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Paul Burton is a writer, film-maker and film and TV historian. His most recent film, Resentment, stars Vicki Michelle ('Allo 'Allo!, Emmerdale) and was made at Elstree Studios. In his blog, Paul will be documenting the history of film and TV production in the area. |
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Taking a walk on the Wilder side of life
Posted on 4:39pm Monday 14th September 2009
A greater part of this year has seen me working a new book about the life of Elstree-based film & TV supporting artist, Paul Wilder. And I am pleased to say that this new book – entitled Paul Wilder: My Quest for TV Fame – is about to be published.
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Resentment - in pre-production
Posted on 4:50pm Tuesday 8th September 2009
I am now making the final preperations to 'shoot' my new short film at Elstree Studios.
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Production Assistants wanted for new short film
Posted on 1:09pm Wednesday 26th August 2009
Calling all would-be film production assistants, I require two people who live in the Borehamwood area to work as production assistants on the unit of my new short film.
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Vicki Michelle to work on new film at Elstree Studios
Posted on 1:39pm Thursday 20th August 2009
I am proud to announce that actress Vicki Michelle, who is best known for appearing in the classic BBC sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo!, is to make a welcome return to Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, to feature in my new short film.
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Reunion planned by former Grange Hill star
Posted on 4:38pm Tuesday 28th July 2009
Former Grange Hill star Erkan Mustafa (Roland Browning) is planning a reunion event in aid of charity.
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Boris Johnson pops into the Queen Vic
Posted on 3:00pm Monday 20th July 2009
Mayor of London Boris Johnson taped a cameo appearance for an upcoming episode of EastEnders at BBC Elstree in Borehamwood last Friday.
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Sitcom writer Vince Powell has passed away
Posted on 4:30pm Thursday 16th July 2009
I am sad to report that the veteran sitcom writer Vince Powell recently passed away aged 80.
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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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Paul Burton is a writer, film-maker and film and television historian. His most recent film, Resentment, stars Vicki Michelle ('Allo 'Allo!, Emmerdale) and was made at Elstree Studios. In his blog, Paul will be documenting the history of film and TV production in the area.
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