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Behind the Scenes with Colin Edmonds

Behind the Scenes with Colin Edmonds

By Colin Edmonds

After 50 years of writing comedy for most of the UK's highest-profile comics and performers, Colin now chats with those who work behind the scenes in television: from the camera operators, and sound supervisors to the directors and producers; and in show business: from the stars to the stagehands - who all share their never-before-heard memories and anecdotes.

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Behind the Scenes with Colin EdmondsFeb 12, 2022

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“FROM BLITZ TO GLITZ” – NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JESS CONRAD OBE WITH FRIEND & CO- WRITER TV’S SIMON WITHINGTON

“FROM BLITZ TO GLITZ” – NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JESS CONRAD OBE WITH FRIEND & CO- WRITER TV’S SIMON WITHINGTON

This time on BTSWCE we’re chatting with TV Executive Producer and King of Saturday Nights on Channel 5, Simon Withington, about his role in putting together the newly published autobiography of his best friend, actor, singer and showbiz personality - Jess Conrad OBE. The book is called “From Blitz to Glitz” and Simon talks about the collaborative writing process, his diligent research and gives us a tantalising flavour of the colourful anecdotes and vivid memories that Jess recalls from his astonishing, non-stop 70-year career in the spotlight. Diana Dors, The Krays, Cilla Black and Roger Moore are just a few of the famous faces who have featured in the life of Jess Conrad. We find out how a Teddy Boy from South London became a ‘60s pop singer, actor and the first person ever to play the lead role in Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. “From Blitz to Glitz” is published by Oak Tree Books.                                      ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Jess-Conrad/author/B0CSM1W12D?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1708711707&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true⁠ Simon’s accompanying documentary can be found here: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jess-Conrad-Blitz-Glitz/dp/B0CN95RYVX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O84HP6CFIERA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vous4XOl8utw4UJ6KTF6SQ.91_bCnloVkkW8Npd8338ID30Hu91zTIBwVURj8rwpt0&dib_tag=se&keywords=from+blitz+to+glitz+jess+conrad&qid=1708605060&s=instant-video&sprefix=from+blitz+to+glitz+jess+conrad%2Cinstant-video%2C162&sr=1-1⁠ Support the podcast by becoming a Patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/BEHINDTHESCENESWITHCOLINEDMONDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Colin Edmonds socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: colin.edmonds.73⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: colinedmondsssm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:@ColinEdmondsSSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.steamsmokeandmirrors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to all episodes of the podcast available on; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BOOKS Buy Steam, Smoke and Mirrors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available at Caffeine Nights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available at Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available on Audible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy The Lazarus Curiosity: Steam, Smoke and Mirrors 2 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available at Caffeine Nights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available at Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available on Audible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy The Nostradamus Curiosity: Steam, Smoke and Mirrors 3 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available at Caffeine Nights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Available at Amazon
Feb 24, 202455:54
STEVE WRIGHT MBE 1954-2024 - A SPECIAL TRIBUTE FROM CLOSE FRIEND MARK WELLS

STEVE WRIGHT MBE 1954-2024 - A SPECIAL TRIBUTE FROM CLOSE FRIEND MARK WELLS

This week we lost one of the most famous and best-loved personalities in the history of British broadcasting – Steve Wright.

For almost half a century on BBC Radio Steve lifted the nation’s spirits with his energetic, anarchic style, breathless enthusiasm, relentless creativity and instantly recognisable voice. In this often emotional but frequently laughter-filled Special Behind The Scenes Salute, Steve’s close friend Mark Wells shares his memories, along with some amazing, exclusive revelations in this heart-warming Tribute to the Great Man - Steve Wright MBE.


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Feb 17, 202401:03:26
THE EXPLOSIVE, STAR-STUDDED CAREER OF SPECIAL EFFECTS GENIUS ANDY MCVEAN

THE EXPLOSIVE, STAR-STUDDED CAREER OF SPECIAL EFFECTS GENIUS ANDY MCVEAN

In a 35-year career he’s created special effects for glamorous Formula 1 car launches, top dramas such as ‘Dr Who’ and ‘The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and every major ratings-winning comedy and entertainment series. If anything’s squashed, set alight, or exploded on our screens, it's usually Andy’s skilful handiwork.

A Royal Television Society Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Andy talks about his new venture as a sculptor, based in rural Hampshire along and shares his memories of working with the biggest stars on British TV including Spike Milligan, Paul Daniels and Jeremy Clarkson. Oh, and there’s also the matter of exotic ping pong balls on Millennium Eve…

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Jan 20, 202401:12:03
EXCLUSIVE BOB MONKHOUSE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: ABIGAIL MONKHOUSE TALKS ABOUT HER DAD

EXCLUSIVE BOB MONKHOUSE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: ABIGAIL MONKHOUSE TALKS ABOUT HER DAD

Hard to believe but it’s been 20 years to the day since we lost the British comedian, writer, actor, game show host and all-round polymath Bob Monkhouse. In this Special Edition of Behind the Scenes we’re marking the anniversary by chatting with Bob’s daughter, Abigail Monkhouse. What was it like growing up with a father who was one of the most recognisable faces in the country – and with family friends who were the biggest stars in film and TV? Abigail exclusively shares her fondest personal recollections of Bob and her mission to sustain the memory of her remarkable Dad in the best possible way.


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Dec 29, 202358:56
THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL, THE KING’S CORONATION & MORE MEMORIES OF A BBC CAMERA OPERATOR - NIGEL SAUNDERS PART 2

THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL, THE KING’S CORONATION & MORE MEMORIES OF A BBC CAMERA OPERATOR - NIGEL SAUNDERS PART 2

Camera operator/Camera Supervisor Nigel Saunders takes us Behind the Scenes once again with more memories of his non-stop 45-year career in British television. The perils and pitfalls of working on live shows, top rated Light Entertainment and covering the biggest Royal events of the last decade – plus the finest directors, performers and warm-up artists in the industry.


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Dec 16, 202301:22:47
FROM OSCAR PETERSON TO GORDON THE GOPHER - TV CAMERA SUPERVISOR NIGEL SAUNDERS’ 45-YEAR CAREER

FROM OSCAR PETERSON TO GORDON THE GOPHER - TV CAMERA SUPERVISOR NIGEL SAUNDERS’ 45-YEAR CAREER

This time on Behind the Scenes Nigel Saunders chats about his life as a camera operator and Camera Supervisor, beginning at the BBC and working with most of the great names of television including the much-missed Roger Fenna, Stuart MacDonald and Yvonne Littlewood. Royal events, children’s TV and light entertainment, including live Millennium show mishaps, Noel’s House Party mayhem, plus playing the piano for Barry Manilow, Nigel’s glorious and vivid recollections make for a joyous listen. (I do say ‘wow’ rather a lot…)

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Dec 02, 202301:30:41
MICHAEL PALIN, ROY CASTLE, SIR RALPH RICHARDSON – PART 2 OF VISION MIXER CAROL ABBOT’S TV LIFE

MICHAEL PALIN, ROY CASTLE, SIR RALPH RICHARDSON – PART 2 OF VISION MIXER CAROL ABBOT’S TV LIFE

As promised, here’s Part 2 of top British TV Vision Mixer Carol Abbott’s Behind the Scenes Podcast in which she chats about bringing up family while holding down a high-pressure, full-time, irregular-hours job at the sharp of TV. Carol shares her memories of rushing to the Old Vic to work with Sir Ralph Richardson while she was still dressed as a bridesmaid, her involvement in the 1974 multi award-winning Horizon drama-documentary ‘Joey’ and how, while filming ‘Ripping Yarns’, almost sharing a bathroom with Michael Palin. She also fondly recalls ‘Records Breakers’ with Roy Castle and Cheryl Baker along with last-minute calls to Vision Mix ‘The Pride of Britain Awards’ and the opening of the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Add to that Carol’s memories of working at BBC Television Centre during its Golden Age and with the legendary Producer-Director Yvonne Littlewood, this catch-up is a listening must.


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Nov 11, 202301:09:12
FROM THE YOUNG ONES & RED DWARF TO COME DANCING AND TOP OF THE POPS – TV MEMORIES OF ANNA STANILAND

FROM THE YOUNG ONES & RED DWARF TO COME DANCING AND TOP OF THE POPS – TV MEMORIES OF ANNA STANILAND

Taking us Behind the Scenes this time: one of the most admired, versatile and experienced British television Production Assistants/Script Supervisors to have ever graced a studio control room or gallery - Anna Staniland. Anna shares her memories of an astonishing 40-year career at the BBC and in the freelance world, including live broadcasts, music specials and entertainment series. She’s worked with legendary producers Paul Jackson, Ed Bye and Geoff Posner, and her broad range of experience includes everything from Come Dancing to President Reagan’s state visit. With recollections of Denis Norden, Sir Terry Wogan - and what it like to train at the BBC and work within those hallowed portals of Television Centre - Anna’s stories of this historic Golden Era make for a listen-must.

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ONLY FOOLS & HORSES, NOEL’S HOUSE PARTY, TOP GEAR, Q.I. AND MUCH MORE – TOP TV VISION MIXER CAROL ABBOTT

ONLY FOOLS & HORSES, NOEL’S HOUSE PARTY, TOP GEAR, Q.I. AND MUCH MORE – TOP TV VISION MIXER CAROL ABBOTT

This time we’re going Behind the Scenes with one of the most experienced and accomplished Vision Mixers working in television – Carol Abbott. Carol’s name has rolled up on our screens at the end of most of the major TV light entertainment shows of the past 40 years. Quizzes, chat shows, situation comedies, music, variety galas, not forgetting live Royal and national occasions, there’s nothing to which this supremely talented professional cannot turn her hand – or fingers. The funeral of Princess Diana, Tops of the Pops, The League of Gentlemen are just a part of Carol’s amazing career.

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Oct 16, 202301:23:42
FROM DIRECTING GOING LIVE AND THE BIG BREAKFAST TO DEATH IN PARADISE AND VERA – THE MAGNIFICENTLY VERSATILE CLAIRE WINYARD

FROM DIRECTING GOING LIVE AND THE BIG BREAKFAST TO DEATH IN PARADISE AND VERA – THE MAGNIFICENTLY VERSATILE CLAIRE WINYARD

In this episode of Behind the Scenes we meet one of the busiest Directors working in British television - Claire Winyard.

Just off the back of wrapping her latest episode of the hit detective series ‘Vera’, Claire talks about what it’s like at the helm of one of ITV’s most popular shows, beginning her career at the BBC, directing all manner of multi-camera studio entertainment such as ‘Top of the Pops’, ‘The National Lottery Live’, and ‘Today with Des and Mel’ alongside myriad location dramas including ‘Eastenders’, ‘London’s Burning’, ‘Casualty’, ‘Our Girl’, ‘Call the Midwife’ and ‘Death in Paradise’. Didn’t I say she was versatile!? Claire’s career story is an incredible listening must.

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Oct 07, 202351:35
TV KING OF SATURDAY NIGHTS PAUL DANIELS, STRICTLY COME DANCING ROYALTY &; THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE – THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DEBBIE McGEE

TV KING OF SATURDAY NIGHTS PAUL DANIELS, STRICTLY COME DANCING ROYALTY &; THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE – THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DEBBIE McGEE

This time on Behind the Scenes, TV presenter, performer and personality, also the Honorary Vice Present of the Magic Circle, Debbie McGee, reflects on an action-packed show business career, including her life and times with the country’s most famous stage and television magician Paul Daniels, along with what it takes to reach the Grand Final of Strictly Come Dancing and to be selected as an official National Treasure for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee parade.


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Jul 29, 202301:16:31
SHOWBIZ, COMEDY, LIFE AFTER THE BBC – THE THOUGHTS OF BROADCASTER JOHN FOSTER

SHOWBIZ, COMEDY, LIFE AFTER THE BBC – THE THOUGHTS OF BROADCASTER JOHN FOSTER

In this episode of Behind the Scenes we’re chatting once again with John Foster - radio broadcaster, disc jockey and voice artist who is one of the most experienced in the industry.

In a non-stop 30-year career in local and national radio, including BBC Radio 5 Live, he’s interviewed almost every major international actor and entertainer from either side of the Atlantic - a joy for someone with such a passion for comedy coupled with an unrivalled knowledge of showbiz history.

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Jul 15, 202301:10:26
‘AMERICAN IDOL’, ‘WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE’ – MEGA TV DESIGNER ANDY WALMSLEY’S CAREER AT THE TOP

‘AMERICAN IDOL’, ‘WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE’ – MEGA TV DESIGNER ANDY WALMSLEY’S CAREER AT THE TOP

This time on Behind the Scenes we’re back to United States to chat with Andy Walmsley, the busiest and most successful designer in the history of theatre and television. He’s designed more Las Vegas spectaculars than anyone else and was the youngest scenic designer ever to work in the West End, on Broadway and in television. His name, along with his company A1 Sets, has been seen on TV credits the world-over winning design awards for comedy, variety, music and chat shows, not forgetting the biggest blockbusters on television, “Who Wants To be A Millionaire”, “American Idol” and “America’s Got Talent”. Not bad for a lad from Blackpool.

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May 20, 202301:30:01
THE CHALLENGES & TRIUMPHS OF A BBC TV CHANNEL CONTROLLER – MULTI BAFTA WINNING KAY BENBOW

THE CHALLENGES & TRIUMPHS OF A BBC TV CHANNEL CONTROLLER – MULTI BAFTA WINNING KAY BENBOW

This time on Behind the Scenes we are in the company of a former BBC Television Channel Controller. Between 2010 and 2017 Kay Benbow was the top flight commissioning exec at the heart and helm of the pre-school children’s network CBeebies. In those seven years she navigated the channel through dramatic shake-ups within the BBC, changes in viewer habits and into the new highly competitive, digital age, resulting CBeebies winning 5 BAFTA Awards for Channel of the Year.

Kay chats about setting up the CBeebies Arts portfolio which introduced the under 6 age group to the joys of ballet, classical music and Shakespeare, along with recommissioning The Clangers; of hiring Michael Palin and Tom Hardy, her friendship with the great Bernard Cribbins and how she coped with the pressure of programme making decisions which could influence the lives of an entire generation. Oh, and let’s not forget her passion for football, and in particular - Arsenal.

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May 13, 202301:07:09
FEATURE LENGTH L.A. SPECIAL - INTERNATIONAL TV MEGA PRODUCER JEFF THACKER!

FEATURE LENGTH L.A. SPECIAL - INTERNATIONAL TV MEGA PRODUCER JEFF THACKER!

In this gala edition of Behind the Scenes we chat with one of the most successful ever television entertainment Producers, on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.K, as ITV’s Head of Music Programming, he oversaw international television spectaculars starring most of the biggest global star names including Sir Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti and Cher, while Executive Producing highly rated music special editions of An Audience With… as well as many a Royal Variety Performance. Since moving to the U.S. 20 years ago, he’s become one of the busiest Executive Producers on network television’s blockbuster shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance”, “American Idol” and, most recently, the breakout hit “Come Dance With Me”. Sharing fond memories of his early days as a dancer-turned-choreographer working on Bruce Forsyth’s Generation Game, Wogan, Noel’s House Party, and the opportunity he was given by great Dougie Squires, Jeff’s incredible career story, in his own words, is a listening must!

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – A TV LEGEND!
Apr 08, 202301:09:40
PAUL O’GRADY MBE 1955-2023 – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE

PAUL O’GRADY MBE 1955-2023 – A SPECIAL TRIBUTE

In this 2-hour Special Edition, former ITV Controller of Entertainment Mark Wells, along with actress, comedy writer and performer Jayne Tunnicliffe share their personal Behind the Scenes memories of one of Britain’s greatest entertainers and biggest personalities – a true Man of the People and comic genius - Paul O’Grady.

Mark, the Executive Producer who oversaw Paul’s golden entertainment years at ITV and Jayne, a close friend from those early days of Lily Savage who worked extensively with the great man, recall their remarkable times on stage and screen with the nation’s best-loved and now, sadly, much missed headliners.

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Apr 01, 202301:46:01
FROM TV GLAMOUR & GLITZ TO BRITAIN’S BRAINIEST QUIZ – the incredible career of Exec Producer Peter Gwyn.

FROM TV GLAMOUR & GLITZ TO BRITAIN’S BRAINIEST QUIZ – the incredible career of Exec Producer Peter Gwyn.

This time on Behind the Scenes our guest is one of British television’s most experienced Executive Producers who, for the last 3 decades, has overseen the nation’s best-loved and longest-running intellectual quiz programme University Challenge along with, more recently, Channel 4’s perennially popular word challenge hit, Countdown. Peter began his career on glitzy light entertainment at the BBC and Granada starring Cilla Black, Lily Savage and Bob Monkhouse. Along the way he was also involved in putting together Coronation Street Anniversary Specials and that spectacular singing talent series Stars In Their Eyes. Peter’s fascinating, laid back and dryly hilarious memories are a listening must.


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Mar 25, 202357:11
STAND UP COMEDY DIRECTOR– Paul Wheeler - his career filled with laughter and music
Mar 18, 202301:09:07
Sir Elton John, Rudolf Nureyev, Shirley MacLaine & his own on-screen portrayal in ITVX’s drama “Nolly” – the TV life of Keith Lascelles
Mar 11, 202301:09:26
SPECIAL EDITION – fond memories of a British entertainment superstar Des O’Connor CBE, shared by his great friend and personal assistant Nick Fox

SPECIAL EDITION – fond memories of a British entertainment superstar Des O’Connor CBE, shared by his great friend and personal assistant Nick Fox

In mid-November of 2020 we lost one of the best-loved, most versatile and talented entertainers the U.K. has ever produced – Des O’Connor.

Des was one of the biggest names in British show business. With his variety and quiz series and ratings-topping chat shows, he was a permanent face on British television screens for more than 50 years. As a solo artiste, Des gave more than a thousand performances at The London Palladium. As a singer, he released 36 albums and scored 2 number-one hits.

His final long-running hit entertainment series “Today with Des & Mel” redefined lunchtime TV. He even hosted the great British television quiz show “Countdown”. During that time, the one man who knew Des best was his great friend and personal assistant Nick Fox. Now, for the first time and to mark the second anniversary of Des’s passing, in this specially extended Celebration Edition of Behind the Scenes, Nick shares with us his happy memories of travelling the world and working closely in theatres and TV studios with a true all-round master of entertainment and one of the greatest names in British show business – Des O’Connor CBE!

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Nov 26, 202201:28:27
Memories of Max Bygraves, Larry Grayson and Bernard Manning – the remarkable career of singer Gilly Hamilton

Memories of Max Bygraves, Larry Grayson and Bernard Manning – the remarkable career of singer Gilly Hamilton

This time we go Behind the Scenes with the fearless, highly talented singer Gilly Hamilton, whose career spanned 3 decades and encompassed the halcyon days of show business and variety. As a key member of the pop-music close-harmony trio The Kaye Sisters she appeared alongside most of the major entertainment stars of the 1970s through to the 1990s. Supporting Max Bygraves, the Kayes appeared in the 1978 Royal Variety, shared a long-running residency in London’s West End and performed regularly on many of Max’s top-rated television series

With recollections of ATV’s live ‘Saturday Variety’ with Larry Grayson, not forgetting Bernard Manning on Granada’s ‘The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club’, plus the travails of working cabaret all across Britain and the Middle East, Gilly’s career is a remarkable eye-witness account of what it was really like to be treading the boards during the Golden Age of entertainment. 

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Oct 08, 202258:14
BBC, IMG and everything from football to Formula 1 – the unstoppable career of international Sports TV Executive Charles Balchin

BBC, IMG and everything from football to Formula 1 – the unstoppable career of international Sports TV Executive Charles Balchin

Sep 10, 202201:01:14
Almost everything from Strictly Come Dancing to The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral – the amazing TV career of Script Supervisor Annie McDougall
Aug 27, 202258:25
From Live Aid to Noel’s House Party & The Generation Game to Mock the Week – the 40-year career of TV Vision Mixer Kathryn Randall

From Live Aid to Noel’s House Party & The Generation Game to Mock the Week – the 40-year career of TV Vision Mixer Kathryn Randall

Aug 06, 202201:08:32
Leslie Bricusse, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Brian May – just a few of the music legends associated with Maestro Mike Dixon

Leslie Bricusse, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Brian May – just a few of the music legends associated with Maestro Mike Dixon

Our Behind the Scenes guest this time is a composer, pianist and music director who has enjoyed a 40 year award winning career working with the most famous performers and conducting some of the biggest orchestras in the world.

Mike Dixon has helped launch many of the great modern productions in the West End and on Broadway. He is the go-to-guy for Dame Shirley Bassey, Lionel Richie, Sir Tom Jones, in fact it’s probably quicker to list those who don't have him on speed dial. He’s also worked with a raft of high-profile comic names including Bradley Walsh, Dirk Maggs, Joe Pasquale, Ben Elton and Paul O’Grady.

On TV he regularly appears in front of a global audience of billions and he’s just written his eagerly awaited autobiography, a fascinating look behind the scenes of the music industry, published on 28 June 2022, “Turn Around and Take a Bow!”.

https://www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/autobiography/turn-around-and-take-a-bow-hb/

https://www.mikedixonmusic.com/

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Jun 25, 202255:54
Presidents Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandella along with every sports hero in the last 50 years – the radio career of Garry Richardson

Presidents Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandella along with every sports hero in the last 50 years – the radio career of Garry Richardson

Jun 11, 202201:21:29
From Jeremy Clarkson and Stephen Mulhern to Warwick Davis and RuPaul – the spectacular career of TV Executive Adeel Amini

From Jeremy Clarkson and Stephen Mulhern to Warwick Davis and RuPaul – the spectacular career of TV Executive Adeel Amini

May 29, 202257:18
From Chris Evans via Harry Hill and Sir Bruce Forsyth to Paul Sinha - the star-studded, multi-skilled career of TV Producer Grant Philpott

From Chris Evans via Harry Hill and Sir Bruce Forsyth to Paul Sinha - the star-studded, multi-skilled career of TV Producer Grant Philpott

Grant Philpott is a British television comedy and light entertainment producer whose very first job was writing Q-cards for Bob Monkhouse on “The Big Breakfast”. 25 years later his career came full circle when he was one of the Edit Producers on “Bob Monkhouse: The Million Joke Man”, the UKtv documentary series which celebrated Bob’s life and career. He’s interviewed Sir Bruce Forsyth and Terry Gilliam, worked on series such as “Tarrant on TV”, “TV Nightmares” and “Harry Hill’s TV Burp”, and produced shows starring Seann Walsh, David Walliams and Griff Rhys Jones.

More recently he was the Series Producer on the Saturday ITV ratings winner “Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown”. And he’s also an international, highly regarded independent movie maker, film animator, designer and artist whose canvases have been showcased in London. 

Find more about Grant here; www.grantphilpott.co.uk  

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May 21, 202257:15
From comedy’s Paul Whitehouse, Kelsey Grammer & Red Dwarf to Queen’s Brian May – the TV life of top executive Simon Lupton.
May 07, 202201:06:23
From Chris Tarrant, via Ainsley Harriot and Noel Edmonds, to Michael Parkinson – the career of TV warm up star & comedian Ray Turner
Apr 23, 202257:04
Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce, Chris Evans, Dolly Parton – former BBC Radio 2 travel reporter Lynn Bowles on working with the greats

Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce, Chris Evans, Dolly Parton – former BBC Radio 2 travel reporter Lynn Bowles on working with the greats

Apr 02, 202201:02:04
From Nicholas Roeg to Martin Clunes: the incredible career of ad guru turned top British TV sitcom writer, Paul Mendelson.
Mar 26, 202201:10:10
John Wayne, Pavarotti and Muhammed Ali – just some of the legends directed by Royston Mayoh
Mar 19, 202201:07:24
Tommy Cooper, Kenny Everett, Hughie Green, Michael Barrymore & so many more – the incredible career of Royston Mayoh
Mar 12, 202201:13:42
Barry Cryer OBE 1935-2022
Feb 12, 202201:09:47
Rod Stewart, Elton John & Tom Jones – some of the superstars who’ve worked with International TV Exec Producer/Director Jonathan Glazier
Feb 05, 202201:16:21
Freddie Starr, Des O'Connor tonight, John Sullivan & horror films – the scriptwriting success story of Alan Wightman.
Jan 29, 202201:16:05
Ritchie Blackmore, Bad Manners, Judge Dread – Another Rock’n’roller Coaster Ride With Garry Bushell
Jan 22, 202256:13
Des O’connor, Ant & Dec, Tony Robinson, Denis Norden and The Globe-Trotting TV life of Sean Kneale
Jan 22, 202257:36
Only Fools & Horses, Gladiators, Michael Mcintyre and The Goes Wrong Show – The Incredible Career of TV Exec Adrian Pegg
Jan 15, 202201:06:08
Starting 2022 in style with TV clip Show King - TV executive Simon Withington
Jan 01, 202201:05:44
Looking back at Behind the Scenes with Colin Edmonds 2021
Dec 31, 202123:19
Pamela Anderson, Cilla Black, stars of Neighbours – the hilarious, glamorous Panto legend Pete Price
Dec 18, 202152:53
TV Producer-Director and actor Paul Giddings on working with comedy greats Seth MacFarlane, Larry Grayson, Les Dawson and Bob Monkhouse
Dec 11, 202101:04:31
Top TV prompt operator Penny Swiergon on big British shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and The Weakest Link, and the biggest names including Peter Kay, Jamie Oliver and Anne Robinson
Nov 27, 202155:41
From Bob Monkhouse, John Cleese and Sir Roger Moore to appearing on Top Gear – the incredible career of radio host and master interviewer John Foster

From Bob Monkhouse, John Cleese and Sir Roger Moore to appearing on Top Gear – the incredible career of radio host and master interviewer John Foster

Nov 20, 202101:04:40
From operating cameras to directing them – top LE executive Mick Thomas on working with Cilla, Ant & Dec, Jonathan Ross, Bradley Walsh and Barbra Streisand.
Nov 12, 202101:08:14
Graham Norton, Ant & Dec, Cilla Black and Radio Caroline – the amazing world of top TV Sound Supervisor Rob Ashard
Nov 06, 202101:09:47
TV Legend Ian Hamilton returns to talk about David Frost, Frankie Howerd and more. Oh, and The Playboy Mansion!
Oct 30, 202101:03:18