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Paul Burton is a writer, film-maker and film and TV historian. His most recent book, The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book, was published in October. In his blog, Paul will be documenting the history of film and TV production in the area. |
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Actress Mollie Sugden has passed away
Posted on 12:21pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
I am sad to report that the much-loved Are You Being Served? actress Mollie Sugden has passed away aged 86.
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Take three stages
Posted on 3:40pm Sunday 28th June 2009
An eclectic mix of film & television productions have used Stages 7, 8 & 9 at Elstree Studios since the historic stage block opened in the Sixties.
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The Masterspy
Posted on 3:30pm Saturday 27th June 2009
I was delighted when a man called Peter Wilson contacted me recently regarding an ATV game show which he once appeared on entitled: The Masterspy. Wilson kindly shared with me his recollections of appearing on the show, which was made at the ATV Centre in Borehamwood (now BBC Elstree).
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Dave Prowse MBE
Posted on 5:36pm Saturday 20th June 2009
In 2007, Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse MBE was kind enough to allow me to interview him by telephone about his memories of working at Elstree Studios. My blog today includes just some of the many recollections that Prowse shared with me during our call.
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Tanks for the memory
Posted on 12:44pm Friday 19th June 2009
I was very interested to hear Ben Hardy, a Big Brother reality director, saying on BBLB (Big Brother's Little Brother) yesterday that legend has it that the Big Brother house is situated where the hotel set from The Shining once stood. Well, that's not quite correct...
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'Are You Smarter?' to return with changes
Posted on 7:12pm Thursday 18th June 2009
Noel Edmonds is to return to Elstree Studios this August to tape ten episodes of: Noel's Are You Smarter Than YOUR 10 Year Old?
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Arise, Sir Christopher Lee
Posted on 6:44pm Saturday 13th June 2009
Christopher Lee, best-known for his appearances in horror films made by Hammer Films, has been knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
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The Summer Show
Posted on 5:46pm Tuesday 9th June 2009
I was interested to read Paul Welsh's thoughts recently about TV talent shows.
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Whatever happened to Sheila Fearn?
Posted on 5:01pm Tuesday 2nd June 2009
One of the most asked questions by comedy fans on internet forums is: Whatever happened to the actress Sheila Fearn? In my blog today I take a look back at Fearn's career.
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"Our Miss Fred" has passed away
Posted on 4:40pm Monday 1st June 2009
Entertainer Danny La Rue, who appeared in the film Our Miss Fred, has sadly passed away at his home in Kent aged 81.
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