Paul Atherton - SimpleTV

2012-01-26T06:41:00.001-08:00

Finally, some good news. I've been selected to perform in a speciality role, in the closing ceremonies, of the London 2012 Olympic games!

2012-01-25T04:31:00.001-08:00

Dear friend, Yvonne Brown, makes the 12 Voices for 2012 in the Evening Standard - loking forward to her opinions http://tinyurl.com/7hjpkdf

2012-01-24T11:37:00.001-08:00

I'm always amazed by my friends. Those that are suffering the worst plights & going through the hardest times are always the most supportive

2012-01-23T09:22:00.001-08:00

Gung hei faat coi to all friends to whom those words have meaning & to all those born in the year of the dragon - hope your year is joyous!

2012-01-22T11:25:00.001-08:00

Unimpressed that my Mini, who will be now known as Herbie, decided, without permission, to roll down a hill & kiss another car on the bumper

2012-01-21T12:59:00.001-08:00

Son, Charles Atherton-Laurie, stuns me whilst watching Simpsons on TV in Cardiff with the quote "That shot is from Edward Hopper's picture"!

2012-01-20T16:12:00.001-08:00

Razia Ahmed did a stunning job of proving that a dinner party is not a dead tradition. Excellent company & superb food - perfect London host

2012-01-19T10:27:00.001-08:00

Le Gavroche restaurant still remains to be the best value lunch in London. Huge thanks to Nichola Hartwell for organising - exquisite food!

2012-01-19T01:10:00.001-08:00

Meeting with friend & Producer Leo Wurm in the BFI was enlightening. Seems everyone wants to do co-productions in Poland, the land of film

2012-01-18T02:21:00.001-08:00

Thierry Tomasin's legendary hospitality never fails to impress. Sharing a bottle of his own brand of Champagne at "Angelus" was astounding.

2012-01-16T13:31:00.001-08:00

#BlueMonday, hardly, never felt more positive about the UK film Industry, the demise of UKFC now this, happy days http://tinyurl.com/7lhb2wa

2012-01-16T13:12:00.001-08:00

6 of my friends had a Birthday today. What the hell happens in May every year? All best wishes to Deepa, Julie, Lisa, Neeraj, Ian & Keisha

2012-01-15T10:03:00.001-08:00

When a brunch date rolls into afternoon tea you know you're in good company. Discussing new documentary ideas with friend Siobhan Kierans.

2012-01-15T10:00:00.001-08:00

Beautiful London morning, only marred by fact that I wasn't woken up with a facial massage, which I've been getting used to after my party:)

2012-01-14T01:33:00.001-08:00

Best party ever, at the Warwick on Whitehall. Thanks to all who turned up & made it such a special night. I have some truly amazing friends

2012-01-12T23:58:00.001-08:00

Revisiting some of my favourite films as research for putting the very final touches to the script for Vigilia -Fight Club & V for Vendetta.

2012-01-11T15:26:00.001-08:00

The film "The Iron Lady' is a tour de force in acting from Meryl Streep. New Everyman Cinema Maida Vale, an excellent venue - thanks to Tumi

2012-01-11T07:54:00.001-08:00

This country would be so much better if all there was on TV was BBC4. Story of Musicals is a superb documentary http://tinyurl.com/86nlgm4

2012-01-10T09:14:00.001-08:00

Thankful to having so many wonderful people around me at the moment, Wanda, Rebecca & everybody who's been so supportive last couple of days

2012-01-08T07:32:00.001-08:00

Belated Christmas Present reminds me why I loved Alan B'stard growing up. New Statesman DVD boxset, hysterical, nothings changed in 25 years

2012-01-08T07:28:00.001-08:00

Film, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol was an enjoyable rollercoster movie, though not sure I could have watched, if not on the big screen

2012-01-07T05:59:00.001-08:00

In love with Polish Film Industry, email responses within minutes re Vigilia & support from a director who worked with Krzysztof Kieślowski

2012-01-07T05:53:00.001-08:00

Wishing friend & Director Amanda Baker a very swift recovery from the dreaded Norovirus & indeed anyone else who may be suffering - horrible

2012-01-06T12:18:00.001-08:00

Lovely to see dear, left wing, University friend Emma Williams (or for those in the know WK) on such fighting form against the establishment

2012-01-06T09:03:00.001-08:00

Will be truly happy when this #DianneAbbot debacle has passed. I get drawn into these ludicrous debates to easily. She was wrong - that's it

2012-01-06T09:02:00.001-08:00

Camilla Moutadi is clearly going to get me into trouble. Quote of the night "have you had your hands on everyone you know?" Really...

2012-01-06T09:00:00.001-08:00

Lovely home cooked food with Romany Smith & Hoon. Hugely appreciated the hospitality. And a great start to catching up with my friends year.

2012-01-05T09:53:00.001-08:00

Wonderful impromptu meeting with friend Razia Ahmed the voice of Skype & my Google guru - catching up on all that is new on Street View!

2012-01-05T06:52:00.001-08:00

Sun flickering on the water, blue skies over Waterloo, all whilst the Yacht rocks gently on the Thames, a brilliant way to return to work.

2012-01-04T15:17:00.001-08:00

Packing away my son's Scalextric racing track more effort than breaking down a set at Pinewood. Lunch at Ottolenghi was a nice reward though

2012-01-04T02:15:00.001-08:00

Pleased to be in touch with so many members of the Leonardo Ontente group, Warsaw trip. Glad to see ideas born there are being seen through.

2012-01-03T06:13:00.001-08:00

Starting year as I mean to continue, final touches to Post Apocalyptic Christmas Party on 13/01/12, get in touch if you've not got an invite

2012-01-02T06:07:00.001-08:00

Said farewell to son Charles Atherton-Laurie at Victoria Coach Station, his first solo journey back to Cardiff, exciting start to year 2012!

2012-01-01T15:31:00.001-08:00

New Years Day dinner with son, Charles, at Wahaca Convent Garden what better way to end a trip with Churros & Choc http://tinyurl.com/ngd3z6

2012-01-01T15:28:00.001-08:00

The film Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, allegedly assisted son Charles with his english homework on Arthur Conan Doyle - not convinced!

2012-01-01T15:27:00.001-08:00

Shrek the Musical surprised both me & son Charles by being much better than expected, the Dragon was as good as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

2012-01-01T15:25:00.001-08:00

Son, Charles braved the rains to watch the New Years Day Parade, drenched right through but enjoyed nonetheless, especially the cheerleaders

2012-01-01T15:23:00.001-08:00

Son Charles, started New Year's with a trip to Somerset House Ice Rink for the first skate of the new year (1st time for me since hospital:)

2011-12-31T17:04:00.001-08:00

Best New Years Eve ever, watching fireworks from top of Primrose Hill with son Charles Atherton-Laurie. Happy New Year everybody a fab 2012!

2011-12-31T17:02:00.001-08:00

Commitment & perseverance by my son Charles was rewarded with two return tickets (best seats in house) to see the excellent musical Matilda.

2011-12-31T17:00:00.001-08:00

Fantastic my son Charles & I were able to catch up with friends Colin Ngan, Wai-han & son Christopher at Rock & Snow Cafe in Covent Garden.

2011-12-31T03:32:00.001-08:00

Son, Charles thinks the Nitrogen Ice Cream at Chin Chin Laboratorists in Camden Market, is the best in the World. http://tinyurl.com/6slfzez

2011-12-31T03:27:00.001-08:00

My son, Charles Atherton-Laurie makes visit to friend Julie Dobson for lunch & sees her new born son Milo who is just 7 weeks - very cute.

2011-12-30T00:04:00.001-08:00

Elizabeth Block, Marcia Scott & Ben are exhausted by son Charles's scalextric marathon. Driving Le Mans style in the dark with headlights on

2011-12-30T00:02:00.001-08:00

David Williams became the coolest, according to son Charles, allowing him to play the video games Uncharted 3 & Golden Eye Reloaded on PS3!

2011-12-30T00:00:00.001-08:00

The Wallace Collection's Winter Wonderland Workshop inspired son Charles to make a beautifully designed snowflake http://tinyurl.com/cydxs7r

2011-12-29T23:52:00.001-08:00

It's official I've been offered a "Venue Entry Team Leader" role in the main stadium of the Olympic Park for the London 2012 Games - excited

2011-12-29T04:50:00.001-08:00

Son, Charles Atherton-Laurie's London Christmas morning, more Lego & Scalextric. Now he's cooking Christmas lunch - could get used to this!

2011-12-28T12:43:00.001-08:00

Love my son's choice for take-away. Ottolenghi main http://tinyurl.com/29hfxa8 & Laduree for desert http://tinyurl.com/c5rtrt7 Happy Father.

2011-12-28T12:25:00.001-08:00

Son Charles, has great taste in films, chose unprompted to watch original Italian Job - thought it was hysterical & keeps saying catchphrase

2011-12-28T12:22:00.001-08:00

Son Charles, having his London Christmas Eve by visiting Hamley's toy store & Toy department of Harrods, guides me to what presents he wants

2011-12-28T12:18:00.001-08:00

Son Charles, in awe at the worlds tallest Lego Christmas Tree in St Pancras Station. Shame staff weren't in Christmas mood for treasure hunt

2011-12-27T10:05:00.001-08:00

Pheasant pie & Christmas Pie (goose, turkey, cranberry etc.) proving a huge hit with son, Charles - last of Christmas food from Harvey Nics!

2011-12-27T09:50:00.001-08:00

Doing duet with son Charles Atherton-Laurie, crossing Waterloo Bridge has been the highlight of day (No Place Like London from Sweeney Todd)

2011-12-27T09:46:00.001-08:00

A trip to storage unit with son Charles, is like a visit to Santa's Grotto. Scalextric, Lego & fighting helicopters - that's before presents

2011-12-27T09:44:00.001-08:00

Son Charles arrives to meet Tamara Thomas for hot chocolate in the Lanesborough hotel with christmas cake biscotti- best in London he claims

2011-12-27T01:51:00.001-08:00

First my Christmas, now time to share with my son Charles Atherton-Laurie. This is when it gets really exciting & fun - Toy stores & theatre

2011-12-26T13:57:00.001-08:00

Loved being able to share my London with Wanda today. The views from Parliament Hill are stunning & her enthusiasm for my town is infectious

2011-12-26T02:58:00.001-08:00

Love my London Christmas traditions. Off to see Deer in Richmond Park for my Boxing Day walk (with Tamara Thomas). http://tinyurl.com/bobzpp

2011-12-25T06:53:00.001-08:00

Presents open, Guinea Fowl in the oven, log burning in an open hearth - thanks to everybody who sent texts this morning, feeling very loved.

2011-12-25T02:34:00.001-08:00

Fabulous swimming weather for the Peter Pan race in the Serpentine, Hyde Park - It's a favorite London tradition, my 12th year of attending!

2011-12-24T23:52:00.001-08:00

Rose Champagne, smoked salmon & scrambled eggs on freshly baked, toasted bread - is there any better breakfast start to a Christmas morning?

2011-12-24T23:08:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Ponni Arumugam & Lada Luks for making one of the best Christmas Eve's so far. Fortnum & Masons, fabulous champagne, food & company

2011-12-24T03:29:00.001-08:00

Only way to get Christmas Food. Sit at bar in Harvey Nichol's drinking champagne & have your greengrocer, butcher,fishmonger bring it to you

2011-12-24T00:56:00.001-08:00

Wishing everybody an amazing Christmas from London (where Christmas was invented - Dickens' A Christmas Carol to Sir Henry Coles' 1st Card:)

2011-12-23T15:53:00.001-08:00

Great catching up with Charles Wahab at The Albion (http://tinyurl.com/cuw4j5). Entertained by barmaid's disdain of customers in fancy dress

2011-12-23T08:48:00.001-08:00

Bratwurst, Gluhwein, Churros & Chocolate, all at the German Christmas market on the Southbank. Beautifully lit, London shines at Christmas!

2011-12-23T08:44:00.001-08:00

Hard as local councils try to tell me things can't be done - proving to them all that they can - few more wins like today - king of councils

2011-12-23T01:46:00.001-08:00

Driving with roof down in the sunshine, breakast at Smiths of Smithfields and Christmas drinks with friend David - is this really December?

2011-12-22T05:07:00.001-08:00

Extremely pleased friend Lynnette Peck Bateman managed to say the word "orgasm" on Radio 4, brought smile to face http://tinyurl.com/c4r3ezq

2011-12-22T01:52:00.001-08:00

Champagne night with Tanja Coetzee & Basil the cat (he's a real drinker), sexy Christmas watching Fergie in Nine http://tinyurl.com/bujv4lk

2011-12-22T01:47:00.001-08:00

Festive Mexican food with Lada Luks & Cristina Keech at Cafe Pacifico in Covent Garden. Try Pomegranate Margarita for true Xmas experience:)

2011-12-21T07:58:00.001-08:00

First Mulled Wines in the UK at Somerset House's, Tiffany sponsored Ice Rink with my dear friend Cristina Keech, now it feels like Christmas

2011-12-21T07:57:00.001-08:00

Finally got my car back from Camden Council at the meagre cost of a £999. Even my 12 year old son, made the point that this was unreasonable

2011-12-20T06:30:00.001-08:00

Should be compulsory for all Public Servants to be made to watch Brazil http://tinyurl.com/27j9ds & 1984 http://tinyurl.com/7zm5sea - Evil!

2011-12-20T06:22:00.001-08:00

After 4 weeks getting better in terms of health & work. On returning, 2 days of dealing with the local council & I feel back to square one.

2011-12-20T06:20:00.001-08:00

When your dental surgeon gives you his personal mobile number & says call me anytime day or night - you know he's done a good root canal:)

2011-12-19T08:56:00.001-08:00

Now root canal. Dentist has bath & shower in his toilet, which concerns me how long this is going to take. Though it could be just Harley St

2011-12-19T05:33:00.001-08:00

Car has been kidnapped by Camden Council. Trying Blackmail, £1,000 to get it back. Not my fault - allegedly have to claim it back - RIGHT!

2011-12-18T03:37:00.001-08:00

Returned from Poland to London to discover my car has been stolen or towed (waiting for Police to confirm which) - still smiling though!

2011-12-17T00:01:00.001-08:00

Returning to London today. Weather permitting. Going to miss the crew I've been working with, especially Wanda Zaleski who's been invaluable

2011-12-16T06:01:00.001-08:00

Finally, finishing touches on trailer for Inside Watch Docs: The Film Makers Journey, then our final dinner in Warsaw - film lovers paradise

2011-12-16T05:52:00.001-08:00

12 days, 6 films, 16 interviews, 14 hours of footage a production team of new comers and a finished product everybody should be proud of :)

2011-12-15T00:23:00.001-08:00

I hear it's cold & snowing in London, whilst we experience the warmest December on record here in Warsaw, Poland. Sun & Blue skies beautiful

2011-12-14T18:41:00.001-08:00

Celebrating Rachel Fansahwe's 23rd Birthday Party at the Film Club in Warsaw, Poland. No chance of an early night - but still have to work!

2011-12-14T18:39:00.001-08:00

Irony not lost on crew, that we accidentally imprisoned a cinema audience for 15 minutes while we shot an interview at Human Rights Festival

2011-12-12T23:37:00.001-08:00

Hoping to have at least one night where I go to bed before 4a.m. and get up after 07:30. The 22 year old girls can't keep up with the pace:)

2011-12-12T23:36:00.001-08:00

Glad to see Terry Pratchett's documentary has been selected for the Warsaw WatchDocs Human RIghts Film Festival - hope it's in competition.

2011-12-11T16:27:00.001-08:00

Free beer night in Warsaw proved successful with the crew. However English would have helped for a film spoken in Dutch, subtitled in Polish

2011-12-10T19:24:00.001-08:00

My crew from UK did a brilliant job interviewing Italian Director, Stefano Savona, at Human Rights Festival, - 1st timers, proud of everyone

2011-12-09T23:57:00.001-08:00

Opening Gala of Watch Docs Human Rights film festival Warsaw, manic evening but film about Tahrir Square, great! http://tinyurl.com/d6xmeyo

2011-12-09T23:50:00.001-08:00

Getting private yoga lessons, massages every night and have found the best PA & friend in Wanda Zaleski Nova. Bringing Warsaw back to London

2011-12-09T23:45:00.001-08:00

To alert you, am having problems with my paul(at)simpletvproductions.co.uk email address. Please use theballetofchange(at)me.com in interim

2011-12-08T09:54:00.001-08:00

Being treated like Royalty in Warsaw. Private viewing of Polish National Opera, largest Opera House in the world! http://tinyurl.com/75td2wo

2011-12-07T17:03:00.001-08:00

Meeting with Izabela Kiszka-Hoflik, Head of International Relations at Polish Film Institute, if BFI followed lead UK film would be saved.

2011-12-07T16:57:00.001-08:00

Excellent meeting with Violetta Kaminska, Managing Director of the Polish production Company Apple Film. Potential collaborator on Vigilia.

2011-12-06T15:02:00.001-08:00

1st Day in Warsaw meeting some extraordinary people especially three girls from Spain, Zimbabwe & Woleverhampton respectively, led me astray

2011-12-05T07:00:00.001-08:00

Wales in the morning, Harley Street, London in the afternoon, Warsaw, Poland in the evening, Jet setting raising funds for our film Vigilia!

2011-12-04T12:24:00.001-08:00

Sunny Welsh Valleys with my son for the weekend (he's clearly blessed), to make the Christmas rounds of the few remaining friends left there

2011-12-04T12:21:00.001-08:00

Son, Charles Atherton-Laurie's superb sensitivity in dealing with my mother's alzheimers & fragility, left me proudest father in christendom