On one day each year we
makeover, paint our faces
wear funny hats
and indiscreetly
relax completely
No idea how many movies I have made. Thousands, probably. Of omnivarious lengths and subjects in the shape of documentaries and current affairs. There were many good moments, moving and joyful. I love documentaries. Always have, always will. Sad thing is there are not many good documentaries made for television these days. Television, in its downward spiral, [...]
The invitation came late but it was one that I would not have missed for the world – the retirement party for Donal Wylde, a photo-journalist with whom I collaborated on so many current affairs documentaries in Ireland. The programme was Newsround and I count that period (1975-1982) as among the most pleasant years in [...]