Archive: July, 2010
Five of the best for Made in Manchester in Radio 2 Comedy Greats Season
Made in Manchester has clinched its biggest deal to date with BBC Radio 2 after being commissioned to make five hours of programmes in the network’s forthcoming flagship Comedy Season.
The season, which kicks off early next week, will see documentaries on the Carry On’s, Tommy Cooper, Bob Monkhouse and Peter Sellers.
Carry On Forever presented by Leslie Phillips will transmit over two nights next Monday and Tuesday from 10-11pm. 86 year old Phillips, who starred in three of the early films, celebrates the enduring appeal of one of the most successful film canon’s in British movie history. There’s classic clips, new interviews with surviving cast members and archive interviews with the likes of Kenneth Williams, Sid James, Charles Hawtrey and Joan Sims.
“It was in Carry On Nurse where Leslie Phillips first introduced us to his catchphrases ‘oh hello’ and ‘ding dong’. We are delighted to have this legend of British comedy hosting this special series,” says Executive Producer Ashley Byrne.
Made in Manchester also turns its attention to Tommy Cooper with an affectionate hour long documentary presented by comedian Sean Lock. Tommy Cooper: Just Like This! airs on BBC Radio 2 at 10pm next Wednesday 21st July.
Meanwhile on Monday, 26th July, Alexander Armstrong will celebrate the life and work of Peter Sellers. Being Here: The Peter Sellers Story comes 30 years after the death of the British comedy actor who had a chameleon-like ability for taking on different personas. The hour long doc will again air between 10pm and 11pm.
And then on Tuesday 27th July, Barry Cryer will present a moving tribute to his friend Bob Monkhouse. All Round Bob Monkhouse also airs between 10 and 11 in the evening.
Ashley Byrne says: “Made in Manchester is delighted to have been commissioned to make these special documentaries and to be able to help the Radio 2 audience remember some of Britain’s biggest comedy icons. We have a strong track record in this field having already made programmes for the network on Laurel and Hardy, Les Dawson, Dick Emery and Benny Hill.
He added:: “We hope that the Comedy Season will become a regular feature on the network.”
The Comedy Greats series is produced by Phil Collinge and Andrew Edwards and is Executive Produced by Ashley Byrne. It was ordered by Radio 2 controller Bob Shennan.
- For further information about the programme or Made in Manchester, please contact Ashley Byrne on 07702 155397 or go to www.madeinmanchester.tv
Mammoth Graphics have opened an office within The Pie Factory, MediaCityUK; their first base outside London.
Established just over ten years ago, Mammoth (who have an office in Ealing Studios in London) design and produce graphics for a host of broadcasters and production companies across a diverse range of sectors and genres.
Phil Long, Managing Director, Mammoth Graphics. “It’s exciting times for Mammoth Graphics and we are really pleased to be moving into The Pie Factory. We know it’s the ideal base from which to expand our business. By sharing a creative environment with other likeminded businesses, we feel that we can keep delivering to our current clients as well as building new relationships for the future.”
Sinead Greenaway, CEO of Peel Media said: “We’ve built a great close knit community at The Pie Factory and are very excited that Mammoth Graphics will become part of it. We hope that their business will benefit from being located here at MediaCityUK”.
Formerly a food production line, The Pie Factory now accommodates three sound stages ranging from 3,000sq ft to 6,800 sq ft and a choice of office accommodation. It also incorporates a costume department, make-up rooms, dressing rooms and green rooms together with 24/7 security and parking.
Extra office accommodation was recently created within The Pie Factory to cope with the growing demand for space. To date there are 25 businesses located in The Pie Factory including Hive, Web Potential, TSL, Toasted Productions, Gallowglass, MK-V, Axon Birch and Purple Crew.
One of our tenants Scream Management is on the lookout for new young talent, aged 5-20 years.
To apply register your child online at: www.screammanagement.com
Scream’s list of credits include: Hollyoaks (C4), Doctors (BBC), The Accused (ITV), Emmerdale (ITV) and Waterloo Road (BBC)
The Pie Factory, 101 Broadway, Salford, Manchester, M50 2EQ. T: 0161 660 3600
