Network Distributing are pleased to present Futtocks End and Other Short Stories + Just Like a Woman On Blu-ray, DVD + Digital 5th July New to Network Distributing’s The British Film label this summer, comes a duo of releases that will take you on a silly and psychedelic trip through 1960s British comedy with Futtocks … Continue reading Futtocks End & Home Of Your Own Blu-ray DVD Release – 5th July
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On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 5)
Thanks to an eagle eyed website viewer - another location has been found! This time its the pub that Ronnie B's character works in, seen in Episode Six of the serial. Here is a screenshot from the episode: Real life location - the (currently closed) Berkeley Arms in Purton, just a stones throw away from … Continue reading On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 5)
Two Ronnies 50th Anniversary
A lot has happened in the last year and the world is currently a very different place, so apologies for the lack of recent content. We are still working on a few stories, and have some interesting projects in the works. In the meantime however - we were very lucky to be in demand for … Continue reading Two Ronnies 50th Anniversary
Sunshine Boulevard – On Set Story
We were recently contacted by a gentleman called Vic Cheeseman. Vic supplied a 1930's Chrysler '77' automobile for the sketch 'Sunshine Boulevard' in the first series of Series 11 (1985). The sketch - a classic 'Film Noir' type scene - features Ronnie B as a 1930's American reporter 'Clifford Gannett' who runs out of gas … Continue reading Sunshine Boulevard – On Set Story
The Unseen Two Ronnies – Christmas 2019
Back in June this year we were contacted by a production company hoping to create a programme based around The Two Ronnies' Australian series made in 1986. Well the final version of that programme can now be seen at 9:30pm on Channel 5, Christmas Day 2019. Whilst familiar with the sketches to some extent, we … Continue reading The Unseen Two Ronnies – Christmas 2019
On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 4)
Continuing our delve into the ever popular serial 'The Worm That Turned,' we recently paid a flying visit to Thornbury Castle, Bristol. This is perhaps one of the most iconic locations from the serial, as it featured in the opening sequence for every segment - the famous 'Union Jill' flying from it's flag pole. It's … Continue reading On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 4)
Rare ‘Open All Hours’ Set Photographs
We're delighted to have been able to add these rare photographs to our archives recently. Taken by Paul Evans' late father - Jack Evans - they show some of the last pictures taken of Arkwright's famous shop in Lister Avenue, Doncaster during the production of the final series of 'Open All Hours' back in 1985. … Continue reading Rare ‘Open All Hours’ Set Photographs
Interview & Signing with Frank Williams
We were recently honoured to spend an afternoon with Frank Williams. Known to millions of comedy fans as the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the ever-popular 'Dad's Army'. (Frank is best known for his work as the Vicar in Dad's Army) Frank played a small by pivotal role in an episode of The Two Ronnies. The … Continue reading Interview & Signing with Frank Williams
‘Fork Handles’ Script Sells For £33,000 At Auction
Some weeks ago we reported that Ronnie Barker's original handwritten script for the 'Fork Handles' sketch was going under the hammer at East Bristol Auctions in Bristol. The auction, held on June 1st, also included a pair of Ronnie Barker's Character spectacles, and the 'No.1' limited edition 'Fork Handles' lithograph made by The Original Memorabilia … Continue reading ‘Fork Handles’ Script Sells For £33,000 At Auction
On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 3)
We continue our look at some of the filming locations used in the serial 'The Worm That Turned.' This time we're somewhere very special - Berkeley Castle. Much of the serial was filmed in the Berkeley / Dursley / Purton area. Berkeley Castle was used extensively throughout the episodes, but largely in Ep. 4 & … Continue reading On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 3)
