Paul Burton
Writer, Filmmaker and Film & Television Historian
"Both my mother (Joan Morecambe) and I were really impressed by The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book which even tested our extensive knowledge of my father and Ernie Wise."
Gary Morecambe, son of Eric Morecambe
Please click here to buy this book from Amazon.
Homepage:
Welcome to Paul Burton's main website, which features information on his various theatre, film, television and radio production credits, together with details of his film & TV historian work and books.
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This website is updated on a regular basis, so please remember to keep checking back. In the meantime please do not hesitate to get in-touch with Paul by clicking onto the following email link: paulburton73@hotmail.co.uk.
Website last revised & updated: Saturday 23rd January 2010.
Latest News:
Here is a round-up of all the latest news concerning Paul Burton, and his various projects:
Resentment:
Paul Burton's new short film Resentment has now been completed. Starring actress Vicki Michelle ('Allo 'Allo!, Emmerdale) and also featuring her actress daughter, Louise Michelle, Resentment was filmed at Elstree Studios on Sunday 4th October 2009 and Sunday 15th November 2009. This new film marks the first time that both Vicki and Louise have acted together on television.Resentment will be broadcast on Information TV (Sky 166) and QCTV (South Brisbane, Australia) during 2010. News of the TV broadcasts will be announced on this website at a later date. In the meantime you can now purchase one or more copies of Resentment on DVD via mail order.
For more information on this film, please click here.
The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book:
Published on Friday 31st October 2008 by London-based JR Books Ltd, The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book features 1,000 questions on all matters relating to the late, great comedy double act Morecambe & Wise (Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise), and is a must-have for all fans of the comedy duo! Please click here for more information and for a link to buy this title from Amazon.
Paul's book, The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book, was recently on sale at the Duchess Theatre in London's West End. The book was being sold at the venue to coincide with the run of the play Morecambe at the historic venue, which is situated just of The Strand and close to Covent Garden. Paul also compiled a selection of facts and questions from The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book for the official programme for the production.
New Plays Available:
The performing rights for Paul's new one act plays, A Weekend Under Canvas and Wedding Blues, are now available. These plays are ideal for amateur dramatics societies to perform in venues such as small theatres and church halls etc. For more information on this new plays and how to obtain perusal script copies and the performing rights, please click here.
Blogs:
Paul writes a regular film & TV-related blog for the website of the Borehamwood & Elstree Times. To read this blog, please click here. Meanwhile, to read Paul's Celebrity Big Brother blog, which he also writes for the website of the Borehamwood & Elstree Times, please click here.
Facebook:
To join Paul's Facebook page, please click here.
Paul Wilder: My Quest For TV Fame:
Paul's book on the life of film & TV supporting artist Paul Wilder (Paul Wilder: My Quest for TV Fame) was published by SMP Publishers on the 1st October 2009. For more information on this publication, please click here.
ATV Borehamwood Website:
Paul now has a new unofficial website which is dedicated to ATV's years in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. This website has been launched by Paul following the success of his unofficial website which is dedicated to Elstree Studios (Elstree Calling). To visit this new website, please click here.
Online Shopping:
If you fancy doing a spot of online shopping at Amazon, then please visit either Paul Burton's aStore or the Paul Burton Films: aStore. By shopping at Amazon via one of these two shops you will help to raise funds which go towards the running costs of Paul Burton Films, Paul's not-for-profit community film project.
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