Renown Pictures

Renown Pictures Renown are the largest independent distributor and archive of the British 'B' films

Renown are the largest independent distributor of the British 'B' films and own one of the worlds largest privately owned collections of film rights. The British 'B' was made as a support to the main feature usually on a modest budget but nonetheless they were a fertile ground for up and coming actors, writers and directors. Renown offer the full Libraries of - Butchers (who produced over 200 film

s), New Realm, Grand National and many more. See early Michael Caine, Laurence Harvey, Maxwell Reed, Director Guy Green, Sidney Furie and many that became regular faces on TV. Enjoy films from the 30s 40s 50s and 60s some great rare treats brought to you at an exceptionally high standard that Renown is very proud of. Renown works tirelessly with one of the best Film Labs in the world to restore and reproduce these great cinema gems.

Seems appropriate to post this today. What a wonderful time we had last weekend at our event at The Phoenix Canaret Club...
04/10/2025

Seems appropriate to post this today. What a wonderful time we had last weekend at our event at The Phoenix Canaret Club Cabendish Square with the fabulous Dame Maureen Lipman & Thelma Ruby. We laughed , we cried and we were thoroughly entertained by two truly remarkable women. A privilege to be in their company. The show was filmed for broadcast on TPTV at a future date. But I love these smaller intimate gigs with 100 odd happy people. Next one on in February…. Who will it be????? X

🚨VOTE FOR TALKING PICTURES TV🚨Hello Everyone! Just a quick note to say we are thrilled to have THREE NOMINATIONS in the ...
30/09/2025

🚨VOTE FOR TALKING PICTURES TV🚨
Hello Everyone! Just a quick note to say we are thrilled to have THREE NOMINATIONS in the TV CHOICE AWARDS 2026!
We are nominated for:

*BEST ENTERTAINMENT SHOW for THE FOOTAGE DETECTIVES!
*FAVOURITE CHANNEL/STREAMING SERVICE!
*BEST FACTUAL for THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS!

If you fancy voting for us in these categories, then that would be amazing! We won't twist your arm, but we would thank you all personally if we could (and hand out a choc ice!). It's thanks to all of you for watching that we have the honour of being nominated! If you want to share with your friends and family, please find the link to vote below!
https://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/vote/
*Voting closes at midnight Tuesday 14th October 2025*

28/09/2025

Ever wanted to know how to run a tv station? Want to know behind the scenes at TPTV HQ? How do we restore films? How does the film get to the TV screen? You can ask ALL the experts at our SAVING CELLULOID event with THE FOOTAGE DETECTIVES on Sunday 16th November 10am-7pm at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ.
Tickets are strictly limited so don't delay! Call 0808 178 8212 or online here: https://renownfilms.co.uk/product-category/the-footage-detectives-saving-celluloid-sunday-sunday-16th-november-2025/

Remembering British character actor, writer and director, Bernard Miles, who was born on this day in 1907He opened the M...
27/09/2025

Remembering British character actor, writer and director, Bernard Miles, who was born on this day in 1907

He opened the Mermaid Theatre in London in 1959 and became - after Robert Newton - the actor most associated with the part of Long John Silver, which he played in a British TV version of 'Treasure Island'. He was made a CBE in 1953, was knighted in 1969 and was created a life peer as Baron Miles, of Blackfriars in the City of London in 1979. He was only the second British actor ever to be given a peerage (the first was Laurence Olivier).

On film his typical persona as an actor was as a countryman, with a strong accent typical of the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire counties. His amazing film work includes 'In Which We Serve' (1942), 'One of Our Aircraft Is Missing' (1942), 'The First of the Few' (1942), Tawny Pipit (1943), 'Great Expectations' (1946), 'Nicholas Nickleby' (1947), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) and Doctor at Large (1957) to The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) and 'Heavens Above!' (1963) . His last film role was in The Lady and the Highwayman (1989) for television.

Don't miss his performance in the classic film 'Sapphire' (1959) on Sunday 28th September at 6:15pm on Talking Pictures TV!

LUCKIER THAN MOST - the autobiography of David Tomlinson.The story of the man forever remembered as Mr Banks from Mary P...
24/09/2025

LUCKIER THAN MOST - the autobiography of David Tomlinson.
The story of the man forever remembered as Mr Banks from Mary Poppins, whose warmth and talent continue to enchant generations!
A limited amount of copies will be signed by David's son JAMES TOMLINSON – £15 with free UK P&P! Grab your next best read now and order yours today! https://renownfilms.co.uk/product/david-tomlinson-paperback-book-luckier-than-most/

The magic of JOYCE GRENFELL is recreated by CHERYL KNIGHT at our fabulous Talking Pictures TV Festival of Film & TV Road...
21/09/2025

The magic of JOYCE GRENFELL is recreated by CHERYL KNIGHT at our fabulous Talking Pictures TV Festival of Film & TV Roadshow at Hebden Bridge, on Sat 11th & Sun 12th October - less than 3 weeks to go!! Cheryl performs the songs and monologues including rare and exclusive material in her performance of Joyce.

⭐️Come and join us for 2 Fabulous days celebrating Film & TV history! Tickets are selling fast now, so don't delay! Call 0808 178 8212 or online at https://renownfilms.co.uk/product-category/the-talking-pictures-festival-of-film-tv-roadshow-at-hebden-bridge-picture-house/

EXCLUSIVE EARLY BIRD OFFER FREE CALENDAR WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS GIFT subscription! Give the Gift of Nostalgia This Christm...
19/09/2025

EXCLUSIVE EARLY BIRD OFFER FREE CALENDAR WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS GIFT subscription! Give the Gift of Nostalgia This Christmas!

Order a 12-month Intermission magazine gift subscription before 31st November and the lucky recipient will receive a FREE 2026 TPTV Calendar worth £12 - delivered together with their first magazine in early December!

It’s the perfect present for any classic film & TV lover - a full year of features, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, vintage treasures, and monthly highlights from Talking Pictures TV.

*Offer ends 1st December - Magazine & calendar must go to the same address.*

Order by calling the office on 080 178 8212 or by clicking here: https://renownfilms.co.uk/product/early-bird-offer-intermission-magazine-gift-subscription-purchase-before-31st-november-receive-a-free-calendar/ !

Come and meet ROY GOULD, one of the men who makes the magic happen, at our Footage Detectives: SAVING CELLULOID Event on...
17/09/2025

Come and meet ROY GOULD, one of the men who makes the magic happen, at our Footage Detectives: SAVING CELLULOID Event on Sunday 16th November 10am-7pm at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar EN6 2HZ.
Roy cut his teeth initially in the theatre, acting as assistant stage manager on four stage musicals before moving onto a television career as a floor manager on series such as Hi-De-Hi, progressing through the ranks to TV producer and director. He has worked with some of the all-time greats in showbusiness including Jeffrey Holland, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Kenny Everett, Victoria Wood, Martyn Clunes, Rory Bremner and even Roland Rat!
Roy also had a close collaboration with David Croft, who in 1992 made Roy director of all his productions including Oh, Doctor Beeching and You Rang M’Lord?
With such a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry, he is a perfect guest as he recalls his career and answers your questions at this fabulous event.
Tickets are selling very fast, so grab yours before it’s too late! For everyone who wants a day in the cinema watching lost and rare TV episodes and films, along with guest Q & A’s, all helping to save celluloid. https://renownfilms.co.uk/product-category/the-footage-detectives-saving-celluloid-sunday-sunday-16th-november-2025/

Remembering one of Britain's most popular film stars, Margaret Lockwood CBE, who was born on this day in 1916♥️She went ...
15/09/2025

Remembering one of Britain's most popular film stars, Margaret Lockwood CBE, who was born on this day in 1916♥️

She went on to become a BAFTA nominated actress, as well as Britain’s number one box office star during the war years. Her iconic films gained her legions of fans who gave her the nickname “Queen of the Screen”.

Lockwood's many great films include 'Doctor Syn' (1937), 'The Lady Vanishes' (1938), 'A Girl Must Live' (1939), 'Night Train to Munich' (1940), 'Alibi' (1942), 'The Man in Grey' (1943), 'Give Us the Moon' (1944), 'The Wicked Lady' (1945), 'Bedelia' (1946), 'Jassy' (1947), 'Trent's Last Case' (1952), 'Trouble in the Glen' (1954), 'Cast a Dark Shadow' (1955) and 'The Slipper and the Rose' (1976).

On television she was also amazing in an episode of 'The Human Jungle' called 'Solo Performance' with Herbert Lom and in the iconic series 'Justice' (1971–74) as Harriet Peterson, a barrister in the North of England.

What are your favourite roles and memories of Margaret Lockwood?

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