Category Archives: Patrick’s Words

‘The Invaders’ from Quinn Martin…

Posted on 22/10/2015 by

I was rather pleased to find a re-run of ‘The Invaders’ TV series from the 60s’ being aired on the Horror channel, not that I watch a horror movie these days, but I do remember ‘The Invaders’ with some respect … Continue reading →

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Mitchell and Kenyon…

Posted on 29/09/2015 by

Found in the basement cellar of a shop in Blackburn Lancashire England were over 800 short films of Edwardian life in the North of England. They were made by the partnership of Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon and the films they … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 20/09/2015 by

Episode 16…Rose She would fuss and worry over him. The eggs must be soft! The toast must be light! The bacon must not be salty! She would pour hot green tea for him only, into an important blue and white … Continue reading →

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Hold-A-Gap-On-Tees…

Posted on 23/08/2015 by

You need a long memory to remember the early days of ITV Television in the UK. Programme formats were quite different than the sleek productions of today. I can just remember actor Terry Thomas hosting a 15 minute magazine slot … Continue reading →

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Classic Films…

Posted on 19/08/2015 by

There are many great classic films around that we all love and we each have our own favourites, for me, Rear Window released in 1954 does it. An enduring story told in only the way Hitchcock could tell it. With … Continue reading →

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At The Gates of Gainsborough…

Posted on 13/08/2015 by

This has to be a classic shot – My Son and Daughter at the gates of Gainsborough Studios in 1995 before the building was modified. Gainsborough were based at Islington, North London until 1940 and produced many fine British films. … Continue reading →

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The Shriving of Miss Esme Stamp…

Posted on 22/07/2015 by

Episode 15…Housekeeper When her toes touched the carpet she felt the cold emptiness of a hollow bottle of wine beneath her feet. Rose had not bought her tea, and Edward must be at breakfast by now. In the dimness of … Continue reading →

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Peter Gowland Photographer…

Posted on 12/07/2015 by

For over 50 years I had communicated with American photographer Peter Gowland. He and his wife Alice often found time to write back to me on matters concerning the art of photography. Sadly Peter died in 2010 at a good … Continue reading →

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Looking Back…

Posted on 18/06/2015 by

I always find this shot I took of my cousin Shelia back in 1964 as somewhat intriguing and quite engaging. Taken in the style of American photographer Peter Gowland it’s been a firm favourite of mine all these years. Pictured … Continue reading →

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A ‘Not-So’ Forgotten British Film…

Posted on 10/06/2015 by

The Bargee 1963 is a gorgeous romp around the canals of England and features Harry H. Corbett as The Casanova of the Canals with ‘a bird in every lock’ Harry plays Hemel Pike a narrow boat trader who won’t give-up … Continue reading →

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