TONY GRAYNOTH

Experienced factual and drama documentary editor with a sharp instinct for story, structure and pace.  

Calm, collaborative and reliable under pressure, with a track record of shaping large volumes of rushes into clear, compelling narratives. 

Comfortable contributing beyond the edit, regularly supporting scripting and story development.

Advanced user of Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Apple Final Cut Pro.

Presenter of a three‑part editing guide commissioned by the BBC Academy.

Credits

How the Tudors Lost Their Heads

Episode 3 & 6


In this six-part series, Dan Snow and Suzannah Lipscomb travel across Europe to uncover new evidence, challenge long-held myths, and reveal the truth behind the Tudor dynasty’s most dramatic downfalls.


Series Director: Ashley Morris, Executive Producer: Bill Locke.

2 x 60’. History Hit for National Geographic / Disney.

Top Guns: The Next Generation

Episode 5 - ‘Head to Head’. 


With unprecedented access to one of the U.S. Navy’s most demanding training and selection programs, this adrenaline fueled documentary series follows world-class U.S. Navy student pilots competing for a place among the next generation of the Navy’s most elite pilots.


Showrunner: Chris Parkin, Series Director: Lana Salah.

60’. Rex TV for National Geographic / Disney.

Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler

Episode 1


Katya Adler investigates how Italy is responding to conflict in Europe, the rise of the far right, and a deepening migration crisis.


Director Karolina Mottram, Executive Producer: Sarah Waldron.

60’. BBC Current Affairs for BBC Two. 

China with Ben Fogle

Episode 3. Edit Producing and Offline Editing.


In this feature-length episode, Ben Fogle goes beyond the headlines and stereotypes to discover the real China — through the people shaping its future.


Director Freddie Martin, Executive Producer: Dan Chambers and Nina Davies.

90’. Blink Films for Channel 5.

Danube with Joanna Lumley

Episode 2


Travelling the Danube river Joanna visits Hungary and Slovakia.


Series Director: Eric McFarland, Executive Producer: Clive Tulloh.

60’. Burning Bright for ITV.

Secrets of the Imperial War Museum

Episode 1 & 4


Going behind the scenes to reveal the development of two new groundbreaking galleries.


Director Chris Parkin, Executive Producers: Kathy Myers and Richard Melman.

60’. Spring Films for Channel 5.

Into The Congo With Ben Fogle

Edit Producing and Offline Editing Episode 3.


Ben Fogle immerses himself in the vibrant heart of Africa, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to explore the Congo.


Director Freddie Martin, Executive Producer: Tayte Simpson.

60’. Mentorn for Channel 5.

South America with Simon Reeve

Episode 2


Simon Reeve continues his ambitious journey down the entire length of the Americas.


Director Chris Mitchell, Executive Producer: Sam Bagnall.

60’. The Garden for BBC Two.

Living next door to Putin

Episode 2


Katya Adler visits the European countries that border Russia to discover how they are responding to the illegal invasion of Ukraine.


Director Simon Platts, Executive Producer: Sarah Waldron.

60’. BBC Current Affairs for BBC Two. 

Alexander Armstrong in Sri Lanka

Episode 3


Alexander Armstrong has a close-up encounter with a cobra, and travels north to Tamil country, where he helps dig up landmines.


Director Ewen Thomson, Executive Producer: Louise Quayle.

60’. Burning Bright for Channel 5.

Alexander Armstrong in South Korea

Episode 2


Alexander Armstrong heads to South Korea to explore the unique culture and people of one of the most fascinating places on earth.


Director Ed Venner, Executive Producer: Louise Quayle.

60’. Burning Bright for Channel 5.

Barristers: Fighting for Justice

Episode 1,2,3


Behind the scenes with some of the country's leading defence barristers working at the front line of criminal justice - from international drug smuggling to violent assault and gangland murder


Director Rob Mackay, Executive Producer: Richard Melman and Kathy Myers

60’. Spring Films for Channel 4

Cornwall With Simon Reeve 

Episode 2


An exploration of the glorious county as it emerged from lockdown, investigating what the future holds for one of Britain’s favourite tourist destinations.


Nominated for Best Factual Series at the RTS West of England Awards 2021.


Director Chris Mitchell, Executive Producer: Sam Bagnall.

60’. Beagle Media for BBC Two.

Ashley Banjo: Britain in Black and White 


Part journey of discovery, part intimate biography, Ashley reveals how race and racism have impacted upon his life and that of his family and friends.

Nominated for Documentary of the year at the 2022 Visionary Honours. 


Nominated for Documentary of the Year at the 2022 Visionary Honours.


Director Stephanie Wessell, Executive Producer: Eamon Hardy.

60’. Uplands Television for ITV 1.

Tony Robinson’s History of Britain

Series 2 Episodes 3 and 4


Taking a 'bottom-up' view of history by exploring the everyday lives of ordinary people.


Series Producer: Paul Bradshaw, Executive Producer: Emma Hinley.

60’. Blakeway Productions for Channel 5.

Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve

Episode 1 and 3


Simon takes a look back at some of the most remarkable and remote destinations he has visited and some of the remarkable characters he has encountered.


Director Eric McFarland, Executive Producer: Sam Bagnall.

60’. The Garden for BBC Two.

References available upon request.