Longleat '83: The Lost Footage
Synopsis
In April 1983, Roger Stevens and James Russell were given “Access All Areas” passes to the BBC’s Doctor Who celebrations at Longleat. Armed with a Ferguson Videostar camera they set out to record as much of the event as they could. While the BBC’s official footage amounts to only a few minutes for news broadcasts, James and Roger recorded several hours, and their material includes interviews with both Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker. Some of this material has been used in other productions by both Reeltime Pictures and BBC Video, but the original tapes were thought to be lost forever – until rediscovered earlier this year. So now enjoy another chance to take a trip to Longleat in 1983. The sound may not be perfect and the pictures come from ageing VHS tapes – but the atmosphere is unmistakable. So avoid the queues, and get to the front of the line with a trip down memory lane!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Barnfather
- Original Score
- Alistair Lock
- Original Title
- Longleat '83: The Lost Footage
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Reeltime Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Barnfather
Alistair Lock
Keith Barnfather
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Barnfather
Director
Keith Barnfather
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Longleat '83: The Lost Footage about?
In April 1983, Roger Stevens and James Russell were given “Access All Areas” passes to the BBC’s Doctor Who celebrations at Longleat. Armed with a Ferguson Videostar camera they set out to record as much of the event as they could. While the BBC’s official footage amounts to only a few minutes for news broadcasts, James and Roger recorded several hours, and their material includes interviews with both Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker. Some of this material has been used in other productions by both Reeltime Pictures and BBC Video, but the original tapes were thought to be lost forever – until rediscovered earlier this year. So now enjoy another chance to take a trip to Longleat in 1983. The sound may not be perfect and the pictures come from ageing VHS tapes – but the atmosphere is unmistakable. So avoid the queues, and get to the front of the line with a trip down memory lane!
Who directed Longleat '83: The Lost Footage?
Longleat '83: The Lost Footage was directed by Keith Barnfather.
Who stars in Longleat '83: The Lost Footage?
The principal cast of Longleat '83: The Lost Footage includes James Russell, Peter Davison, Mark Strickson, Nicholas Briggs, Richard Franklin.
When was Longleat '83: The Lost Footage released and how long is it?
Longleat '83: The Lost Footage was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Longleat '83: The Lost Footage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Longleat '83: The Lost Footage was composed by Alistair Lock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Longleat '83: The Lost Footage?
Longleat '83: The Lost Footage holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).