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The Whoniverse Round-Up July 2020

July 2020

Earl Cameron

Actor, Earl Cameron, was the first black actor to play an astronaut in film and television. He played an astronaut in the Doctor Who story The Tenth Planet, and was also in Thunderball playing character Pinder. He died on Wednesday last week aged 102. We’ll be looking back over Earl’s life in our next Issue.

Maxine Evans

Our Friendly Cannibal, Maxine Evans, (Countrycide), has been busy building her photography business back up, during Lockdown. A year ago, however, Scott Handcock asked her back to Big Finish to be part of the Gallifrey Time War series, more especially, Volume 3. If you’ve been following the Time War series, you might be surprised to learn, that Maxine plays Leela’s Mum.

We didn’t have enough room to share this on her Lockdown Special post, hence why it’s here and well worth a posting. Will need to save up again for more of my favourite audios.

Remember, if you have any news to share with us, regarding cast from Who & Torchwood, that perhaps we’ve not picked up on over the month, then do please get in touch.

Until next time - stay safe, people!

Articles Where Are They Now? Cast of Countrycide by DJ Forrest

The Torchwood team investigate the disappearance of 17 people in the last few months. No bodies have been found and the police are clueless.

Could the Rift have spread out that far?

When a body is discovered in the woods under a tarpaulin, its skin ripped off, leaving only a skeleton form, the team question if Weevils could travel that far out of the city. But when another body turns up wrapped in plastic in the kitchen of an abandoned pub, then further bodies in abandoned houses in a remote area of countryside, the team wonder what they've stepped into.

And when Ianto and Toshiko are captured, facing the prospect of being the next meal,Gwen is shot by a terrified kid with a shotgun, and Owen and Gwen are captured in the woods whilst rescuing Toshiko, it's down to Captain Jack to rescue his team with the best entrance possible on a Tractor (cue music).

Written by Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies and broadcast on 19th November 2006. This is Episode 6 of Season 1

Owen Teale

‘Evan Sherman’

'Wake up, man. Time to be bled, like veal. It takes a long time, but it definitely makes the meat taste better.'

Evan Sherman, part of a small community, possibly one of the leaders of the group, is a cannibal. As for most farmers, where harvests come every year, and they rejoice in chapels and churches across the land, Sherman's group of locals, enjoy their harvest every ten years, and have a knees up at the big house, where the meat hangs up in bags behind a plastic partition in the kitchen. It's a grim affair.

Before he became the familiar face on the tellybox, Owen Teale was once a children's entertainer at Barry Island Pleasure Beach, since then he's worked in both television and theatre as well as playing David Gore in BBC 4's Radio play 'Chocky'. After his role as Evan Sherman, in Torchwood, Owen has played an eclectic variety of characters from Nicky Turnbull in Lewis, Tom Cornell in The Last Detective, Davy's Dad in Hunky Dory, Brian Frogett in Silk and Captain Fluellen in The Hollow Crown. He played Chief Inspector Osborne in Line of Duty in 2012, and played Dai in Stella (how could we forget that), for 20 episodes from 2012 - 2013. Hilarious character.

Moving forward when we start settling down to watch some serious telly action, Owen played Felix Hackman in Ripper Street, Marcus McDonald in River, a television series, in 2015, and Professor Havensling in Houdini and Doyle, but perhaps many these days will remember Owen for his role as Alliser Thorne in Game of Thrones from 2011 - 2016.

In the same year, Owen played Briggs in National Theatre Live production of No Man's Land. In 2017 he played Chad Berger in Pulse for 8 episodes and will appear as Peter Knox in the tv series A Discovery of Witches due out in the New Year.

Maxine Evans

‘Helen Sherman’

'No one's safe. Every ten years it takes us again.'

It's always the quiet ones you have to watch. Coming across as if she was as terrified as the victims that were caught by the villagers. Brandishing her shotgun, she pretends to care about the 'stock' in the cellar, worried that they may be injured, yet all the while, it's to calm the victim before the Harvest.

Underneath the scary image of Helen Sherman, Maxine Evans is a truly wonderful woman whose witty comments over social media, namely Twitter have kept us all amused during the Bring Back Torchwood and Ianto Jones Day, plus, loved her Pumpkins (not a euphemism).

Since Torchwood, Maxine played Mrs Buckle in Agatha Christie's Poirot in the episode Elephants Can Remember, was in Eastenders for two episodes as Beryl Barr and as a Sonographer, played Mrs Busby for three episodes of Call the Midwife in 2016, played 3 different characters in three episodes of afternoon drama Doctors, but is probably better known as Rhian in Stella which she played for 36 episodes, and she was 'Cockin' loud but hilarious'.

Back in 2015/2016 Maxine and her husband raised enough money through crowdfunding to film and broadcast the first series of Storyline, which featured well known actors from various soap operas in the UK, putting together a new 'storyline'. It was mad and bonkers, but raised much mirth across the internet, from its Youtube base.

When Maxine isn't acting, you can find her busy with her photography business providing Headshot photographs for people in the Industry.

Maxine Evans Photography http://www.maxineevansphotography.co.uk/

Calum Callaghan

‘Keiran’

'I thought you were them. I thought they'd come back for me. You can't fight them, they're too strong. The only thing we can do is barricade the door.'

Keiran was holed up in one of the houses that Jack and Gwen were searching through, hoping to find someone alive. Although they didn't bank on someone firing back injuring Gwen. The terrified teen was protecting himself against whatever was killing the locals, determined he wasn't going to be the next meal.

I was surprised when I saw Calum play Liam's big brother Jack in Tracy Beaker Returns back in 2012, as I hardly recognised him from the teenager Keiran. Surprising how some people can change so physically, you can barely identify them, until you see the credits and think, woah!

Calum's most notable role was as George Towler in Mr Selfridge which he appeared in for 33 episodes.

Between 2nd December 2015 - 21st April 2016, Calum played Cloten in Cymbeline at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Rhys ap Trefor

‘Huw’

'The Big House? Sort of unofficial village hall. Village meeting tonight, that's why I'm here. Constabulary report.'

Huw, the police constable, nephew to Evan Sherman, was just the unwelcome face that Owen and Gwen needed to see when they were making their way painfully along the track in the dark and rain, just before they discovered Tosh being choked by Evan.

Since Torchwood, Rhys' most busiest roles have been as Simon Watkins for 10 episodes of Gwaith/Cartref in 2011, and as  Aled in Byw Celwydd, a Welsh political drama where he plays a Conservative, which he's appeared as for three seasons. Prior to that, Rhys has played small character roles, such as Iolo in Series 2 and 3 of Istan'bwl, Prys Ar Frys, in series 1 & 2 of Llan-ar-goll-en, and Gareth Rhys-Jones in Hinterland/Y Gwyll in 2014. He played Doctor TT in Ysbyty Hospital in 2016, which brings us up to his return to Byw Celwydd series 2 and 3.

When he's not acting, you can find him posting up on Twitter. Why not give him a follow - he's a really down to earth bloke.  

Emily Bowker

‘Ellie’

‘Dad? I dunno, hour and half, tops. I'll be there soon as I can. I can't hear you. The signal's going.'

Ellie was an unfortunate victim of the cannibals collecting for their harvest. Distracted by a 'body' on the road, Ellie exits her car to inspect the football wrapped up in clothing, armed only with a baseball bat for safety. But as her back is turned, someone steals her car keys from the ignition, and punctures a tyre, rendering her car useless. As she heads back to the car and locks the door, something is on her roof. In the next instant, her door locks are open and a dark stranger enters her car. All Ellie can do is scream...

Since 2006, Emily Bowker has played a series of different roles, from Alex in Shameless in 2008, Elaine Rees in Holby City a year later. A nurse in Upstairs Downstairs in 2010, two different characters in the daytime medical drama Doctors, and played Margaret Thatcher in the tv movie, When Calls the Heart in 2013. Emily played Claire Povey in Casualty in 2016, Jemima Benjamin in 2 episodes of Eastenders in the same year, Dot Spenlow in Call the Midwife, another nurse programme, and Matilda in Battenburg Avenue, which is currently in pre production. It's a comedy about Wales leaving the UK and how four residents cope with the departure.

Robert Barton

‘Martin’

'You've got to get help. I know where you can get some.'

Martin lurked in the cellar, trying to gain access to the pub and those hiding in the tap room. When Jack fired his weapon blindly into the darkness it connected and the injured man begged for his life, when Jack finally went in search of him. (One of my favourite scenes in the whole episode).

Since Torchwood there is nothing listed for Robert Barton. Before 2006 however, Robert has appeared in television and films since 1975.

Justin Walters

‘A Villager’

Non-speaking role

Uncredited as a villager seated in the Sherman's kitchen, Justin had no speaking part in the series.

Since Torchwood, Justin has appeared in various guises in Doctor Who, during the 10th era, since then, he's appeared in Clockwork Orange, the musical, in Swan Lake with Birmingham Royal Ballet Company. Goldfish with Fluellen Theatre Company, and will be back with Birmingham Royal Ballet Company in March this year, with their production of Sleeping Beauty.

The Whoniverse Round-Up March 2015

March 2015

Last month saw the Kick-starter project get under way for ‘Storyline’, Maxine Evans and Neil Anthony Docking’s new internet comedy soap, and with a lot of backing and support they look well on their way to succeeding in giving the project a lot more than a few chocky biccies and mugs of tea.  It could even see us with a few more Whovian cast than currently listed.  We will give updates on ‘Storyline’ as soon as we can.

March

This month saw the launch of something ‘Special’ from the Barrowman camp.  Jumping on the ‘NOH8’ bandwagon, John Barrowman is encouraging everyone to buy his F*CK H8 merchandise with the ‘NOH8’ message from the photo session he had with them last year.  It’s one of my favourite poses of his, next to the one where he bared his buttcheek!!!

I particularly like the hoodie, but there’s a selection of tops available if you follow this link.  Dig deep guys, it’s for an awesome cause – and you know how we like causes!

 https://represent.com/barrowman

It’s Shipcon 2015 on March 28^th where I believe you will find Simon Fisher-Becker.  It’s at The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD.  Get yourself over there and have a great day, and if you want to tell us about it, email us – address at bottom of page.

Also this month Extinction written by and starring Ben Loyd- Holmes hit the DVD section of major supermarkets this week and doesn’t he look a happy bunny!  

I personally can’t wait to watch this, being an avid fan of dinosaurs, and quite a bit of a fan of Ben’s. 

It’s available in Asda and Tesco’s with other major supermarket chains stocking it from Monday.  Only £7, get it while you can!

Incidentally, if anyone has already purchased a copy, we’d love to know what you thought of it, email us on projecttorchwood@ymail.com

Have a wonderful March, sorry this Issue has been brought to you a little late, but better late than never!!!

News Storyline - Soap is Dead Long Live Soap

‘Comedy is a Serious Business; a serious business with only one purpose – to make people laugh.’ W.C. Fields

It seems that the best comedies and action dramas these days are coming to the internet first rather than television.  It doesn’t mean that they’re any cheaper to run, cast and crew might work for free but there are still the insurances, the hire of equipment and the teabags to pay for!

Storyline is a new project by husband and wife team Maxine Evans and Neil Anthony Docking.  Maxine, who has her own production company – Independence Pictures is not only an actress known for her scary role in Torchwood and her ‘cockin’ role in Stella, but has also been a series editor on Crossroads, a storyliner on Coronation Street and has directed Nuts and Bolts for ITV and ‘Rain’ a feature film musical.  Maxine is also a Professional Headshot photographer. http://www.maxineevansphotography.co.uk/

Neil is a writer, composer and producer who worked in press, radio, film, theatre and television.  Neil worked as writer, script doctor, storyliner and story editor for Crossroads, Emmerdale and Casualty. 

The new project Storyline is a ‘fast paced, quick fire comedy with dramatic twists that is set behind the unruly and unyielding scenes of a fictional Soap Opera.’ 

‘We want to make three totally original episodes and broadcast them for free across the internet as a prelude to something more ambitious and long running.’ Says Neil Anthony Docking, as he lays out his plans for the Kickstarter project. 

The episodes will be between 15-18mins long and feature a star studded international cast from the world of soaps including: Jane Gurnett, Terri Dwyer, Mark Homer, Steve Spiers, Jo Matthews, Deddie Davies, Mary Healey, Morgan Deare, Cameron Blakely, Tilly Blackwood, Ruth Minkley, Ray Emmet Brown, Lewes Roberts and John Weldon.

There’s also the possibility that Gareth David-Lloyd may appear in Episode 4 and chatting with Maxine yesterday, there’s hopes to include Eve Myles in another Episode.  Now the thing is, for there to be an Episode 4 and beyond, they have to reach their target of £10,000 and above, and that’s where you guys come in. 

You can pledge for as little as a few quid, but for £10 you could get an exclusive private online preview of the episodes, plus your name on the credits.  For £25 you get all of that plus a chance to audition for a supporting role in the show.  For £50 you get all that plus a souvenir cast and crew t-shirt.  For £100 & £250 you get autographed limited edition scripts.  If you pledge £500 you get to appear as a guest vocalist on the theme song and a £1000 guarantees you a walk on part in the show.  How cool is that?

Shooting is scheduled to begin in March 2015. 

You can find out more on their Kickstarter Page here - which will also give you a lot more detail about the show including a breakdown of the three free online episodes.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neilanthonydocking/storyline-the-comedy-soap

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to be a part of a show so what are you waiting for. 

Follow the links and pledge now.  You won’t regret it. 

Hey, maybe we’ll get a part for Joshua!!! 

Get Pledging today and let’s bring British Comedy back!

Resources 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Docking

Interviews Maxine Evans by DJ Forrest

She came onto our screens as the cannibal woman with the shotgun in the episode ‘Countrycide’.  Still performing as an actress, appearing in the series ‘Stella’, Maxine also works behind the camera, as both writer and director for her own projects.  We caught up with Maxine, who loves our website and has contributed to the front cover with her own pumpkin design, (diolch yn fawr), to find out more about her character Helen Sherman, Stella, about the lovely Owen Teale, oh and baking!

Helen Sherman was a really nasty character, quite handy with a butt of a gun! Were you given much of a background to this character and how did you ‘get’ into character for her?

Helen: Did I enjoy playing Helen Sherman? I relished it!!  She’s been one of my all time favourite roles. It’s not often a 30 something woman (That’s what I was at the time) with motherly hips (over weight!) gets asked to play a baddie, so I grabbed her with both hands. It’s odd you know, you can’t think ‘I have to make her a baddie’. You have to open them up and step inside and work out what her needs and wants, joys and sadness, motives and methods are. It’s what they want and what they’ll do to get it that makes a character bad or good. You can kill to defend yourself or others. Eat another human being to survive. But when you do those things for pleasure? That’s where you get your baddie. I LOVE baking biscuits. She LOVES eating people.

So the ‘feast’ happens only every ten years. The thrill must be incredible. Also, she’s taking part in that ‘feast’ with those that she loves, especially her husband, played by the wonderful Owen Teale. This was the relationship most visible on screen between of all the villagers. But what’s their relationship like? They kiss. So it’s a sexually fuelled ‘feast’. Adrenalin filled, with their lives at risk. So the passion between them was something that I used to find the woman, not the cannibal. She loves her husband and does anything to please him. They are very much in this together. But I figured that she derived as much pleasure from the ‘feast’ as he did. And there is always something more disturbing when a woman commits an act of atrocity, don’t ask me why. In the story the audience needed to see Helen as a victim at first. Wearing a mask if you like. I think that’s why the casting was quite clever. This, poor bedraggled women holding a gun couldn’t possibly be the ‘bad guy’. Could she?

Switching from victim to predator in the blink of an eye was great fun. I didn’t quite know I had it in me. My mother-in-law wouldn’t sit on her own with me for months after she saw the Countrycide Episode !! She said there was something in my eyes that didn’t look like me at all. I think what she’d picked up on was the fact that Owen and I had a dead, soulless look in our eyes.

 Most psychopaths (and lets face it, that’s what they were), are incapable of making a connection with their victims, that’s why they are able to do what they do. So I made sure that was something I brought to the scene with the Torchwood members. Owen and I almost played with our food! And found their cries amusing. Void of compassion, I think that’s what was the most frightening.

Had you auditioned for any other roles before Helen, in Torchwood?

Helen: I previously auditioned to play mum in an earlier episode. (I can’t remember the episode – Sorry. But I’m sure you’ll know which one I mean).

Although she was a nasty character, what did you LIKE about Helen?

Helen: What did I like about Helen? She wasn’t house proud!! So I liked the fact that she didn’t care what the place looked like before the guests arrived!! And she could make a mean sandwich!

Have you played any other characters like Helen since?

Helen: Since? No. Not unless you count my character in Stella (Sky 1). She’s not particularly house proud!! I don’t think she owns a bar of soap. But before Helen I played a female Renfield in a stage adaptation of ‘Dracula’ at the Theatre Royal in York and loved it!! Dracula is one of my favourite gothic horrors so it was a thrill to be a part of a wonderful adaptation directed by John Doyle

What was it like working alongside Owen Teale? 

Helen: Working with Owen Teale was an absolute joy. The man is so generous, warm and kind. By the time we’d finished filming I felt like I’d known him all my life. At the time of the filming, playing his wife, I didn’t find him frightening at all. Watching it back was another story. I’m very pleased to say we are still very good friends and in fact I’ve just taken his new headshots!

Eve Myles has worked alongside Owen Teale in another programme, ‘Belonging’, have you ever worked alongside any of the other Torchwood cast in another programme at all?

Helen: I’ve had the pleasure to work with both Eve and Owen on other projects. Eve and I worked on a HTV Wales series, ‘Nuts and Bolts’, although she was on screen and I was directing, writing and storylining the show. I’ve always been a huge fan of Eve and was thrilled to bits when I saw that she was the female lead in Torchwood. I’ve not had the opportunity to work with Eve as a fellow actor. Who knows, one day.

Owen and I worked together on Stella, series 1 and 2 and had the best time ever!! Although never on set at the same time the laughs we had with the rest of the cast at the hotel in Cardiff will stay with me forever. Great times.

Claire Pritchard Jones, a wonderful make-up artist, created Helen’s look for me in Torchwood and that of Rhian in Stella. Her attention to detail, the way she helps create the look of the characters is such a crucial part, for me, of how I then see that character and fundamentally how I play them.

You played a character called Beryl Barr in Eastenders (18 May 2012) what was her role in the story, as I watched a brief clip but couldn’t see you?

Helen: Beryl Barr was the Sonographer conducting Janine’s scan! Honestly, blink and you’d miss me!

You’ve featured in some very well known shows before and after Torchwood, from London’s Burning, The Bill, Holby and Casualty, and now Stella? What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Helen: I’d have to say it’s a tie between Torchwood and Stella. And that’s because of the fans! They are so amazing. Torchwood fans are so loyal. You know they’ll be there for you in everything else you do. And that’s something very special.

You’re a fan of Halloween, how do you celebrate it?

Helen: I love Halloween! At some point during the week leading up to Halloween I have to watch ‘Carry On Screaming” and “Nightmare Before Christmas”. I’ve just bought 2 pumpkins. One to eat (Simon Hopkinson has an amazing recipe I’m dying to try from his book ‘The Vegetarian Option’ – I’m not a vegetarian by the way) and the other to carve!! I buy huge quantities of treats and then spend the entire evening watching scary films and answering the door to anything aged between 2 and 17 wearing a costume and shouting “TRICK OR TREAT”. Last year I downloaded an app that had scary sounds so I could frighten the kids before opening the door! Next year I might dress up!!

Are you from an acting family, and if you have children, do they want to follow in your footsteps?

Helen: No I’m not from an acting family. My dad was a miner and then factory worker and my mum worked in the munitions factory in Swansea during the war and then, like my dad, worked in a factory the rest of her days. I have no children. But my Staffordshire Bull-Terrier dog Fletcher wants to be an actor and my bitch Ripley wants to be his manager. We’ll see.

You play Rhian in Stella, can you tell us more about the character – for those of us who haven’t seen the programme?

Helen: Stella is an hour-long comedy drama on Sky 1. We’ve just finished filming Series 3, which will be out in Jan 2014. Rhian Evans, my character, is a warm hearted, doesn’t give a hoot what others think, grandmother of many, loud-mouthed kinda gal!! It’s been a while since she had a bath and her dental hygiene leaves a lot to be desired too but she has a heart of gold. However she has no filter between her brain and her huge mouth. She thinks it and it’s out there. She tips up in almost every episode and makes us laugh. Her catch phrase is ‘Cocking’. And she do ‘love avin a cocking laugh’. And I love her to bits.

What’s your favourite horror movie and who is your favourite horror character?

Helen: ‘The Exorcist’ if I’m going for pure horror, but ‘Alien’ has to have a mention. I know it’s science fiction and Agatha Christie but for me it’s a wonderful horror story too. And my bitch is named after the lead – Ripley. Favourite character? I can’t answer that one!! Sorry. Oh wait, wait…Hannibal Lecter!! ‘Silence of the Lambs’. Of course…one cannibal to another and all that!!! Haha

What was it about Helen Sherman that made you want to take on the role?

Helen: I was a huge fan of ‘Doctor Who’ when I was a kid and to be a part of ‘Torchwood’ allowed me to be a part of something special. Helen allowed me to play pure horror.

Despite the horrific scenes there must have been some funny moments, who made you laugh on set?

Helen: Most of my scenes were shot at night. It was the early hours of the morning shooting the scene in the abattoir and the set, props and cadavers were so life like it was unnerving. We got the giggles quite a lot! I kept pretending to eat parts of the dead bodies and Owen pretended we were having friends round for a BBQ as there was an incomplete body on a grill!

When you’re not acting what do you do to relax?

Helen: When not acting I love to bake. Bread is my favourite thing at the moment but last week I made Christmas Buns!!! Everything I’m baking at the moment is from Paul Hollywood’s ‘How to Bake’. His shortbread biscuits are cocking lush!!

You Directed a Musical earlier on in your career can you tell us more about it?

Helen: The musical I directed was an original musical feature film. Originally named “Summertime” it was written (Screen play/ Score/ Music) by Neil Antony Docking.  I worked with over 700 children from South Wales during the school workshops/ auditions. The talent was awe-inspiring. We shot it in and around Neath/Port Talbot in 2009. It tells the story of a single mother of 3 boys by different fathers and her struggle to provide a future for her boys. I’ve never quite experienced anything like it. By the time I took on this enormous challenge I had directed theatre, TV and a short film, but nothing prepares you for your first feature. It literally took over my life for 18 months as I also graded and edited the film too. I am extremely proud of what we achieved during that summer. And I am also eternally grateful to all those who also gave up their precious time to share the experience with us. I learned so much and am proud and humbled by the finished product. Neil and I have now set up our own production company and are currently working on our next project.

What was the last book you read?

Helen: Last book was Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ (Well, I’m reading it for a third time now actually). But I’m also reading ‘How Much Is Enough’ by Robert and Edward Skidelsky.

Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Helen: Five years from now I would like to see myself focussing more on directing and getting back into my script writing.

Are you currently involved in any new projects that you can share with us?

Helen: Not at the moment.

You’re on Twitter, but do you have a website or a Facebook account where the fans can follow you?

Helen: I keep Facebook for friends actually. But please follow me on Twitter.

Claudia Lindner:  How was it playing a cannibal? I'd think it must be such fun to play a genuine horror film character.  Were you even a bit afraid of your character and Owen Teale's when you saw yourselves on screen?

Helen: I have to be honest, I kept thinking about Hannibal Lecter. I don’t think that I actually thought about cannibalism in a realistic way or it would have put me off! I love rare steak, so that’s what I imagined I was dying to eat and that I hadn’t eaten in weeks. It was enormous fun to play. I have never shot a gun before, and it was a real gun with blanks. It was incredibly heavy and when they say it has a real ‘kick’ when you fire one? They’re not kidding!.

Originally Helen was meant to have her knee -caps shot out by Captain Jack. But at the last minute they decided to shoot me in the shoulder. Problem was they didn’t have a spare shirt. For those of you who don’t know, something called a ‘squib’ is placed next to your skin. It’s made up of a piece of metal to protect you, next to that is a small explosive. On top of that is a blood bag. The clothing covering the squib, (my shirt) is thinned out by using sand paper. They run a wire through your clothes to a guy with the firing device. He pushes a button and there’s a small explosion under a blood bag and BANG there’s blood and bits flying! So only one shirt meant one take!! I was terrified. So we rehearsed 3 or 4 times and then we went for it. Me shooting at Jack, he shoots me in the shoulder, I have to remember to turn my head away from the explosion (just in case) and then throw myself into the sink and then fall onto a crash mat! It may not sound like much but when you also have to hit your marks and stay in character and only have the one go at getting it right…it was scary!!

And yes…watching the episode Owen Teale frightens the life out of me!!!

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Maxine Evans (headshot)