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Helen Scholes

Edit Producer

PROFILE

A highly experienced Series Edit Producer/Senior Edit Producer of premium non-scripted series. Over the course of twenty years, Helen has delivered critically acclaimed, award-winning factual entertainment/specialist factual series for Netflix, Apple TV, Disney +, Nat Geo and all the UK channels. She has a track record of working on first episodes to establish the style of a series, fixing problem edits and creating compelling narratives from hundreds of hours of rushes. Highly collaborative, Helen enjoys working with teams across multiple edits.

 

EXPERIENCE: Credits
Being Gordon Ramsay (W/T)

Series following Gordon Ramsay as he navigates the complexities of building and sustaining a global business and TV empire.
Executive Producer: Amanda Westwood Series Producer: Dionne Bromfield

Studio Ramsay
for Netflix		EntertainmentEdit Producer
NDA (BBC Studios Branded Feature Doc)

Executive Producer: James van der Pool Showrunner: Fiona Cleary

BBCFeature DocumentarySeries Edit Producer
Neil and Martin's Bon Voyage

Neil Morrissey takes Martin Clunes on a ‘lad’s’ road trip through France, where he now lives.
Series Producer: Lucy Evans

Expectation TV
for U & Gold		Factual EntertainmentSenior Edit Producer
Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars

Premium non scripted series following the fortunes of chefs around the world as they strive for Michelin star recognition. Working across multiple edits.
Producer: Jo Hughes

Studio Ramsay
for Apple TV		EntertainmentEdit Producer
No Taste Like Home

Cinematic, beautifully crafted travelogue taking Hollywood celebrities on a journey into their past through food. 3 x 60’ episodes.
Showrunner: Robin O’Sullivan.

Studio Ramsay
for Disney+ / Nat Geo		EntertainmentSenior Edit Producer
Landscape Artist of the Year Series 3 - 7

Pre-production producer and location PD on one series, edit producer on four series of this popular painting competition format.

Storyvault Films
for Sky Arts and Channel 4		EntertainmentSeries Edit Producer / PD
The Supervet Series 8

1 x 60’ episode of fixed rig observational documentary following the work of pioneering vet, Noel Fitzpatrick.

Blast Films
for Channel 4		Factual EntertainmentEdit Producer
Building The Impossible Series 3

2 x 60’ episodes of GFX and archive heavy specialist factual series about building the world’s greatest lighthouses.

October Films
for Channel 5		Factual EntertainmentEdit Producer
All That Glitters Series 2

3 x 60’ episodes of jewellery making competition format.

Twenty Twenty
for BBC Two		Reality TVEdit Producer
Portrait Artist Of The Year Series 7 & 8

Pre-production producer, PD and Edit Producer on two episodes of Sky Arts top rated show inc. directing the unveiling of the winning portrait at the Albert Hall.

Storyvault Films
for Sky Arts		EntertainmentPD / Edit Producer
Inside The Crown

Working with never-before-seen archive, interview and reconstruction to tell the inside story of landmark moments in the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II. 2 x 60’ episodes.

Spun Gold
for ITV		DocumentaryEdit Producer
Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo explores Britain’s history using an Edwardian railway guide. 4 x 30’ episodes working across two edits.

Boundless TV
for BBC Two		DocumentaryEdit Producer
Operation Royal Wedding

Fast turnaround behind the scenes look at the preparations for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage. Screened on evening of the nuptials it incorporated footage of the wedding.

Spun Gold
for Nat Geo		DocumentaryEdit Producer
England's Forgotten Queen

Drama reconstruction exploring the fate of Lady Jane Grey with extensive use of archive and GFX.

Darlow Smithson
for BBC Four		DocumentaryEdit Producer
Mary Berry's Country House Secrets

Mary Berry learns the history of the Dukes of Richmond of Goodwood House and cooks in the Goodwood kitchen.

Shine TV
for BBC One		DocumentaryEdit Producer
Fake! The Great Masterpiece Challenge

Six fakes have been commissioned by UK Galleries. Can the public spot them?
Grierson nominated.

IWC
for Sky Arts		Factual EntertainmentEdit Producer
The Great British Sewing Bee

Popular sewing competition following the Bake Off format.

Love Prods
for BBC Two		EntertainmentEdit Producer
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

Worked across two series of celebrity Bake Off.

Love Prods
for BBC One		EntertainmentLead Edit Producer
The Great British Bake Off Series 4 - 7

Requested to work on first and final episodes and more complex storylines including the notorious ‘Bingate’ episode.
BAFTA & National TV Award.

Love Prods
for BBC One & BBC Two		EntertainmentLead Edit Producer
CONTACT DETAILS

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

EDUCATION

BA Hons History/Sociology 2:1 University of London