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A MATTER OF FACTS by SHAUN WILLIAMSON
Shaun's non-fiction debut published 1st October
25 September 2020
MATTER OF FACTS: ONE MAN'S JOURNEY INTO THE NATION'S QUIZ OBSESSION by writer, actor and champion quizzer, Shaun Williamson is published in hardback by Cassell on Thursday 1st October and available in all good bookstores and on-line retailers. A journey into the obsessive world of quizzing. It includes stories from Shaun's past such as tales from his time playing Barry in Eastenders; the discovery of a long-lost son; hiding from an angry Mike Reid in a broom cupboard; acting with Ricky Gervais and David Bowie, and the loss of his boyhood friend in 9/11. Actor and celebrity quizzer Shaun Williamson lifts the lid on a National drug that everyone hooked on: quizzing. A Matter of Facts is a personal journey into the world of quizzes. At the start Shaun enters the World Quiz Grand Prix, pitching his knowledge against the Nation's finest minds, including Eggheads and Chasers... he fails. Unperturbed, he sets out to improve his skills through memory training, practice and even hypnosis in an attempt to move himself up the rankings of the quizzing elite. Shaun's adventure sees him get his old quizzing 'band' back together to see if he can triumph in the leagues. As he does so, he meets many characters and experiences the wonderful vagaries of the pub quiz - discovering its place, not just in communities, but in people's lives. He also reminisces about his life before acting as an alcoholic postman, a stalled naval career,a Pontins blue coat and his journey to becoming Barry in EastEnders. Over the course of year Shaun aims to end his journey at a victorious return to the Grand Prix... can his experiences and new-found knowledge end in victory? A Matter of Facts is a fun, fascinating and heart-warming read that will be adored by those who enjoy a regular meeting of alcohol and trivia.
UTOPIA Amazon remake
MARK ALDRIDGE
17 September 2020
US remake of the cult-classic British thriller, UTOPIA, premieres on Amazon Prime on Friday 25th September. Mark Aldridge originally developed the show and received a "Based on an original idea by" credit on Series 1 and 2 of the UK version. Once again, a nerdy gang of comic-book fans wonder if a graphic novel is telling the truth about a sinister global conspiracy that involves a flu-like pandemic. The new version starts John Cusack and is written by Gillian Flynn.
SKELTON'S GUIDE TO DOMESTIC POISONS
DAVID STAFFORD'S DEBUT NOVEL PUBLISHED 17TH SEPTEMBER
11 September 2020
David Stafford's wonderful period crime novel, SKELTON'S GUIDE TO DOMESTIC POISIONS, is published in hardback on Thursday 17th September by Allison & Busby. ................ Before being propelled to front-page fame by winning the case of the century, Arthur Skelton was a fairly unremarkable barrister. Now he is enjoying the attention that being dubbed a hero of the press brings – namely practising his distinguished pose and his autograph – much to the amusement of his wife. But January 1929 brings another high profile case. Mary Dutton is accused of murdering her husband, although there are few people who dispute her guilt. The case is considered unwinnable, however, despite the odds, Skelton agrees to defend her – a decision that has absolutely nothing to do with her resemblance to a beautiful Hollywood actress... With an army of flappers set to cast their inaugural votes in the looming general election, both sides of the political divide are keen to secure their support by turning the case to their advantage and begin to lean on Skelton. Aided by his trusty clerk Edgar, Skelton faces mounting pressure to find the truth. But will that be enough to save a young woman’s life? The series continues with Skelton’s Guide to Suitcase Murders scheduled for publication in 2021.
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
08 September 2020
Catch Jane Pearson's latest episode of EMMERDALE on Tuesday 15th September at 7pm on ITV. Charity hands over money to Kirin, after he threatened to make life difficult for the adoption unless she paid him off. When Kirin notices the money she has given him is less than the amount they agreed, he demands the full sum by the following night. Meanwhile, as Billy pleads for Dawn to give him another chance, she forces herself to stay strong and lies by saying that she never loved him. Elsewhere, Dan struggles to pay his bills.
BRITAIN'S FAVOURITE DETECTIVE
A TOUCH OF FROST: MICHAEL RUSSELL
27 August 2020
ITV's "Britain's Favourite Detective" is an enjoyable celebration of the UK's most-loved sleuths on Sunday 30th August at 8pm. Naturally, "A Touch Of Frost" is in the running for the top spot and extracts from Michael Russell's episodes will feature in the show. Michael also scripted numerous episodes of MIDSOMER MURDERS which will also appear in the countdown voted for by the public.
UNSAID STORIES: GENERATIONAL
PRODUCER: BARBARA EMILE
04 August 2020
Barbara Emile-produced film, GENERATIONAL, is the series opener in ITV's UNSAID STORIES series. It premieres on Monday 10th August at 9pm on ITV. The first of four short dramas addressing topics relating to Black Lives Matter. Oliver catches his teenage daughter Justina sneaking out of the house to attend a BLM march as he fears for her safety and is concerned she's putting herself at risk. It stars Nicholas Pinnock and Yasmin Monet Prince. Directed by Alrick Riley and written by Jerome Bucchan Nelson for Greenacre Films.
EMMERDALE BAFTA WIN
WRITER: JANE PEARSON
04 August 2020
Congrats to the EMMERDALE team on their Bafta win for Best Soap and Continuing Drama. And special congrats to Jane Pearson. Her episode from the special flashback week last year was the selected one!
WYVERN HILL
FEATURE FILM WRITTEN BY KEITH TEMPLE
31 July 2020
We're delighted to announce that gothic horror film, WYVERN HILL, written by Keith Temple is due to start filming at the end of August in and around Hereford area. Director is Jonathan Zaurin and produced by Sarah Zaurin for Solo Productions/LBS Films. For info and images: https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/333856/poster-reveal-gothic-horror-wyvern-hill-in-pre-production-with-dr-who-writer/
UNSAID STORIES
PRODUCER: BARBARA EMILE
29 July 2020
Barbara Emile is currently producing 15' film, GENERATIONAL, for Greenacre Films/ITV as part of the channel's UNSAID STORIES strand inspired by Black Lives Matter. GENERATIONAL written by Jerome Bucchan-Nelson and directed by Alrick Riley explores the relationship between a black father and daughter. When William catches his teen-age daughter, Justina, sneaking out, the usual scenes of antagonism between parent and child follow. However, it soon transpires that Justina is sneaking out to a Black Lives Matter march. What follows is an enlightening, but bitter sweet conversation for both. But as the conversation progresses and elements from the father’s past come to the fore their positions evolve and change and they find some common ground. Filming on the four 15-minute films starts in London from 27th July, adhering to the TV and film production guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of the cast and crew.
SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS
WRITER: LEE PRESSMAN
22 July 2020
Catch a repeat showing of classic SHAUN THE SHEEP half hour special, "The Farmer's Llamas" on Saturday 25th July at 4.30pm on BBC1. Lee Pressman is co-writer of the special ep. Lee is currently team writer on Season 2 of hit animation series, TAFFY, contributing multiple episodes.
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