IN PRINT: Interview with Brian Clemens for SFX Magazine

 In 2011, off the back of a radio interview I had with the wonderful Brian Clemens, I visited him at his Bedfordshire home to discuss his extensive career and life in television and film. Gaining notoriety  as Producer and scriptwriter of cult British classic The Avengers, I was inexcusably excited to meet the man in person, and delve into his experiences of the Golden Age of small-screen fame.

SFX Magazine Issue 259

The interview, commissioned by SFX Magazine way back then, was for a special edition that never was (not uncommon in the world of publishing). Alas with a bittersweet ending, my interview finally made it into the magazine (Issue 259), but now paying tribute to Brian who sadly passed away in January 2015. The interview itself was easily five times longer that what's in the mag, and I hope to one day post the rest of it for all to read.

In the mean time, you can read the interview with Brian in SFX Magazine by picking up a copy, or do the digital thing via the links at the bottom of this SFX lates issue link.

My interview with Brian Clemens OBE, SFX Magazine (Image from my Geek Girl Instagram feed)

The Swimmer Film Poster

Recently I've been on a prescription of 'happy' films and programmes after working my way through the first 3 series of the frankly depressing Downton Abbey. But I soon ran out. Dying old people totally spoilt any redeeming sunshine Disney could throw at me in Up, The Apartment although a funny premise, left me wide eyed thinking 99% of the male population want to have their cake and eat it, and Guardians Of The Galaxy (hey it's Marvel, they're all a form of geek-serotonin) left me a  little flat after all the hype. So I reverted to the ever-expanding film list I on my phone, and cherry-picked an older film recommended by a friend who is the go-to for celluloid inspiration.

AUDIO: DK Chats, a commemorative WW1 podcast

This post is a little unlike my other film and television related posts, but it is about a subject very important to me, as well as highlighting my latest work in the DK Books podcast series which I hope you all enjoy. 

The Sick Rose

I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to own a copy, but I think the phrase 'morbid curiosity' is the premise for this book's existence.

Star Wars vs. Jaws

Off the back of the Star Wars casting announcement furore for Episode VII, check out clippings of the original Star Wars casting announcements that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have popped up on their Facebook timeline. Announcing the casting of now much-loved Star Wars regulars Peter Cushing, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, it's a treat to also spot Mark Hamill as 'Luke Starkiller', before his character name was revised to the friendlier 'Skywalker'.

Poodle Fitness, anyone?

I despise any form of exercise that doesn't involve being chased by a marauding shamble of 28 Days Later style zombies or doesn't allow me to sport a weapon like a film heroine (think The Hunger Games' Katniss Everdean and Kill Bill's O-Ren Ishii).

New Film Style Doctor Who Wallpaper by Lee Binding

The official Doctor Who website have just released 3 stunning new film style Doctor Who wallpapers by the overly talented artist Lee Binding.

Why? Because the BBC are commemorating nine years since Ninth Doctor Christoper Eccelston first burst on to our screens with Doctor Who's television revival back in 2005.