First Cut
Synopsis
First Cut was initially a strand of thirty half-hour primetime documentaries commissioned by Channel 4 Commissioning Editor for Documentaries, Sarah Mulvey. It was added to the schedule to replace the old Alt-TV show, which launched many documentary makers' careers including Marc Isaacs, Olly Lambert, Emily James, Tina Gharavi, Paul Berczeller and Morgan Matthew. First Cut aimed to access the brightest and best new talent, allowing young directors to showcase their talent before being given further opportunities on Channel 4's flagship documentaries Cutting Edge and Dispatches. After the completion of the initial two series, First Cut was commissioned for a third series which began on Friday, 9 January 2009, with a documentary entitled "The Hunt For Britain's Tightest Person".
Network
Channel 4
Episodes
Episodes
The Great Piano Scam
The story of pianist Joyce Hatto, revealing how she became one of the world's most acclaimed classical recording artists thanks to a fraud perpetrated by her husband William Barrington-Coupe. Six years on, Barrington-Coupe discusses his motives for hatching the scheme, and music lovers explain why they were deceived.
Details
Original Title
First Cut
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
5
Episodes
13
Production
Splice Post, Channel 4 Television