STAND UP TO CANCER : SINK OR SWIM

TWO FOUR FOR CHANNEL 4

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Ten celebrities have just 12 weeks to train for a relay swim across the English Channel in support of Stand Up to Cancer

Extremely fast tight turn around, up against a weekly TX. Editing rushes to fine cut in 5 days. I had to quickly identify and create the best story.

Ratings hit of 2.5 million, 25% share of 16-24s in its time slot. Social media smash with Alex Brooker becoming a national hero. I cut his scenes of triumph over adversity.

'When Alex Brooker fights off tears and pain to complete his 500 m swim .. I well up like a Cumbrian rain cloud'. The Guardian