Tom Thurston-Mathews Avid Editor Brief Profile Tom has been freelance since 2000 and in this time he has established himself brilliantly gaining credits on a wide range of programming including reality TV, comedy, documentary and children s television. He is a pleasure to work with and clients ask him back to work with them again and again. Not only is he used to working on the fast paced, high-pressure environment of reality TV, but he is also highly creative and loves suggesting new ideas. Broadcast Credits The Apprentice Series 8, 9 & 10, Senior Editor - A reality television series in which a group of aspiring businessmen and women compete for the chance to work with the British business magnate Lord Sugar. Boundless Productions for One First Dates Lead Editor - reality television show that takes place in a London restaurant. It shows many people on dates, all of whom have not met each other before. Twenty Twenty Media for Channel 4. The Great British Bake Off Series 2 & 3 Finishing Editor - Twelve home bakers take part in a 'bake off', which will test every aspect of their baking skills as they battle it out to be crowned the Great British Bake Offs best amateur baker Love productions for. *BAFTA winner Features 2012 & 2013* Wildest Dreams - 1 x 60min factual entertainment programmes presented by Nick Knowles. Individuals compete on location in Botswana to see if they have what it takes to become a wildlife film maker to win a job at the s prestigious Natural History Unit. X Factor Editor- Music Talent Show. Talkback Thames for ITV *NTA winner Most Popular Talent Show* Turn Back Time The Family Editor - Using a unique blend of living history and genealogy, modern day British families are taken back in time to the 1900s before being fast-forwarded through almost one hundred years of family life. Wall to Wall for 1 Young Apprentice Series 2 Editor A reality television programme in which a group of twelve young people compete to win a 25,000 prize from the British business magnate Lord Sugar. Boundless for 1 *BAFTA winner Reality and Constructed Factual*
Ramsay s Best Restaurant Film Editor featuring Gordon Ramsay. Restaurants from all over Britain compete against one another to win Ramsay s Best Restaurant title. Optomen Television for Channel 4. Over the Rainbow Finishing Editor Talent series that documents the search for a new, undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber s stage production of the Wizard of Oz. Pop Star to Opera Star Series 1 Editor singing competition where eight pop stars or musicians have to learn how to sing opera. Talkback Thames for 1. Bring Back Star Wars - Justin Lee Collins travels to globe to reunite the cast of one of the most famous movies ever. Simon & Simon Media for Channel 4 Bring Back Dallas - Justin Lee Collins visits America to find the cast of this housewives favourite from the 80s. Simon & Simon Media for Channel 4 Hell s Kitchen Series 3 - featuring Gordon Ramsey as he attempts to train up a new set of victims. Granada for ITV The People s Quiz - Popular show presented by quizmaster Noel Edmonds. Fever Media for Bring Back the A-Team Film Editor - Justin Lee Collins travels to LA to interview the cast of this legendary boys own action series. Zeal Television for Channel 4 The Restaurant Series 1, 2 and 3 Editor- Reality/food panel show where contestants battle it out to become the Chef de les Chefs. James Bond s Greatest Hits - Charting the most popular songs from the films featuring the most famous secret agent. North One Television for Channel 4 Make me a Supermodel Series 2 Finishing Editor - Nationwide search for the next Kate Moss, hosted by Rachel Hunter. Tiger Aspect for Channel 5 I m a Celebrity Get Me out of Here Series 5, 6, 8 & 12 - The popular reality show that challenges celebrities living in the jungle to terrifying tasks. Granada TV for ITV1 *NTA winner Most Popular Entertainment Programme 2010-2014* I m a Celebrity USA Editor - an American reality television series based on the award winning British I m a Celebrity. NBC Universal Inc. Wildest Dreams Editor Reality TV show Hosted by Nick Knowles with James Honeyborne as expert judge. Contestants competed to win a job as a researcher at the s Natural History Unit.
The Feelgood Factor Editor Hosted by Eamonn Holmes and Myleene Klass, The Feelgood Factor aims to inspire viewers to make simple changes to their lifestyle. Endemol for ITV. Bring Back Star Trek Film Editor Justin Lee Collins travels to Hollywood to reunite the crew of the enterprise. SO Television for Channel 4 Bring Back Fame Film Editor - Justin Lee Collins attempts to reunite the cast of the vintage television show Fame. SO Television for Channel 4. Trinny and Susannah Undressed - Fashion series featuring the two infamous guru s. Granada for ITV The F Word Series 1, 2 & 3 Editor / Finishing Editor - Food magazine show with Gordon Ramsay. Optomen Television for Channel 4. This Time Tomorrow Online Editor -A National Lottery game show presented by Tess Daly The One and Only Offline & Online Editor - Graham Norton hosts the search for the UK's top tribute act. James Bond s Greatest Hits - this documentary counts down the public's favourite James Bond theme songs with contributions, memories and stories from those involved in the making of the songs. North One Television for Channel 4. Trinny and Susannah Undress Series 1 Editor Trinny and Susannah aim to help couples who are having relationship problems by giving them advice and a fashion makeover ITV He s having a Baby - Series following Dad s to be. Hat Trick for Bring Back Grange Hill - Justin Lee Collins is on a mission to re-unite the 1980 s cast of Grange Hill for one last performance of the classic anti drug campaign song Just Say No. Zeal Television for Channel 4. Bring Back One Hit Wonders Film Editor - Justin Lee Collins' quest is to round up onehit wonders from the 70s and 80s and get them together for a concert in London. Zeal Television for Channel 4. We ll Meet Again Offline & Online Editor - Celebrating the 60 th anniversary of VE day, Dez Lynam reunites old friends, heroes and comrades who have not seen each other for 60 years. Love Me, Love My Kids - Twenty singletons compete for a single parents heart, but they re expecting a speed-date with an adult.not a panel of children. RDF Television for Hard Spell - 100,000 kids battle it out to become Britain s best youngest speller.
Strictly Come Dancing - Celebrities learn to dance and perform in front of the nation each Saturday night. Shattered - New reality programme featuring contestants in a big brother style house battling to stay awake for 7 days and nights to win 100,000 prize money. Endemol for Channel 4. A Place Down Under - A reality soap following eight British families starting a new life in Australia. Granada Television for Channel 4 Comic Relief Does Fame Academy - A spin off of the popular hit show featuring celebrities singing to the nation trying to raise money for charity. Initial for Fame Academy Series 1 & 2- Students live together Big Brother style whilst battling it out to win a million pound record contract. Initial for Double Helix: The DNA Years - 2 x 60min documentary revealing the truth of what DNA can tell us about human nature. Bo Selecta Series 1-6 x 30min comedy sketch shows starring Avid Merion. Talkback for Channel 4 Big Brother Series 3, 4, 5, 6 7 & 8 Finishing Editor - The popular reality series featuring housemates in the Big Brother house competing to win 70,000. Endemol for Channel 4 Animal Rescue Live Offline & Online Editor. Selina Scott and Matt Baker are at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on a mission to find perfect homes for hundreds of rescue animals The Peoples Quiz Editor National Lottery game show hosted by Jamie Theakston Fever Media for Soccer Aid Series 1 Finishing Editor This charity event (in aid of UNICEF) is a football match between two teams of celebrities and former professional players, Endemol for ITV The John Charles Story - 1 x 30min documentary charting the career of this legendary footballer. Carlton for LWT Rum TV - 1 x 30min weekly hidden camera style comedy series. Hat Trick for Sky Christmas Parties Uncovered - 1 x 50min fly-on-the-wall look at Christmas Parties. LWT for Sky Playhouse Disney - Series for Pre-school children. Buena Vista for Disney. The Living Pulse - 26 x 30min health documentary on medical breakthroughs MBC for the Discovery Channel
Gillette World Sport Special - Inserts for international sports highlights show distributed to over 30 countries. Sunset and Vine. NFL Game Plan 2000-21 x 30min American Football magazine show Sunset and Vine for Channel 5 Scum Airways - 1 x 50min pilot documentary investigating football hooligans travelling abroad. Sunset and Vine Skills Avid MC, Symphony & express. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects ICE and Sapphire After Effects