Person
Dave Thrasher
Editing · Born 1962-12-15 · Bristol, England, UK
Biography
David studied film at university and, as a dual national, started his career in the USA before joining the BBC. During his time at the BBC David worked on award winning music and arts, history, natural history and drama productions. He soon realised his passion lay in editing drama and left the BBC to pursue this. David has edited feature films including the award winning Swallows & Amazons and the acclaimed independent movie The Stolen along with many high profile TV dramas including Five Daughters, Witness for the Prosecution, Cider with Rosie and the Jimmy McGovern series Banished. David was asked to cut the first few BAFTA winning episodes of Call the Midwife and was pivotal to its structure. It has since gone on to be a global hit. David has also edited several short films including the Oscar shortlisted Love at First Sight (starring John Hurt and Phyllida Law) David is a member of BAFTA and has held editing Masterclasses for both BAFTA and the RTS. He has also sat on voting juries for both organisations.
Known for

Grace
Editor

The Durrells
Editor

Case Histories
Editor

Jamaica Inn
Editor

Five Daughters
Editor

The Best of Men
Editor

The Ultimate Guide
Editor

Africa: The Leopards of Zanzibar
Editor

Place of Execution
Editor

Swallows and Amazons
Editor
Filmography
- 2021GraceEditor
- 2017The StolenEditor
- 2016Swallows and AmazonsEditor
- 2016The DurrellsEditor
- 2015Cider with RosieEditor
- 2014Jamaica InnEditor
- 2012The Best of MenEditor
- 2011Case HistoriesEditor
- 2010Love at First SightEditor
- 2010Five DaughtersEditor
- 2008Place of ExecutionEditor
- 2001Africa: The Leopards of ZanzibarEditor
- 2001The Six Wives of Henry VIIIEditor
- 1996The Ultimate GuideEditor
- 1987The First EdenAssistant Editor
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