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The Big Screen Biograph

The Big Screen Biograph

Written by: Val Thomas
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Every three weeks, Val Thomas recounts the stories of the film-makers, the film stars and the drama when the two collide... In our first season, we'll be looking at British exploitation producer, Tony Tenser, Hollywood legend Shelley Winters, consummate gentleman and raconteur Peter Ustinov, horror maestro and master showman William Castle and that beloved acting duo, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Why not join us as we travel through the stories behind the people behind the movies? Don't miss a single episode by subscribing wherever you source your podcasts.Copyright 2023 Val Thomas Art
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  • Tony Tenser, Part 3: The Tail End of Tigon

    Tony Tenser, Part 3: The Tail End of Tigon
    Apr 25 2021

    In the final part of the Tony Tenser story, changes in the movie industry bring Tony's career to an end - but not before he produces some classics.

    Meanwhile, a young film-maker pokes fun at Tony by satirising him in a sex comedy...
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Tony Tenser, Part 2: The Sorcerer

    Tony Tenser, Part 2: The Sorcerer
    Apr 4 2021

    In part 2 of the Tony Tenser story, Tony rebuilds his career as "Tigon British Films", with the help of a brilliant young film-maker and two icons of horror.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Tony Tenser, Part 1: Tenser As Nature Intended

    Tony Tenser, Part 1: Tenser As Nature Intended
    Mar 14 2021

    Tony Tenser was a classic East End wheeler-dealer. A genius at marketing with a keen sense of the commercial.

    In this episode, we look at his early career - including his start making the most famous British nudist film, his wild documentaries on swinging London and his attempt to take on Hammer studios with Gothic horror!

    Tenser was also the man who produced Roman Polanski's first English language film. The groundbreaking surrealist horror movie "Repulsion".

    But Tony took a misstep with his attempt to bring Sherlock Holmes back to the big screen...

    Find out more in episode one of The Big Screen Biograph...
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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