PRODUCTION DIARY #4: Derek Fowlds on Peter Cushing, Basil Brush, Yes Minister & Heartbeat

This week’s DIARY features the first part of an informal interview with the wonderful Derek Fowlds, who reminisced about working with Peter Cushing, as well as many other great names, including Robert Morley, Alistair Sim, Alec Guinness, Nigel Hawthorne and Paul Eddington.  Continue reading “PRODUCTION DIARY #4: Derek Fowlds on Peter Cushing, Basil Brush, Yes Minister & Heartbeat”

PRODUCTION DIARY #3: Inside Story of Life as a Runner at Hammer Films in 1960s & 70s

Brian Reynolds and Phil Campbell worked as runners at the legendary HAMMER FILMS during the late 1960s and early 1970s, during which time they rubbed shoulders with most of the Hammer stars, production crew and studio executives. Continue reading “PRODUCTION DIARY #3: Inside Story of Life as a Runner at Hammer Films in 1960s & 70s”

STAGE DIRECTION: How To Make It As An Actor

Veteran actors SIR ANTHONY QUAYLE and ROY KINNEAR are joined by TV execs from Lime Pictures, makers of HOLLYOAKS for Channel 4, and alumni from the National Youth Theatre’s acclaimed Repertory Company to talk about the challenges facing emerging actors and to offer essential advice on HOW TO MAKE IT AS AN ACTOR. Continue reading “STAGE DIRECTION: How To Make It As An Actor”