Keith presented the video show at the annual Cavern City Tours, Liverpool Beatles Convention, at the Adelphi Hotel.
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Thursday, 26 September 2024
NEWS! Latest Film/TV Credits - updated September 2024
25 August 2024, Presented the Video Show at the annual Beatles convention at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool organised by Cavern City Tours.
April 2024, Another exciting development in the new, highly- anticipated, US Marilyn Monrie drama series...
19 March, 2024, The first teaser took place, on Social Media, about Keith and Peter's new, registered film company... more news about it coming soon...
February 2024, Keith completed archive work on the new, Brian May lyric video..
February 2024, Working alongside his writing partner, Peter O'Brien, Keith completed his first film screenplay...
February 2024, intermittent Archive research for Queen Official, Queen The Greatest, Live!! Episode 100, YouTube series.
Presented Video Show at the Liverpool, Beatleweek Convention, 27 August 2023
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3-Part series - Amazon Prime UK Exclusive!
Premiered, Tuesday, 16 May, 2023
Also screened on RTL in Germany.
Queen The Greatest Live: We Are The Champions (Episode 11)
Premiered on YouTube, Queen Official, Friday, 7 April, 202
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Keith's first-ever foray into theatre... Script by PT Rose based on Keith's book The Beatles: Off The Record (Omnibus Press) and directed by Ellie Thornhill, Casa Theatre,, Hope Street, Liverpool, 7:30pm, Friday, 24 February 2023.
Queen The Greatest Live: Rehearsals - Part 2 (Episode 2)
Continuing this brand new series of Queen The Greatest Live, we see first hand how Queen's dedication to rehearsing played a crucial role in what is regarded as one of the greatest performances in music history.
Premiered on Queen's official, YouTube channel on 27 January 2023
Liverpool Beatleweek 2022, Presenter of Video Show, 28 August 2022
Elvis: The Rise and Fall of the King, Premiered, 5Select, Sunday, 26 June 2022...co-Archive Producer.
Premiered 11 March, 2022
Fifty episodes, spanning almost a year, it was the end of the run... Massive congrats to the producer, Simon for putting each and every show together... And thanks to him for the super credit at the end of this particular show. Thanks to everyone for the most wonderful feedback... Until the next official Queen moment…
Premiered 18 February, 2022
Video given a Royal Seal of Approval.
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act (Rogan Productions)
Co-Archive Producer... Premiered BBC2, 9pm Saturday, 27 November 2021
Queen 1985: Rock In Rio (part of Queen The Greatest, Official YouTube series, Episode 29)
Premiered 1 October 2021
International Beatleweek 2021,
29 August 2021, Fronted the Video Presentation and Q & A Sessions...
Dad's Army, Secret Lives & Scandal - ITN Productions for Channel 5, co-Archive Producer, First TX 21 August 2021, Second 30 December 2021
Queen: The Greatest (Official YouTube series)
(Intermittent) Archive Researcher / Producer
Series premiered 19 March 2021
Elvis: The Man Who Shook Up The World
(ITN Productions, for Channel 5 in UK)
Archive Producer
Boxing Day, 26 December 2020, 9 - 10:25pm
Queen / Adam Lambert - The Show Must Go On (Documentary)
Archive Producer
World / American Prime-Time, TV Premiere, ABC 8-10pm EST, March 29, 2019
European Premiere, Netflix, 20 July 2020
Previous Film/TV Credits
Scandalous - The Death of Marilyn Monroe (interviewee/consultant - Fox Nation US TV - 3 part series - premiered August 18, 2019)
The Show Must Go On - The Queen & Adam Lambert Story (Miracle Productions / ABC America - Premiered April 29, 2019)
The Beatles - Made on Merseyside (Odeon Entertainment, credited on DVD / Amazon Prime version only, March 2019)
Demo/Show Reel for a proposed 1980s-era "Bullion Robbery" TV series (Carnaby Films, 2018)
Queen: Rock The World (Official - Queen Productions Ltd/ Eagle Rock, November 2017)
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: The Beatles, Sgt Pepper & Beyond (A Geezer & A Blonde - June 1, 2017)
Sharon Osbourne Presents Rock N Roll’s Dodgiest Deals (BBC Four, May 2017)
Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live In Budapest (Official DVD/Blue-ray bonus Feature, QPL/ Eagle Rock, November 2012)
Freddie Mercury - The Great Pretender (Official documentary - Freddie Mercury Estate/ Eagle Rock, October 2012)
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? (Who Films / Globe / BBC, 2012)
The Hollies: Look Through Any Window 1963 - 1975 (Reelin' In The Years / USA, 2011)
Queen: Days Of Our Lives (Official Queen Productions Ltd./ Globe / BBC, 29/30 May, 2011)
The Beatles: Here There And Everywhere 1963-1970 (Odeon Entertainment DVD release, 2009)
Mystery Tour Memories (Art House Pictures, 2008)
Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid (Official production, Eagle Rock, October 2007)
Raiders Of The Lost Archive (Yorkshire ITV, 2007)
Chris De Burgh (Universal Music, CD retrospective, 2006)
Queen - A Night At The Opera (Official 30th Anniversary CD/DVD - Queen Productions Ltd, November 2005)
Who Killed The Rolling Stone? (Channel 4 / DoubleBand Films, July 2005)
Queen On Fire - Live At The Bowl (Official DVD - Queen Productions Ltd, October 2004)
My Dinner With Jimi (Rhino Films / USA, February 2003)
Rod Stewart, Wine, Women And Song (Official BBC1 documentary, May 2001)
The British Invasion (Delilah Films / USA, 2001, unreleased)
Badfinger - Behind-The-Music (Profile on the group for VH1 USA, 2000)
The 100 Greatest No 1 Hit Singles (Yorkshire TV/ Channel 4, 1999)
The 100 Greatest Ever Pop Videos (Yorkshire TV / Channel 4, 1999)
It's Slade! (Official BBC1 documentary, Christmas 1999)
Christmas No 1's Of The Seventies (BBC1, 1998)
The Evolution Of Manfred Mann (CD / DVD release, 1998)
Dandy In The Underworld (Granada ITV/ Channel 4) A 20th Anniversary tribute programme to Marc Bolan (1997)
Unzipped (Rapido TV/ Channel 4, 1997)
Dancing In The Street (BBC TV 10-part series, 1996)
The Beatles Anthology (Apple productions, November 1995, the group's official documentary series)
My Generation (Three series, 12 programs for Granada ITV/ Channel 4, between 1994 and 1997)
Friday, 23 April 2021
Updates
We know updates have been a little sparse lately, but if you visit the credits section, we have been adding projects from the last twelve months.
Stay safe and normal service will resume eventually.
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Trailer for Scandalous - The Death of Marilyn Monroe
Official Fox TV trailer for Scandalous - The Death of Marilyn Monroe, a 3-part series which started in America on August 18, 2019
Monday, 23 March 2020
"April 2019... Rock Gods ABC TV Premiere / Marilyn FOX TV Special"
(30) Overcast Berks- “A big thank you to everyone in the States who took the opportunity to say how much they enjoyed the Queen/ Adam show, The Show Must Go On.” Even more positive feedback about it was received throughout the day.
"Massive thanks must go to Queen's manager, Jim Beach, and the program's producer, Simon Lupton, for pulling it all together," Keith said. "It was an absolute pleasure to work on. Furthermore, it was also my very first, American Prime-Time TV show. So proud!"
- With Keith's house sale moving along nicely, further legal matters had to be dealt with.
(29) North America – After several months of intense work on it, the big day finally arrived, the US television debut of The Show Must Go On – The Queen & Adam Lambert Story. (ABC 8-10pm EST) The feedback from it was truly wonderful. Everybody seemed to love it… Keith even took to Twitter about it.
(26) Overcast Berkshire – Just days before its first screening, there was still further archive / clearing work to be undertaken on the new documentary…
(25) (Sunny / overcast) Berkshire - Chiswick, London – As arranged, Keith gave a 12:45pm interview for the new, Fox News, Marilyn Monroe special. Philip and Pierre was there on behalf of the studio. (In a true style, a Mercedes, chauffeur-driven car was pre-booked by the studio to collect Keith from his home, escort him to the hotel, where the interview was being carried out, and back again.)
(24) The World – The public got the first opportunity to see the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary when Miracle Productions LLP release on social media the official trailer for the show, which airs in just 4 days’ time on ABC in America…
(23) Berkshire (overcast) – Easter break over… Further archive work / chasing up / tidying up on the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary, which airs now in just 6 days!! (Goodness, the time on it has just whizzed by!)
- With the London arm now in control, communications continued between Keith and Fox News about a new the interview for the program about Marilyn Monroe. A date for this coming Thursday, in Isleworth is set.
(20) BFI, London – Keith attended the Wiped, Recorded, event in London. Among the highlights; an alternate version of The Beatles’ 1969 ‘Something’ film. He also caught up with old friends, Andy N, Mark L, Chris P and Andre Barreau and rubbed shoulders with Andy Scott of The Sweet as well as broadcasting royalty, Pete Murray and David Hamilton… "Big thanks to Chris Perry of Kaleidoscope for putting on a truly superb show. A splendid time was certainly had by all."
(Start of Month and throughout)... Sunny Berkshire - Work continued on the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary...
"Massive thanks must go to Queen's manager, Jim Beach, and the program's producer, Simon Lupton, for pulling it all together," Keith said. "It was an absolute pleasure to work on. Furthermore, it was also my very first, American Prime-Time TV show. So proud!"
- With Keith's house sale moving along nicely, further legal matters had to be dealt with.
(29) North America – After several months of intense work on it, the big day finally arrived, the US television debut of The Show Must Go On – The Queen & Adam Lambert Story. (ABC 8-10pm EST) The feedback from it was truly wonderful. Everybody seemed to love it… Keith even took to Twitter about it.
(26) Overcast Berkshire – Just days before its first screening, there was still further archive / clearing work to be undertaken on the new documentary…
(25) (Sunny / overcast) Berkshire - Chiswick, London – As arranged, Keith gave a 12:45pm interview for the new, Fox News, Marilyn Monroe special. Philip and Pierre was there on behalf of the studio. (In a true style, a Mercedes, chauffeur-driven car was pre-booked by the studio to collect Keith from his home, escort him to the hotel, where the interview was being carried out, and back again.)
(24) The World – The public got the first opportunity to see the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary when Miracle Productions LLP release on social media the official trailer for the show, which airs in just 4 days’ time on ABC in America…
(23) Berkshire (overcast) – Easter break over… Further archive work / chasing up / tidying up on the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary, which airs now in just 6 days!! (Goodness, the time on it has just whizzed by!)
- With the London arm now in control, communications continued between Keith and Fox News about a new the interview for the program about Marilyn Monroe. A date for this coming Thursday, in Isleworth is set.
(20) BFI, London – Keith attended the Wiped, Recorded, event in London. Among the highlights; an alternate version of The Beatles’ 1969 ‘Something’ film. He also caught up with old friends, Andy N, Mark L, Chris P and Andre Barreau and rubbed shoulders with Andy Scott of The Sweet as well as broadcasting royalty, Pete Murray and David Hamilton… "Big thanks to Chris Perry of Kaleidoscope for putting on a truly superb show. A splendid time was certainly had by all."
(Start of Month and throughout)... Sunny Berkshire - Work continued on the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary...
"March 2019...Queen - Adam Lambert / Marilyn and a House Sale"
(29) Berkshire (all round) – Another extremely busy day, taking in more Rock Gods / Adam Lambert research work, a visit to see Nick, Keith’s new legal man and a trip out to Reading, to meet more old mates, Mark, Anthony and Graham and watch The Bootleg Beatles in concert at The Hexagon… “I must admit, this is the line-up of the group in years,” Keith excitedly remarked after the show.
(26) Goodreads – A big thank you to “Bivian” who rated Marilyn five-out-of-five “it was amazing” on the well-respected website.
(25 – 28) Rather Sunny Berkshire – Four straight days of archive research / clearances / emails and phone calls on the new Rock Gods project.
(27) Sunny Berks – Slight asides, chat with a film director about a rather exciting new project and a brief exchange with Keith’s new lawyer… Yikes!
(25) Slough – A truly sad day, attended a funeral of a lovely lady, and the mother of one of Keith’s dear, long-time friends…
(20) London – Another trip into the capital (Camden, to be precise) to attend the book launch of Finding The Fifth Beatle, a rather impressive publication by good friend, David Bedford. A truly splendid day, with three other mates including Paul Skellart.
- With some American archives being a tad hard to deal with, in order to help speed them along, Keith received a note of authority from someone rather high in the Queen organization.
(18 / 19… 21 / 22) Overcast Berkshire – Extensive archive work continued on the new, highly exciting Rock Gods documentary.
- Due to a prior commitment, Keith was unable to accept an invite to appear on a BBC Radio chat show, due to take place the following Monday…
- The “Sold” sign went up outside Keith’s house… it was a sad day.
(16) Berkshire – Yet another house viewing, couple number 29… an offer was placed (bid number 12) and was accepted.
(15) Overcast Chlly Berkshire – Another monster day of email catch ups.
- Further day of archive downloading / letter sending / files preparing on the new Rock Gods project.
- Keith’s house, almost sold? STC.
- A reservation fee was paid to the agent of Keith’s next property… Exciting times...
- A conference call between the UK and America… Was it another big breakthrough in the rather exciting, Marilyn project, we wonder?
(12) South Coast – Another house offer was received… but subsequently declined. (It was offer number 12)
- Further phone call discussions, with a top UK director, took place today… the start on the new “alternate” movie idea was edging nearer, it seemed.
(11-14) South Coast – A welcome return to the so-called “Lawford-Land”. Relaxation went out the window when Keith was faced with the task of stripping / painting the cupboards in the bedroom…
- In-between renovation duties, further archive work was carried out and emails sent on the new Queen project.
- Keith received an early afternoon invite to be interviewed by a local BBC radio station. He turned it down, simply because he did not feel knowledgeable enough to talk about… The Spice Girls.
(9) Berkshire – With everything now in place, Keith (rather excitedly) began the second stage of research on the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary.
- More viewers at Mr Badman’s house… Number so far, 29. (Offers now stand at 11)
(8) Berkshire – An almighty phone call and major project plan was discussed with top UK producer, Simon L. Phase 2 was ready to begin.
(7) Eton, Windsor – Another, most pleasant catch up with the famed 60s/70s celebrity photographer, Mike Randolph.
(5) Mildly Sunny Berkshire – Day of monster email catch-ups, and a social catch-up with long-time pal, Gary S…
(4) Overcast Berkshire – Yet another house viewing. The gentleman, to quote, “Liked the place.” Naturally!
(2) Overcast Berkshire – Keith received yet another offer for his house… and was also told the new place he has set his mind on is thankfully, still available.
- Overcast Berkshire – Discussions took place about two possible future film/ documentary ideas.
(26) Goodreads – A big thank you to “Bivian” who rated Marilyn five-out-of-five “it was amazing” on the well-respected website.
(25 – 28) Rather Sunny Berkshire – Four straight days of archive research / clearances / emails and phone calls on the new Rock Gods project.
(27) Sunny Berks – Slight asides, chat with a film director about a rather exciting new project and a brief exchange with Keith’s new lawyer… Yikes!
(25) Slough – A truly sad day, attended a funeral of a lovely lady, and the mother of one of Keith’s dear, long-time friends…
(20) London – Another trip into the capital (Camden, to be precise) to attend the book launch of Finding The Fifth Beatle, a rather impressive publication by good friend, David Bedford. A truly splendid day, with three other mates including Paul Skellart.
- With some American archives being a tad hard to deal with, in order to help speed them along, Keith received a note of authority from someone rather high in the Queen organization.
(18 / 19… 21 / 22) Overcast Berkshire – Extensive archive work continued on the new, highly exciting Rock Gods documentary.
- Due to a prior commitment, Keith was unable to accept an invite to appear on a BBC Radio chat show, due to take place the following Monday…
- The “Sold” sign went up outside Keith’s house… it was a sad day.
(16) Berkshire – Yet another house viewing, couple number 29… an offer was placed (bid number 12) and was accepted.
(15) Overcast Chlly Berkshire – Another monster day of email catch ups.
- Further day of archive downloading / letter sending / files preparing on the new Rock Gods project.
- Keith’s house, almost sold? STC.
- A reservation fee was paid to the agent of Keith’s next property… Exciting times...
- A conference call between the UK and America… Was it another big breakthrough in the rather exciting, Marilyn project, we wonder?
(12) South Coast – Another house offer was received… but subsequently declined. (It was offer number 12)
- Further phone call discussions, with a top UK director, took place today… the start on the new “alternate” movie idea was edging nearer, it seemed.
(11-14) South Coast – A welcome return to the so-called “Lawford-Land”. Relaxation went out the window when Keith was faced with the task of stripping / painting the cupboards in the bedroom…
- In-between renovation duties, further archive work was carried out and emails sent on the new Queen project.
- Keith received an early afternoon invite to be interviewed by a local BBC radio station. He turned it down, simply because he did not feel knowledgeable enough to talk about… The Spice Girls.
(9) Berkshire – With everything now in place, Keith (rather excitedly) began the second stage of research on the new Queen / Adam Lambert documentary.
- More viewers at Mr Badman’s house… Number so far, 29. (Offers now stand at 11)
(8) Berkshire – An almighty phone call and major project plan was discussed with top UK producer, Simon L. Phase 2 was ready to begin.
(7) Eton, Windsor – Another, most pleasant catch up with the famed 60s/70s celebrity photographer, Mike Randolph.
(5) Mildly Sunny Berkshire – Day of monster email catch-ups, and a social catch-up with long-time pal, Gary S…
(4) Overcast Berkshire – Yet another house viewing. The gentleman, to quote, “Liked the place.” Naturally!
(2) Overcast Berkshire – Keith received yet another offer for his house… and was also told the new place he has set his mind on is thankfully, still available.
- Overcast Berkshire – Discussions took place about two possible future film/ documentary ideas.
Thursday, 6 February 2020
Major Marilyn News!!
Major new development in Marilyn drama series. Announced 05/02/2020...
Seven Seas Films team up with 101 Studios in Los Angeles and the production will be the very first drama to be approved by the Marilyn Monroe Estate.
101 Studios CEO David Glasser - "Beloved movie legend Marilyn Monroe has had many memoirs created about her life, but none quite like this. Keith Badman has uncovered gems of never before released details, centred around the last few months of her sensationalized life and the accusations made. The series pays homage to the bright star whose life was extinguished too early,"
Lots more information at the links below.
Variety
The Hollywood Reporter
No Somos Nonos
Screenweek.it
Televisual
Outlook India
Weser Kurier
The Express Tribune
TV-Wise
ABC14 News
NY Post
Radio Times
Slash Film
Seven Seas Films team up with 101 Studios in Los Angeles and the production will be the very first drama to be approved by the Marilyn Monroe Estate.
101 Studios CEO David Glasser - "Beloved movie legend Marilyn Monroe has had many memoirs created about her life, but none quite like this. Keith Badman has uncovered gems of never before released details, centred around the last few months of her sensationalized life and the accusations made. The series pays homage to the bright star whose life was extinguished too early,"
Lots more information at the links below.
Variety
The Hollywood Reporter
No Somos Nonos
Screenweek.it
Televisual
Outlook India
Weser Kurier
The Express Tribune
TV-Wise
ABC14 News
NY Post
Radio Times
Slash Film
Saturday, 31 August 2019
February...into 2019!!
(28) Sunny Berkshire – Even more discussions about the potential new “alternate” movie idea, this time the focus was on lucrative sponsorship for it…
- Yet another most favorable house viewing… “and they keep on coming!
(27) Sunny Berkshire – Keith had a rather enjoyable, afternoon tea catch-up with two, long old-time friends, Inge and Ramon.
(February 25 thru to March 1) America / The World – A big announcement took place when it was officially revealed that… the new two-hour Queen / Adam Lambert documentary, The Show Must Go On: The Queen and Adam Lambert Story, which Keith has been doing research on, will premiere on ABC TV in America on April 29 between 8 and 10pm EST. "How wonderfully exciting."
- The press release for the show, produced by Simon Lupton and Jim Beach was picked up (over several days) by many noted news outlets, including Rolling Stone, Broadway World, practically every major news outlet and (naturally) Disney/ ABC.
(23) Berkshire – Potential house buyers keep on coming… with even more viewings.
(21) USA – Peter Tork, one of the fabulous Monkees, passed away in his sleep. He was 77. “I love that band so much. Alongside my parents and The Beatles, they are my life’s biggest influences. Without any doubts… Thank you, Peter for so many, many happy memories. RIP….I still chuckle at our most humorous encounter, involving a pen, in Reading back in 1989.”
- More lengthy phone discussions about the “alternate” movie idea.
-Berkshire – Yet another house viewing… “another second look, no less.”
(20) Jersey / twinned with Berkshire – Another lengthy movie-related catch-up with Peter O…
- Another archive research invoice typed and submitted.
(19) Mild Berkshire – An offer was received for Keith to rejoin the mighty Rock Gods, Queen team for the Second Phase of their latest documentary. He, of course most happily accepted.
- Another house viewing at Chez Badman… and another offer was duly received.
(18) Overcast Berkshire – Another viewing… a second look, no less.
(17) Slightly Overcast Berkshire – Yet another house ‘Open Day’ took place at Chez Badman.
(15) Berkshire/ twinned with the UK and America – Further, highly exciting developments took place in the new Marilyn project. An official announcement about it will take place shortly.
- That afternoon, in Eton, Windsor, Keith caught up with his long-time friend, the famed 60s/70s photographer, Mike Randolph.
(14) USA / Twinned with Berkshire – Another American call… Keith had the honor of chatting with another top, US collector/ researcher/ historian, this time his long-time mate, the famous John McEwen. “Super talking to you. Best of luck with the projects.”
(12) Berkshire – Keith’s mother, the wonderful, Kathleen celebrated her 94th birthday. “So many thanks to EVERYONE who accepted the invite and turned-up to celebrate my dear Mum’s big day. Thank you all and to the staff who made this day so very, very special.”
(13/14) UK – One of Keith’s great heroes, the legendary goalkeeper, Gordon Banks sadly passed away. Besides being remembered for “that save,” he was also a truly lovely man and will be missed by everyone… RIP Gordon.
(8) Berkshire – The sheer depth of Pledge Music’s plight was revealed in a discussion with top designer, Paul Skellart this morning
(7) Berkshire – The new book, Look Wat You Dun, arrived at Keith’s house. The publication, which Keith supplied a few bits of info for, focuses on the UK/ European 1970s TV appearances by some of the UK’s greatest Glam Acts of the decade. “Thank you, Pete, a superb book. Well done.” (Foreword by Dee Dee of Pan’s People, no less.)
- Later that night, a long overdue catch-up with two of Keith’s old mates, two musicians, Dan W and Mark S took place at Chez Badman. The word “Beatles” was muttered on more than one occasion…
(6) USA / Twinned with the UK – Keith had to honor of chatting with the well-respected, American Beatles / classic music historian, Matt Hurwitz. “Pleasure talking to you, Matt. Pleased I could help you.”
- UK/ Spain – Dear me. Shocking news crept out that the company, Pledge Music, who helped raise funds for Keith/ Mike and Paul’s Circus ’68 book, had crashed… owing companies, individuals and punters alike… thousands!!
- Yet another most favorable house viewing… “and they keep on coming!
(27) Sunny Berkshire – Keith had a rather enjoyable, afternoon tea catch-up with two, long old-time friends, Inge and Ramon.
(February 25 thru to March 1) America / The World – A big announcement took place when it was officially revealed that… the new two-hour Queen / Adam Lambert documentary, The Show Must Go On: The Queen and Adam Lambert Story, which Keith has been doing research on, will premiere on ABC TV in America on April 29 between 8 and 10pm EST. "How wonderfully exciting."
- The press release for the show, produced by Simon Lupton and Jim Beach was picked up (over several days) by many noted news outlets, including Rolling Stone, Broadway World, practically every major news outlet and (naturally) Disney/ ABC.
(23) Berkshire – Potential house buyers keep on coming… with even more viewings.
(21) USA – Peter Tork, one of the fabulous Monkees, passed away in his sleep. He was 77. “I love that band so much. Alongside my parents and The Beatles, they are my life’s biggest influences. Without any doubts… Thank you, Peter for so many, many happy memories. RIP….I still chuckle at our most humorous encounter, involving a pen, in Reading back in 1989.”
- More lengthy phone discussions about the “alternate” movie idea.
-Berkshire – Yet another house viewing… “another second look, no less.”
(20) Jersey / twinned with Berkshire – Another lengthy movie-related catch-up with Peter O…
- Another archive research invoice typed and submitted.
(19) Mild Berkshire – An offer was received for Keith to rejoin the mighty Rock Gods, Queen team for the Second Phase of their latest documentary. He, of course most happily accepted.
- Another house viewing at Chez Badman… and another offer was duly received.
(18) Overcast Berkshire – Another viewing… a second look, no less.
(17) Slightly Overcast Berkshire – Yet another house ‘Open Day’ took place at Chez Badman.
(15) Berkshire/ twinned with the UK and America – Further, highly exciting developments took place in the new Marilyn project. An official announcement about it will take place shortly.
- That afternoon, in Eton, Windsor, Keith caught up with his long-time friend, the famed 60s/70s photographer, Mike Randolph.
(14) USA / Twinned with Berkshire – Another American call… Keith had the honor of chatting with another top, US collector/ researcher/ historian, this time his long-time mate, the famous John McEwen. “Super talking to you. Best of luck with the projects.”
(12) Berkshire – Keith’s mother, the wonderful, Kathleen celebrated her 94th birthday. “So many thanks to EVERYONE who accepted the invite and turned-up to celebrate my dear Mum’s big day. Thank you all and to the staff who made this day so very, very special.”
(13/14) UK – One of Keith’s great heroes, the legendary goalkeeper, Gordon Banks sadly passed away. Besides being remembered for “that save,” he was also a truly lovely man and will be missed by everyone… RIP Gordon.
(8) Berkshire – The sheer depth of Pledge Music’s plight was revealed in a discussion with top designer, Paul Skellart this morning
(7) Berkshire – The new book, Look Wat You Dun, arrived at Keith’s house. The publication, which Keith supplied a few bits of info for, focuses on the UK/ European 1970s TV appearances by some of the UK’s greatest Glam Acts of the decade. “Thank you, Pete, a superb book. Well done.” (Foreword by Dee Dee of Pan’s People, no less.)
- Later that night, a long overdue catch-up with two of Keith’s old mates, two musicians, Dan W and Mark S took place at Chez Badman. The word “Beatles” was muttered on more than one occasion…
(6) USA / Twinned with the UK – Keith had to honor of chatting with the well-respected, American Beatles / classic music historian, Matt Hurwitz. “Pleasure talking to you, Matt. Pleased I could help you.”
- UK/ Spain – Dear me. Shocking news crept out that the company, Pledge Music, who helped raise funds for Keith/ Mike and Paul’s Circus ’68 book, had crashed… owing companies, individuals and punters alike… thousands!!
Sunday, 14 April 2019
Marilyn News!
For all the updates on the forthcoming BBC Studios drama based on Keith's Marilyn book please visit the dedicated page by clicking here.
We will be updating as more information comes in.
Monday, 3 December 2018
November 2018 - "Lawford-Land, 2001, Show Invites, Marilyn, Beach Boys, BBC Radio and Endless Wave"
(30) Berkshire/ twinned with the USA
– Keith sent his RC review of Endless
Wave over to Steve Love (The Beach Boys’ former, but greatest manager) for his approval…
and he loved it! “He’s a top man.”
- “Endless Wave is one helluva read…and if you haven’t done so
already… go to Amazon.com and buy it. You will not be disappointed.”
(29) Goodreads – A massive big thank
you to “Erica Bailey” for her 5-star “it
was amazing” review on the well-respected, world-wide book reading
site.
- Later that day, still on the
Marilyn front, Keith received news of another big, massive leap forward on his
major project on the star…
- While over on Amazon in Canada, the
paperback version of Keith’s book on the actress stood at #15 in the “Most
Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” chart.
(28) Cold Berkshire – Well, I never… Keith submitted two RC reviews, one for
the wonderful new Beach Boys book, Endless Wave,
the other for the latest Matt Deighton album, Doubtless Dauntless… “both, must buys.”
- Keith’s 2018 Birthday Tour began
with a catch-up featuring two old. long time mates, Daniel J and Mark S…
(27) Chilly Berkshire – Another
lengthy catch-up re work on the new, “alternate” movie project idea.
(26) Freezing Berkshire – Phase 3 of
the house renovations work was concluded… It took 6 days.
(21) Berkshire / twinned with
Midlands – Pre-production work on the new “rather alternate” new movie idea
rumbled on when Keith had a rather nice, most informative phone call update
with the film’s producer.
(20) Cold/ Wet / Windy Slough –
Congrats to Slough Town FC for beating Sutton United (on penalties) to reach
Round 2 of this season’s FA Cup…
(19) Cold, Rather Freezing Berkshire
– Phase 3 of the house refurbishments got underway. (Expected to last 5 days.)
(16) “Thanks, But Unfortunately… “ –
Keith received two, most kind invites, one for the launch part of the new
“Sessions in Photos” exhibition at the Proud Gallery, in London, the other, the
world premiere of the new, official, Cavern club documentary. Both due to take
place next week, he had to regrettably decline them due to family and
domestic matters. “Thank you both,
anyway, much appreciated.”
(15) America – Berkshire – (via UPS)
Keith received his copies of the new “Rocky” Pamplin, Beach Boys book, Endless Wave and wonderful it is too!
“Been dipping into it again, and it really is a superb read.” The endorsement,
top right, on the front cover looks ace as well!
(13) Overcast Berkshire / Midlands –
Another mighty (put the world to right) project catch-up with designer
extraordinaire, Mr Paul S. "A number of projects for the New Year were discussed."
- Another busy day of updating the
text on this site…
- Plus, confirmation was received
that another year in “Lawford-Land” had been … guaranteed… “Bliss”
(11) Ontario, Canada – A very sad day
for fans of 2001: A Space Odyssey and
movie buffs alike; Douglas Rain, the voice of the rather eerie, HAL 9000
computer in the movie, passed away, aged 90 at the St. Mary's Memorial Hospital outside
Stratford, Ontario. “What a man, what a voice,” Keith said in tribute, “you
played the part so very, very well. No one could have done it better. We thank
you.” (2001: A Space Odyssey is still,
by far, by a landslide the greatest film EVER made!)
(9) South Coast / London/ Berkshire –
The mastered, 50 years anniversary edition of The Beatles (aka The White Album) was released today and Keith
spent of the late morning/ early afternoon dissecting the double album on
various BBC Radio stations…
- News on the rather “alternate
project”? It’s getting nearer…
(6-9) South Coast – Another highly
successful business trip out to “Lawford-Land”…
(5) WWW – Keith reached the 450
connections mark on the worldwide business site, Linkedin.
(2) London, England – An invite was
received (via Getty) to attend the retirement party of Robin James, a long-running,
most reliable employee of the BBC. “A true professional, his expertise in the industry will be
sadly missed.”
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
October 2018 - Beatles, Beach Boys, Queen, Circus '68 and a Rolls Royce!
(31) Chilly Berkshire / twinned with Ireland – Another big day for rare archive finds when Keith was informed by the ever reliable, CM that a small portion of a very rare, long-lost Beatles appearance had been found…
- Meanwhile, the long awaited, most excellent, must-have, Beach Boys book, Endless Wave, by the group’s assistant, and bodyguard, Rushton “Rocky” Pamplin, and movie producer, Ron Hamady was released and could be found (and purchased) over on Amazon.com. Keith’s endorsement of the mighty fine publication could be seen… (get this) on the front cover!! “Oh yeah!... Well done to everyone who worked on this most splendid book and to Steve Love who magnificently pulled it all together. My hat (if I was wearing one) goes off to you.”
(30) Cold / Chilly Berkshire / twinned with the Midlands – The "rather alternate" movie project idea rumbled on… “and thankfully it still looks promising."
(26) UK/ Europe – The wonderful 2017 documentary, Queen: Rock The World, which featured Keith’s archive research, was screened again on BBC Four this evening at 9pm…
(25) Not too bad / pretty mild London – Yet another trip into the City to meet (at 12:45pm) the property tycoon, entrepreneur and all round nice guy, Laurence Lameche. His recent ‘Imagine’ World Record attempt and a number of interesting, some rather funny business ideas (as well as Arsenal FC) were thrown around and discussed during the (hugely enjoyable) 5-hour conference.
- Overcast Berkshire / Cold London – With lightning speed, interest in the paper about the Circus ’68 anniversary feature… seemingly and suddenly… bit the dust!!
(23) Sunny but Cold Berkshire / twinned with London and the North – With amazing speed, the UK paper took the bait and made an approach, saying they were interested in the idea and keen to run a piece. And so the negotiations began…
(18-19-22) Sunny / Overcast / Chilly Berkshire – With the 50th anniversary fast approaching, Keith moved up a gear on how to sell the remaining stock of Stones Circus ’68 books… On the Monday, following receipt of new presentation artwork for it, an approach was made to one leading UK paper.
(12) Overcast / Sunny / Windy Berkshire – Pictures (for uploading onto this site) were sorted and sent over to (the truly wonderful, ever so delightful webmistress) AM …
- Another busy day at Chez Badman with emails, phone calls and even more house renovations…
- Stocks of the paperback version of Marilyn were replenished on Amazon.com.
(10) USA/ the World – Massive big thanks to “LilMrsScareAll” for her five-star “it was amazing” review of Marilyn on the Goodreads site.
- “What an incredible, action-packed two hours… And afternoon, for that matter.” Keith received a massive flurry of text and phone resulting in the most truly exciting developments re the new "rather alternate" movie project and (that evening) the proposed, new Beatles-related movie… “Oh yeah! Simply Sensational!”
(9) West End London, Jerusalem Bar – An ‘Imagine’ World Record sing-a-long attempt, organised by Laurence Lameche and his colleagues, took place in Central London. The place was packed solid. After one re-count, it resulted in a draw 72-72, with the previous record attempt, who (by coincidence) also sang the 1971 John Lennon track. “Well done, Laurence and your friends. So, so proud of you all.” A splendid time was certainly had by all… “Imagine all the people…”
- A most wonderful replica of the Beatle’s 1967 psychedelic Rolls Royce stood on the road outside. Keith (naturally) had several pictures taken with it. (See photo page) So too did the Lennon look-a-like / sound-a-like, Jimmy Coburn (from the Cavern Club Beatles) who performed that night a most wonderful assortment of Lennon and Beatles numbers.
(4) Overcast Berkshire – Keith had another in-depth, most interesting conversation with the film and record producer, Reynold D S.
(3) Overcast, yet Sunny Berkshire – Decluttering Chez Badman even further was the name of the game today … on the day it was announced that The Beatles’ famed engineer, Geoff Emerick had sadly passed away. “Another tragic loss to the group’s community.”
(2) Overcast Berkshire – Time to move on the stock of Circus ’68 books. So contact was made with journalist, and Keith’s great friend, Robert M about a planned 50 years celebration article of the event in a leading UK paper.
(1)Leafy Berkshire – Another monstrously busy day with (highly optimistic) discussions regarding the developing "alternate" movie project and the new Beatles-related film.
- Meanwhile, the long awaited, most excellent, must-have, Beach Boys book, Endless Wave, by the group’s assistant, and bodyguard, Rushton “Rocky” Pamplin, and movie producer, Ron Hamady was released and could be found (and purchased) over on Amazon.com. Keith’s endorsement of the mighty fine publication could be seen… (get this) on the front cover!! “Oh yeah!... Well done to everyone who worked on this most splendid book and to Steve Love who magnificently pulled it all together. My hat (if I was wearing one) goes off to you.”
(30) Cold / Chilly Berkshire / twinned with the Midlands – The "rather alternate" movie project idea rumbled on… “and thankfully it still looks promising."
(26) UK/ Europe – The wonderful 2017 documentary, Queen: Rock The World, which featured Keith’s archive research, was screened again on BBC Four this evening at 9pm…
(25) Not too bad / pretty mild London – Yet another trip into the City to meet (at 12:45pm) the property tycoon, entrepreneur and all round nice guy, Laurence Lameche. His recent ‘Imagine’ World Record attempt and a number of interesting, some rather funny business ideas (as well as Arsenal FC) were thrown around and discussed during the (hugely enjoyable) 5-hour conference.
- Overcast Berkshire / Cold London – With lightning speed, interest in the paper about the Circus ’68 anniversary feature… seemingly and suddenly… bit the dust!!
(23) Sunny but Cold Berkshire / twinned with London and the North – With amazing speed, the UK paper took the bait and made an approach, saying they were interested in the idea and keen to run a piece. And so the negotiations began…
(18-19-22) Sunny / Overcast / Chilly Berkshire – With the 50th anniversary fast approaching, Keith moved up a gear on how to sell the remaining stock of Stones Circus ’68 books… On the Monday, following receipt of new presentation artwork for it, an approach was made to one leading UK paper.
(12) Overcast / Sunny / Windy Berkshire – Pictures (for uploading onto this site) were sorted and sent over to (the truly wonderful, ever so delightful webmistress) AM …
- Another busy day at Chez Badman with emails, phone calls and even more house renovations…
- Stocks of the paperback version of Marilyn were replenished on Amazon.com.
(10) USA/ the World – Massive big thanks to “LilMrsScareAll” for her five-star “it was amazing” review of Marilyn on the Goodreads site.
- “What an incredible, action-packed two hours… And afternoon, for that matter.” Keith received a massive flurry of text and phone resulting in the most truly exciting developments re the new "rather alternate" movie project and (that evening) the proposed, new Beatles-related movie… “Oh yeah! Simply Sensational!”
(9) West End London, Jerusalem Bar – An ‘Imagine’ World Record sing-a-long attempt, organised by Laurence Lameche and his colleagues, took place in Central London. The place was packed solid. After one re-count, it resulted in a draw 72-72, with the previous record attempt, who (by coincidence) also sang the 1971 John Lennon track. “Well done, Laurence and your friends. So, so proud of you all.” A splendid time was certainly had by all… “Imagine all the people…”
- A most wonderful replica of the Beatle’s 1967 psychedelic Rolls Royce stood on the road outside. Keith (naturally) had several pictures taken with it. (See photo page) So too did the Lennon look-a-like / sound-a-like, Jimmy Coburn (from the Cavern Club Beatles) who performed that night a most wonderful assortment of Lennon and Beatles numbers.
(4) Overcast Berkshire – Keith had another in-depth, most interesting conversation with the film and record producer, Reynold D S.
(3) Overcast, yet Sunny Berkshire – Decluttering Chez Badman even further was the name of the game today … on the day it was announced that The Beatles’ famed engineer, Geoff Emerick had sadly passed away. “Another tragic loss to the group’s community.”
(2) Overcast Berkshire – Time to move on the stock of Circus ’68 books. So contact was made with journalist, and Keith’s great friend, Robert M about a planned 50 years celebration article of the event in a leading UK paper.
(1)Leafy Berkshire – Another monstrously busy day with (highly optimistic) discussions regarding the developing "alternate" movie project and the new Beatles-related film.
September 2018 - Imagine, Marilyn, TOTP, RC and new Film Projects!
(Till end of month) - Overcast Berkshire - Even more house renovations took place at Chez Badman….
(27) Dark Berkshire – Another trip to “Lawford-Land” loomed so advance train tickets were booked. The trip was set for early November.
(24) Berkshire / twinned with North London – (get this) An announcement was made today re a Guinness Book of World Records attempt at simultaneous singing, in the most nationalities, John Lennon’s classic song, ‘Imagine’… As of today, it was anticipated that 80 nationalities, across the globe, would take part in the event on October 9, John’s birthday. (The current World Record is 72.)
- Keith had played a very, very small part in organising the event, and was instrumental in booking the evening’s entertainment, the fabulous John Lennon singer and look-a-like, Jimmy Coburn from the Cavern Club Beatles… The star, organiser and brainchild of the event was Laurence Lameche, Keith’s pal of over 25 years. “Watch this space!”
(22) Wet and windy Berkshire – Interesting update re the new Beatles-related movie idea.
- Keith visited a rather nice, new-build property… Is this a new, highly exciting chapter in his life almost ready to begin, we wonder?
(19) Berkshire / twinned with Heathrow – The Marilyn project… reached another level… (hopefully) very exciting items ahead… starting the week beginning September 31…
- Keith had the great privilege of viewing, privately some rare, previously lost footage from a 1973 edition of BBCTV’s Top Of The Pops. “Quite simply, wow!” he said afterwards.
(17) Berkshire - twinned with Derby – A pre-production update on the "rather alternate" movie took place today; “Pleased to say, it's coming along rather nicely.”
(14 – Onwards (till completion) Overcast Berkshire – A long overdue text update of this site took place today.
(13) Berkshire – An invoice was prepared and emailed… likely to be Keith’s last for Record Collector…
(12) Berkshire – The completed treatment of one other, ongoing, rather exciting film project was sent off… “Fingers crossed, aye?”
(11) UK/ Europe – The latest edition of Record Collector (Elvis Presley's ’68 Comeback Special on the cover) crashed thru the letterboxes of subscribers and featured Keith’s review of the truly great, highly informative new book, Channelling The Beat…
(7) UK – A researcher, on behalf of the BBC1 magazine programme, The One Show got in touch with Keith for help re a forthcoming, rather important Beatles anniversary item…
(3 – 12) Leafy/ Sunny / Overcast Berkshire – A tremendous amount of time was spent typing/ developing / researching etc. two major film / TV projects… “Fingers crossed they will happen!”
(27) Dark Berkshire – Another trip to “Lawford-Land” loomed so advance train tickets were booked. The trip was set for early November.
(24) Berkshire / twinned with North London – (get this) An announcement was made today re a Guinness Book of World Records attempt at simultaneous singing, in the most nationalities, John Lennon’s classic song, ‘Imagine’… As of today, it was anticipated that 80 nationalities, across the globe, would take part in the event on October 9, John’s birthday. (The current World Record is 72.)
- Keith had played a very, very small part in organising the event, and was instrumental in booking the evening’s entertainment, the fabulous John Lennon singer and look-a-like, Jimmy Coburn from the Cavern Club Beatles… The star, organiser and brainchild of the event was Laurence Lameche, Keith’s pal of over 25 years. “Watch this space!”
(22) Wet and windy Berkshire – Interesting update re the new Beatles-related movie idea.
- Keith visited a rather nice, new-build property… Is this a new, highly exciting chapter in his life almost ready to begin, we wonder?
(19) Berkshire / twinned with Heathrow – The Marilyn project… reached another level… (hopefully) very exciting items ahead… starting the week beginning September 31…
- Keith had the great privilege of viewing, privately some rare, previously lost footage from a 1973 edition of BBCTV’s Top Of The Pops. “Quite simply, wow!” he said afterwards.
(17) Berkshire - twinned with Derby – A pre-production update on the "rather alternate" movie took place today; “Pleased to say, it's coming along rather nicely.”
(14 – Onwards (till completion) Overcast Berkshire – A long overdue text update of this site took place today.
(13) Berkshire – An invoice was prepared and emailed… likely to be Keith’s last for Record Collector…
(12) Berkshire – The completed treatment of one other, ongoing, rather exciting film project was sent off… “Fingers crossed, aye?”
(11) UK/ Europe – The latest edition of Record Collector (Elvis Presley's ’68 Comeback Special on the cover) crashed thru the letterboxes of subscribers and featured Keith’s review of the truly great, highly informative new book, Channelling The Beat…
(7) UK – A researcher, on behalf of the BBC1 magazine programme, The One Show got in touch with Keith for help re a forthcoming, rather important Beatles anniversary item…
(3 – 12) Leafy/ Sunny / Overcast Berkshire – A tremendous amount of time was spent typing/ developing / researching etc. two major film / TV projects… “Fingers crossed they will happen!”
August 2018 - Marilyn, Beach Boys, Liverpool, Jones & a Curry!
(30) Berkshire – BeatleWeek celebrations were officially over when the last of Keith’s American visitors, Bob B flew back to the States… and life returned, pretty much, thankfully, back to normal.
(25 – 28) Liverpool – Another trip up to the annual, Cavern City Tours-organised, Beatles Convention, where (on the Sunday, at the Adelphi Hotel) Keith presented his regular video show, which included the first-ever public screenings of the wonderful, Simon Wiseman documentary, Here, There And Everywhere and a rather superb film of the legendary 1960s Liverpool band, The Big Three…
- During the early hours of August 28, at approximately 2:20, he took part in the second, now annual, 'Apple Jam' session, performing in a line-up with several other, highly-gifted, Beatles-loving musicians from across the globe. His 35-minute set included numbers such as ‘Route 66’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ and ‘Johnny B Goode’, (See photo page for pics of the event.)
(28) AM: Before jumping on his train home, Keith and great, long-time mate, Steve took a trip round to the Museum of Liverpool which was running Double Fantasy - John & Yoko, a free exhibition, "celebrating the meeting of two of the world’s most creative artists who expressed their deep and powerful love for one another through their art, music and film." Running until April 22, 2019 it truly is a "must see" for any true Beatles / Lennon fan.
- Keith's goodbye to Liverpool (for this year, at least) was punctuated by a most pleasant phone from Jersey saying plans for the Beatles movie idea had just been given another big thumbs up!
(22) Canada – In-between hospitality duties, a rather nice occurrence took place, the paperback version of Marilyn suddenly back to the #2 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- Further great news reached Keith about the proposed "alternate" movie idea… more news soon!
(21) Berkshire, UK – Entertaining Bob B from the US meant trips around Berkshire… and a rather nice curry in Windsor, next to the castle.
(20) Canada – “Still hanging in there… six years on!” The paperback version of Marilyn was spotted in the #15 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- The great American (visitors) invasion at Chez Badman and the build-up to the 2018 Beatles Convention in Liverpool was almost upon us…
(19) USA/ The World – Many thanks to reader, “Marigiusy Digregorio” for her five-star, “it was amazing” review of Marilyn on the Goodreads website. “Thank you, Marigiusy.”
(16) Wintry Berkshire – Another review for RC, this time the excellent new book, Channelling The Beat…
(15) Overcast Berkshire – Another lengthy catch-up with a chap who worked closely The Beatles at Apple for six years.
- Another phone chat… with the news that the proposed "alternate" movie project idea was edging ever nearer to funding… but conversely the Jones film was moving ever closer towards failing.
(13) – UK/ Europe - “And in the end…” the latest edition of Record Collector crashed thru the letter box of subscribers of the magazine and featured Keith’s piece on Kate Bush. It was to be, sadly his very last instalment of Rockin’ The Box… The long-running, ITV themed series had been axed!
- Monster amazing news about Marilyn… the project (fingers crossed) seems to grow and grow…
- Also looking slightly good… the proposed documentary on Monty Python.
- Plans for this year’s Liverpool 2018 Beatles Convention video show were firmly put into place… “Thanks, Jon.”
(10) Overcast Berkshire – Further files were sent to David, the editor, for the long mooted Brian Jones documentary.
(9) Canada – “Well I never.” The paperback version of Marilyn suddenly raced back up to the #2 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- The end of an era. Without any fanfare whatsoever, Keith learnt his Record Collector column, which had been running for 24 years, was coming to an end…
(8) Sunny Berkshire – A rather pleasant lunch meet-up with a chap who once worked closely with The Beatles for almost 5 years…
- Suddenly, completely out of the blue, it looked like the long-mooted Brian Jones project was suddenly back on the cards…
- The new "alternate" film idea edged ever closer to fruition.
(7) Overcast Berkshire – Following a rather lengthy phone conversation, and after several months of work on it, it seemed as if the Jones film idea was now, regrettably dead in the water.
(3 & 6) Sunny Berkshire – In an attempt to save the Brian Jones movie, Keith began searching, downloading and sending archive-related items of the late musician to Dave, the editor on the film.
(2) Hawaii linked with Berkshire – Simply wonderful! Keith received an advance copy of the cover of the new Beach Boys book by the group's close associate, Rushton "Rocky" Pamplin, and which featured his endorsement of the publication. “Thanks very much Steve and ‘Rocky’… I am so very honoured. Thank you!”
(1)-USA/ The World – another month, another top “it was amazing” rating of Marilyn on Goodreads, this time from Susan Gibson… Thank you very much indeed.
(25 – 28) Liverpool – Another trip up to the annual, Cavern City Tours-organised, Beatles Convention, where (on the Sunday, at the Adelphi Hotel) Keith presented his regular video show, which included the first-ever public screenings of the wonderful, Simon Wiseman documentary, Here, There And Everywhere and a rather superb film of the legendary 1960s Liverpool band, The Big Three…
- During the early hours of August 28, at approximately 2:20, he took part in the second, now annual, 'Apple Jam' session, performing in a line-up with several other, highly-gifted, Beatles-loving musicians from across the globe. His 35-minute set included numbers such as ‘Route 66’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ and ‘Johnny B Goode’, (See photo page for pics of the event.)
(28) AM: Before jumping on his train home, Keith and great, long-time mate, Steve took a trip round to the Museum of Liverpool which was running Double Fantasy - John & Yoko, a free exhibition, "celebrating the meeting of two of the world’s most creative artists who expressed their deep and powerful love for one another through their art, music and film." Running until April 22, 2019 it truly is a "must see" for any true Beatles / Lennon fan.
- Keith's goodbye to Liverpool (for this year, at least) was punctuated by a most pleasant phone from Jersey saying plans for the Beatles movie idea had just been given another big thumbs up!
(22) Canada – In-between hospitality duties, a rather nice occurrence took place, the paperback version of Marilyn suddenly back to the #2 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- Further great news reached Keith about the proposed "alternate" movie idea… more news soon!
(21) Berkshire, UK – Entertaining Bob B from the US meant trips around Berkshire… and a rather nice curry in Windsor, next to the castle.
(20) Canada – “Still hanging in there… six years on!” The paperback version of Marilyn was spotted in the #15 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- The great American (visitors) invasion at Chez Badman and the build-up to the 2018 Beatles Convention in Liverpool was almost upon us…
(19) USA/ The World – Many thanks to reader, “Marigiusy Digregorio” for her five-star, “it was amazing” review of Marilyn on the Goodreads website. “Thank you, Marigiusy.”
(16) Wintry Berkshire – Another review for RC, this time the excellent new book, Channelling The Beat…
(15) Overcast Berkshire – Another lengthy catch-up with a chap who worked closely The Beatles at Apple for six years.
- Another phone chat… with the news that the proposed "alternate" movie project idea was edging ever nearer to funding… but conversely the Jones film was moving ever closer towards failing.
(13) – UK/ Europe - “And in the end…” the latest edition of Record Collector crashed thru the letter box of subscribers of the magazine and featured Keith’s piece on Kate Bush. It was to be, sadly his very last instalment of Rockin’ The Box… The long-running, ITV themed series had been axed!
- Monster amazing news about Marilyn… the project (fingers crossed) seems to grow and grow…
- Also looking slightly good… the proposed documentary on Monty Python.
- Plans for this year’s Liverpool 2018 Beatles Convention video show were firmly put into place… “Thanks, Jon.”
(10) Overcast Berkshire – Further files were sent to David, the editor, for the long mooted Brian Jones documentary.
(9) Canada – “Well I never.” The paperback version of Marilyn suddenly raced back up to the #2 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- The end of an era. Without any fanfare whatsoever, Keith learnt his Record Collector column, which had been running for 24 years, was coming to an end…
(8) Sunny Berkshire – A rather pleasant lunch meet-up with a chap who once worked closely with The Beatles for almost 5 years…
- Suddenly, completely out of the blue, it looked like the long-mooted Brian Jones project was suddenly back on the cards…
- The new "alternate" film idea edged ever closer to fruition.
(7) Overcast Berkshire – Following a rather lengthy phone conversation, and after several months of work on it, it seemed as if the Jones film idea was now, regrettably dead in the water.
(3 & 6) Sunny Berkshire – In an attempt to save the Brian Jones movie, Keith began searching, downloading and sending archive-related items of the late musician to Dave, the editor on the film.
(2) Hawaii linked with Berkshire – Simply wonderful! Keith received an advance copy of the cover of the new Beach Boys book by the group's close associate, Rushton "Rocky" Pamplin, and which featured his endorsement of the publication. “Thanks very much Steve and ‘Rocky’… I am so very honoured. Thank you!”
(1)-USA/ The World – another month, another top “it was amazing” rating of Marilyn on Goodreads, this time from Susan Gibson… Thank you very much indeed.
Monday, 24 September 2018
July 2018 - Marilyn, 60s Pop, New Film?, Beatles Employee, Book Credit, House Renovations and...A Red Carpet Premiere!
(31) USA/ the World – Another five-out-of-five Marilyn rating on Goodreads, this time from reader “Alexandra”… "Thank you, very much indeed."
- France – on the same day, paperback copies of Marilyn sold out completely on Amazon in France.
(30) Overcast Berkshire – Keith received a copy of the new 60s TV pop book, by Peter Checksfield and noted a credit to him inside. “Thanks, Peter, appreciate it.”
- Blast from the past, Keith exchanged update messages from the highly-respected, UK Archive Producer, Camilla Wheeler. (The two had worked together on various archive TV projects in the past.)
- Still hanging in there. Marilyn (softback edition) was spotted at #11 in the “Most Wished for in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada…
(26) Sunny Berkshire – The film theme continued… Discussions with director, Alan G. revealed that production on the new Lennon documentary was edging ever nearer…
(24 – 25) Essex / London – Two days in the company of Keith’s friend, the investor, Peter from Jersey… Orpington on Tuesday, to visit the home of the legendary BBC Radio presenter, Brian Mathew’s son, Chris… and then on Wednesday, London for the UK "Red Carpet" Premiere of the utterly brilliant, comedy, horror flick, Fanged Up, in the company of friends, celebrities, and the stars of the film.
- Keith was also in attendance at the after-show party, held at the nearby, exclusive club with some stars of the BBC drama series EastEnders in close proximity. The producer of the movie, the legendary Terry Stone was also naturally present throughout the night, which ended around 5am….
(21 – 23) Super Sunny Berkshire / UK – The rather exciting Marilyn project moved up another gear with the arrival of a rather wonderful treatment for it… Close examination of it was required.
- Also on the 23, the Kindle version of Keith’s work on the actress, suddenly found itself at #4 in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- The video grabs, of Kate Bush’s 1993 appearance on LWT's Aspel & Company were finally sent over to Record Collector magazine.
(20) Warm Berkshire – Sad morning, attending a funeral of a dear friend's father, then had a most pleasant afternoon, on a trip out with dear Mum … and a lunch catch-up with… a chap once employed by The Beatles! “You couldn’t make it up!”
(18) Warm Berkshire – Work on the second phase of the renovation on Keith’s house came to an end… for now… It took a shade over three weeks!
(17) Overcast Berkshire – Time for another Rockin’ The Box, this time Kate Bush’s 1993 appearance on ITV’s Aspel & Company.
(13) US/ the World – Lovely surprise when readers, “Christopher” and “Angela Watts,” both on the same day, gave Keith’s Marilyn book a five-out-of-five, “it was amazing,” rating on Goodreads. “Thank you both.”
(4) Rather lovely Berkshire – Intermittently through the first two weeks of the month, pre-production work on the Brian Jones documentary started… then stopped… then started... then stopped...
(2 onwards) Berkshire - Major renovations at Chez Badman continued…
(1) Berkshire – Keith attended a garden party with his dear Mum…
- On the same day, he received a note, from Polish radio’s Paweł Błędowski, saying his 1999, The Beatles After the Break-Up book had been praised by author, Nicholas Pegg in his excellent, The Complete David Bowie publication. “Wonderful, thanks Nicholas!”
- France – on the same day, paperback copies of Marilyn sold out completely on Amazon in France.
(30) Overcast Berkshire – Keith received a copy of the new 60s TV pop book, by Peter Checksfield and noted a credit to him inside. “Thanks, Peter, appreciate it.”
- Blast from the past, Keith exchanged update messages from the highly-respected, UK Archive Producer, Camilla Wheeler. (The two had worked together on various archive TV projects in the past.)
- Still hanging in there. Marilyn (softback edition) was spotted at #11 in the “Most Wished for in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada…
(26) Sunny Berkshire – The film theme continued… Discussions with director, Alan G. revealed that production on the new Lennon documentary was edging ever nearer…
(24 – 25) Essex / London – Two days in the company of Keith’s friend, the investor, Peter from Jersey… Orpington on Tuesday, to visit the home of the legendary BBC Radio presenter, Brian Mathew’s son, Chris… and then on Wednesday, London for the UK "Red Carpet" Premiere of the utterly brilliant, comedy, horror flick, Fanged Up, in the company of friends, celebrities, and the stars of the film.
- Keith was also in attendance at the after-show party, held at the nearby, exclusive club with some stars of the BBC drama series EastEnders in close proximity. The producer of the movie, the legendary Terry Stone was also naturally present throughout the night, which ended around 5am….
(21 – 23) Super Sunny Berkshire / UK – The rather exciting Marilyn project moved up another gear with the arrival of a rather wonderful treatment for it… Close examination of it was required.
- Also on the 23, the Kindle version of Keith’s work on the actress, suddenly found itself at #4 in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- The video grabs, of Kate Bush’s 1993 appearance on LWT's Aspel & Company were finally sent over to Record Collector magazine.
(20) Warm Berkshire – Sad morning, attending a funeral of a dear friend's father, then had a most pleasant afternoon, on a trip out with dear Mum … and a lunch catch-up with… a chap once employed by The Beatles! “You couldn’t make it up!”
(18) Warm Berkshire – Work on the second phase of the renovation on Keith’s house came to an end… for now… It took a shade over three weeks!
(17) Overcast Berkshire – Time for another Rockin’ The Box, this time Kate Bush’s 1993 appearance on ITV’s Aspel & Company.
(13) US/ the World – Lovely surprise when readers, “Christopher” and “Angela Watts,” both on the same day, gave Keith’s Marilyn book a five-out-of-five, “it was amazing,” rating on Goodreads. “Thank you both.”
(4) Rather lovely Berkshire – Intermittently through the first two weeks of the month, pre-production work on the Brian Jones documentary started… then stopped… then started... then stopped...
(2 onwards) Berkshire - Major renovations at Chez Badman continued…
(1) Berkshire – Keith attended a garden party with his dear Mum…
- On the same day, he received a note, from Polish radio’s Paweł Błędowski, saying his 1999, The Beatles After the Break-Up book had been praised by author, Nicholas Pegg in his excellent, The Complete David Bowie publication. “Wonderful, thanks Nicholas!”
June 2018 - Beach Boys, Film / TV Projects, Marilyn and Helen, thank you for everything... RIP...
(27-29) Chez Badman – The extensive house renovations continued… “It's looking good."
(29) Berkshire / Twinned with London and Derby - All was not lost... Ideas were afoot to salvage the Jones project.
(27) Berkshire / London / Midlands - Sadly, it looked like the Brian Jones project had hit a bit of a dead-end…
(25/ 26) Sunny Berkshire – Busy day of typing with further work on the Marilyn project and the latest edition of Rockin’ The Box for RC… this month, The Smiths’ filmed appearance on Channel 4's The Tube back in 1985.
(24) Canada / USA – With the hardback edition of Marilyn now deleted and hard to come by, some outlets in America and Canada were seen offering this version of the book for $81…
(23) Leafy (rather lovely) Berkshire – Further Marilyn project text work took place…“Exciting stuff!”
(21) Leafy (Sunny) Berkshire – Pre-production work finally began on the Marilyn project… creating the synopsis was (as in most major productions) the first major step.
(20) USA – Happy Birthday to the legendary… Brian Wilson!
(18) UK/ Europe – The latest edition of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s piece on Elton John's tour of America in 1975, crashed thru letterboxes across the land.
(17) Hawaii – An absolute classic for the "Get This" files... Keith was informed his “endorsement” will (without any doubts whatsoever) now feature on the FRONT COVER of the new, Beach Boys-related book, penned by a very close associate of the band, Rocky Pamplin… “What an absolute thrill and honour.”
(13) UK/ Berkshire – The Marilyn project moved in a new, rather exciting direction… and more work was needed. "It's getting there."
(11) Derby / Berkshire – Keith was informed a rather nice, highly pleasant credit to his good self was featured in the intro to the new, quite brilliant Beatles in India 1968 book, Across The Universe, by Ajoy Bose. “Thank you, Ajoy, you are a star… and your publication is excellent!”
(8) USA / Berkshire – Very nice! Keith received a notification, saying a quote of his will be appearing, pride of place on a new, rather exciting Beach Boys-related item... (See entry above - 17)
(6) London/ Berkshire – Can it be true? Looks like it is. Extremely sad news reached Keith about the tragic death of his former agent and publicity person, Helen Donlan. “So, so sorry to hear this," Keith said. "It was an immense pleasure knowing and working with you. I will always, affectionately recall the happy times we had together plugging my books. Thank you. RIP.”
(5) Pleasant Berkshire – Two calls revealed rather exciting news about two of Keith’s proposed film / TV projects…
(3) Super Sunny Berkshire – Keith (and his dear Mother) attended a truly wonderful 3pm barbeque in the grounds of Oxford House. "Thanks to all concerned for organising a truly superb afternoon, which also included a delightful performance by Pete the singer."
(29) Berkshire / Twinned with London and Derby - All was not lost... Ideas were afoot to salvage the Jones project.
(27) Berkshire / London / Midlands - Sadly, it looked like the Brian Jones project had hit a bit of a dead-end…
(25/ 26) Sunny Berkshire – Busy day of typing with further work on the Marilyn project and the latest edition of Rockin’ The Box for RC… this month, The Smiths’ filmed appearance on Channel 4's The Tube back in 1985.
(24) Canada / USA – With the hardback edition of Marilyn now deleted and hard to come by, some outlets in America and Canada were seen offering this version of the book for $81…
(23) Leafy (rather lovely) Berkshire – Further Marilyn project text work took place…“Exciting stuff!”
(21) Leafy (Sunny) Berkshire – Pre-production work finally began on the Marilyn project… creating the synopsis was (as in most major productions) the first major step.
(20) USA – Happy Birthday to the legendary… Brian Wilson!
(18) UK/ Europe – The latest edition of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s piece on Elton John's tour of America in 1975, crashed thru letterboxes across the land.
(17) Hawaii – An absolute classic for the "Get This" files... Keith was informed his “endorsement” will (without any doubts whatsoever) now feature on the FRONT COVER of the new, Beach Boys-related book, penned by a very close associate of the band, Rocky Pamplin… “What an absolute thrill and honour.”
(13) UK/ Berkshire – The Marilyn project moved in a new, rather exciting direction… and more work was needed. "It's getting there."
(11) Derby / Berkshire – Keith was informed a rather nice, highly pleasant credit to his good self was featured in the intro to the new, quite brilliant Beatles in India 1968 book, Across The Universe, by Ajoy Bose. “Thank you, Ajoy, you are a star… and your publication is excellent!”
(8) USA / Berkshire – Very nice! Keith received a notification, saying a quote of his will be appearing, pride of place on a new, rather exciting Beach Boys-related item... (See entry above - 17)
(6) London/ Berkshire – Can it be true? Looks like it is. Extremely sad news reached Keith about the tragic death of his former agent and publicity person, Helen Donlan. “So, so sorry to hear this," Keith said. "It was an immense pleasure knowing and working with you. I will always, affectionately recall the happy times we had together plugging my books. Thank you. RIP.”
(5) Pleasant Berkshire – Two calls revealed rather exciting news about two of Keith’s proposed film / TV projects…
(3) Super Sunny Berkshire – Keith (and his dear Mother) attended a truly wonderful 3pm barbeque in the grounds of Oxford House. "Thanks to all concerned for organising a truly superb afternoon, which also included a delightful performance by Pete the singer."
Monday, 17 September 2018
May 2018 - Marilyn, film / TV ideas, Queen, Beatles and house renovations...
(31) Sunny Berkshire – With excitement about the Marilyn project still ringing in his ears, Keith completed and sent in his latest Rockin' The Box piece; Elton John in 1975.
- A swift visit to (would you believe) Twitter permeated the afternoon… a long overdue return to the site looms…
- While over in Canada, Marilyn (paperback version) suddenly climbed up to the #4 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” listing on Amazon Canada.
(30) South East, England – Big news, big news! – At last… preliminary stages of the rather exciting Marilyn project became altogether certain today. “So excited. Cannot emphasise that enough,” Keith gushed.
- Windsor, Berkshire – A long overdue, afternoon, drinks and patisserie catch-up with another long-time pal, the famed photographer, Mike Randolph.
(29) – Overcast / wet Berkshire – Via a chat with friend / associate / financier, Peter, Keith learnt of a major breakthrough in the proposed new Beatles-related, big-screen film…
- Canada – Marilyn’s still there! Keith’s book was seen at #17 and #30 (kindle and softback respectively) in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” charts on Amazon Canada.
- Berkshire – Start of another RC Rockin’ The Box article, this month, Elton John’s October 1975 performance at Dodgers Stadium, as featured on the LWT show, Russell Harty.
(26) Canada – Amazing! Keith’s Marilyn was to be found at #7 and #18 (kindle and softback respectively) in the “Best Sellers In Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(24) Sunny Berkshire – Further preliminary work on the new Queen project…most interesting discussions were held today with notables in the music archive industry world. “Thanks Nick and David for your time and info. Much appreciated.”
- Following on from the above, (via email) Keith heard from a most valuable person / contributor to the 1979 Concert For Kampuchea shows…
- Almighty catch-up with long-time mate, Mike D.
(22) Sunny Berkshire – More discussions (via phone) took place today about the proposed John Lennon and Brian Jones movie ideas.
- More work / deliveries on/ for the Chez Badman renovations.
(21) Berkshire twinned with Canada – On the day Keith emptied a great part of his house, his Marilyn suddenly climbed back to the #2 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(14-18) Sunny/ Warm Berkshire – House renovations at Chez Badman was the main course of actions during most of the week, with visits to a certain well-known D-I-Y chain…
- (17) USA – Goldimine magazine published a most wonderful, 5 out of 5 review of the movie, It Was Fifty Years Ago Today… In part, it read, “This film was not officially sanctioned by The Beatles or Apple, and therefore no Beatles music was included. But don't let that put you off, Instead it offers interviews with many people who were in the Beatles inner circle and also famous Beatle biographers. They all have some great insider stories and details to share…
Another plus is all of the rare historical footage of The Beatles that you don’t often see in “official” documentaries. What Ron Howard missed Alan G Parker delivers on. The film starts in August 1966 giving the background of why The Beatles stopped touring which led to their unlimited time in the recording studio…. The interviews are very intelligent and interesting. For Beatles fans who like to get their hands on rare footage and interviews of The Beatles, then this DVD is for you... “
Keith's take on this? "Wow! Thank you Goldmine, we love you.”
(11) Central London – A most monumental day in the Marilyn journey when (at 2pm) Keith met his second agent, Yasmin and a lawyer to sign some, rather important papers. A major studio production was also now on bound in this highly exciting project … “Immense pleasure about this was shared by all…”
(9) Windsor, Berkshire / North London – In readiness for Friday’s meeting, Keith had a hair tidy-up and then (after being an extra in a new mystery film, being shot at Slough train station) he travelled to North London to meet friends, Mark and Anthony and attend the 7:30 “Evening With The Rutles” concert at The Garage in North London. (Being in the area he just had to, of course, pop round to the Emirates Stadium again to soak up the most welcome, truly delightful atmosphere.)
(8) Berkshire / Central London – A flurry of emails re Marilyn project and fine details were confirmed… and a meet-up with Keith’s other agent, Yasmin was confirmed for this coming Friday at 2pm… “We’re getting there.”
(6) London/ Berkshire – A major breakthrough on Marilyn… when (via email conformation from Keith’s agent) ongoing queries were agreed upon…
(5) Langley, Berkshire – Keith attended the birthday celebrations for another long-time friend, Dave C.
(3) Sunny… yet chilly Berkshire – More Marilyn-project related discussions overtook most of the day.
(2) Sunny Berkshire - A day of carpet lifting… and Brian Jones project discussions. What a combination.
- A swift visit to (would you believe) Twitter permeated the afternoon… a long overdue return to the site looms…
- While over in Canada, Marilyn (paperback version) suddenly climbed up to the #4 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” listing on Amazon Canada.
(30) South East, England – Big news, big news! – At last… preliminary stages of the rather exciting Marilyn project became altogether certain today. “So excited. Cannot emphasise that enough,” Keith gushed.
- Windsor, Berkshire – A long overdue, afternoon, drinks and patisserie catch-up with another long-time pal, the famed photographer, Mike Randolph.
(29) – Overcast / wet Berkshire – Via a chat with friend / associate / financier, Peter, Keith learnt of a major breakthrough in the proposed new Beatles-related, big-screen film…
- Canada – Marilyn’s still there! Keith’s book was seen at #17 and #30 (kindle and softback respectively) in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” charts on Amazon Canada.
- Berkshire – Start of another RC Rockin’ The Box article, this month, Elton John’s October 1975 performance at Dodgers Stadium, as featured on the LWT show, Russell Harty.
(26) Canada – Amazing! Keith’s Marilyn was to be found at #7 and #18 (kindle and softback respectively) in the “Best Sellers In Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(24) Sunny Berkshire – Further preliminary work on the new Queen project…most interesting discussions were held today with notables in the music archive industry world. “Thanks Nick and David for your time and info. Much appreciated.”
- Following on from the above, (via email) Keith heard from a most valuable person / contributor to the 1979 Concert For Kampuchea shows…
- Almighty catch-up with long-time mate, Mike D.
(22) Sunny Berkshire – More discussions (via phone) took place today about the proposed John Lennon and Brian Jones movie ideas.
- More work / deliveries on/ for the Chez Badman renovations.
(21) Berkshire twinned with Canada – On the day Keith emptied a great part of his house, his Marilyn suddenly climbed back to the #2 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(14-18) Sunny/ Warm Berkshire – House renovations at Chez Badman was the main course of actions during most of the week, with visits to a certain well-known D-I-Y chain…
- (17) USA – Goldimine magazine published a most wonderful, 5 out of 5 review of the movie, It Was Fifty Years Ago Today… In part, it read, “This film was not officially sanctioned by The Beatles or Apple, and therefore no Beatles music was included. But don't let that put you off, Instead it offers interviews with many people who were in the Beatles inner circle and also famous Beatle biographers. They all have some great insider stories and details to share…
Another plus is all of the rare historical footage of The Beatles that you don’t often see in “official” documentaries. What Ron Howard missed Alan G Parker delivers on. The film starts in August 1966 giving the background of why The Beatles stopped touring which led to their unlimited time in the recording studio…. The interviews are very intelligent and interesting. For Beatles fans who like to get their hands on rare footage and interviews of The Beatles, then this DVD is for you... “
Keith's take on this? "Wow! Thank you Goldmine, we love you.”
(11) Central London – A most monumental day in the Marilyn journey when (at 2pm) Keith met his second agent, Yasmin and a lawyer to sign some, rather important papers. A major studio production was also now on bound in this highly exciting project … “Immense pleasure about this was shared by all…”
(9) Windsor, Berkshire / North London – In readiness for Friday’s meeting, Keith had a hair tidy-up and then (after being an extra in a new mystery film, being shot at Slough train station) he travelled to North London to meet friends, Mark and Anthony and attend the 7:30 “Evening With The Rutles” concert at The Garage in North London. (Being in the area he just had to, of course, pop round to the Emirates Stadium again to soak up the most welcome, truly delightful atmosphere.)
(8) Berkshire / Central London – A flurry of emails re Marilyn project and fine details were confirmed… and a meet-up with Keith’s other agent, Yasmin was confirmed for this coming Friday at 2pm… “We’re getting there.”
(6) London/ Berkshire – A major breakthrough on Marilyn… when (via email conformation from Keith’s agent) ongoing queries were agreed upon…
(5) Langley, Berkshire – Keith attended the birthday celebrations for another long-time friend, Dave C.
(3) Sunny… yet chilly Berkshire – More Marilyn-project related discussions overtook most of the day.
(2) Sunny Berkshire - A day of carpet lifting… and Brian Jones project discussions. What a combination.
April 2018 - Abba, Grand National, Marilyn, Jones, Jagger, RC and Beatles...
(30) Berkshire – The month wrapped with another Rockin’ The Box piece for Record Collector magazine, this time, Abba members, Agnetha and Ani-Frid’s New Year’s Day 1983 appearance on ITV’s Razzmatazz.
(25– 26) Berkshire twinned with London – Two more days of exciting, yet frantic activity regarding the Marilyn project… “We’re at the equivalent of fence 30 in The Grand National now,” Keith remarked.
- The Brian Jones movie idea once more reared its head… with more ideas being put forward.
- With Keith’s long-running RC series, Rockin’ The Box about to come to a natural end, discussions about its replacement were held this afternoon with the mag.
(21) UK/ Europe – The latest edition of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s piece on Mick Jagger’s legendary, 1967 appearance on Granada’s World In Action, crashed thru the letter boxes of subscribers throughout the UK and Europe.
(20, 21 – 23) Berkshire twinned with London – Three days of frantic activity regarding the Marilyn book-to-film project. Emails, text and phone calls a-plenty went on.
(20) London – A very sad day for Arsenal FC-lovers everywhere when, at 10am this morning, it was announced that Arsene Wenger, the club’s loyal manager for 22 years, would be leaving the club at the end of the current season. “Thank you, Mr Wenger for all the happy times you’ve given us.”
(19) Sunny Slough – Besides chasing up invoices, another rather exciting Queen project was started.
- The “book-to-film” Marilyn project was given another shake-up today.
- The paperback version of the great actress was seen today in the #20 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on (the much improved) Amazon Canada.
(18) Sunny (and rather warm) Slough – Another highly-enjoyable catch-up with the legendary comedy producer, Simon L. A number of most interesting projects were naturally discussed.
(17) Sunny Slough – Phone discussions revealed major leap forwards on three rather exciting movie/ TV projects…
(16) Overcast Berkshire – The planned Brian Jones movie/documentary idea took a most pleasant turn this morning following a discussion with friend, Peter O…
- Marilyn (paperback version) made a sudden jump to the #26 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on the (new look) Amazon Canada.
(14) Aintree twinned with World – Another exciting Grand National, the world's great horse race. Keith backed the winner, Tiger Roll. Easily one of the most exciting days in the sporting calendar.
- Catch-up with Alan G. and Reg P. about the many, ongoing film project ideas.
(12) Netflix – The 2017 Sgt. Pepper-inspired movie, it Was Fifty Years Ago Today… continued its well-received run on Netflix…
(9 - 13) Overcast Berkshire– intermittent thru week – Keith continued with his house renovations.
(4) Goodreads – Many thanks to “Stuart Stone” for his five-star “it was amazing” rating of Marilyn on the well-respected book reading site.
(3) Overcast, Cold Berkshire – With Easter over, it was a return to my (wonderful) laptop for an almighty email / work catch-up.
- A most interesting conversation (about future projects) took place this afternoon with director, Alan G…
(25– 26) Berkshire twinned with London – Two more days of exciting, yet frantic activity regarding the Marilyn project… “We’re at the equivalent of fence 30 in The Grand National now,” Keith remarked.
- The Brian Jones movie idea once more reared its head… with more ideas being put forward.
- With Keith’s long-running RC series, Rockin’ The Box about to come to a natural end, discussions about its replacement were held this afternoon with the mag.
(21) UK/ Europe – The latest edition of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s piece on Mick Jagger’s legendary, 1967 appearance on Granada’s World In Action, crashed thru the letter boxes of subscribers throughout the UK and Europe.
(20, 21 – 23) Berkshire twinned with London – Three days of frantic activity regarding the Marilyn book-to-film project. Emails, text and phone calls a-plenty went on.
(20) London – A very sad day for Arsenal FC-lovers everywhere when, at 10am this morning, it was announced that Arsene Wenger, the club’s loyal manager for 22 years, would be leaving the club at the end of the current season. “Thank you, Mr Wenger for all the happy times you’ve given us.”
(19) Sunny Slough – Besides chasing up invoices, another rather exciting Queen project was started.
- The “book-to-film” Marilyn project was given another shake-up today.
- The paperback version of the great actress was seen today in the #20 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on (the much improved) Amazon Canada.
(18) Sunny (and rather warm) Slough – Another highly-enjoyable catch-up with the legendary comedy producer, Simon L. A number of most interesting projects were naturally discussed.
(17) Sunny Slough – Phone discussions revealed major leap forwards on three rather exciting movie/ TV projects…
(16) Overcast Berkshire – The planned Brian Jones movie/documentary idea took a most pleasant turn this morning following a discussion with friend, Peter O…
- Marilyn (paperback version) made a sudden jump to the #26 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on the (new look) Amazon Canada.
(14) Aintree twinned with World – Another exciting Grand National, the world's great horse race. Keith backed the winner, Tiger Roll. Easily one of the most exciting days in the sporting calendar.
- Catch-up with Alan G. and Reg P. about the many, ongoing film project ideas.
(12) Netflix – The 2017 Sgt. Pepper-inspired movie, it Was Fifty Years Ago Today… continued its well-received run on Netflix…
(9 - 13) Overcast Berkshire– intermittent thru week – Keith continued with his house renovations.
(4) Goodreads – Many thanks to “Stuart Stone” for his five-star “it was amazing” rating of Marilyn on the well-respected book reading site.
(3) Overcast, Cold Berkshire – With Easter over, it was a return to my (wonderful) laptop for an almighty email / work catch-up.
- A most interesting conversation (about future projects) took place this afternoon with director, Alan G…
March 2018 - TV / Movie ideas, Marilyn, Jones, Beatles...
(29) Overcast, Rather Cold Berkshire – At last, after a delay of eight months, this website finally received a major text update, with entries for August to November 2017 being added.
- Another lengthy, most interesting project catch-up with financier, Peter from Jersey.
- Still hanging in there. The paperback version of Marilyn was to be found in the #13 position in the “Most Wished For In Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada. “Incredible!”
- And many thanks to “Andreea” for her five-star, “it was amazing” rating of Marilyn on Goodreads. “Thank you.”
(27 – 28) Sunny, but Cold Berkshire – Further frantic work on the Brian Jones documentary project. More potential financiers were furnished with the production info they required.
- Family matters (on the 28th) were top of the agenda today and an evening meeting was attended to.
- Lengthy conversation (on the 27th) about the Brian Jones project with the idea’s co-owner, Reg.
(22) Overcast Berkshire – A terrifically busy day spent typing emails and texts, taking/making phone calls, and downloading WeTransfer files for the proposed Brian Jones project.
(21) Sunny Slough (twinned with the Midlands) – Update conversations on the two proposed movie projects and… it looked promising. More news soon!
- Brief bit of archive research on the upcoming Beatles film which focused on their early years.
(19) Sunny, but cold Berkshire – Day of emails, project catch-ups and a hook-up with old friend, Gary S.
(18) Snowy Berkshire – Seven months after his return to the concert stage, Keith received a most pleasant surprise… to play drums with an "about to reform" local band.
(17) Goodreads – We’re on a roll here. Yet another five-star, Marilyn rating, this time from “Stockfish”. “Thank you both.”
(15) Goodreads – Another five-star, Marilyn rating, this time from site reader, “stef”…
(13) Central London – A 1pm meeting at “The Office” with Alan G, Terry Tel Rawlings and Paul McEvoy to discuss the recently rejuvenated Brian Jones movie project.
(12) Chilly Berkshire – A busy day sorting future Record Collector articles and typing outstanding invoices.
- Keith received news that the Odeon Entertainment film, about The Beatles’ early years, in which he was interviewed, was finally nearing completion and was set to receive a Liverpool cinema screening in / around July of this year. “Watch this space!”
(11) Warming-up Berkshire – A wonderful day celebrating Mothers everywhere (especially Keith’s truly great one)…
- A sad loss, legendary comedian, Ken Dodd passed away.
(9) Still chilly Berkshire – Great news was received about the Marilyn book to movie idea.
(5-8) South Coast – Another (slightly relaxing) trip down to Lawford-Land… the summer season beckoned, and there was lots of work to do.
(2) Goodreads – Many thanks to “Katrine Maxwell” for her top “it was amazing” five-star rating of Marilyn on the top book-reading site.
(1) Another freezing cold, and snowy day in Berkshire – Various commitments / errands were sorted today including the sorting of a new storage facility.
- Out of the blue, following a conversation with producer, Alexa Morris, it looked like a new movie idea was about to get the “green light.” Watch this space!
- Another lengthy, most interesting project catch-up with financier, Peter from Jersey.
- Still hanging in there. The paperback version of Marilyn was to be found in the #13 position in the “Most Wished For In Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada. “Incredible!”
- And many thanks to “Andreea” for her five-star, “it was amazing” rating of Marilyn on Goodreads. “Thank you.”
(27 – 28) Sunny, but Cold Berkshire – Further frantic work on the Brian Jones documentary project. More potential financiers were furnished with the production info they required.
- Family matters (on the 28th) were top of the agenda today and an evening meeting was attended to.
- Lengthy conversation (on the 27th) about the Brian Jones project with the idea’s co-owner, Reg.
(22) Overcast Berkshire – A terrifically busy day spent typing emails and texts, taking/making phone calls, and downloading WeTransfer files for the proposed Brian Jones project.
(21) Sunny Slough (twinned with the Midlands) – Update conversations on the two proposed movie projects and… it looked promising. More news soon!
- Brief bit of archive research on the upcoming Beatles film which focused on their early years.
(19) Sunny, but cold Berkshire – Day of emails, project catch-ups and a hook-up with old friend, Gary S.
(18) Snowy Berkshire – Seven months after his return to the concert stage, Keith received a most pleasant surprise… to play drums with an "about to reform" local band.
(17) Goodreads – We’re on a roll here. Yet another five-star, Marilyn rating, this time from “Stockfish”. “Thank you both.”
(15) Goodreads – Another five-star, Marilyn rating, this time from site reader, “stef”…
(13) Central London – A 1pm meeting at “The Office” with Alan G, Terry Tel Rawlings and Paul McEvoy to discuss the recently rejuvenated Brian Jones movie project.
(12) Chilly Berkshire – A busy day sorting future Record Collector articles and typing outstanding invoices.
- Keith received news that the Odeon Entertainment film, about The Beatles’ early years, in which he was interviewed, was finally nearing completion and was set to receive a Liverpool cinema screening in / around July of this year. “Watch this space!”
(11) Warming-up Berkshire – A wonderful day celebrating Mothers everywhere (especially Keith’s truly great one)…
- A sad loss, legendary comedian, Ken Dodd passed away.
(9) Still chilly Berkshire – Great news was received about the Marilyn book to movie idea.
(5-8) South Coast – Another (slightly relaxing) trip down to Lawford-Land… the summer season beckoned, and there was lots of work to do.
(2) Goodreads – Many thanks to “Katrine Maxwell” for her top “it was amazing” five-star rating of Marilyn on the top book-reading site.
(1) Another freezing cold, and snowy day in Berkshire – Various commitments / errands were sorted today including the sorting of a new storage facility.
- Out of the blue, following a conversation with producer, Alexa Morris, it looked like a new movie idea was about to get the “green light.” Watch this space!
Thursday, 13 September 2018
February 2018 - RC, Demo Reel, Lennon, Marilyn and Jagger...
(27-28) Snowy, slippery, freezing Berkshire – That time again, another Rockin’ the Box article for Record Collector magazine. This month, Mick Jagger’s legendary, 1967 appearance on Granada ITV’s World In Action.
-Invoices were prepared/ paperwork tidied.
(23 – 26) Cold Berkshire – Archive film research on the new “Bullion” movie project was completed.
(20 - 21) Sunny but Cold Berkshire – Two rather busy days, split between Lennon research, future movie plans and further archive trawls for a proposed “Bullion Robbery” TV film…
- Still there. Marilyn (paperback version) was spotted in the #6 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(19) Chilly Berkshire - The first proper day of archive research on the new Lennon project.
- While a meeting was taking place in London, Keith confirmed the first interviewee for the new film.
- Loose ends... Tidying up of business on the Rock n Roll Circus book project.
(17) Cold Berkshire – Further great news when it was revealed (in a phone call this afternoon) the new John Lennon movie documentary has been given the go-ahead…. Now the hard work begins.
(15/16) Freezing Berkshire – Further research work on the new “Bullion” robbery movie.
(8) Wandsworth, South West London – A trip out to see Alan G and producer, Alexis to discuss the ongoing new movie ideas.
- The 2017 movie, It Was Fifty Years Ago Today (which featured Keith's archive research) continued its run on the immensely popular movie channel, NetFlix…
(7) Freezing Berkshire – Early, pre-production work continued on two projects, most notably the one on John Lennon.
(6) Windsor, Berks – Another almighty catch-up with the legendary 60s/70s photographer, Mike Randolph.
- The new Lennon project continues to move along nicely towards being given the go-ahead.
(5) Cold Berkshire / London – A rather exciting new TV show idea was submitted to Channel 5 in London. "Fingers crossed."
- A discussion with director, Alan G. A meeting was arranged for this coming Thursday (the eighth).
(2) Cold Berkshire – Busy day of emails and phone calls, discussing various, highly exciting new projects and the update of… Marilyn.
(1) Still cold Berkshire – A most frustrating discussion with Royal Mail… the letter (send the third week of December) still has not arrived, same for a complaints form about it… "Disgusting!"
-Invoices were prepared/ paperwork tidied.
(23 – 26) Cold Berkshire – Archive film research on the new “Bullion” movie project was completed.
(20 - 21) Sunny but Cold Berkshire – Two rather busy days, split between Lennon research, future movie plans and further archive trawls for a proposed “Bullion Robbery” TV film…
- Still there. Marilyn (paperback version) was spotted in the #6 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(19) Chilly Berkshire - The first proper day of archive research on the new Lennon project.
- While a meeting was taking place in London, Keith confirmed the first interviewee for the new film.
- Loose ends... Tidying up of business on the Rock n Roll Circus book project.
(17) Cold Berkshire – Further great news when it was revealed (in a phone call this afternoon) the new John Lennon movie documentary has been given the go-ahead…. Now the hard work begins.
(15/16) Freezing Berkshire – Further research work on the new “Bullion” robbery movie.
(8) Wandsworth, South West London – A trip out to see Alan G and producer, Alexis to discuss the ongoing new movie ideas.
- The 2017 movie, It Was Fifty Years Ago Today (which featured Keith's archive research) continued its run on the immensely popular movie channel, NetFlix…
(7) Freezing Berkshire – Early, pre-production work continued on two projects, most notably the one on John Lennon.
(6) Windsor, Berks – Another almighty catch-up with the legendary 60s/70s photographer, Mike Randolph.
- The new Lennon project continues to move along nicely towards being given the go-ahead.
(5) Cold Berkshire / London – A rather exciting new TV show idea was submitted to Channel 5 in London. "Fingers crossed."
- A discussion with director, Alan G. A meeting was arranged for this coming Thursday (the eighth).
(2) Cold Berkshire – Busy day of emails and phone calls, discussing various, highly exciting new projects and the update of… Marilyn.
(1) Still cold Berkshire – A most frustrating discussion with Royal Mail… the letter (send the third week of December) still has not arrived, same for a complaints form about it… "Disgusting!"
January 2018 - Freezing, Marilyn, Laurel & Hardy, the Rock Gods and new ideas,,,
(31) Freezing Berkshire –Archive research work on a new movie project, set in the early 1980s.
(27) UK – The latest edition of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s McCartney / Pink Floyd 1967 piece crashed thru the letter boxes of subscribers across the country.
(22) Freezing Berkshire – Conclusion of the Laurel & Hardy text re-write.
- Marilyn (paperback edition) was seen at #3 in the “Most Wished For In Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(19) Marilyn still doing well… Many thanks to “Nova Ferguson” for her five-star “it was amazing” review on the Goodreads site.
(15/ 17/19) Freezing Berkshire – Three days proof-reading of a new, rather exciting Laurel & Hardy script.
(19) – Canada – Still hanging in there… A wonderful surprise when the softback edition of Keith’s Marilyn suddenly climbed to #3 in the “Most Wishes for in Monroe, Marilyn” section of Amazon Canada.
- Not publicly announced, but it was revealed today, by those closely involved in the project that the secret, new Beatles-related movie has been put back by almost a year…
(18) Freezing Berkshire – Loads of film / TV projects discussed. One in particular, looks like starting at the end of February. Fingers crossed.
(15) USA – Sad death of Paul Goresh… the photographer who befriended his hero, John Lennon and took that infamous photo of Lennon with… RIP, Paul and thanks.
(10) Cold but Sunny Berkshire – Yet another film / TV project idea was typed-up and worked on…
- The results of the two-day, Rod Gods research was typed and sent over to QPL.
- The latest RC / RTB article was wrapped and sent. “All go here, even tho I’m suffering again with bronchitis.”
(9) Leafy Cold Berkshire – second day of Rock Gods research.
- Big news when it was revealed (to those concerned) that, with funding almost in place, the go-ahead on another of the ongoing, rather exciting projects was pretty much guaranteed. Filming of it is set to begin in March.
- Marilyn (kindle edition) suddenly returned to the #3 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- Another RC… this time the March 1967 Granada TV programme, So Far Out It’s Straight Down featuring (amongst others) Pink Floyd and Paul McCartney.
(8) Leafy Berkshire / UK – Colleagues of Keith’s returned to work and our Mr Badman began the year by researching a new project featuring The Rock Gods!
(5) Sunny Berkshire – Back on emails and the contacts list of Keith’s Linkedin account suddenly exceeded the 403 mark!
- Amazon Canada. The paperback version of Marilyn suddenly climbed to the #12 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site.
(3) Berkshire – Keith’s lengthy, Christmas / New Year concluded with a catch-up with his old mate of over thirty years, Mike D.
- The afternoon was spent doing some preliminary research on a new Queen-related project.
(2) Berkshire – An almighty catch-up with a long time, friend, Daniel J...
(1) UK/ Europe – A cracking start to the year when BBC Four repeated the superb Queen rockumentary, Rock The World at 10pm this evening.
(27) UK – The latest edition of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s McCartney / Pink Floyd 1967 piece crashed thru the letter boxes of subscribers across the country.
(22) Freezing Berkshire – Conclusion of the Laurel & Hardy text re-write.
- Marilyn (paperback edition) was seen at #3 in the “Most Wished For In Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(19) Marilyn still doing well… Many thanks to “Nova Ferguson” for her five-star “it was amazing” review on the Goodreads site.
(15/ 17/19) Freezing Berkshire – Three days proof-reading of a new, rather exciting Laurel & Hardy script.
(19) – Canada – Still hanging in there… A wonderful surprise when the softback edition of Keith’s Marilyn suddenly climbed to #3 in the “Most Wishes for in Monroe, Marilyn” section of Amazon Canada.
- Not publicly announced, but it was revealed today, by those closely involved in the project that the secret, new Beatles-related movie has been put back by almost a year…
(18) Freezing Berkshire – Loads of film / TV projects discussed. One in particular, looks like starting at the end of February. Fingers crossed.
(15) USA – Sad death of Paul Goresh… the photographer who befriended his hero, John Lennon and took that infamous photo of Lennon with… RIP, Paul and thanks.
(10) Cold but Sunny Berkshire – Yet another film / TV project idea was typed-up and worked on…
- The results of the two-day, Rod Gods research was typed and sent over to QPL.
- The latest RC / RTB article was wrapped and sent. “All go here, even tho I’m suffering again with bronchitis.”
(9) Leafy Cold Berkshire – second day of Rock Gods research.
- Big news when it was revealed (to those concerned) that, with funding almost in place, the go-ahead on another of the ongoing, rather exciting projects was pretty much guaranteed. Filming of it is set to begin in March.
- Marilyn (kindle edition) suddenly returned to the #3 position in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
- Another RC… this time the March 1967 Granada TV programme, So Far Out It’s Straight Down featuring (amongst others) Pink Floyd and Paul McCartney.
(8) Leafy Berkshire / UK – Colleagues of Keith’s returned to work and our Mr Badman began the year by researching a new project featuring The Rock Gods!
(5) Sunny Berkshire – Back on emails and the contacts list of Keith’s Linkedin account suddenly exceeded the 403 mark!
- Amazon Canada. The paperback version of Marilyn suddenly climbed to the #12 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site.
(3) Berkshire – Keith’s lengthy, Christmas / New Year concluded with a catch-up with his old mate of over thirty years, Mike D.
- The afternoon was spent doing some preliminary research on a new Queen-related project.
(2) Berkshire – An almighty catch-up with a long time, friend, Daniel J...
(1) UK/ Europe – A cracking start to the year when BBC Four repeated the superb Queen rockumentary, Rock The World at 10pm this evening.
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