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Billie Piper studied at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School. She caught the eyes of record producers who were interested in signing a young vocalist when she was the poster girl for the ad campaign of a British pop music magazine, "Smash Hits". She released her first single, "Because We Want To", which debuted at #1 at age 15. Her second single, "Girlfriend", was also a #1 hit. By the time she turned 16, Billie had released 4 singles that all made the top three on the charts. She has been labeled the "Pop Princess" of England, UK.- Lucy Cohu was born on 2 October 1968 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Gosford Park (2001), Becoming Jane (2007) and The Queen's Sister (2005). She was previously married to Corey Johnson.
- Actress
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- Soundtrack
Diana Dors was born Diana Mary Fluck on October 23, 1931 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. She and her mother both nearly died from the traumatic birth. Because of the trauma, her mother lavished on Diana anything and everything she wanted--clothes, toys and dance lessons were the order of the day. Diana's love of films began when her mother took her to the local movies theaters. The actresses on the screen caught Diana's attention and she said, herself, that from the age of three she wanted to be an actress. She was educated in the finest private schools, much to the chagrin of her father (apparently he thought private education was a waste of money). Physically, Diana grew up fast. At age 12, she looked and acted much older than what she was. Much of this was due to the actresses she studied on the silver screen and Diana trying to emulate them. She wanted nothing more than to go to the United States and Hollywood to have a chance to make her place in film history. After placing well in a local beauty contest, Diana was offered a role in a thespian group (she was 13).
The following year, Diana enrolled at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) to hone her acting skills. She was the youngest in her class. Her first fling at the camera was in The Shop at Sly Corner (1947). She did not care that it was a small, uncredited role; she was on film and at age 16, that's all that mattered. That was quickly followed by Dancing with Crime (1947), which consisted of nothing more than a walk-on role. Up until this time, Diana had pretended to be 17 years old (if producers had known her true age, they probably would not have let her test for the role). However, since she looked and acted older, this was no problem. Diana's future dawned bright in 1948, and she appeared in no less than six films. Some were uncredited, but some had some meat to the roles. The best of the lot was the role of Charlotte in the classic Oliver Twist (1948). Throughout the 1950s, she appeared in more films and became more popular in Britain. Diana was a pleasant version of Marilyn Monroe, who had taken the United States by storm. Britain now had its own version.
Diana continued to play sexy sirens and kept seats in British theaters filled. She really came into her own as an actress. She was more than a woman who exuded her sexy side, she was a very fine actress as her films showed. As the 1960s turned into the 1970s, she began to play more mature roles with an effectiveness that was hard to match. Films such as Craze (1974), Swedish Wildcats (1972), The Amorous Milkman (1975) and Three for All (1975) helped fill out her resume. After filming Steaming (1985), Diana was diagnosed with cancer, which was too much for her to overcome. The British were saddened when word came of her death at age 52 on May 4, 1984 in Windsor, Berkshire, England.- Actor
- Producer
Nic Bishop was born in Swindon, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Truth Be Told (2019), Snowfall (2017) and Woodlawn (2015).- Rachel Shelley was born in Swindon, England, UK. Rachel is an actor, known for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Blank (2022) and The L Word (2004).
- Tom Wisdom was born on 18 February 1973 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for 300 (2006), The Boat That Rocked (2009) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Melinda Messenger was born on 23 February 1971 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Virtual Sexuality (1999), A Requiem for Desire and The Mumbo Jumbo (2000). She was previously married to Wayne Roberts.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
The release of Weekend marked Chris' big screen debut. Chris trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and, after graduating in 2006, built up an impressive reputation for his stage and small screen work. He starred opposite Alan Cumming in the 2006 revival of Martin Sherman's iconic play Bent in London's West end, only weeks after graduating from RADA, for which he was nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer and the WhatsOnStage Theatregoers' Choice Award for London Newcomer of the Year. He then went on to work at the National Theatre, under the direction of Sir Richard Eyre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Young Vic, The Royal Exchange and London's Sadler's Wells. In 2009 he returned to the West End to star as Joe Orton in the stage adaptation of "Prick Up Your Ears", and in 2010 made his New York debut leading the company of Peter Nichols' LIngua Franca which transferred to New York from London's Finborough Theatre. He has also worked regularly for the BBC in numerous television and Radio Productions.- James Saxon was born on 12 June 1955 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Les Misérables (1998), A Prayer for the Dying (1987) and Biggles: Adventures in Time (1986). He died on 2 July 2003 in Mere, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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- Writer
- Actor
Mark Lamarr was born on 7 January 1967 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is a producer and writer, known for Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996), 15 Storeys High (2002) and Speed Is Expensive: Philip Vincent and the Million Dollar Motorcycle (2023).- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Thaila Zucchi was born on 19 January 1981 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Strutter (2006), Star Stories (2006) and StarStreet (2001).- Producer
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Carl Benjamin was born on 1 September 1979 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is a producer and writer, known for Eminem Loses to Trump (2017), The Thinkery Podcast (2017) and The Thinkery Channel (2017).- Director
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Marcus Adams, renowned for his dynamic approach to modern cinematic thrillers, merges the discipline of dance with the artistry of filmmaking. Shaped by the rigorous training at Ballet Rambert, he went on to choreograph for avant-garde live shows and founded the innovative Meat Beat Manifesto - seen throughout Europe and the US, marking the start of his journey into audio-visual expression.
Transitioning from the creation of over a hundred music videos featuring the likes of The Stone Roses and David Guetta, Adams segued into the film industry. His features, known for marrying the intensity of physical effects with the subtlety of narrative, resonate with audiences globally. His directorial style, a synthesis of energetic motion and story depth, is exemplified in the globally trending "Deep Fear", which hit top 10 streamed movies on Netflix in multiple territories.
His films are choreographed narratives that articulate his philosophy: "In action, thrillers, and horrors, the protagonist faces a physical malevolent threat... Herein lies the dance." This outlook solidifies his status as a creator of cinematic experiences that endure beyond the screen.
Inspired by the storytelling mastery of Spielberg and the narrative finesse of Ridley Scott's 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner', Adams is committed to bringing complex characters and riveting, high-stakes scenarios to life. With 'Close to Nature', his latest project, he delves deeper into the dark comedy of horror, wrapping social commentary in a layer of sharp satirical wit and suspense. As Adams continues to navigate the intricate dance between fear and laughter, his work invites us to peer beyond the thrills and find reflections of our own humanity. His anticipated projects are not just an extension of his filmography but a deeper exploration of his creative ethos, promising to engage, challenge, and redefine the boundaries of genre filmmaking.- Actor
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Tristan Beint is an actor, writer and fight director born in Swindon, Wiltshire. He studied at LAMDA and is known for 'Alexi' in THE GREAT (Series 2), DOCTOR WHO, playing Mike Priddle in Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson's GHOST STORIES and for starring in the award winning short film BAD ACID directed by David Chaudoir (available on Amazon).- Mark Flitton was born on 11 February 1966 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Hidden (2011), Whitechapel (2009) and Unforgotten (2015).
- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Justin Hayward was born on 14 October 1946 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Stealth (2005), Casino (1995) and The Boat That Rocked (2009). He has been married to Ann Marie Guirron since 19 December 1970. They have one child.- Richard Maddison was born on 23 December 1967 in Swindon. He is an actor, known for Sam Bahadur (2023). He has been married to Catherine Maddison since 30 December 1996. They have three children.
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- Writer
Mehdi Hasan was born on 10 July 1979 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is a producer and writer, known for Jonathan Dimbleby (1994), The Mehdi Hasan Show (2020) and Christmas University Challenge (2011).- Michael Beint was born in 1925 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Elizabeth (1998), The Gentle Terror (1963) and The Avengers (1961). He has been married to Doreen Williams since 1948.
- Writer
- Producer
Sophie Grigson is an English cookery writer and celebrity chef who has dedicated her career to cooking simple, easy dishes using new and exciting ingredients. She is a keen supporter of organic and local food suppliers and, like Jamie Oliver, is an advocate for decent children's food. In 2001, Sophie won the Guild of Food Writers Cookery Journalist Award.
She was born in Swindon, Wiltshire in 1959 and is the daughter of the acclaimed food writer Jane Grigson. After attending Oxford High School she went on to study mathematics at UMIST, Manchester. After graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics (she was Vice President of the UMIST Alumni Association), she worked for a time as a production manager of pop videos for groups including Bonnie Tyler and The Style Council.
Sophie has a natural ability to teach in an informal and friendly way, and her TV career began in 1993 with the award-winning 12-part series Grow Your Greens, Eat Your Greens for Channel 4.
Her more recent television work includes Sophie Grigson in the Orient and Sophie Grigson in the Souk for Travel Channel.
She is also the author of numerous cookery books on subjects ranging from herbs to fish and meat.
Grigson is a patron of the Children's Food Festival.
Sophie Grigson runs food and wine tours in association with World of Experience Tours, now part of Great Experience Travel. She was previously married to William Black and they had two children, Florrie-Sophia and Sidney. She is represented in London, UK by Useful Talent.- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Rick Davies was born on 22 July 1944 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Cruella (2021), CHIPS (2017) and Magnolia (1999).- Nick Hewer was born on 17 February 1944 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Countdown: Championship of Champions (1984), The Apprentice UK (2005) and World Championship Snooker (1973).
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Julie Baines was born on 28 November 1957 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. She is a producer, known for Triangle (2009), Dead on the Vine and Creep (2004).- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Mathew Buck was born on 1 December 1990 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Bad Movie Beatdown (2009), To Boldly Flee (2012) and Projector (2010).- Bernard Taylor was born in 1934 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England and has since made his home in London. Following active service in the Royal Air Force where he served in Egypt, he studied Fine Arts in Swindon, then at Chelsea School of Art and Birmingham University. Upon graduation, he worked as a teacher, painter and book illustrator before going as a teacher to the United States. While there, he took up acting and writing and continued with both after his return to England. In 1973, he won the Thames Television award for the most promising playwright of the year. He has published ten novels under his own name, including The Godsend in 1976, which was adapted for film as The Godsend (1980), and Sweetheart, Sweetheart in 1977, which the late horror novelist Charles L. Grant hailed as one of the finest ghost stories ever written. He has also written novels under the pseudonym Jess Foley, as well as several works of nonfiction. He has won awards for his true crime writing and also for his work as a playwright. It was during his year as resident playwright at the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch that he wrote The Godsend in 1975.