Monthly Archives: May 2016

BLAZE OF GLORY

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Stefan Sargent

My Secret Life as Jennifer Beals My four-month holiday relief job at the BBC is over. One more visit to say goodbye to my FOM, Fred. “You heard? He burnt my clapper.” “Great story. Westbury said you tried to save … Continue reading →

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KEN RUSSELL BURNED MY CLAPPER

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Stefan Sargent

‘Z Cars’ It Ain’t I am employed at BBC Ealing Studios as a cameraman. Well, that’s what I thought until I met my FOM, film operations manager Fred, and I discovered I am just a “holiday relief” cameraman, grade C … Continue reading →

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A FOM CALLED FRED

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Stefan Sargent

GOOD NEWS AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM I’m working for ITN, the news station owned collectively by the UK commercial television stations. No, “working” is the wrong word. ITN is a union shop. No fault of mine, but I’m stuck in … Continue reading →

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