Satusfaction

Editors: Rich Lester and Richard ( Huggy) Lace

Exec Producer: Ben Goold

Nutopia for Sky History and / A&E Networks

The Royal Mob explores how the royal family once ruled the whole of Europe, and how their loves, marriages and feuds dragged the continent into the world’s first total war and violent revolution. The series will lift the lid on the family tensions which set cousin against cousin and sister against sister, and saw millions plunged into World War One. The series combines premium scripted drama with testimony from expert historians.

Skins co-creator Jamie Brittain and Ten Percent’s Abigail Wilson managed the show’s scripted elements. Their work is combined with the historical expertise of academic and broadcaster Dabiri (Hair Power: Me and My Afro), Young Stalin author Sebag Montefiore and academics Priya Atwal (Royals and Rebels) and Miranda Carter (Three Emperors).

Huggy worked across all four episodes and really enjoyed working on the series, particularly with the well shot drama elements.  He found it an interesting series about the lead up to the Great War.  

Rich Lester worked on episodes 1 and 4. He said “The mix of Interview, drama and archive was a fun challenge to balance, it was great fun to craft the drama aspects too”

This brand new doco- drama series will premiere on Monday 7th November 2022 at 9pm on Sky History and A&E Networks

Hauntings

Story Films for Paramount Plus+

Editor: Nick Follows

Brand new four part documentary series that details the most terrifying paranormal cases in Britain and America. Facing countless instances of scrutiny over the years, these stories of suspected supernatural activity cannot simply be explained away. Alongside interviews with victims and witnesses at the heart of these paranormal occurrences, the series includes commentary from experts who attempt to explain the inexplicable.  It also includes archive and dramatic reconstruction. Nick Follows edited the Lady in the Lake episode.  

All four episodes are streaming now on Paramount+

Editor: Jamie Williams

Exec Producer: Arif Nurmohamed

Nutopia for Disney +

Bundle of goodness and global movie star Chris Hemsworth takes viewers on a rollercoaster personal journey as he explores how to combat aging and discover the full potential of the human body.

From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, Jane Root’s Nutopia, and Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson’s newly formed Wild State, “Limitless” puts cutting-edge science of human longevity centre-stage. Part global scientific adventure, part personal journey, each episode of the series follows Chris as he takes up a gauntlet of physical and mental feats designed by world-class experts, scientists and doctors to unlock different aspects of the aging process. Each meticulously crafted challenge is rooted in game-changing science, drawing on new research and long-held traditions. Chris’ mission is to understand the limits of the human body better and discover ways we can all extend health and happiness into old age.

Keeping himself in peak physical condition and best known for portraying an immortal superhero, Chris has always taken care of his health and fitness. But, now in his late 30s, he wants to find out how to harness the potential of his mind and body to stay sharper, stronger and healthier for longer — not only for himself and his children but for his children’s children too. Each challenge pushes Chris further than he has ever gone before. Through the series, viewers will learn techniques they can use to improve their health and enhance their own lives.

Jamie Williams spent nine months editing the ‘Memory’ episode. Reflecting on the episode he said “The main aim of the edit was to take a film that had a big action hook and turn it into something that was reflective and cerebral. The biggest challenge was finding a way to represent something that’s very difficult to film – our memories. By mixing a dreamy, filmic approach with an effect heavy edit, we built a film that hopefully lures the audience into Chris Hemsworth’s mind, dialling into the nostalgia of youth and showing how important our earliest memories can be to who we are”.

We’re really looking forward to watching this one. The series will be available on 16^th November on Disney+

S15Ep6: Fighting Yaba

Raw for Nat Geo

Tuesday 25^th October – 9pm

Directed and edited by Phil Bowman

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

Plimsoll for National Geographic and Disney +

Editor: Kel McKeown

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 for BBC Two

Editor: Jennifer Hampson

Wednesday 12^th October at 9pm

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.

Trailer available here.

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.

Betty TV for ITV

Editor: Will Adams Episode 1 and 5

Sunday 9^th Oct 7.30pm

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.

Editor: Sam Thompsett

Fine Stripe for Discovery

3^rd Oct 9pm on the Food Network and Discovery+

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 3^rd 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!