2005 at costume fitting for “The Da Vinci Code” in Middle Temple, London
As ‘Hopkins’ in ‘Simon and the Witch’ for Children’s BBCtv.
Taken with an iPhone
As Mister Wrongshoes. He never wears the right shoes. A still from the pilot.
As Hopkins the butler. On set with Joan Sims at BBC Television Centre, London
As Sonny Daze D.J. Thames Television series. In the make up room at Teddington Studios.
Lewisham’s Broadway Theatre used as location
Photo session for The Spotlight
Backstage at The Rivoli Ballroom, Brockley, SE4.
Performing on bass and lead vocal with Dr. Joe Joe at Woodfest, Hertfordshire
The Spiv. Devised by Denzil Kilvington.
Wrap photo. Last day at Ealing Studios. I am on the far left in the white opera scarf
On set during tech run. In Essen, Germany, two hours before live broadcast to 6 million viewers.
Roald Dahl’s Centipede in ‘James and the Giant Peach’. With Juliet Grassby-Lewis and Deborah Garvey
Two teachers dress up for their Christmas show. With Deb Kilvington
As Patient One. On set in former nuclear bunker, High Wycombe.
As the Tasteless Man. On set at SAT1 television studio
Wearing the kilt given to me by my father (my grandmother was born in Edinburgh).
1984: in KGB Comedy Cabaret with Denzil Kilvington. Taken on set.
Nate Bunce, the mean farmer in ‘The Fantastic Mr. Fox’.
December 2016: at Lewes Castle
As the Street Musician for Hessischer Rundfunk. On location in Mainz
As the English Bobby for Hollywood producer, David Zucker. Filmed by Chelsea Fire station and Trafalgar Square.
Backstage pass, Pinewood Studios. Location assistant.
As Dr. Ignatiusz,, inventor of The Lukretian Flyer.
The character, Harold Addington, in another disguise, shot at midnight, Rye Citadel, Sussex.
In a four-seater plane shooting footage of Camber Castle for ‘TAT – Tabaluga Abenteuer Team”.
Botanical Garden in Madeira
Cuckmere Haven near Beachy Head
Handelsblatt (this was in Focus magazine).
Regency Gentleman at event. May 2018
At the Olympic Games, London with Tony Grossi
Recording vocals for performers to mime to
1987 – portrait of ‘Hopkins’. Closing credits photo
Photo shoot for The Spotlight. November 2016:
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2004: as Jim Wonker. At the gym, he tries to look the part. A still from the pilot.
With Bert Koch as Space Travellers in a fantasy, performed live and on film at Frankfurt Airport Terminal Two. 75th anniversary event.
Waiting in my trailer.
Photo session for ‘The Spotlight’
Photo session for The Spotlight
The character, Harold Addington, disguised as the Angry Shepherd. Location, Camber Castle.
Doing real work on a stucco balcony, working from my own scaffolding tower
Photo used for The Spotlight directory, taken in November 2016
As Detective Dan Rat, who, with Mo Kat, is trapped in the opening titles of their own cop show, ‘The Thriller Men’, A still from ‘The Silent Treatment’.
Lunchtime. A very young Felicity Montague, Caroline Stubbs, Denzil Kilvington, and Professor Alec Buchanan, now of Yale University.
Photo shoot for The Spotlight
Performing with the band, Dr. Joe Joe on the street by Brockley station
No Time to Die – 2019 Matera
As Mr. Andrews, the hotel manager. With Nigel Barber, Joseph MacNab and Angela Christofilou
Photo shoot for The Spotlight
1995: Photo shoot for The Spotlight
November 2016: Session with Lewis Ziolek for new Spotlight photo
2004: as Detective Dan Rat, who, with Mo Kat, is trapped in the opening titles of their own cop show, ‘The Thriller Men’, A still from ‘The Silent Treatment’.
Harald Addington spying on the young detectives. One of many disguises
Backstage, trying it on for size, backstage on the play.
As Clownface. Forever applying for unsuitable jobs. A still from the pilot.
In performance with the band, Dr Joe Joe
Presenting this TV commercial. A clip of my other Argos commercial is in the ‘Showreel’.
2004: as Mister Wrongshoes. He never wears the right shoes. A still from the pilot.
Directed by Hilary Westlake, devised with David Gale and cast. Lumiere and Son theatre company.
Near El Medano, Tenerife.
As Hopkins in ‘Simon and the Witch’. On location in Beaconsfield with Joan Sims, Nicola Stapleton and director, David Bell
As Detective Dan Rat with Mo Kat. ‘The Thriller Men’ are trapped in the opening titles of their own cop show. A still from ‘The Silent Treatment’ pilot.
The character, Harold Addington, disguised as the Italian Cyclist.
The joy of spinach
As Enzo Moretti, drug dealer. Cast photo after shoot. With Chris Walker, Fiona Wade and Tony Nasnath
1986: as host of Joey Valentino’s Cabaret Club. Cracking jokes, also singing and playing in the house band (here with Ken Steedman).
Photo shoot for ‘The Spotlight’
As Mr. Chicky. Polaroid from photo shoot. Chicky is a fast food chain in Innsbrueck, Austria.
No Time to Die – Hotel Porter
Photo shoot for The Spotlight. November 2016:
As the English Bobby for Hollywood producer, David Zucker. Filmed by Chelsea Fire station and Trafalgar Square.
in rehearsal. Directed and devised by Hilary Westlake with David Gale. Lumiere and Son theatre company.
As Jim Tatler M.P., fascist leader from ‘Back to Front’ by LIvestock Theatre Company. Directed by Deb Kilvington.
Taken January 2017
The character, Harold Addington, in another disguise. Hastings Castle.
Harald Addington, here dressed as a Pirate, with young detectives and director, Diana Feil.
2004: Mr. Wrongshoes takes off his improbable footwear. He is one of several characters I conjured up for this more or less silent sketch show pilot.
As Fred taken after the final performance. Lucy Kaufmann’s plays were performed in different venues and on the street.
2005: with Joel Edgerton and producer, Nick Barton.
Backstage at photo shoot for Handelsblatt. (NB: the other photo was taken on set for ‘The Hotel Affair’ 1992 in Idstein, Germany)
Wrap party. Sunset in Rye, East Sussex . June 2010
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With Cliff Richard, backstage in Bochum, Germany. My bare bottom made its debut television appearance.
Deutsche Telekom’s promotional film. Directed by Ralph Loop in Hamburg
Taken during the show at The Lee Centre, SE13. With John Standeven and Peppino Finaldi
August 2017. Selfie taken after a casting
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