Production News
05/04/2016
Elstree Studios Announce New Series
As part of Elstree's 90th Anniversary year of celebrations, the Studios has announced a new series of 12 television interviews of well-known names and faces from its long history.
The programmes will air between 11 and 24 April on Talking Pictures Television (Talking Pictures TV: Sky 343, Freeview 81, Freesat 306 and YouView 81).
Made in-house and hosted by Elstree Studios Chairman, Morris Bright, the 12 x 30 minute series is entitled Take Two.
Those interviewed are:
• Angela Douglas (Carry On actress & widow of late British actor Kenneth More)
• British acting great Sylvia Syms
• Jack Smethurst (best known for hit comedy series of the 1970s including controversial Love Thy Neighbour)
• former Bond golden girl herself Shirley Eaton
• Valerie Leon (the only actress to appear in all the major British cinema franchises – Hammer Horror, Pink Panther, Bond and Carry On)
• Hammer horror starlet Madeline Smith
• original Railway Child Sally Thomsett
• director and producer Marc Sinden
• sitcom favourite Vicki Michelle
• actor Norman Eshley (The Sweeney, Man About the House and George & Mildred)
• actress, writer and wife of the late Bryan Forbes, Nanette Newman
• actress and presenter Jenny Hanley.
Further details regarding broadcast dates and times can be found here.
Image: © Elstree Studios. Nanette Newman.
www.elstreestudios.co.uk
(JP)
The programmes will air between 11 and 24 April on Talking Pictures Television (Talking Pictures TV: Sky 343, Freeview 81, Freesat 306 and YouView 81).
Made in-house and hosted by Elstree Studios Chairman, Morris Bright, the 12 x 30 minute series is entitled Take Two.
Those interviewed are:
• Angela Douglas (Carry On actress & widow of late British actor Kenneth More)
• British acting great Sylvia Syms
• Jack Smethurst (best known for hit comedy series of the 1970s including controversial Love Thy Neighbour)
• former Bond golden girl herself Shirley Eaton
• Valerie Leon (the only actress to appear in all the major British cinema franchises – Hammer Horror, Pink Panther, Bond and Carry On)
• Hammer horror starlet Madeline Smith
• original Railway Child Sally Thomsett
• director and producer Marc Sinden
• sitcom favourite Vicki Michelle
• actor Norman Eshley (The Sweeney, Man About the House and George & Mildred)
• actress, writer and wife of the late Bryan Forbes, Nanette Newman
• actress and presenter Jenny Hanley.
Further details regarding broadcast dates and times can be found here.
Image: © Elstree Studios. Nanette Newman.
www.elstreestudios.co.uk
(JP)
Useful Links
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
15/11/2024
V-Nova Studios Introduces Weightless
V-Nova Studios, the content production arm of V-Nova, has introduced Weightless, the first-ever music experience created with the revolutionary V-Nova
V-Nova Studios Introduces Weightless
V-Nova Studios, the content production arm of V-Nova, has introduced Weightless, the first-ever music experience created with the revolutionary V-Nova
30/09/2024
Series Mania Forum Launches New Initiative
Celebrating over a decade of unparalleled contributions to the global content development landscape, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director
Series Mania Forum Launches New Initiative
Celebrating over a decade of unparalleled contributions to the global content development landscape, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director
01/11/2023
Sky Studios Elstree Hosts Series Of Special Events
This October half-term, Sky Studios Elstree welcomed thousands of local residents to a series of special events on site to mark the completion of the
Sky Studios Elstree Hosts Series Of Special Events
This October half-term, Sky Studios Elstree welcomed thousands of local residents to a series of special events on site to mark the completion of the
22/01/2019
Production News : Actress Michelle Keegan To Lead Fourth Series Of Our Girl
Actress Michelle Keegan is to return to BBC One to lead the fourth series of Our Girl. Written and created by Tony Grounds, made by BBC Studios, this
Production News : Actress Michelle Keegan To Lead Fourth Series Of Our Girl
Actress Michelle Keegan is to return to BBC One to lead the fourth series of Our Girl. Written and created by Tony Grounds, made by BBC Studios, this
04/11/2014
Production News - RTS Announces Craft & Design Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the shortlist for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2013/2014. The winners will be announced at a ceremon
Production News - RTS Announces Craft & Design Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the shortlist for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2013/2014. The winners will be announced at a ceremon
03/07/2014
Panasonic Launches AVCCAM Warranty Extension
Panasonic has revealed the launch of a new two-year warranty extension for AVCCAM camera recorder models. Standard warranty period applied to AVCCAM c
Panasonic Launches AVCCAM Warranty Extension
Panasonic has revealed the launch of a new two-year warranty extension for AVCCAM camera recorder models. Standard warranty period applied to AVCCAM c
31/01/2017
Elstree Studios Yearly Review
2016 has been described as an "exciting year" for Elstree Studios, which became home to a diverse range of productions, from high end drama, feature f
Elstree Studios Yearly Review
2016 has been described as an "exciting year" for Elstree Studios, which became home to a diverse range of productions, from high end drama, feature f
31/07/2017
Production News : Channel 4 Announce Return Of The Handmaid's Tale
Channel 4 has announced that it will air the second series of The Handmaid's Tale, following the culmination of it's "hugely successful" first series.
Production News : Channel 4 Announce Return Of The Handmaid's Tale
Channel 4 has announced that it will air the second series of The Handmaid's Tale, following the culmination of it's "hugely successful" first series.
17/08/2017
Production News : BBC Two Series Back In Time Returns For Second Series
The popular Back In Time strand returns to BBC Two, with Sara Cox and social historian Polly Russell hosting as a family of five head Back In Time For
Production News : BBC Two Series Back In Time Returns For Second Series
The popular Back In Time strand returns to BBC Two, with Sara Cox and social historian Polly Russell hosting as a family of five head Back In Time For
20/11/2017
A Full Schedule For Elstree Studios
Elstree Studios is full of a diverse range of productions including high end drama, feature films, tour rehearsals, commercials, reality shows and pan
A Full Schedule For Elstree Studios
Elstree Studios is full of a diverse range of productions including high end drama, feature films, tour rehearsals, commercials, reality shows and pan
14/01/2013
Strictly 2013 Waltzes Onto The George Lucas Stage
BBC Studios and Post Production has announced that a number of productions will be recorded at Elstree Studios and its studio facilities at BBC Elstre
Strictly 2013 Waltzes Onto The George Lucas Stage
BBC Studios and Post Production has announced that a number of productions will be recorded at Elstree Studios and its studio facilities at BBC Elstre
19/02/2015
Strength To Strength – The Story Of Elstree
Star Wars. Indiana Jones. The Shining. Hitchcock. Elstree Studios is an iconic studio. But where did it all start? The studio was established in 1926
Strength To Strength – The Story Of Elstree
Star Wars. Indiana Jones. The Shining. Hitchcock. Elstree Studios is an iconic studio. But where did it all start? The studio was established in 1926
10/08/2012
BBC Studios And Post Production Confirms Interim Moves To Elstree Studios
BBC Studios and Post Production, a commercial subsidiary of the BBC providing world-class television studios, post production and digital media servic
BBC Studios And Post Production Confirms Interim Moves To Elstree Studios
BBC Studios and Post Production, a commercial subsidiary of the BBC providing world-class television studios, post production and digital media servic
24/01/2020
Elstree Studios Expansion
Hertsmere Borough Council have granted planning permission to Elstree Studios for the building of two new superstages, workshops and offices at the El
Elstree Studios Expansion
Hertsmere Borough Council have granted planning permission to Elstree Studios for the building of two new superstages, workshops and offices at the El
09/03/2017
Elstree Launches 'Script To Screen' Workshops
Elstree Film Studios and the Elstree University Technical College have carried out a Script to Screen Workshop as part of the Elstree Studios Film Fes
Elstree Launches 'Script To Screen' Workshops
Elstree Film Studios and the Elstree University Technical College have carried out a Script to Screen Workshop as part of the Elstree Studios Film Fes