Playing Catch-Up
It’s been a busy spring/summer season for many of us and by all accounts Richard appears to have maintained his rapid pace. From recording audio books to appearing on television, acting in films, giving print media interviews (either as interviewee or in the case of Italian Vogue writing/interviewing Sarah Ferguson), as well as donating his name/time to charitable causes, it’s a wonder he manages to make time for pleasure – like attending a recent Police concert!
Audio books: If you like audio books and Ken Follett in particular, then you will enjoy these two as read by Richard. Both are available starting October 4, although I have to admit I’ve already purchased and listened to one of them already.
Television: In ITV3’s recently aired program “Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rule Book”, produced by Scarlet Television, actor Richard E Grant considered eight ‘laws’ that govern all of Dahl’s most interesting creations. Grant spoke to celebrity fans and Dahl’s collaborators, including Quentin Blake, Jo Brand, Miriam Margolyes, Heston Blumenthal, Anthony Horowitz and Michael Rosen.
The Agatha Christie Miss Marple Mysteries Series 3 made its debut in the USA recently. Richard appeared in the episode entitled Nemesis. ITV1 has started airing the series. They will be broadcasting Nemesis on Sunday 9PM GMT on October 7. Please check the ITV website for confirmation and schedule.
Other upcoming television programmes include: Elementary, My Dear from Scarlet Television on ITV3. A documentary celebrating the creation and adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The documentary, narrated by Richard E. Grant, will be shown in October or November and will include an interview with author P.D. James. As part of the Sherlock Holmes weekend exploring the history of Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective, an Islington college’s forensic team is set to feature in it. Grant will recreate a murder scene from the 1887 Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study In Scarlet, which will be investigated by students and lecturers from the Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation Foundation Degree.
Print interviews: The Daily Mail and The Telegraph recently had interviews with Richard in their publications. You can access these interviews by clicking the links below.
Also the Clive James series – Talking in the Library has been updated at the Salon website. Richard’s episode is now included for viewing.
E-mentoring – Horsesmouth: The first dedicated website (it is UK based) for informal e-mentoring, where everyone can give and gain. Richard is one of the many celebrities, high profile figures and leaders supporting this community.
Here are a few pics from an event held in July at 10 Downing Street part of a whole day dedicated to supporting community volunteering and social change. Need mentoring then check out the site or become an e-mentor yourself at www.horsesmouth.co.uk
I’ve found a couple of older television appearances in their entirety recently. To flex those little gray cells and laugh at the same time you can watch QI series A Episode 11.
For pure amusement here’s Elton John’s singing improvisation prompted by Richard’s (member of the audience) request to compose a song from the instructions on his new oven. Check out the other celebs in the audience.
There’s an unofficial trailer for “Freezing” shown recently on UK tv. You can access it here.
In other news, the film Penelope finally has a release date – February 1 2008.
It’s never all work and no play, so I leave you with a photo of Richard in attendance at The Police concert on September 8 at Twickenham Rugby Stadium. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Sue W.
