whole process was a complete pleasure, made all the better by working with a hugely collaborative director, an open minded exec and a very supportive broadcaster. It’s exactly the way films should be made but all too often aren’t”.
The Anthrax Attacks tells the story of how prominent figures in the media and US government began receiving letters contaminated with deadly anthrax spores. In the following panicked weeks, the FBI launched the biggest investigation in its entire history. With never before seen archive and high-end drama scenes, this documentary tells a tale of madness, obsession and mayhem. Spanning more than 7 years, it took over 600,000 investigator-hours across 6 continents and ruled out 1000 possible suspects before finally narrowing it down to one single man.
The Anthrax Attacks premieres September 8, 2022 on Netflix.
Do you need some inspiration for a staycation? Fear not- Rosie is back with a second series of her travelogue exploring good old Great Britain. This series is full of adventure and positivity and the Faction’s Katie is happy to see some more Northern towns being explored too!
Comedian Rosie Jones who has cerebral palsy proves that you don’t need a big budget to have the time of your life, you just need to have the power of minority and an infectious sense of humour. Rosie finds adventures in the unlikeliest of places, each week joined by a celebrity guest, ready to get stuck into the nature, nightlife, and quirky culture of Great Britain. Joanna Lumley narrates the series.
Dan Knight edited Episode 4 which see’s Rosie explore Northamptonshire with Lady Leshurr. He said “The show was a dream to work on, a really fantastic team, Rosie is so funny, lots of great material, lots of laughs everyday. I would definitely love to work with the team/ show again!”.
Connor was the finishing editor on the first series and was invited back to edit episode 2 of this series which showcases Blackpool. He told us that “Good people and a well run edit made it a real pleasure doing my episode, and I still laughed at it after weeks of working on it“.
The Guardian describes the series as “It’s messy and chaotic and silly, and it certainly doesn’t skimp on fun”. We are looking forward to some laughs! Tune in on Tuesday 23rd August, 10pm, Channel 4
Pop on your cord trousers and wool sweaters and enjoy “A Farm Through Time” a new three-part weekly series on Channel 5 that explores how farming practices have evolved through the ages.
Jonnie Caseedited tonight’s episode where farming brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson go back to the time of the Second World War. Along with historian Ruth Goodman, they visit the living history farm at Tatton Park. They discover how Nazi Germany attempted to starve Britain by sinking merchant ships, which supplied 80 per cent of our fruit and 50 per cent of all meat. The brothers roll up their sleeves to try everything from sheep shearing and ploughing to log-sawing and planting potatoes.
Will Adams edited Episode 3 which focuses on the Iron Age, it sounds like he got some great tips whilst working on the show and commented “Working on Iron Age with Daisybeck was a pleasure. A nice break from the modern life to enjoy the basics of farming in yesteryear – I actually learned some stuff and my allotment is now going great guns!”
The series starts Thursday 18th August 9pm on Channel 5
Elizabeth Windsor tells the story of the girl who was never supposed to be Queen. Born the first daughter of ‘the spare’, the Duke of York, Princess Elizabeth’s life was destined to be nothing more than a bit part in the privileged shadows of the British Royal family. But with the sudden decision by her uncle, Edward VIII, to give up the throne for the woman he loved, so Elizabeth’s fate was clear. Elizabeth Windsor would become Queen Elizabeth II. With unparalleled access to the largest archive resource in the world, this documentary tells the story of her life for the first time through the lens of her intimate family relationships told by those who know her, who witnessed her decisions, and by those who have devoted their lives to understanding what Elizabeth thinks and feels.
Chris Scurfield who edited this feature documentary said “It was a really lovely edit to work on with a great team. I’m not much of a royalist but I developed a new found respect for the Queen. Seeing footage of her as a little girl and watching her grow up and into adulthood, and all the trials and tribulations she’s been through, she’s quite an amazing character”.
The universe is full of coded secrets – in its flora and fauna, its solar systems, its medicine, its mathematics, its criminal behaviour, and its manufacturing. Man-made enigmas hiding top-secret information, ancient wisdom lost in indecipherable languages, mysteries from space brought to us in strange radio waves. Featuring the stories of the female codebreaker who helped win World War II, Einstein’s universe-defining equations, classical texts that held the secret of Ancient Greece’s origins, and messages from the Mafia. Cracking the Code reveals the greatest codes known to humanity and the brilliant minds that cracked them.
Simon Warner who edited the episode all about the Zimmerman telegram in WW1 explained a challenge that they came across “It was a tough challenge editing a programme with ww1 archive because the broadcaster didn’t want any black and white footage, we had to have everything colourised, but on a very tight budget”.
The UK premiere is part of Sky HISTORY’s Summer of Secrets and will start on Monday, 15th August at 10pm.
DJ Target and Krept & Konan return to Manchester to search for the next big rap star. Six aspiring rappers discover that winning this series will be tougher than ever, with a twist revealed that none of them expect. Their opening challenge sees some artists make a bigger impression than others.
Ben Burgess who edited episode 3 said “This time I found it easier, having done it last time. I was the only editor who’d done it before and so felt like an old hand. I really enjoyed working on it again. It’s good fun”.
Chris Naggsloved getting his teeth into the show and told us “I’m looking forward to watching the series actually! Mostly I’ve been working on Episode 5, it’s been a fun mix of reality editing and music performances, plus loads of Boris effects! Everyone’s saying it’s the strongest line up of artists of any season so far, which I can’t really comment on as I’ve only watched one episode of a previous series up til now, but I’m sure it’s true. What I’ve seen of the clash in episode 2 is brilliant! Hopefully the rest of the viewing public enjoy it!”
Gwyn Moxham edited episode 4 and discussed “I really enjoyed cutting it, the artists were all great people and super talented, and I think it will be a fun episode. The series producer Trent (also my EP) was great to work with also”.
Watch series 4 of The Rap Game UK on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer 11th August 9pm.
