On the 1st December 2018 family, friends, celebrities and sponsors came together at Pinewood Studios for the Silver Screen Ball incorporating the Sylvia Anderson Awards.
Here is just some of our favorite photos from the night.
The Mill at Sonning provides another triumph with their rendition of Calender Girls, 25 years after its original publication.
This particular interpretation of the play pays tribute to the female spirit and determination provided by a stellar cast and skilful direction from Sally Hughes.
As an ensemble piece, each Actor holds true to the text and delivers authentic and outstanding performances throughout.
Natalie Ogle displays every emotion with a rare ability to show us her inner suffering after her husband’s passing, combined with her resolve to make sense of it all.
Sarah Whitlock – a powerful and perfectly timed performance and rendition of Jessie, and Rachel Fielding – a delightfully ebullient and moving interpretation of Chris.
Oscar Cleaver as Lawrence is hilarious as the young, awkward photographer, who has difficulty in averting his gaze in the presence of the jovial gathering of mature models at the photoshoot.
Ciara Janson grows from a timid over accommodating young woman, into one not to be messed with, after the discovery of her husband’s constant infidelity.
Debbie Arnold is a seemingly rebellious individual, unlike other WI members, but we are proved wrong as she becomes a tower of strength to her collaborators as they weave their web of delights in the planning of the ‘unique’ fundraiser.
As a big fan of The Mill at Sonning, it doesn’t take much to convince me to visit, but this Production exceeds all expectations, and as an already highly popular production, if you can beg, steal or borrow a ticket, I would advise you to go!
Calendar Girls runs until 1st June
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Scalextric are proud to announce the premiere release of the new C4479 Thunderbirds FAB-1.This is the first time Scalextric has released any of the vehicles from the classic Gerry Anderson & Sylvia Anderson Thunderbirds Television series.An icon of British TV is now available for the first time in slot car form! Lady Penelope’s FAB-1 is now a Scalextric car with working lights!Complete with Parker driving and Lady Penelope in the back giving the orders the amazing 6 – wheel Rolls Royce looks fantastic in its iconic Pink scheme and comes correctwith a full luxurious interior as well as that icon grille up front.
“With Scalextric all systems are go!” – By Actor David Graham the voice of Parker.Scalextric FAB-1 will be launched soon.To pre-order FAB-1 please go to uk.scalextric.com.
Lady Penelope with her trusted butler companion Parker are ready to rescue anyone from a tricky situation and to do so in pure comfort. The Pink Rolls Royce is guaranteed to be a ‘FAB’ edition to your layout.
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Fabulous Films are proud to announce McVICAR has been released for the very first time ever on Blu-ray, The Break-Out Edition. With all brand new extra features including interviews with Roger Daltrey, Bill Curbishley, Jeff Wayne & John McVicar. Available to buy now.
McVICAR is also available to buy now on DVD Fully Restored Edition.
This is the incredible true story of John McVicar – a man who took on the entire prison system and refused to surrender.
Starring Roger Daltrey & Adam Faith
Available now from Amazon
Synopsis
This is the incredible true story of John McVicar – a man who took on the entire prison system and refused to surrender. Roger Daltrey give a powerful performance as McVicar in a film that is shocking, brutal and full of gritty violent realism. Based on the true-life story of professional British criminal John McVicar, the film depicts the brutal aspects of British prison life and follows McVicar into his eventual rehabilitation. The screenplay was written by (Sweeney Director Tom Clegg) and John McVicar, based on McVicar’s autobiography.
All New Bonus Features on DVD & Blu-ray releases
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Media Sales UK Ltd & Final Cut Entertainment are proud to announce TWIN TOWN being released for the very first time on UK Blu-ray. With brand new extra features.
Available to buy now.
TWIN TOWN is also available on DVD
From the makers of Trainspotting – An extreme comedy
‘So much for romance and sleepy feelgood endings, Twin Town is here with a very rude awakening’.
Empire Magazine
TWIN TOWN Blu-ray available now to pre-order from Amazon
TWIN TOWN DVD available now to pre-order from Amazon
Synopsis
Bryn Cartwright (William Thomas) a wealthy roofing contractor, rugby club chairman and local kingpin rules the roost until Fatty Lewis (Huw Ceredig) a local handyman falls off a ladder on a Cartwright job. Fatty’s twin junkie grandsons, Julian (Llyr Ifans) and Jeremy (Rhys Ifans) who are not in fact twins –attempt to procure compensation from Cartwright, who refuses to pay up. The doped-up Julian and Jeremy then inflict anarchy not only on Cartwright and his family but on anyone they encounter whilst Terry (Dougray Scott) and Greyo (Dorian Thomas), two local policemen employ their own dubious peacekeeping methods as events spiral out of control.
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the famous Dambusters Raid, which took place on 16th May 1943, Airfix are introducing the new 617 Squadron Dambuster 80th Anniversary Gift Set as well re-releasing a range of classic Lancaster bombers kits.
This year will mark a significant anniversary for one of the most famous bombing attacks in the history of warfare and the heroic exploits of the crews who took part in it. On the night of 16th -17th May 1943, Wing Commander Guy Gibson led 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force on an audacious bombing raid to destroy three dams in the Ruhr valley, the industrial heartland of Germany. The mission was codenamed Operation ‘Chastise’. The dams were fiercely protected. Torpedo nets in the water stopped underwater attacks and anti-craft guns defended them against enemy bombers. 617 Squadron had a secret weapon: ‘bouncing bomb’.Airfix Models can be used to educate modellers about this historic event, designed so people can accurately recreate (and learn about) the Avro Lancaster B.III and commemorate the legacy of 617 Squadron. A great deal of research goes into producing accurate representations of aircraft of the time – we’re happy to be contacted about this. Our researcher and flight specialist are founts of knowledge on the subject.
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No 617 Squadron has become one of RAF’s famous units following the incredible operation know as ‘Dambuster Raid’. Today this incredible legacy continues, the unit was reformed in April 2018 to commemorate it’s centenary, which consists of the first operational Lockheed Martin F -35B Lightning.
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Recreate the most famous British four engine bomber to see service during World War 11. This hero of the skies would take part in many daring missions during the war including the raid on the German Dams in 1943. Explore our range of iconic Avro Lancaster model kits.
