Birds of a Feather Page 16

Hmmm My memory was deficient about Alomo's productions after the sale to Pearsons/Fremantle. Marks & Gran's own website shows that the later programmes were after the change.

http://www.marksandgran.com/credits/television.asp
You need to scroll the inner box to see the later ones.

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Quote: Mikeie @ 8th February 2014, 11:24 AM GMT

Michael

Would you know if The New Statesman was recorded at Elstree?

Seasons three and four fit into the timeframe.

Thanks in advance.

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Well I do remember having a beer with Rik Mayall and Laurence Marks in the bar at Elstree, if that helps.

Quote: Mikeie @ 8th February 2014, 11:24 AM GMT

Michael

Would you know if The New Statesman was recorded at Elstree?

Seasons three and four fit into the timeframe.

Thanks in advance.

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Yes it was. There was a memorable episode with Rik running down a corridor with explosions going off around him. Rather than sensibly pre-recording it, it was done with the audience, technical things meaning that it had to be shot three times with lengthy delays to re-set the explosives. The recording ended at around 1pm, with me and a colleague the only audience members.

billwill and Michael

Thanks for coming back to me on this and sharing more interesting memories.