Will Simpson

Film + TV · Senior Editor · 2023

Cause of Death

A Channel 5 documentary series following investigations into unexplained deaths.

My role: Senior Editor

Cause of Death archive lead

Working within an established series format, the edit draws on months of filmed material to tell concise stories about unexplained deaths and the people left behind.

Each investigation unfolds gradually, following the evidence through to the inquest. The challenge was to hold the viewer's attention while giving the families' stories the care and space they needed.

Material

Pl. 01 · Film Series clip 01
Pl. 02 · Film Series clip 02
Credits
  • Format
    4x60 min documentary series
  • Produced for Channel 5
  • Series Producer
    Annalese Edwards
  • Executive Producer
    Anna Hall
  • Senior Editor
    Will Simpson