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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Aug 16

The rise of “patriots-only” rule in Hong Kong is marked by arrests of opposition figures, the silencing of critical media, and a growing culture of surveillance and anonymous reporting.

See the full 30 min doc here www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIDT...

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Aug 10

The film deals with tough material, so I was glad to work for the supportive, talented, collaborative team at Emporium Pictures, led by Emma Read and Kathy Hale as well as Tim Pritchard and Charlie Mole. Please do watch, I'd love to hear your feedback.

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Aug 10

In June, 260 people died when Air India flight 171 fell from the sky in Ahmedabad, India. I Edit Produced a documentary investigating the possible causes of the crash.

youtu.be/ADN4q6LdiKY

Air India Crash: The Biggest Crash In A Decade - What Went Wrong? | Channel 4 Documentaries

YouTube video by Channel 4 Documentaries

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jun 18

I know you Jim Page! From other social medias! You're added, good to have you 👍

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you ever wonder why we need the BBC, and other public service broadcasters who are obliged to tell the truth - this is a good reminder.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage

On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She cla...

www.bbc.co.uk

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · May 26

Alan Yentob might be a strange person to be starstruck by, but I do remember the two times I saw him and I acted too "cool" to talk to him. Once, ambling through Soho, once sat in reception at the Beeb. He had a great influence on television and British culture. May he rest in peace.

David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Nov 29

This sequence from a fantastic BBC documentary about street photographer Vivian Maier always inspires me.

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John Simpson @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social · May 25

Very sad to hear that my good friend Alan Yentob has died. He was such excellent company, and a wonderful interviewer and documentary-maker. I shall miss him greatly.

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Armando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social · May 25

The best boss and mentor you could ever hope to have. The best of the BBC. BBC arts broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Alan Yentob: BBC arts broadcaster dies aged 78

He interviewed a raft of important cultural and creative figures over a lengthy career at the BBC.

www.bbc.com

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Mar 22

Who cares about Oasis now WU LYF are back ?

David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Feb 12

"I go outside, and I feel free
'Cause I smash mirrors and fuck TV!" 🎶🎸

David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Feb 2

Welcome to the Post-production Starter Pack, Renee Edwards - who is an incredibly talented, accomplished Editor and Director, plus a mentor I owe an awful lot to. reneeedwardsbfe.bsky.social

If anyone else would like to join the pack, let me know!

go.bsky.app/SEKHaWM

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Feb 2

The face is blurred out, the outline hazy. Taken out of context, it’s just a pile of red pixels. In reality it could be anybody, going anywhere."

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

This is Ratcliffe’s Austerity United, where even the brightest talent is for sale | Jonathan Liew

Manchester United are simultaneously the world’s fourth-richest club while taking away free cereal bars for stewards

www.theguardian.com

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Feb 2

"He’s in his football kit, waiting for a lift to training at the United academy. We’re encouraged to think it’s Rashford.

Certainly it would make a lovely story. But, of course, we don’t know for sure..."

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Feb 2

Sports journalism can at times produce some wonderful writing.

"A few months ago a photograph started doing the rounds online. It’s a screengrab from Google Street View, taken in Wythenshawe in 2009, showing an 11-year-old kid standing at the side of the road...

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 29

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 29

I've just added you now 👍

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 29

Done! Welcome 👋

David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 21

Thanks George 👍🏻

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 21

Pleased to hear my latest film was watched by 1.3m people last night. If you'd like to watch it's available on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Panorama - Should We Still Be Working from Home?

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the way we work has been transformed, with many more of us working from home. But is that good for us, and is it good for the economy?

www.bbc.co.uk

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 21

At times like these it's important to remember that for many TV productions, the left hand may not entirely be across what the right hand is doing!

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 19

The film I have been nominated for is one that is very close to my heart. It features brave contributors speaking out about their allegations against Andrew Tate and his brother, who stand accused of people trafficking and rape.

It's available to watch on iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Panorama - Andrew Tate: Accused

Oana Marocico returns to her home country to investigate Andrew and Tristan Tate's Romanian webcam business and speaks to women who claim they’ve been abused by the brothers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 19

I'm nominated alongside four other very powerful, insightful documentaries. If you would like to join the BFE, or if you are already a member and would like to vote go here www.britishfilmeditors.co.uk/awards

Awards | British Film Editors

www.britishfilmeditors.co.uk

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 19

I feel proud to be nominated for Best Editor in the Current Affairs category at the 2025 BFE Awards, ran by the wonderful British Film Editors Guild @bfeditors.bsky.social.

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David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 18

Of course! Welcome 👋

David Preston @davidpreston.bsky.social · Jan 18

Hey hey Prestonlanes @timothyziegler.bsky.social - just added you now 👋

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