Here's Part Two, of John Bagenal's interview where he talk's about shooting Bleakford
Q: Louise Green: What attracted you to the role?
A: It was the comedy Louise, as I said above I thought there was still more strings to my bow and I want to try everything.
Apart from an advert I did and a couple of music video's I have played nasty gangsters, barmy bouncers or irate CID. But no traffic wardens thankfully lol.
Tel really appealed and we was \ are a good fit plus he was such a nice chap. I had to do him.
Q: Neil Grant: How much is the character you played was like you?
A: Neil, you and I have worked together closely on Gatwick Gangsters and you know how much I like to enjoy myself and have a laugh on set ( once the serious business is done of course )
So when the chance to play hospital porter " Tel " in Bleakford came up I jumped at it.
Always wanted to try comedy and after reading the script Mark sent me I thought Tel would be perfect. The character is really like me to be honest, he is a happy go lucky, nothing phases him kind of a chap, but wants nothing more to get through the day with multiple tea breaks ( no choccie though cause Blob ate the lot ).
Q: What was it like working on the set of Bleakford?
A: To be honest, fantastic.
The moment I turned up on day one of two I was made to feel very welcome. Mark, Jamie and all the crew were very organised and utterly professional. Even made me plain ham sarnies cause I'm so fussy.and nice they were to.
Working with the lovely Louise who play Blob was superb. Tel's sidekick was Mick, shall we say a little short up top, played marvellously well by Adam Templar who was a joy to work with. I would not hesitate to work with all of these guys again, they on the other hand may have other idea's hahaha.
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your character in the new episode without giving too much away?
A: I could but I won't, rather you guys tune in once finished and then tell us what you thought.
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your other projects you are currently working on?
A: As I said earlier the epic movie that is Gatwick Gangsters is nearly complete. (See Part one of John's Interview)
Recently I was in another feature called The Arrivals which is also nearly complete and as recent as this week I was on another film called London Hood which will be massive.
Got some nice work lined up in the next couple of months then hopefully all syatems go for GG2, so exciting times ahead.
Q: If you have one message for the audience what would it be?
A: Enjoy what we do, we collectively strive to bring the best possible to the table.
This is a very hard industry to break into but all I can do is say good things about the business. I have met some fantastic, beautiful people in my 17 odd months as an actor and we all want to do our best and hopefully put bums on seats.
So watch Bleakford and of course Gatwick Gangsters or I'll send the boys round, all right?
Catch up on the series so far HERE
Many thanks all, I enjoyed this catch up, cheers.
