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Welcome to Renown Films
Dear Supporters of Film and TV History,
Our thanks to all of you who wrote in to say how much you enjoyed our ‘segment’ on BBC Breakfast. It was genuinely exciting to be able to celebrate our tenth birthday with an appearance on the show. As you know, we are all about spreading the word, and this was a great way to do it – even at that early hour!
I know how many of you enjoy watching DVDs. We do try to source as many as we can for you, however, this is getting increasingly difficult, as the number of suppliers shrinks. We are doing everything we can to keep bringing you as broad a range as possible. This month we do have a few treats for you all, including two special offers:
The Shadows EP Collection
NEW RELEASE FOR 2025 30 TRACKS ON 1 CD
The Shadows dominated the British popular music charts in the pre-Beatles era from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. They also performed as the backing band for Cliff Richard from 1958 to 1968. This collection features thirty classic Shadows’ tracks, drawn from EPs issued in the UK, France and South Africa between 1959 and 62. Tracks include: Mustang / Theme From Shane / Shotgun / Theme From Giant / Peace Pipe and Little “B”. Click HERE for more information.
SPECIAL OFFER! Mike Read Audiobook & Paperback Book:
A Good Read PLUS The Writing on the Wall
If you need a good read or listen this summer, we have two of Mike’s books together in a special offer for you, one an audiobook, the other a paperback:
A Good Read Talking Book
Join Mike Read as he reads the adventures of master thief and England cricketer, A.J. Raffles, with his faithful sidekick, Bunny Manders, created by E.W. Hornung, brother-in-law of Arthur Conan Doyle. Featuring: The Ides of March; A Costume Piece; Gentlemen & Players and Le Premier Pas.
The Writing on the Wall Paperback Book
Award-winning broadcaster and writer Mike Read is chairman of the British Plaque Trust. From David Bowie to William Shakespeare, this book honours kings, singers, explorers, sports people, writers, actors, inventors, scientists, politicians, musicians, artists, reformers, broadcasters, songwriters, comedians, pioneers, soldiers, poets, dancers, activists and educators from the 1500s to the present. With a foreword by Charles, 9th Earl Spencer. Mike hosts a show based on the book, on Talking Pictures TV, also called The Writing On The Wall.
Click HERE for more information.
An Afternoon at the Flicks Matinee Bundle
To celebrate 10 years of Talking Pictures TV, we have put together 7 DVDs featuring 9 films PLUS a Limited Edition TPTV Television Selection Tin of Mixed Fruit Drops!
Click HERE for more information.
The fruit drops are delicious and a perfect treat while watching the films – we hope you enjoy them!
It was lovely to spend time with those of you who attended our Peter Cushing Weekend in Whitstable at the end of May and took the time to write and say how much you enjoyed it. Here’s just a selection of the lovely comments we received:
“…a perfect combination of indoor and outdoor activities and I can’t believe how much we managed to do in one day!’’ (Carol Bravery)
“…it was great that you arranged an exclusive treat for us all at the museum, some nice screenings – Peter Williams’ interview from 1992 was particularly touching and also new to us – along with great guests and your trademark friendly welcome.’’ (Alan Hayes)
“This was such a brilliant event and getting to meet Caroline and Melvyn as well was superb …made it well worth the 7-hour drive.’’ (Mark Corfield)
“A gold star must go to Andre Vincent for leading four long walks every day for each group.’’ (Dave Soper)
Several people singled out Andre Vincent’s Cushing-themed walk for praise. Andre told me he’d walked SIXTY THOUSAND steps over the two days. That’s a lot of steps, and I hope he managed to put his feet up after that!
I’ll soon be packing my bags once more to meet you all at the Savoy Theatre in Monmouth on 19th and 20th July. You can be assured of a warm welcome inside the beautiful Art Deco theatre that is the Savoy, from us and our amazing guests, including Robert Powell, Leigh Lawson, Basil Brush and Karen Kay. The theatre is breathtaking, the perfect venue for our show. There is a tiny handful of tickets left for the weekend, so don’t miss out, click HERE to book.
I’m also very pleased to announce a very special event coming up at London’s Phoenix venue on Cavendish Square on Sunday 28th September – When Thelma Met Maureen. Celebrated actress, Thelma Ruby, had her 100th birthday this year, and she’ll be looking back on her career in the company of the wonderful Dame Maureen Lipman. Thelma is a fantastic storyteller and has lots of stories to relate, from her time with ENSA, to her long stage, film and television career. She appeared in British film, Live Now, Pay Later in 1962. She also appeared in Fiddler on the Roof with Topol in the West End and in Coronation Street. We can’t wait to hear these two magnificent ladies in conversation. There’s also a lunch beforehand, which you can book separately. Tickets are limited, so click HERE to book.
We are looking forward to seeing more of you at the Hebden Bridge Picture House on 11th and 12th October. We are thrilled to be welcoming Nolan sisters Denise, Maureen and Anne; Carry On and Coronation Street legend, Amanda Barrie; the wonderful Sherrie Hewson; comedian, Jimmy Cricket; star of The Grumbleweeds, Robin Colvill and also The Goon Show Preservation Society; plus, of course, The Footage Detectives with plenty more to be announced. Ensure your place by clicking HERE to book.
It will be so lovely to see you all at one of these upcoming events, or on one of our trips with the TPTV Travel Club. Meanwhile, keep watching Talking Pictures TV, we welcome your company on the sofa, the best seat in any house!
My best wishes, Noel
Noel Cronin BEM
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!
