Meet Julian Holloway at the London Film Fair

The next London Film Fair will be taking place on Sunday 18th November at the Royal National Hotel, by Russell Square in Central London. These fairs are rather an interesting experience to say the least and allow fans to meet a wide range of actors from the likes of James Bond, Hammer Horror and Carry On franchises. 

Attending this time is the brilliant Julian Holloway, who during a long career on stage and screen clocked up eight Carry On appearances. Beginning with a cameo as a ticket inspector in Carry On Follow That Camel, Julian went on to larger roles in Doctor, Up The Khyber, Camping, Loving, Henry, At Your Convenience and finally England. Julian also played several roles in the 1973 Carry On Christmas television special.

Julian is a familiar face from some of the very best in British television and film. During his career he has appeared in the likes of The Sweeney, The Professionals, Minder, Doctor Who, Elizabeth R and Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads. Film roles include the big screen version of Porridge, the horror Scream and Scream Again and even The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night in 1964. 

A long time resident of the United States, Julian is now back in the UK and I was thrilled to interview him for the blog earlier in the summer. You can read that here and here. Julian was engaging and very entertaining to talk to so do go along on the day to meet him if you can.

The London Film Fair will take place on Sunday 18th November at The Royal National Hotel, 38 - 51 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0DG. 

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Meet Patricia Franklin and Rosalind Knight at the London Film Fair!

Now into its 45th Year, this event is the continuation of a legacy that started back in the early seventies, and over the years have seen different names and organizers but its roots orginate from the original Collector’s Film Convention’s that were organized by Ed Mason.  Now under new management, the future of the event is secured. 

The event’s are held at London’s Central Hall Westminster, with up to 6 events a year.
The conventions presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia and South America that specializes in vintage and modern film memorabilia.  Items cover the history of cinema from the silents to the present day blockbusters.

The London Film Fair will appeal to avid film buffs, collectors, archivists researchers and students. A must for anyone with an interest in cinema and cult television! 

The next Fair takes place on 30 June and this time fans can get the chance to meet two brilliant Carry On actresses! First up is the lovely Patricia Franklin! Patricia appeared in five Carry On films and the big screen version of Bless This House. Patricia's debut in the series was playing the pregnant daughter of Derek Francis in Carry On Camping in 1968. Two years later she played the cameo role of Mrs Dreery opposite Bill Maynard and Kenneth Williams in Carry On Loving. In 1973 Patricia played Augusta Prodworthy's assistant Rosemary in Carry On Girls and then in 1975 she appeared in Carry On Behind as Vera, wife to Ernie (Jack Douglas) and best friend to Sylvia (Liz Fraser). Patricia made her last Carry On appearance the following year in the small role of the canteen cook in Carry On England.

Patricia has enjoyed a fantastic acting career away from the Carry Ons with many wonderful stage roles over the years. You can read more about this in my recent interview with the lady herself here - Part 1 and Part 2. Patricia is a lovely lady to talk to so if you get the chance, do go along and meet her on the day.

Also attending on 30 June is the superb actress Rosalind Knight. Rosalind continues to enjoy a fantastic career on stage and screen but is probably best known for her role as Beryl in the rather naughty hit BBC comedy series Gimme Gimme Gimme, which starred Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus. Early on in her acting career Rosalind appeared in two Carry Ons. Following a brief but memorable cameo as Nurse Nightingale in Carry On Nurse, Rosalind was promoted to a starring role as strict school inspector Felicity Wheeler in 1959's Carry On Teacher. 

More guests to be announced soon, so watch out for that!

The next London Film Fair will take place on Saturday 30 June at the Central Hall Westminster. Further details can be found on the Film Fair Website


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Meet Patricia Franklin at the London Film Fair!

Now into its 45th Year, this event is the continuation of a legacy that started back in the early seventies, and over the years have seen different names and organizers but its roots orginate from the original Collector’s Film Convention’s that were organized by Ed Mason.  Now under new management, the future of the event is secured. 

The event’s are held at London’s Central Hall Westminster, with up to 6 events a year.
The conventions presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia and South America that specializes in vintage and modern film memorabilia.  Items cover the history of cinema from the silents to the present day blockbusters.

The London Film Fair will appeal to avid film buffs, collectors, archivists researchers and students. A must for anyone with an interest in cinema and cult television! 

The next Fair takes place on 30 June and this time fans can get the chance to meet the lovely Patricia Franklin! Patricia appeared in five Carry On films and the big screen version of Bless This House. Patricia's debut in the series was playing the pregnant daughter of Derek Francis in Carry On Camping in 1968. Two years later she played the cameo role of Mrs Dreery opposite Bill Maynard and Kenneth Williams in Carry On Loving. In 1973 Patricia played Augusta Prodworthy's assistant Rosemary in Carry On Girls and then in 1975 she appeared in Carry On Behind as Vera, wife to Ernie (Jack Douglas) and best friend to Sylvia (Liz Fraser). Patricia made her last Carry On appearance the following year in the small role of the canteen cook in Carry On England.

Patricia has enjoyed a fantastic acting career away from the Carry Ons with many wonderful stage roles over the years. You can read more about this in my recent interview with the lady herself here - Part 1 and Part 2.

Patricia is a lovely lady to talk to so if you get the chance, do go along and meet her on the day.

More guests to be announced soon, so watch out for that!

The next London Film Fair will take place on Saturday 30 June at the Central Hall Westminster. Further details can be found on the Film Fair Website


You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and on Instagram

Who would you like to see at the London Film Fair in 2018?

Now into its 45th Year, this event is the continuation of a legacy that started back in the early seventies, and over the years have seen different names and organizers but its roots orginate from the original Collector’s Film Convention’s that were organized by Ed Mason.  Now under new management, the future of the event is secured. 

The event’s are held at London’s Central Hall Westminster, with up to 6 events a year.

The conventions presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia and South America that specializes in vintage and modern film memorabilia.  Items cover the history of cinema from the silents to the present day blockbusters.

The London Film Fair will appeal to avid film buffs, collectors, archivists researchers and students. A must for anyone with an interest in cinema and cult television! Plans are already underway for 2018 and organisers have asked over on Facebook who fans would like to see attend future events? So I thought I would ask you who would be on your wish list.

For me, it's obviously got to be as many Carry On actors as possible. Both Liz Fraser and Carol Hawkins have attended the Film Fair in the past but unfortunately I missed out on attending so I'd love for them both to make appearances next year. I'd also love to see the Geeson sisters reunited at a fan event - it would be great to see Judy and Sally attend together as both remain so very popular.

Another transatlantic guest I'd love to meet is German born Hollywood and Carry On Behind star Elke Sommer who is still very much around and working as a successful artist. And as it's so far a very female wish list, too more Carry On legends who could join Elke on the flight over from the States are main team player Jim Dale, last here in 2015 for his one man show and the wonderful actor Julian Holloway. 

So that's my wish list, who is on yours?

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