Juliet Mills in Nurse on Wheels; Award-Winning The Bespoke Overcoat; Carve Her Name With Pride; Katharine Hepburn & Bob Hope in The Iron Petticoat
Wednesday 15 July at 3:40pm, tune in for the 1958 war drama, Carve Her Name With Pride. Based on the powerful true story of the young widow, Violette Szabo, who paid the ultimate price after being recruited to work as a spy in occupied France during the Second World War, the film stars the fantastic Virginia McKenna in one of her finest performances. McKenna was delighted to be able to bring Szabo’s story to the screen, even though she found the role emotionally challenging and “couldn't ‘cut off' at the end of the day’s filming”. It’s said that filming took 92 days and that McKenna took just two days off – to marry her beloved Bill Travers and enjoy a brief honeymoon! Co-starring Paul Scofield and Jack Warner, the film also features a fleeting, uncredited appearance by Michael Caine, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Just before we launch into this week’s line-up, we wanted to share a brilliant football observation sent in by viewer Martin Hutchinson in Lancashire. Martin mentioned that the last time England beat Mexico in the World Cup was in 1966. Back then, the match was shown live on ITV - and was immediately followed by… our very own Sergeant Cork!
Anyway, onto the listings and the Mills family are a talented bunch, aren’t they? We only mention it as on Tuesday 14 July at 3.55pm, we’ve the TPTV premiere of Nurse on Wheels starring a 22-year-old Juliet Mills in the title role. This charming 1963 comedy sees Mills playing a young district nurse who moves to a country village and sets about winning the respect of her new patients. The film’s full of eccentric characters, gentle humour and the odd slapstick moment and is mighty good fun! With familiar faces from the Carry-On films, including Jim Dale and Joan Sims, and produced and directed by the legendary team of Peter Rogers and Gerald Thomas, it’s little wonder Nurse on Wheels is often regarded as an unofficial Carry-On film. Enjoy!
It might only be 33 minutes long, but the 1955 drama The Bespoke Overcoat, on Tuesday 14 July at 5:40pm won both a BAFTA and an Oscar. Starring David Kossoff and Alfie Bass, this acclaimed short film tells the story of a humble clerk, Fender, whose greatest wish is to have an overcoat. He asks his tailor friend, Morry, to make one but unfortunately, Fender dies before it is finished. Returning as a ghost, however, Fender is determined to get his coat! Set in London’s East End, the film was based on a 1953 play by Wolf Mankowitz which was an adaptation of a story by Nikolai Gogol, set in Russia. It’s a cleverly made film which is moving and memorable and covers the subjects of poverty, friendship, and justice in just over half an hour. Don’t miss it!
It stars Katharine Hepburn, Bob Hope, James Robertson Justice, Sid James and David Kossoff – among many others – and it’s showing on TPTV on Saturday 18 July at 4:35pm. That's right, it’s the 1956 British Cold War comedy, The Iron Petticoat. Hepburn plays a Soviet Air Force captain who defects to the West and is taken under the wing of an American Army Captain (Hope) who is tasked with showing her the joys of capitalism. It’s a top-class farce packed with comic misunderstandings. Originally the role played by Hope was pitched to Cary Grant but as he was unavailable, Hope stepped in. Off screen, however, he and Hepburn reportedly had a strained relationship, partly down to the script being rewritten around Hope’s style of comedy. That’s showbiz folks! Nevertheless, it’s still a brilliant showcase for two Hollywood legends at the top of their game.
If you’re a fan of country and western music, then Payday on Saturday 18 July at 9:05pm should be right up your street. Set in the American South, this gripping 1973 drama, stars Rip Torn, in one of his finest performances, as Maury Dann – a ruthless, demanding and womanising singer who hits the road on his latest tour and manipulates those around him to get what he wants. Torn performs all of his own songs in the film, and while Payday isn’t a biopic, Maury Dann is widely believed to have been inspired in part by country music legend Hank Williams. It’s a compelling character study, warts and all, and a forgotten gem of 70s cinema.
Many of you may remember studying Terence Rattigan’s play, The Winslow Boy, at school. Set in the years before the First World War and based on a true story, it follows a naval cadet who is expelled after being accused of stealing a five-shilling postal order. Convinced of his innocence, his parents then demand a trial. Rattigan’s acclaimed play was made into the film The Winslow Boy in 1948, and it receives its TPTV premiere on Sunday 19 July at 6pm. Directed by Anthony Asquith and starring Robert Donat, Cedric Hardwicke and Margaret Leighton, The Winslow Boy is a gripping courtroom drama full of complex characters and moral dilemmas. One of the most popular films at the British box office in 1948, it remains powerful and absorbing to this day.
We’re spooling back to 1970 on Sunday 19 July at 9:25pm for Hammer’s, The Horror of Frankenstein – the only film in the Frankenstein series not to feature Peter Cushing as Victor Frankenstein. Produced, directed and co-written by Jimmy Sangster, it stars Ralph Bates (often regarded as Cushing’s younger successor in the role) as the arrogant, young Baron Victor Frankenstein, who inherits his father’s title, castle and taste for grisly experiments. The supporting cast is a strong one, with David Prowse as the Creature, alongside Kate O’Mara, Veronica Carlson and Dennis Price, all delivering solid performances in this gothic horror/black comedy. This is a production that holds up well, has lavish sets and costumes, and offers an intriguing introduction to Bates as the Baron.
TAKE NOTE DEAR VIEWERS! The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Series 2, BEGINS on Sunday 19 July at 4pm. Join your favourite agents, Napoleon Solo (Robert Vaughn) and Ilya Kuryakin (David McCallum) as they embark on a new series of adventures. The first episode, The Alexander the Greater Affair: Part One sees a mysterious American industrialist stealing a new type of nerve gas from the US Army, which in turn sets Solo and Kuryakin off on the trail of a global conspiracy. We can barely wait to welcome them back!
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OTHER PREMIERES SELECTED BY THE USHERETTE
The Footage Detectives - TODAY Sunday 12th July at 5pm
This week, Mike and Noel have memory joggers aplenty, including a tale about collecting sheep's wool from - of all people - a former Miss Wooley! There's a treasure trove of vintage cinema ads preserved by the projectionist at Manchester's old Odeon, plus, some superb detective work from you too, including tracking down car chase locations in Z-Cars and the wrong MG in Man Accused! Noel’s unearthed a slice of the Big Apple in the 50s and there’s a fab road safety reel from the Thunderbirds. The lads also have lovely footage gliding through London’s canals and there’s a roaring reel of Le Mans classic racing cars, but from when? All this and more! So, tune in Sunday at 5 or Monday at 7 for… THE FOOTAGE DETECTIVES!
The Veil - Monday 13th July 6:30pm
Jack the Ripper. 1958. Stars Boris Karloff, Niall MacGinnis & Dorothy Alison. A troubled clairvoyant dreams of Jack the Ripper's killings and assists the police.
The Lawless Years - Monday 13th July 11:25pm
The Payoff. 1959. Stars James Gregory, Burt Reynolds & Ruta Lee. The girlfriend of a bootlegger is murdered after she dumps him.
Mark Saber - Thursday 16th July 8pm
Sing Softly Sisters. 1959. Stars Donald Gray, Diana Decker & Patrick Holt. A British industrialist calls in detective Mark Saber to locate his missing wife.
The Lucy Show - Friday 17th July 11am
Lucy and John Wayne. 1966. Stars Lucille Ball & Gale Gordon. Lucy causes all sorts of havoc when meeting John Wayne after delivering some paperwork to him.
Z-Cars - Friday 17th July 7pm
Fun and Games. 1964. Stars Kate Allitt, Brian Blessed & Joseph Brady. A publican's practical joke on a customer backfires when punches are thrown.
Legend of the Hidden City - Saturday 18th July 7:50am
1997. Stars Brendan Pollecutt, Fezile Mpela & Robert Finlayson. Princess Kama allows herself to be recaptured to save Briah's life and King Ram becomes ill.
Batman - Saturday 18th July 9am
Louie's Lethal Lilac Time. 1968. Stars Adam West, Burt Ward & Yvonne Craig. Louie the Lilac is in town and he is planning to corner the lilac perfume market in Gotham City.
Supercar - Saturday 18th July 10:30am
Rescue. 1961. Stars David Graham, George Murcell & Graydon Gould. On its maiden flight, Supercar, piloted by Mike Mercury, is sent to rescue brothers Bill and Jimmy Gibson who are adrift at sea.
Whiplash - Saturday 18th July 4pm
Flood Tide. 1961. Stars Peter Graves, Shirley Broadway & Barry Linehan. Cobb and his only passenger seek shelter from a flood. They are joined by a man and Cobb finds some holds in the story.
Dick Turpin - Saturday 18th July 6:25pm
The Imposter. 1979 Stars Richard O'Sullivan, Christopher Benjamin & David Daker. Glutton hires a man called Miller to pose as Turpin and discredit his name, even Swiftnick has fallen for the scam.
The Duchess of Duke Street - Saturday 18th July 8pm
A Lesson in Manners. 1977. Stars Gemma Jones, Kevin McNally & Robin Langford. Louisa takes a callow chauffeur in tow and tries to turn him into a ''proper gentleman''.
EuroTrash - Saturday 18th July 11:10pm
1996. Tonight, Britain's biggest adult actress, Sarah Young, is interviewed in the studio and get to know the 70-year-old couple who won the French pig imitation championships.
Fortean TV - Saturday 18th July 11:45pm
1997. Hosted by Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe. Tonight, find out how a chimp might help treat baldness, defy gravity with floating frogs and are paranormal powers at play at your local football ground?
Fritz the Cat - Sunday 19th July 12:55am
Director: Ralph Bakshi. Stars Skip Hinnant, Rosetta LeNoire & John McCurry. A pretentious, womanizing young cat drops out of college and finds himself caught in all kinds of illegal business.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E - Sunday 19th July 4pm
Alexander the Great Affair: Part One. Stars Robert Vaughn, David McCallum & Leo G. Carroll. A mysterious U.S. industrialist, Mr. Alexander, steals a new type of nerve gas from the U.S. Army.
Francis Durbridge’s: A Game of Murder - Sunday 19th July 8:20pm
Part One: 1966. Stars Gerald Harper, Conrad Phillips & David Burke. When a former athlete's mysterious death seems suspicious, his detective son investigates.
- New Rerun
SHORT FILMS, Glimpses and Look at Life
(THESE MAY NOT BE LISTED IN TV GUIDES)
These lovely little films are often missed out in the listings so be sure to make a note in your diaries – or set your recorder – so as you catch them!
Monday 13th July
9:05am - Cinebox Memories: Sounds Funny to Me by Eden Kane
A nostalgic look back at 60s teen idol Eden Kane as he performs Sounds Funny to Me.
5:15pm - Look at Life: Dustman’s Day
1959. Made in the 60s. Narrated by Sidney James - a day in the life of a 'dusty’ and an insight at the particular problems of refuse disposal.
Tuesday 14th July
4:25am - Cinebox Memories: That Old Yeah Yeah Feeling by Shane Fenton
Get up and dance for some 60s rock and roll with That Old Yeah Yeah Feeling by Shane Fenton and The Fentones.
Wednesday 15th July
11:20am - Taking Your Driving Test in 1936 (NEW)
1936. A short film outlining the Examiner's requirements when taking your driving test in 1936 used to promote proper use of the highway.
3pm - Look at Life: What a Pet!
1961. A look into the world of pets and with a special glimpse at budgerigars.
Thursday 16th July
3:50am - New Zealand Bikers in 1967 - Glimpses (NEW)
A short film depicting New Zealand bikers having fun riding on a clear day and scenes of Wellington Airport in 1967.
11:20am - Look at Life: Ceremonial Soldier
1960. A look at the sentries at Buckingham Palace and how they still remain efficient soldiers.
Friday 17th July
3:50am - A Flight of Fancy 1967 (NEW)
1967. A short film showing a plane journey with fascinating sights of the ocean below, snowy mountains and populated cities.
10:55am - Cinebox Memories: The Hollies - Little Lover
1964. English rock and pop band The Hollies perform the wonderful hit Little Lover.
Saturday 18th July
4:55am - Cinebox Memories: The Mudlarks - La De Da
1963. Join English pop group The Mudlarks as they perform the charming hit song La De Da.
7:15am - Does It Worry You 1938 (NEW)
A nostalgic look into 1938 cinema etiquette, does it worry you talking or taking your shoes off in the cinema?
8:55am - Tufty Club Match Safety
A wonderful short animation with some wise words from Tufty on matches.
3:35pm - Laurel & Hardy: Brats
1930. Comedy. Director: James Parrott. Stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Laurel and Hardy play dual roles as little brats who keep them from enjoying their evening of games.
Sunday 19th July
4:55am - Cinebox Memories: Okay Madison by Riccardo Rauchi
Italian saxophonist Riccardo Rauchi and his ensemble of musicians perform Okay Madison.
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QUIZ
David Prowse plays the Creature in The Horror of Frankenstein on Sunday 19 July at 9:25pm. We want to know who did he play in Star Wars? And for a bonus point, he was part of a road safety campaign in the 70s (and 2014), but what was the name of his character?
If you know the answers, please send them to theprojectionist@talkingpicturestv.co.uk with QUIZ 12/7 in the subject line – and don’t forget to include your postal address!
Rightio, time’s flying here – and we’re busy on the countdown to our Monmouth Festival of Film and TV next weekend. If you fancy joining us, we’d love to see you so do get in touch to bag yourself a ticket or two or three... We can be reached on 0808 178 8212 or click HERE for more information/to book.
Take care and see you all next Sunday either here or in South Wales!
Best Wishes
Sarah, Noel and Neill
PS - Last week we asked which track from Tommy the Toreador was sung by Tommy Steele and made the Top Ten in 1959. The answer was: Little White Bull. Olé if you got that one correct!
