Down with the Dingles
I’ve just spent another very interesting day working on Emmerdale and chatting to all and sundry during the breaks.
The old studio has been mothballed and most of the interior shots are now done at ITV Yorkshire on Kirkstall Road. Fortunately, this means a very short walk to the state of the art canteen, where good food can be had at a very reasonable price.
The storyline I was working on is, off course, under wraps but can be viewed on the 15th and 16th December. Look out for the lady in the mustard coloured jacket and brown trousers!
Posted 03/11/11 - Permalink to this story
Reviewing ‘Theatreland’
Always happy to help a local group, I went along to Ripon Amateur Operatic Society’s dress rehearsal with notebook in hand.
Their autumn show was very entertaining and I’m glad to see that my review has appeared in the Ripon Gazette in time to sell a few more tickets.
Posted 28/10/11 - Permalink to this story
Malton Literature Festival
I’ve just had a very interesting evening at the finale, hosted by Andy Humphrey, of the Malton Literature Festival.
My enjoyment of the readings of winning and short listed poems and short stories was marred somewhat by a hacking cough - mine - which made a rapid exit necessary on a few occasions. However, I managed to stay on for performances by poets Steve Toase and Rose Drew in the bar of the Milton Rooms afterwards.
Steve was there partly to publicise Indigo Rising UK, which is currently looking for submissions of flash fiction, literary short stories and poems in any form.
Posted 23/10/11 - Permalink to this story
Back to Emmerdale
Just as I was starting to think that my career as a television extra had ground to a halt, I was offered a booking as a rambler/smart diner.
In the event, I was only called upon to perform the latter role in a scene that took place in The Grange, the B & B next door to the village pub. As I had my back to the camera throughout the scene, no one is likely to recognise me, but it was good to be back in the swing.
Posted 13/10/11 - Permalink to this story
A chance to grill an editor
As a regular reader of the Ripon Gazette, I was pleased to be invited to attend a talk by Jean MacQuarrie, Editor in Chief of the Ackrill Media Group.
Jean took as her theme Local Papers in the Community and received plenty of feedback, good and bad, from members of the City of Ripon & District Forum. She gave as good as she got and treated an appreciative audience to some valuable insights into the changes she has seen over the years. One of these was the loss of the stern proof readers who kept Jean on her toes during her time as a junior reporter! This has inevitably led to many a howler appearing in print, followed by a flood of complaints from eagle eyed readers.
Posted 05/10/11 - Permalink to this story