BEHIND THE STUNTS

Send us Fan Mail Possibly the greatest war film of our time. Stanley Baker leads a great cast that includes a man destined for bigger things, Michael Caine and two stuntmen who took their interactions very seriously indeed. JOHN SULLIVAN and JOE POWELL Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https...

Send us Fan Mail Chapter 4 of Hal Needham's book Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail Another chapter of Hal Needham's book - enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail Chapter 3 of Hal Needhams Book....enjoy. Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail A thank you from me to you....and exciting news for next year Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail An everyday story of revolutionary folk.... Jim Brown in his first big lead role, stars alongside Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welsh in this action packed adventure. CHUCK ROBERSON is at the helm as 2nd Unit Director and Stunt Coordinator....wonderful stuff...well worth a look if you haven't already seen it. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not...

Send us Fan Mail Chapter 1 of Hal Needham's book - enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail Such sad news this morning as we learn that British stuntman Tony Van Silva has sadly passed away at the age of 76. A remarkable individual, not just in the business but in every day situations. A true gentleman who'll be missed by all who knew him. I had the pleasure of knowing him for many years. This is my personal tribute. Support the show If you've enjoyed this epis...

Send us Fan Mail As you probably remember, last year we started reading the book 'Nobody Does It Better' by Bob Simmons. This was very well received and I've had many requests to do another audiobook read this year. So, our chosen book is by the legendary Hal Needham called 'Stuntman - my car crashing, plane jumping, bone breaking, death defying Hollywood life". So stick w...

Send us Fan Mail This year marks the 47th Anniversary of 'The Wold Geese' hitting the big screens. Back when film stars were proper film stars. Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore and Hardy Kruger with an added pinch of Stewart Granger for good measure. A movie recently re-screened at Showcase cinemas up and down the UK. I rewatched it with my father which was a great thrill as h...

Send us Fan Mail Tom Cruise recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Academy for services to film. This reminded me of an occasion back in 2004 when Blake Edwards received a lifetime achievement Academy Award and was abley assisted by Jim Carrey and stuntman Mickey Gilbert....this is that story....enjoy If you've enjoyed this chapter you maybe interested to know that the rest o...

Send us Fan Mail Can you believe it's been 40yrs since Roger Moore bowed out of the James Bond role? Seems like only yesterday for me and as long as I have breath in my body he's still my favorite. But, at the time, there was a great deal of flack when the public realized just how old Roger Moore really was.....simple arithmetic would have told them he was 57 but they had to go and make...

Send us Fan Mail An everyday story of mafia folk....a cross being gifted from Sicily to the US with large quantities of drugs hidden inside. Roger and Stacey, must seek out those who used it as a 'mule' piece and those who kill anyone who gets in its way. Stunts are provided by REMO DE ANGELIS and GLENN WILDER Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow...

Send us Fan Mail An everyday story of murder on a train and an innocent man caught up in the middle of it. Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor deliver two wonderful performances in this classic. The action is provided by stunt coordinator MICKEY GILBERT, no stranger to the world of action adventure.  An excellent movie, great score and fine action beats enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this...

Send us Fan Mail This week we take a look at two remarkable stunts in big blockbuster movies performed by stuntmen more associated with work on 'terra firma' as opposed to work high in the sky.  JOE CANNUTT and SIMON CRANE feature this week enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https:/...

Send us Fan Mail No, it's not an episode about the conspiracy surrounding Stevie Wonders sight....although that would be an extraordinary episode....no, this is about those moments in films and on TV where a vehicle, often a car or truck must appear to drive itself. Before the days of cgi as we know it now, everything was done in camera. The blind driver played a wonderful part in this....enj...

Send us Fan Mail On October 17th you'll be able to watch a brand new martial arts movie called 'GLADIATOR UNDERGROUND', directed by CHAYA SUPANNARAT.   I was lucky enough to watch a version of the movie a few weeks back and got the opportunity to chat with Chaya about her background and love for film....this is how it went....enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episod...

Send us Fan Mail Back in the 1950s there was a TV show that showed you how movie stunts were created. The nostalgia of this show and the way that the devices and methods used back then aren't a million miles away from now....Join your host Jack Smith as he talks us through the stagecoach transfer with stuntwoman DONNA HALL Enjoy Subscribe to 'YOU ASKED FOR IT' on YouTube http://www....

Send us Fan Mail Fights in movies are ten a penny, but only the good ones remain and give something for each new viewer to take home with them and want to know more about. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT from 2018 does just that. A fight in a bathroom that pushes the boundaries of what can be done to make the average fist fight look extraordinary. Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and professional stuntman Lla...

Send us Fan Mail A tail of double cross, intrigue and a very daft idea that didn't work but was tested for three weeks before filming commenced. Paul Newman stars and John Huston directs 'THE MACKINTOSH MAN' JIM ARNETT is the 2nd Unit Director, but we had so many UK stuntmen at the time on this picture that some of the sequences were probably handed out to others to coordinate. Enjo...

Send us Fan Mail Below you will find a GoFund me link in support of a charity walk Paul is doing from Liverpool to Lands End. Have a listen to this voice note which will tell you all about it....and please donate whatever you are able to....thank you for your time https://gofund.me/0f643c707 Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail A rip roaring John Wayne comedy with all manner of gags in it. HAL NEEDHAM at the helm for the action - lets take at look at this classic together Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail Back in the 80s crimefighting was much simpler. In the UK we had 'The Bill'. Uniformed police operating out of a fictional Sun Hill police station fighting villains and crime across London. In LA they had TJ Hooker, going above and beyond the duties of a uniformed police officer to get the job done. It didn't matter what it took, he'd be prepared to do it, whic...

Send us Fan Mail We were only talking about his work for Pink Floyd last week. Sadly Ronnie left us on Friday, so as a tribute to the great man here is a little look at some of his career moments and reasons why he was one of the very best. Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behin...

Send us Fan Mail Back in the good old days of great action TV and classic rock albums the lines could blur and the stunt business would be called in. In 1975 Pink Floyd released their album 'WISH YOU WERE HERE', a perfect mix of rock and political statement. In 1977 the TV series 'CHiPS' was screened for the first time. Two wheels of Motorcycle Highway Patrol chasing the bad gu...