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Welcome to Renown Films
Dear Supporters of Film and TV History,
Christmas is ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. So sang Andy Williams, and I must say, I agree with him. I’ve been very busy putting together a really top-class schedule for your seasonal telly watching pleasure. As well as classic films like Scrooge (1951) and classic television like David Nixon’s Christmas Special, we have some exciting original programming that I know you will love.
My fellow Footage Detective, Mike Read, and I will be getting your Christmas Day off to an entertaining – and educational – start with What The Dickens? It’s Christmas. Charles Dickens is widely credited with shaping the way we celebrate Christmas now. We’ll be paying tribute to the great man and looking at Christmas through his eyes. Mike and I are back on New Year’s Eve too, introducing our choice of clips from our many live events. Re-live those great moments with the stars. There’ll be reminiscences, funny stories and even a few songs.
Don’t forget, our Christmas Shop is open with lots of exclusive goodies, just click HERE
Here are a few recommendations:
He Who Would A Writer Be paperback book by John Finch signed by his sons, Steve & Peter Finch. Recruited by Granada Television in 1960, Finch was one of the first writers on Coronation Street. Going on to create A Family at War, he continued with ground-breaking and award-winning work over several decades. For more information, click HERE
Reel to Real Special Offer: A Life in Film by Noel Cronin BEM – paperback book PLUS audio book. The inspirational life and career of the founder of Talking Pictures TV, on paper and CD, combined offer for both, click HERE
The Footage Detectives Christmas Biscuit Tin Signed by Mike & Noel – Exclusive Christmas Edition – 6 Tunnocks Teacakes Included! Perfect for collectors, film and TV fans, or as a thoughtful gift for any Talking Pictures TV or Footage Detectives enthusiast – click HERE
Fortean TV: The Complete Series – amazing offer! All 18 episodes, the harder-edged uncut spin-off and the highly memorable Christmas Special! 3-DVD set, running time: 9 hours 40 mins – click HERE
We’re still getting messages about our recent Festival of Film and TV in Hebden Bridge, like this from Eric and Hazel Fletcher in Newcastle upon Tyne: “Hi Noel and Sarah, we so enjoyed the recent TPTV Weekend at Hebden Bridge. The acts and interviews were brilliant. It was the first time we had been on a TPTV weekend, and we hope to do many more in the future. Congratulations to Sarah for her excellent work in organising and making sure everything ran to time.”
We’ll be returning to the Picture House in Hebden Bridge next year, on 5th and 6th December 2026. This will be our first ever Christmas event, so make a date for that one. It will be really special and full of surprises.
Our thanks too to all the lovely people who joined Mike and me in Torquay to celebrate the life and work of the queen of crime, Agatha Christie. What a brilliant few days we had in the beautiful southwest of England.
Of course, we should also be looking forward, and, in 2026, we have more live events coming up than ever. If you’ve never attended one of our events, make 2026 the year you do. There’s plenty to choose from. If you’re seeking that ideal Christmas present for the classic film and television fan in your life, maybe a ticket or two is the solution.
Our first event of the year is The Cellar Club Live. Join the doyenne of The Cellar herself, Caroline Munro, and top horror writer, Kim Newman, as they welcome some very special guests on Sunday February 8th at the Water Rats in London’s King’s Cross. This is the new home for our intimate London gatherings, a wonderful professional theatre, only five minutes’ walk from King’s Cross station. Tickets will sell out soon, so don’t delay, to get yours now click HERE
We return to The Alban Arena in St Albans on 21st and 22nd March for our first Festival of Film of 2026. It promises to be a fantastic weekend of the very best in entertainment. Our star guests include Tommy Cannon, Robert Powell, Leigh Lawson, Paula Wilcox, Marty Wilde, Linda Regan, Caroline Munro and Madeline Smith. There’s entertainment from Andy Eastwood, Mark Shortland, Steve Nallon and Andre Vincent, plus music from Lola Lamour and Maxine Mazumder We’re very excited that some of the stars of The Brothers will be reuniting on stage. They include Colin Baker, Julia Goodman and Françoise Pascal. More guests to be announced! That truly is a fantastic line-up. Once again, this event will sell out, so click HERE to secure your tickets.
On the subject of dates, a reminder that this is your last chance to order your exclusive Talking Pictures TV Calendar. You can’t get this beautifully-produced, highly useful calendar in any shop. Click HERE to get yours before they all go!
Every calendar, every ticket and every product you buy helps to keep the Talking Pictures TV projectors rolling. We know how much you value what we do, and that’s what spurs us on. Your help and support are, as ever, much appreciated. To paraphrase Tiny Tim: “I wish A Merry Christmas to You All. May it be filled with blessings, gifts and great, great entertainment.”
My best wishes, Noel
Noel Cronin BEM
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER, The Talking Pictures TV Calendar 2026 IS NOW AVAILABLE! It is selling like hot cakes, so order yours now! Exclusive to Talking Pictures TV, the fabulous 2026 calendar boasts twelve months of wonderful film and television memories, including the birthdays of the stars. Every one sold helps support Talking Pictures TV, your favourite TV channel! To get yours, click HERE
TPTV Encore on Freeview
Talking Pictures TV is thrilled to announce that our catch up service Encore is now on Freeview. If your Freeview television or set top box is connected to the internet then you will see the Encore logo top right of your screen. When you see the Encore logo simply press the red button on your remote control to be transported to your own private cinema, where you’ll find 100s of films and TV series. All available to watch for free – no TV licence required – and catch up on at any time!
