Paul Burton

 

 

In July 2007, actress Vicki Michelle ('Allo 'Allo!) became one of the stars of Paul's radio comedy play, Brides to Be, which he wrote, produced & directed. Also included in the cast of this radio comedy play, which was recorded at Quad Studios, Leicester, on 8th July 2007, was Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi!) and Judy Buxton (On the Up). And, as previously mentioned, Paul also played a small role in this radio comedy play!

 

Following the recording of this radio comedy play, Paul produced a vocal showreel for Vicki Michelle on the same day at Quad Studios. This included Vicki performing a monologue called The Hairdresser, which Paul had written especially for her. Paul felt both proud and privileged to work with such amazing and talented comedy performers.

 

Incidentally, both The Wedding and Brides to Be were broadcast on the following hospital radio stations: Ayr Hospitals Radio, Bridge FM, Chorley Hospital Radio, Hospital Radio Bedford, Hospital Radio Chemlsford, Hospital Radio Exeter, Hospital Radio Pulse 1350AM, Hospital Radio Wey, Kendal Hospital Radio, L&D Hospital Radio, Milton Keynes Hospital Radio, Paddington Hospital Radio, Radio Addenbrooke's, Radio Fox, Radio Grapevine, Radio Gwendolen, Radio Halton, Radio Hospitals Blackburn, Radio Law, Radio Nene Valley, Radio Royal, Radio Victoria, Rugby Hospital Radio, Whipps Cross Hospital Radio and Whitechapel AM.

 

On Saturday 27th October 2007, Paul staged his first stage production in over seven years. Entitled An Audience with Brian Murphy & Linda Regan, this show was staged at St. Peter's Church Hall, Oadby, Leicester, In aid of St. Peter's Church, Oadby, and the E.A.B.F. (Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund). Paul and Linda also signed copies of their respective books both in the afternoon (at WHSmith's on Gallowtree Gate, Leicester) and following the show at St. Peter's Church Hall, Oadby, Leicester, in the evening.

 

The year 2008 saw Paul write another quiz book, The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book, which was published by his new publishers, JR Books Ltd., on Friday 31st October 2008. The book includes a foreword written by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson (Galton & Simpson), the writers of the sitcoms Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe & Son, and an afterword by TV magician and Countdown dictionary corner favourite, Paul Zenon. As well as containing 1,000 questions relating to all things Morecambe & Wise, the book also features recollections from the likes of Bobby Ball, Richard Digance, Vicki Michelle and Angela Ripppn.

 

On the subject of Paul's Eric & Ernie-related book, Gary Morecambe, the son of Eric Morecambe, said: "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."

 

To round off 2008, Paul shot his new short drama film, Amy, at Elstree Studios on Saturday 15th November 2008. Completed in just one day, Paul filmed Amy (made by his own not-for-proft film company, Paul Burton Films) in various parts of the historic film & TV studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, where films including: The Dambusters, Ice Cold in Alex and Star Wars were made. More recently the studios have played host to films including: Closer, The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy and The Other Boelyn Girl, while TV productions have included: Big Brother, Dancing On Ice and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

 

The synopsis for Amy is as follows: Catherine Henson (Michelene Heine) has been busily preparing for her wedding to her fiance, Steve Parker, for several months when both she and her friend and work colleague, Kim White (Emma Fletcher), find out separately that a mutual friend, Amy North (Perdita Lawton), has been having an affair with Steve. Following a heated exchange with Catherine in her office about the affair, Amy leaves work early in an emotional state and is involved in car crash which results in her untimely death in hospital the following morning. The news of Amy's death results in the majority of her work colleagues, including Amy's close friend, Natalie Lewis (Freya Saddler), blaming the crash on Catherine. They argue that Amy's concentration at the wheel may have been greatly-reduced due to being upset from the row that had just taken place between her and Catherine. Still devastated by the news that her fiance has had an affair with one of her best friends, Catherine now finds herself being sent to Coventry by her colleagues who blame her for indirectly causing Amy's death.

 

This twelve minute film was first broadcast as part of a nightly-programme entitled Ronke on Information TV2 in January 2009. The film was subsequently broadcast on the channel approximately thirty times.

 

The DVD of Amy, was then released in January 2009. For details of how to obtain one or more copies of the DVD by mail order, please click here or visit the Shop page for more information.

 

Making a film at Elstree Studios was a dream come true for Paul and he is delighted that he was also able to give both amateur and professional acresses, extras and crew members the chance to work on this film.

 

The first half of 2009 saw Paul co-write the autobiography of film & TV supporting artist, Paul Wilder. This new book, Paul Wilder: My Quest for TV Fame, was published by SMP Publishers on the 1st October 2009.

 

The year 2009 marked the twentieth anniversary since Paul first started work on his own productions and he marked this anniversary by making a new short drama film at Elstree Studios. Entitled Resentment, this film stars Vicki Michelle ('Allo 'Allo!, Emmerdale) appearing alongside her actress daughter, Louise Michelle. The film marks the first time that the pair have acted together on television. Resentment is destined to be broadcast on Information TV (Freesat 402 & Sky 166), Showcase TV (Sky 216) and QCTV (South Brisbane, Australia) during 2010. For more information on this new short film, please click here.

 

The DVD of Resentment, was released in February 2010. For details of how to obtain one or more copies of the DVD by mail order, please click here or visit the Shop page for more information.

 

Paul has experienced a great deal of ups and downs since he first began working on his various arts projects back in 1989, but continues to be as enthusiastic and as passionate about his work as when he first started.

 

Please keep visiting this website for all the latest news updates on Paul Burton and his various projects.

 

 

Paul Burton is a self-employed writer and film & TV historian who would like to hear from any publishers, newspapers, magazines, film, television or DVD companies, performers, companies or groups who wish to hire his services. To read a selection of ways that Paul can help you or your company, please click here.

 

 

If you would like to contact Paul Burton, then please click onto the following email link: paulburton73@hotmail.co.uk.

 

Biography section last revised and updated: Saturday 6th March 2010