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David Toms

Editor

PROFILE

As a versatile and passionate offline editor, David has honed his strong storytelling skills and solid technical expertise. Proficient in Avid and Premiere, David has worked on a diverse range of docs including specialist factual, obs docs and fact-ent.  David has had the privilege of working on prime-time programmes for leading broadcasters such as BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, and Discovery, as well as international channels.  David prides himself on being able to quickly understand the unique style and requirements of each show.

 

EXPERIENCE: Credits
Fresh Cops S1 & S2

Winner: RTS Midlands Award for Popular Factual (S1)
On the front line of crime. Stop and search, sudden deaths and rural robberies – new recruits from Leicestershire’s diverse communities take on the highs and lows of policing.
30 mins

Full Fat TV
for BBC Three		Observational DocumentaryEditor, offline
The Skinny Jab Uncovered

Current affairs investigative doc delving into the hazardous world of the UK’s black market of ‘skinny jabs’.
30 mins

Full Fat TV
for BBC Three		Current AffairsEditor, offline
The One Show

Presenter led VT for long running magazine show exploring the renovated Old War Office Building in Whitehall.
5 mins

Freeform Productions
for BBC One		Factual EntertainmentEditor, offline
Bad Skin Clinic S5 & 6

Dermatologist Dr. Emma transforms the lives of those suffering from unusual, extreme skin conditions.
60 mins

Full Fat TV
for Discovery		FactualEditor, offline
Narrow Escapes

A series following people who have swapped their conventional homes for canal boats.
60 mins

Bowled Over Media
for Channel 4		Factual EntertainmentEditor, offline
World War II: Secrets From Above S2

Reconstructing key events from a new perspective by mixing archive and contemporary footage.
60 mins

Windfall Films
for National Geographic		DocumentaryEditor, offline
Inside The Factory S8

Long running presenter-led doc series exploring the manufacturing of the UK’s favourite products.
60 mins

Voltage TV
for BBC Two		FactualEditor, offline
Engineering Catastrophes S5

Returning series investigating the stories behind engineering disasters around the world.
60 mins

BriteSpark Films
for Discovery		FactualEditor, offline
How The Other Half Live with Brian Cox

Two-part documentary series exploring money and inequality presented by renowned actor Brian Cox.
60 mins

Naked
for Channel 5		DocumentaryEditor, offline
Artemis 1: Going Back to The Moon

Single documentary exploring the construction, testing and launch of NASA’s new moon rocket.
60 mins

Windfall Films
for Discovery		DocumentaryEditor, offline
The Cruise S2

20-part obs-doc going behind the scenes aboard luxury cruise ships.
60 mins

Title Role Productions
for Channel 5		Observational DocumentaryEditor, offline
Dirty Home Rescue

Presenter-led show where experts reveal their techniques whilst transforming grimey homes.
60 mins

Crackit Productions
for 5 Star		Factual EntertainmentEditor, offline
The James Webb Space Telescope

Reversion of documentary giving the inside story behind the new space telescope.
90 mins

Windfall Films
for France TV		DocumentaryEditor, offline
Filthy Business

Obs-doc following a disposal firm based in the Midlands started during Covid.
30 mins

Common Story
for BBC Three		Observational DocumentaryEditor, offline
Train Truckers S2

Documentary series following a family run heavy-haulage firm that transports trains around the world.
60 mins

Windfall Films
for UKTV Yesterday		DocumentaryEditor, offline
The World’s Most Secret Hotels

New doc series revealing surprising, hidden or interesting hotels around the globe.
60 mins

Windfall Films
for Channel 4		DocumentaryEditor, offline
The Drop

Streetwear competition where creatives compete to have their brand stocked at major retailer.
60 mins

Renowned Films
for BBC Three		Factual EntertainmentEditor, offline
Mega Mansion Hunters

Primetime obs-doc series following estate agents selling expensive houses using social media.
60 mins

Crackit Productions
for Channel 4		Observational DocumentaryEditor, offline
RuPaul's Drag Race UK S2: The Ruveal

The finalists find out who has been crowned winner for the first time – delivered within 24hrs.
15 mins

World of Wonder & BBC ThreeReality TVEditor, offline
The Rap Game UK S3: Meet The Rappers

8 trails to announce the series 3 line-up of the popular music competition format.
1 min

BBC Three
EntertainmentEditor, offline
You Got Baked

Cooking based prank show presented by Radio 1Xtra’s Sideman.
20 mins

BBC Three
for YouTube		EntertainmentEditor, offline
My Mate’s A Bad Date

Nominated for several RTS Mids awards.
New Fact/Ent dating format presented by sex & relationship blogger Oloni.
30 mins

BBC Three
for BBC One & iPlayer		Reality TVEditor, offline
Why I Dance

Series of short films produced in collaboration with Strictly Come Dancing & The Greatest Dancer, focusing on their pros backstories.
5 mins

BBC ThreeEntertainmentEditor, offline
BBC Three Does Ambulance

20m+ views across series.
Short-form series expanding on young skewing stories from Ambulance.
5 mins

BBC ThreeFactualEditor, offline
EastEnders: The Real Stories Trailer

Winner: RTS Midlands Award for Digital Creativity.
Trailer for BBC Three documentary series featuring the real families that inspired a hard hitting storyline about knife crime.
2 mins

BBC Three
for BBC One		TV TrailerEditor, offline
CONTACT DETAILS

For all bookings please call (+44) 020 7287 6110 or email hello@tovs.co.uk