Yes, the TV cut is sort of a censored workprint, and needs editing.
I just checked it again and they go with the male narrator to bridge the missing scenes.
But it doesn’t work because it’s still rushed and out of place.

I wonder if we could retool the male narrator’s voice into Guild or Harkonen reports… visually you could have it over establishing shots, ships and reaction shots from the emperor, baron, etc.
Just move away from Arakis for a few minutes and have time pass. Must try this someday 😃