February 2012
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Benny has a brithday.
Yesterday I attended Lisa Bowerman’s 50th birthday party. Ok, ok- her actual birthday was about a fortnight ago, but she was busy then. A fine collection of the great and the good- a large contingent from Big Finish, apart from those attending Gallifrey in LA of course. Music provided by representatives of the Ukelele orchestra of Great Britain. They gave a fine rendition of “Ace of...
Feb 20th
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stargazypie asked: Is the thing you're filming in Dublin going to be broadcast on Irish tv, do you know? Would be interested in checking it out! :)
Feb 18th
lucife asked: Hi! Trying to get my head around which BF ranges belong to which Universe generally ends with a headache. Did you have better luck following it? Is Brax in the Road Trip the one from Gallifrey? Did Gallifrey used to happen in the main range Universe? Are there now two Benny Universes? Are they both different from the main range or Gallifrey?
Feb 15th
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Last day of Dancing.
The last day filming on “Dancing on the Edge” today. Very relaxed as there was only myself, Mathew Goode, Mel Smith and Antony Head in today. Mr. Poliakoff manged to forgive me for mangling his lines for the umpteenth time and presented me with a bottle of Champagne, which was very public spirited of him. I can’t remember when I started on it. sometime in November I think. They...
Feb 15th
Feb 10th
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fatalcookies asked: I very definitely found a picture of a man in the newspaper, and his mustache reminded me of the splendid one you occasionally sport. Needless to say, the picture is decorating a choice place on my cork board.
Feb 7th
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Feb 6th
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January 2012
18 posts
John Goodman.
First day filming with John today. He’s a lot smaller in real life than he is on the screen. Which is odd, as he looks so big. but thats the magic of film. I did a film once with Stacy Keetch and he was HUGH, as was Stephanie Powers. But film plays tricks on the eye. I can report that John is a fine chap and finds the city of Birmingham as tedious as the rest of us. Sorry to those of you...
Jan 21st
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romana-2 asked: Have you ever directed a big finish play?
Jan 21st
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Ronald Searle, artist, limner of St Trinian’s and...
Jan 18th
destiny-chicken asked: Thank you so much for replying. Have you had any scenes with Angel yet? Also, have you heard her sing? How is her singing voice? Sorry for all the questions. I'm a big fan of her from downunder.
Jan 18th
Jan 17th
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Jan 17th
destiny-chicken asked: Hi, any chance of you posting another pic with the lovely Angel Coulby? Thanks!
Jan 17th
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Jan 15th
Oh the shame...
Another day filming on ‘Dancing on the edge’. This time in Birmingham, just around the corner from the cathedral. A big ballroom scene. 100 dress extras and the full band on the stage (Chiwetel, Angel, Wumni, Chris Storr etc.), miming to the track. The shot involves ME walking down a corridor, keeping pace with the camera, turning into the doorway of the ballroom, revealing the glory...
Jan 15th
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What was Number one the year I was born. →
Jan 5th
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What to do in the New Year.
Ok folks, If you have reached an age (as I have) when all you can do is give your mother a double case of Granache and all she can do is give you a gift voucher redeemable at a number of outlets, what do you do with the money? Simple: You buy yourself a carpet shampooer. Of course you do. What a good idea. So, you shift all of the furniture out of one room. Hoover it. Shampoo it. Let it dry. Put...
Jan 4th
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lucife asked: Hi! Just wanted to say that I adore Irving Braxiatel and Gallifrey IV was the first release I bought from Big Finish. I hope I'll hear you soon in Benny! Your voice is music to my ears. Do you watch new Doctor Who and what do you think of it? Merry Christmas from a fan from Russia!
Jan 3rd
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A Happy New Year.
A happy New Year to all my followers. X
Jan 3rd
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December 2011
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Dec 22nd
Dec 22nd
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Dec 22nd
heyitscarys asked: What are you going to be doing for Christmas this year? Anything special?
Dec 22nd
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ilovekazzagillan asked: I thought you might have gone out. Didn't think you were just randomly getting naked together ;) Do you know when UD airs? xoxox
Dec 21st
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ilovekazzagillan asked: I can't wait. Do you know when your episode airs? "But as Alex and I used to get naked together a lot in the 1980’s, it would hold no surprises to me." My respect for you has just gone through the roof! *kisses* xoxox
Dec 21st
ilovekazzagillan asked: I have just been looking at some of the answers you have been giving about Alex K in Upstairs,Downstairs. Can I ask, what do you mean she makes a friend of Art Malik's character? Her character sounds like she is going to be a bit of a bitch. Am I right? Are you in quite a few scenes with her, and what is the 'light nudism' about? *kisses* xoxoxoxoxox
Dec 21st
constabularies asked: I was pleasantly surprised to see you in the Dirk Gently pilot! Fundamental interconnectedness of all things indeed.
Dec 21st
A Happy Thing..
I wish all my follower’s a very happy Christmas. I will be bucking the trend and having roast beef and yorkshire pudding followed by a lot of cheese! I don’t have to be back at work till the 14th. of January so… A very merry Xmas to you all and an added Bah, Humbug as well.
Dec 19th
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Dec 19th
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Dec 15th
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Dec 13th
What the director posted...
“A Princess for Christmas” ranked as the #1 rated ad-supported cable movie of the WEEK, beating theatrical titles such as “The Hangover” (TBS), “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (ABC Fam), “Dear Santa” (LIF), “Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince” (ABC Fam), “Undercover Christmas” (LIF), “The Santa Clause” (ABC Fam), “Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (FX), “Pale Rider” (AMC), and the...
Dec 10th
A review from Amazon US.
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad script and acting!, 30 Nov 2011 By  A.K. Norway - See all my reviews This review is from: A Christmas Princess [DVD] (DVD) There are only four people in this film who can act; Katie McGrath, Roger Moore, Sam Heughan and Miles Richardson. Unfortunately they don’t get to show it as the script is rubbish and full of clichès, and the rest of the cast overact...
Dec 10th
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ithoughtitwassmokinghot asked: I basically love you! I'm so jealous you got to work with her. I really hope she returns to the BBC. I didn't expect her to be all tomboyish. I thought she would be more frocks and all that.
Dec 10th
robopeen asked: I totes believe you now. You win!
Dec 3rd
ithoughtitwassmokinghot asked: Is it all filmed in Wales? She is meant to be at an event in Wales in February. Hope she can still make it <3 Can't wait to see Upstairs,Downstairs. Really want to know what her character is like in it.
Dec 3rd
There's more →
Cheesy V/O…
Dec 2nd
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Oh Dear.. →
Even the trailer is lack luster.
Dec 2nd
Irving Braxiatel: Serious question. →
constabularies: irvingbraxiatel: Look here followers, as you know I’m new to all this stuff and a bit late to be catching on. But are there really people out there that pretend to be minor celebrities? (VERY minor in my case) I can’t believe that anyone else would pretend to be me? Keith Chegwin I could understand: You could have… There was a fake Deborah Watling twitter account going around...
Dec 1st
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Serious question.
Look here followers, as you know I’m new to all this stuff and a bit late to be catching on. But are there really people out there that pretend to be minor celebrities? (VERY minor in my case) I can’t believe that anyone else would pretend to be me? Keith Chegwin I could understand: You could have a lot of fun inventing visits to the Betty Ford clinic or three in the bed romps ala the...
Dec 1st
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robopeen asked: Can't you just a picture using your phone or computer or something while holding a piece of paper that had your tumblr url? That'd be legit.
Dec 1st
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Dec 1st
Rain, rain...
Chiwetel Ejiofor and I spent the afternoon in the pissing rain filming a scene involving dustbins. Oh the glamour. I was parked in the trailer next to Jaquline Bissett however. I must take some photo’s next time….But then we will be in Croydon!
Dec 1st
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Christ Church Cathedral.
I will be sharing a platform with Jonathan Atkin and Tim Brooke-Taylor in Oxford on Saturday evening. Very odd combo.
Dec 1st