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Exec Producer: Gill Wilson

Plum Pictures

Editors: Roy Williams and Aidan Sansom

Christmas Eve 8.15pm Channel 5

Get ready for a sprinkle of festive magic! For the first time ever, the iconic Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is pulling back the curtain. Christmas at Four Seasons: Park Lane is an hour-long special that takes us inside the luxury hotel’s glittering preparations for what promises to be their most spectacular Christmas yet. Think Michelin-starred festive teas with chocolate baubles, jaw-dropping Christmas trees, mountains of presents, and yes, a giant glitterball snowman!

Roy Williams and Aidan Sansom worked on this Christmas special. Roy said, “It was a gargantuan effort by everyone to get the Christmas episode out in time”. We’re glad that it worked out because its the perfect watch for Christmas Eve!

Aidan said “The edit team is a wonderful bunch of very creative editors and producers and the series producer, Claire Travers-Smith was an utter joy to work for. The most satisfying part was bringing the great characters to the fore and allowing their infectious charisma to shine”

Inside the Four Seasons: Park Lane is on Christmas 8.15pm on Channel 5

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Wishing our incredible editors and wonderful clients a joyful and relaxing holiday season! See you in 2025! Love Satu, Louisa, Sophie, Katie, Amy, Teija, and Sally.

Exec Producer: Charlotte Smith

Betty TV for ITV1

Editors: Paul Bussey Ep1 ‘Austria’ & Sean Schmolz Ep2 ‘Croatia’

This new two-part travelogue takes Gino D‘Acampo and Fred Sirieix to Austria and Croatia to see the pair attempting to be as eco-friendly as possible, eating vegan food, using green transport, and finding out about the impact of meat production and climate change.

In episode 1, edited by Paul Bussey, the friends explore the stunning Zillertal Alps in Western Austria, where beautiful but melting glaciers highlight the impact of climate change. They try vegetarian goulash, with Gino vowing to introduce meat-free Mondays across his restaurants. Rowing through the vast Hintertux Glacier and dancing the traditional Schuhplattler in Innsbruck, they immerse themselves in Austrian culture before heading to Vienna.

Episode 2, cut by Sean Schmolz, sees the duo head to Croatia where they are shocked by the ‘over-tourism’ in Dubrovnik and road-test the country’s answer to sustainable travel in the form of agrotourism before crossing the Adriatic for an off-grid adventure.

Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible has two episodes, the first will air on ITV1 at 9pm on Monday, December 16 with the second airing on Tuesday, December 17 also at 9pm.

Big Circus Media for Channel 4

Exec Producer: Gareth Collett

Director: Ben Duncan

Editor: Dan Stewart

Get ready to dive into the heart of Christmas as this new Channel 4 documentary ‘John Lewis at Christmas’ follows the dedicated staff at John Lewis during their most magical time of the year. This behind-the-scenes journey offers a unique glimpse into how the iconic retailer prepares to bring holiday cheer to millions.

From the meticulous planning and creative energy behind the world-famous Christmas advert to the buyers’ exciting travels across the globe, every detail is crafted to capture the festive spirit. These buyers work tirelessly to understand the national mood and source over 1,500 unique decorations and irresistible edible treats, ensuring there’s something special for everyone. But the magic doesn’t stop there. In-store staff transform the shop floor into a winter wonderland, complete with Santa’s grottos and breathtaking displays, creating an enchanting experience for customers of all ages.

Dan Stewart who edited this one hour special said “This was a tight schedule with months of opportunity filming with John Lewis to become a C4 hour in six weeks with TX a week later! But it was fun to cut and to work with Producer Ben Duncan again”.

John Lewis at Christmas airs at 9pm, Sunday 15^th December on Channel 4

72 Films for Nat Geo, Hulu and Disney+

Exec Producers: David Glover and Mark Raphael

Director: Marian Mohamed

Editor: Jennifer Hampson (Episodes 2 & 3)

As the latest instalment in National Geographic’s acclaimed One Day in America historical documentary franchise, Cult Massacre: A Day in Jonestown offers a comprehensive and thoroughly researched examination of the largest mass murder-suicide in American history.

On 18 November 1978, in the Guyanese agricultural commune of Jonestown, 918 people either committed suicide or were forcibly killed. Director Marian Mohamed describes her three-part series as a historical record tracing the cult’s origins, the activities that attracted the interest of US media and law enforcement, its move to Guyana and the subsequent massacre. Told by survivors and eyewitnesses, and supported by archive, including an hour of newly revealed footage and audio recordings taped around Jonestown at the time of the massacre, it’s an impressive example of investigative filmmaking, bringing a fresh perspective and immersive look into one of America’s darkest chapters.

Jennifer Hampson spent nearly 9 months editing with 72 Films on episodes 2 (‘How Much I’ve Loved You’) and 3 (‘Paradise Lost’). The episodes respectively focus on the final harrowing hours that precipitated the terrible events and their aftermath, involving a huge amount of archive footage.

Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown, which premiered in June at Sheffield documentary film Festival and has been streaming on Disney+ since, is now available on National Geographic and Sky.

Exec Producer: Naomi Gayler

Boldprint Studios for Channel 4

Editor: Sean Schmolz

Swiped: The School that Banned Smartphones, is a bold new two-part documentary exploring the impact of smartphones on children. The series sets out to answer one big question: What happens when kids ditch their phones for three weeks?

Hosted by Matt and Emma Willis (yes, they’re giving up their phones too!), the show follows Year 8 students at The Stanway School in Colchester as they take part in a 21-day smartphone detox. Partnering with researchers from the University of York, the experiment tracks changes in sleep, mood, focus, and overall wellbeing, with experts closely monitoring the kids before, during, and after. To dig deeper, the show includes medical expert Dr Rangan Chatterjee and a range of scientists, campaigners, and politicians.

Sean Schmolz edited episode one which highlights the experiences of the students but also raises important questions about technology’s role in education.

Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones starts on Wednesday 11^th December at 8pm on Channel 4.

Exec Producer: Matt Walton

Editor: Dan Knight

Entertainment One

Monday 2nd Dec 10pm on Food Network

US Television presenter Adam Richman ( Man vs Food)  combines his two great passions – food and football. He visits Britain’s most famous football clubs and surrounding areas to seek out football’s finest grub and explore the connection between football and food around the UK.  Dan Knight edited the Aston Villa and Manchester United episodes in which he found killer prawns and the ‘Desi Pub‘ …

The series starts Monday 2nd Dec 10pm  on Food Network & streaming on @discoveryplus

BBC One
Editor: Nick Follows
Exec Producers: Mike Rudin and Adam Grimley

It’s tomatotastic this week! Tomatoes are a staple in many of our kitchens, but how much do we really know about what we’re eating? Nick Follows worked on this this Panorama investigation which see’s Runako Celina uncover the truth behind the tomato purees we use in pizzas, pasta sauces, and more. Tracing the journey of tomatoes from China to Italy and finally to the UK, she investigates whether products linked to forced Uyghur labour in Xinjiang, China, could be making their way onto the shelves of some of the UK’s largest supermarkets.

Panorama: What’s on Your Supermarket Shelves? The Dark Side of the Tomato Trade airs Monday at 8pm on BBC One and is available on iPlayer.

Nick also edited a Blood on the Shelves: The Secrets of Xinjiang’s Tomato Industry, part of the BBC World Service Documentaries. This 60-minute documentary also looks at the year-long BBC Eye investigation that uncovered that tomato paste produced using forced labour in Xinjiang, western China and how is likely being sold in major UK and German supermarkets. It’s available to watch here:

Exec Producer: Mike Radford

Director: James Newton

Editor ( Part two ) Ella Newton

BBC Two

Rage Against the Regime: Iran is a gripping two-part documentary that delves into the extraordinary stories of resistance in Iran over decades of authoritarian rule. Directed by James Newton, it highlights the bravery of individuals who risked everything to challenge the regime. From striking steelworkers and political prisoners to women defying mandatory hijab laws and sneaking into football stadiums, these harrowing and inspiring testimonies paint a vivid picture of resilience.

Part one: We Are Like Raindrops aired last night and is receiving brilliant reviews. Ella has worked with the director before and was looking forward to working with him again on episode 2 which is showing next Wednesday. It focuses on the stories of the women who took on the Iranian regime, with the protest spreading across the country until the resulting crackdown led to arrests, injuries and deaths. Ella said “I found the contributor testimonies very powerful and wanted to be sure to show the continuing cost of their bravery in protesting and speaking out against injustice”.

Part two will air on Wednesday 4^th Dec on BBC Two
Part one and two are available on iPlayer

Exec Producer: Will Daws

Plum Pictures Discovery+

Editor: Roy Williams

In this new series by Plum Pictures, The Grand Tour’s James May dives into a unique phenomenon with the help of the Dull Men’s Club, a popular online community celebrating the ordinary and sometimes overlooked details of life. Together, they’ll tackle quirky yet thought-provoking questions like, “Why can’t a washing machine double as a cooker, so you can make a casserole while cleaning your whites?”

Cutting three episodes, Roy Williams, who has also previously worked on other James May projects, including James May: Our Man in India and James May: Oh Cook was thrilled to rejoin the Plum Pictures team again. He said, “It’s always a great team on the Plum/James May projects”.

The series promises to dive into the delightfully dull with a mix of humour, curiosity, and classic James May charm!

Starts Tuesday 5^th November on Discovery+