Joe Matthews
An experienced editor with a flair for style and narrative, Joe trained at the BBC and worked for ten years on primetime documentaries and dramas, as well as incisive current affairs programmes and arts films. After leaving the BBC, he continued to build up documentary and drama documentary credits for a variety of terrestrial and US broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Discovery.
Joe’s strength lies in his ability to craft compelling drama whilst unpacking stories in new and interesting ways. He also excels at writing commentary and selecting top music choices. He believes in nurturing a strong spirit of collaboration in the edit to achieve the best working relationships and therefore the best possible programmes.
As well as editing, Joe has produced and directed several films for broadcast, including the critically acclaimed drama documentary ‘Bedlam – The History of Bethlem Hospital’ for History. Joe brings this production experience to his edits and has a direct understanding of the challenges faced by directors and producers at the sharp end.
More work by Joe
Bedlam – The History of Bethlem Hospital
My Son Jeffrey: The Dahmer Family Tapes
Forensics: The Real CSI
Twisted Killers
See No Evil
Ashley Cain Into the Danger Zone
Bedlam – The History of Bethlem Hospital
Following years of secrecy, the Bethlem Royal Hospital in London became infamous in the 1600’s for its inhumane and cruel treatments of its “mad” patients. Explore the gruesome history of the world’s most well known mental institution.
My Son Jeffrey: The Dahmer Family Tapes
Through never-before-heard family tape recordings , this 4-part true crime series offers a brand new insight into Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world’s most infamous serial killers and his victims.
Forensics: The Real CSI
Every crime leaves a trace – and in this compelling BBC series, the smallest details can crack the case. From microscopic blood spatter to a muddy footprint or a single fingerprint on a discarded can, forensic science is at the heart of modern detective work. Filmed with West Midlands Police, the UK’s second largest force, the series follows an elite team of forensic experts as they use cutting-edge techniques to uncover the truth behind thousands of crimes every year.
Twisted Killers
The most baffling cases. The most bizarre killers. What drives acts of evil? Twisted Killers tells the shocking stories of some of America’s darkest, most unusual murderers.
See No Evil
In the 9th season of this ground breaking true crime series, police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to cases that otherwise may have remained unsolved. The series features real footage and dramatic reconstruction, combined with first-hand testimony from police, witnesses, and families. Shown on Discovery +.
Ashley Cain Into the Danger Zone
Ashley Cain visits some of the world’s most dangerous places to deep-dive into issues that affect young men born into a life where criminality has become a form of survival. After an insider secures him an intro, he uses his curiosity, physicality and sheer force of personality to earn peoples’ trust and infiltrate an infamous underworld.