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Cunning Stunts, A Podcast Series

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David Holmes was a Gymnast and Stunt Performer. He began his Stunt career at the age of 14 on “Lost In Space” and for the following ten years he performed on many productions, including; Prince Of Persia, The Golden Compass and all eight Harry Potter films as the main Harry Potter Stunt Double. David qualified for the Stunt Register when he was 22 years old, then on January 28th 2009, at the age of 25 David was left paralysed after an accident on set whilst rehearsing a stunt.

It’s been over a decade since David’s accident and his love of stunts, the stunt community and movies has never wavered. In this Podcast Series, David hopes to highlight and pay tribute to the amazing work that our Stunt Coordinators and Performers do whilst on set in the name of entertainment.

Produced by David Holmes & Amy Stares

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Episodes

Episode 8: Greg Townley

December 15, 2022 09:29 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

Greg began as a gymnast, which soon turned to Tumbling at the age of 7, when Damien Walters became his coach. It was Damien that got Greg his first job on a film, where he performed his first stunt on Kick-Ass, when he was just 12 years old. Since then Greg’s credits include, The World’s End, Kingsman, Wonder Woman and Spiderman as one of the Spiderman Stunt Doubles. In this podcast episode Greg talks about his early years competing in tumbling, his memories as a child stunt performer and so...

Episode 41: Episode 41 - Greg Townley

December 15, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

Greg began as a gymnast, which soon turned to Tumbling at the age of 7, when Damien Walters became his coach. It was Damien that got Greg his first job on a film, where he performed his first stunt on Kick-Ass, when he was just 12 years old. Since then Greg’s credits include, The World’s End, Kingsman, Wonder Woman and Spiderman as one of the Spiderman Stunt Doubles. In this podcast episode Greg talks about his early years competing in tumbling, his memories as a child stunt perform...

Episode 7: Sam King (Dent)

December 08, 2022 14:03 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

Horses have been in Sam’s family since the early 1940’s and her Father is the well-known Stunt Coordinator, Steve Dent. Sam started her career with a shovel in her hands and is now an established Horse Master. As well as her on set duties, Sam’s job also includes training horses and teaching Actors to ride. All this and more is talked about in this episode. We hope you enjoy.   Released: 8th December 2022 (recorded August 2022) Running Time: 20 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Episode 40: Episode 40 - Sam King (Dent)

December 08, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

Horses have been in Sam’s family since the early 1940’s and her Father is the well-known Stunt Coordinator, Steve Dent. Sam started her career with a shovel in her hands and is now an established Horse Master. As well as her on set duties, Sam’s job also includes training horses and teaching Actors to ride. All this and more is talked about in this episode. We hope you enjoy.   Released 8th December 2022 (recorded August 2022) Running Time: 20 minutes

Episode 6: Bobby Holland-Hanton

December 01, 2022 09:23 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

Bobby began as a gymnast, which eventually led to a career in Stunts. He is now Chris Hemsworth’s Stunt Double, part of the successful fitness company Centr and has just released a children’s book, all of which are discussed in this podcast episode. David and Bobby also chat about who else Bobby has doubled, stunts that Bobby has performed and upcoming projects. We hope you enjoy.   Released Thursday 1st December 2022 (recorded June 2022) Running Time: 24 minutes Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Episode 39: Episode 39 - Bobby Holland-Hanton

December 01, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

Bobby began as a gymnast, which eventually led to a career in Stunts. He is now Chris Hemsworth’s Stunt Double, part of the successful fitness company Centr and has just released a children’s book, all of which are discussed in this podcast episode. David and Bobby also chat about who else Bobby has doubled, stunts that Bobby has performed and upcoming projects. We hope you enjoy.   Released Thursday 1st December 2022 (recorded June 2022) Running Time: 24 minutes

Episode 5: Josie Forman

November 24, 2022 10:48 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

Josie Forman is daughter to Tina and Dave from Episode Two. She is part of the new generation of stunt performers and has been on the British Stunt Register since 2016. Since then Josie has begun to build an impressive list of credits including, Bond, Maleficent, Star Wars, Game Of Thrones and Spider-Man. In this podcast episode Josie tells us about her training for the register, some of the stunts she has performed and some of her early memories of her parents working as Stunt Performers. W...

Episode 38: Episode 38 - Josie Forman

November 24, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

Josie Forman is daughter to Tina and Dave from Episode Two. She is part of the new generation of stunt performers and has been on the British Stunt Register since 2016. Since then Josie has begun to build an impressive list of credits including, Bond, Maleficent, Star Wars, Game Of Thrones and Spider-Man. In this podcast episode Josie tells us about her training for the register, some of the stunts she has performed and some of her early memories of her parents working as Stunt Perf...

Episode 4: Damien Walters

November 17, 2022 07:40 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Damien began in gymnastics and tumbling, and it was one of his YouTube videos that landed him his first job as a stunt performer on Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Since then Damien has built up an impressive list of credits including, Kick-Ass, Captain America, Kingsman, Assassin’s Creed and Bond, he is now an established 2nd Unit Director. Damien has also written and directed his own movie and in this podcast episode he talks about this new venture, his journey to becoming performer and some ...

Episode 37: Episode 37 - Damien Walters

November 17, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Damien began in gymnastics and tumbling, and it was one of his YouTube videos that landed him his first job as a stunt performer on Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Since then Damien has built up an impressive list of credits including, Kick-Ass, Captain America, Kingsman, Assassin’s Creed and Bond, he is now an established 2nd Unit Director. Damien has also written and directed his own movie and in this podcast episode he talks about this new venture, his journey to becoming performer ...

Episode 3: Bruce Cain

November 10, 2022 12:02 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

Bruce tells us how he started off as a Royal Marine and how his love for jumping out of aeroplanes eventually led to him to becoming a Stunt Performer. David and Bruce discuss films, stunts, beautiful locations and an incident with a snake! Unfortunately, in 2010 Bruce had an accident on set whilst performing that ended his career in stunts. Since then he has started a new life in New Zealand and in this podcast episode Bruce talks about his road to recovery and the struggles he still faces ...

Episode 36: Episode 36 - Bruce Cain

November 10, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

Bruce tells us how he started off as a Royal Marine and how his love for jumping out of aeroplanes eventually led to him to becoming a Stunt Performer. David and Bruce discuss films, stunts, beautiful locations and an incident with a snake! Unfortunately, in 2010 Bruce had an accident on set whilst performing that ended his career in stunts. Since then he has started a new life in New Zealand and in this podcast episode Bruce talks about his road to recovery and the struggles he sti...

Episode 2: Abbi Collins

November 03, 2022 15:56 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

Abbi began her career as a model, but as soon as she heard about the British Stunt Register she began to train and qualified in 1987, since then she has performed on many productions including, Braveheart, Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves, Bridget Jones and Shaun Of The Dead. Abbi is now an established Stunt Coordinator and has coordinated some popular TV shows, Misfits, Doctor Who and Poldark to name a few. In this podcast episode Abbi talks about stunts she has performed and coordinated, her l...

Episode 35: Episode 35 - Abbi Collins

November 03, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

Abbi began her career as a model, but as soon as she heard about the British Stunt Register she began to train and qualified in 1987, since then she has performed on many productions including, Braveheart, Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves, Bridget Jones and Shaun Of The Dead. Abbi is now an established Stunt Coordinator and has coordinated some popular TV shows, Misfits, Doctor Who and Poldark to name a few. In this podcast episode Abbi talks about stunts she has performed and coordinat...

Episode 1: Roy Taylor

October 27, 2022 15:23 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Roy talks to Dave about his journey from wanting to become a stuntman to becoming one and how he managed to finance his training along the way. Roy joined the British Stunt Register in 2005 and since then has built up an impressive credit list including, Bond, Game Of Thrones, Fast And Furious, Kingsman, Harry Potter and Dark Knight to name a few. In this podcast episode Roy also shares some of his stories from his time on set, including a particularly scary indecent in water! We hope you en...

Episode 34: Episode 34 - Roy Taylor

October 27, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 73.3 MB

Roy talks to Dave about his journey from wanting to become a stuntman to becoming one and how he managed to finance his training along the way. Roy joined the British Stunt Register in 2005 and since then has built up an impressive credit list including, Bond, Game Of Thrones, Fast And Furious, Kingsman, Harry Potter and Dark Knight to name a few. In this podcast episode Roy also shares some of his stories from his time on set, including a particularly scary indecent in water! We ho...

Episode 33: Marc Mailley

March 20, 2021 21:07 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Marc and David met many years ago and became friends immediately. They trained for the Stunt Register together and share many happy memories. In his interview Marc shares how he became a Stunt Performer and his progression to Head Rigger, then Stunt Coordinator, he also talks about some of the jobs he’s been involved with in more detail, some of the Actors who have impressed him and the job he wished he’d said no to! Marc has an incredible credit list including: The Harry Potter films, Bond, ...

Episode 33: Episode 33 - Marc Mailley

March 20, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Marc and David met many years ago and became friends immediately. They trained for the Stunt Register together and share many happy memories. In his interview Marc shares how he became a Stunt Performer and his progression to Head Rigger, then Stunt Coordinator, he also talks about some of the jobs he’s been involved with in more detail, some of the Actors who have impressed him and the job he wished he’d said no to! Marc has an incredible credit list including: The Harry Potter film...

Episode 32: Annabel Wood

March 13, 2021 08:40 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Annabel started as a Fashion student and has ended up as a Stunt Performer. Since qualifying Annabel has doubled many leading ladies and performed on some amazing films including Wonder Woman, Game Of Thones, Star Wars and Bond. In her interview Annabel tells us about her journey to becoming a Stunt Performer, what she loves about performing stunts, some stunts she’s performed and some she hopes to perform in the future. We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Episode 32: Episode 32 - Annabel Wood

March 13, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Annabel started as a Fashion student and has ended up as a Stunt Performer. Since qualifying Annabel has doubled many leading ladies and performed on some amazing films including Wonder Woman, Game Of Thones, Star Wars and Bond. In her interview Annabel tells us about her journey to becoming a Stunt Performer, what she loves about performing stunts, some stunts she’s performed and some she hopes to perform in the future. We hope you enjoy.

Episode 31: Greg Powell

March 06, 2021 14:36 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Greg has been involved in the Stunt Industry since 1967. He was introduced to the Industry through his Father, Nosher and Uncle Dinny and in his interview Greg shares some of his memories working alongside them as well as memories and experiences from other jobs since. Greg has an epic credit list including, The Bond Films, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Lord Of The Rings, Hitman’s Bodyguard, Fast and the Furious, Avengers, Superman, Indian Jones and obviously Lost In Space and Harry Potter, which...

Episode 31: Episode 31 - Greg Powell

March 06, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Greg has been involved in the Stunt Industry since 1967. He was introduced to the Industry through his Father, Nosher and Uncle Dinny and in his interview Greg shares some of his memories working alongside them as well as memories and experiences from other jobs since. Greg has an epic credit list including, The Bond Films, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Lord Of The Rings, Hitman’s Bodyguard, Fast and the Furious, Avengers, Superman, Indian Jones and obviously Lost In Space and Harry Pott...

Episode 30: Paul Herbert

February 20, 2021 07:59 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

Paul has been performing stunts since the early 90’s and since then has gone on to becoming a successful Stunt Coordinator, his credits include: Bond, Fifth Element, Game Of Thrones, Band Of Brothers, and Johnny English to name a few. In his interview, Paul talks about some of most challenging Stunts he has performed, including his fire jobs and performance on Titanic. He also explains the procedure of being set on fire and how to go about running someone over safely with a tank! We hope you ...

Episode 30: Episode 30 - Paul Herbert

February 20, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

Paul has been performing stunts since the early 90’s and since then has gone on to becoming a successful Stunt Coordinator, his credits include: Bond, Fifth Element, Game Of Thrones, Band Of Brothers, and Johnny English to name a few. In his interview, Paul talks about some of most challenging Stunts he has performed, including his fire jobs and performance on Titanic. He also explains the procedure of being set on fire and how to go about running someone over safely with a tank! We ...

Episode 29: Lewis Young

February 13, 2021 22:01 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Lewis has been performing stunts for over 10 years and his introduction was performing as a Snatcher on Harry Potter, running through the forest after Dan, Rupert and Emma! Lewis has become a successful stunt performer and has appeared in Game of Thones, Batman, Star Wars, Kingsman and many more. In his interview Lewis tells us of that journey and some of his experiences along the way, we also discuss race within the stunt department and when “blacking up” is necessary for safety. Finally, we...

Episode 29: Episode 29 - Lewis Young

February 13, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Lewis has been performing stunts for over 10 years and his introduction was performing as a Snatcher on Harry Potter, running through the forest after Dan, Rupert and Emma! Lewis has become a successful stunt performer and has appeared in Game of Thones, Batman, Star Wars, Kingsman and many more. In his interview Lewis tells us of that journey and some of his experiences along the way, we also discuss race within the stunt department and when “blacking up” is necessary for safety. Fi...

Episode 28: Kim McGarrity

February 06, 2021 11:15 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Kim is most definitely one of our toughest, bravest stunt performers. Kim has worked on many productions over the years, including Star Wars, Wonder Woman, Thor, Gravity, Hot Fuzz and Stardust and has some performed many incredible stunts. In her interview Kim tells us about some of those stunts, including how to approach getting hit by a motorbike and how to ride along on the back of a Bull whilst shooting a gun! We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 28: Episode 28 - Kim McGarrity

February 06, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Kim is most definitely one of our toughest, bravest stunt performers. Kim has worked on many productions over the years, including Star Wars, Wonder Woman, Thor, Gravity, Hot Fuzz and Stardust and has some performed many incredible stunts. In her interview Kim tells us about some of those stunts, including how to approach getting hit by a motorbike and how to ride along on the back of a Bull whilst shooting a gun! We hope you enjoy.

Episode 27: Ian Kay

January 23, 2021 11:26 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Ian has been performing stunts for over 15 years and unlike many stunt performers he has a background in dance. Ian and David met on Harry Potter and like David he has also doubled for Dan. Ian has an impressive credit list, including Justice League, Attack The Block, Game Of Thrones, Pan and Avengers. In his interview Ian tells us about an accident he had on set, the people that inspired him when growing up and his proudest stunt. We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Episode 27: Episode 27 - Ian Kay

January 23, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Ian has been performing stunts for over 15 years and unlike many stunt performers he has a background in dance. Ian and David met on Harry Potter and like David he has also doubled for Dan. Ian has an impressive credit list, including Justice League, Attack The Block, Game Of Thrones, Pan and Avengers. In his interview Ian tells us about an accident he had on set, the people that inspired him when growing up and his proudest stunt. We hope you enjoy.

Episode 26: Chloe Bruce

January 16, 2021 08:49 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Chloe was World Champion in Free Style Martial Arts and it was this skill, which got her an audition for her first film. Since then, Chloe has gone to have a successful career, including doubling for Zoe Saldana on Guardians of the Galaxy and Daisy Ridley, as Ray in Star Wars, a dream come true. We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 26: Episode 26 - Chloe Bruce

January 16, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Chloe was World Champion in Free Style Martial Arts and it was this skill, which got her an audition for her first film. Since then, Chloe has gone to have a successful career, including doubling for Zoe Saldana on Guardians of the Galaxy and Daisy Ridley, as Ray in Star Wars, a dream come true. We hope you enjoy.

Episode 25: Bradley Farmer

January 09, 2021 08:10 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Brad and David met on the first Harry Potter and share many great memories together. Brad has been involved with Stunts since 1998 and has an extensive credit list, including: Star Wars, Hitman’s Bodyguard, Bond, Batman, Avengers, Game Of Thrones and Band Of Brothers. In his interview Brad shares some of his on set experiences, including, what it was like doing a naked stair fall, life as a Stormtrooper and what it was like being buried under sand, to then find yourself trapped! We hope you e...

Episode 25: Episode 25 - Bradley Farmer

January 09, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 13.8 MB

Brad and David met on the first Harry Potter and share many great memories together. Brad has been involved with Stunts since 1998 and has an extensive credit list, including: Star Wars, Hitman’s Bodyguard, Bond, Batman, Avengers, Game Of Thrones and Band Of Brothers. In his interview Brad shares some of his on set experiences, including, what it was like doing a naked stair fall, life as a Stormtrooper and what it was like being buried under sand, to then find yourself trapped! We h...

Episode 24: Eunice Huthart

December 12, 2020 08:33 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Eunice has been involved in the film industry for over 24 years now, but her path into Stunts, was by competing in TV show Gladiators in 1994. Eunice has gone from dodging the milkman unable to him, to becoming Angelina Jolie’s main stunt double and now a successful Stunt Coordinator. Her impressive credit list includes: Fantastic Beasts, Pan, Maleficent, Dark Shadows, Salt, Bond, The Beach and many more. In her interview she tells us about joining the film industry, what it’s like jumping fr...

Episode 24: Episode 24 - Eunice Huthart

December 12, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Eunice has been involved in the film industry for over 24 years now, but her path into Stunts, was by competing in TV show Gladiators in 1994. Eunice has gone from dodging the milkman unable to him, to becoming Angelina Jolie’s main stunt double and now a successful Stunt Coordinator. Her impressive credit list includes: Fantastic Beasts, Pan, Maleficent, Dark Shadows, Salt, Bond, The Beach and many more. In her interview she tells us about joining the film industry, what it’s like j...

Episode 23: George Cottle

December 05, 2020 10:34 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

David and George met when David was just 14 years old, on his first job on Lost In Space, they worked together for many years, including the Harry Potter films. George is an amazingly talented stunt performer and now an established Stunt Coordinator. In his interview George tells us about what it was like driving on ice in Bond car chase, and, what it was like driving the Batmobile! He also shares some of his on set experiences and talks about some of the Directors and Actors he has worked wi...

Episode 23: Episode 23 - George Cottle

December 05, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

David and George met when David was just 14 years old, on his first job on Lost In Space, they worked together for many years, including the Harry Potter films. George is an amazingly talented stunt performer and now an established Stunt Coordinator. In his interview George tells us about what it was like driving on ice in Bond car chase, and, what it was like driving the Batmobile! He also shares some of his on set experiences and talks about some of the Directors and Actors he has ...

Episode 22: Ashley Beck

November 28, 2020 08:44 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MB

Ashely use to compete in something called Musical Forms, which is an acrobatic martial art, he then went on to train for the stunt register and immediately found himself work as a stunt double on Wrath Of The Titans. Ashely has gone to work on some well-known titles, including, Game Of Thrones, Kick-Ass, King Arthur and Star Wars. In his interview Ashley tells us about some of the stunts he’s performed, including his proudest to date, and also how stunts are involved in the gaming world. We h...

Episode 22: Episode 22 - Ashley Beck

November 28, 2020 00:00 - 35 seconds - 15.1 MB

Ashely use to compete in something called Musical Forms, which is an acrobatic martial art, he then went on to train for the stunt register and immediately found himself work as a stunt double on Wrath Of The Titans. Ashely has gone to work on some well-known titles, including, Game Of Thrones, Kick-Ass, King Arthur and Star Wars. In his interview Ashley tells us about some of the stunts he’s performed, including his proudest to date, and also how stunts are involved in the gaming wo...

Episode 21: Lucy Allen

November 14, 2020 08:43 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Lucy has been performing stunts for almost 30 years and in those years she’s appeared in many Productions including, Titanic, the Bond films, Casualty, Peak Practice, Killing Eve and Harry Potter films. She has also gained a reputation for doubling Dames! In her interview Lucy tells us what it takes to be a stunt performer and how to calm yourself and ignore your natural feelings before performing a stunt and also shares some of her other on set stories, including the changes she’s noticed wi...

Episode 21 - Lucy Allen

November 14, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Lucy has been performing stunts for almost 30 years and in those years she’s appeared in many Productions including, Titanic, the Bond films, Casualty, Peak Practice, Killing Eve and Harry Potter films. She has also gained a reputation for doubling Dames! In her interview Lucy tells us what it takes to be a stunt performer and how to calm yourself and ignore your natural feelings before performing a stunt and also shares some of her other on set stories, including the changes she’s n...

Episode 20: Tilly Powell

November 07, 2020 08:43 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MB

David has known Tilly since she was just 7 years old, as her father, Greg Powell, was the Stunt Coordinator on the Harry Potter films and in her interview she tells us what’s it’s like being the daughter of a Stunt Coordinator and what it’s like to work for him and alongside him. Tilly has had an incredible career so far, her credits include titles such as, Wonder Woman, the Bond films, Fast & Furious, Avengers, Kingsman and Hitman’s Bodyguard. We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Episode 20 - Tilly Powell

November 07, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MB

David has known Tilly since she was just 7 years old, as her father, Greg Powell, was the Stunt Coordinator on the Harry Potter films and in her interview she tells us what’s it’s like being the daughter of a Stunt Coordinator and what it’s like to work for him and alongside him. Tilly has had an incredible career so far, her credits include titles such as, Wonder Woman, the Bond films, Fast & Furious, Avengers, Kingsman and Hitman’s Bodyguard. We hope you enjoy.

Episode 19: Mens-Sana Tamaloke

October 31, 2020 11:40 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Mens has been performing stunts for over 10 years and in his interview he tells us about his journey into becoming a stunt performer and his first set experience, where he bounced off a pain of glass. We also chat about which stunts he’s been particularly proud of and the importance of seeing his kids grow up alongside working in the industry. We hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 19 - Mens-Sana Tamaloke

October 31, 2020 11:40 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Mens has been performing stunts for over 10 years and in his interview he tells us about his journey into becoming a stunt performer and his first set experience, where he bounced off a pain of glass. We also chat about which stunts he’s been particularly proud of and the importance of seeing his kids grow up alongside working in the industry. We hope you enjoy.

Episode 18: Rick English

October 17, 2020 11:13 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Rick has always enjoyed sport and comes from a background competing in Martial Arts and Motor Racing. In his interview he tells us how he went from becoming a personal trainer to performing stunts and how training for the stunt register was a natural progression. Rick has an impressive credit list and has had a fight with Batman, Bond, Jason Bourne and Captain America! In Rick’s interview he tells us what it was like driving a sports bike 140 flat down a locked off motorway, the process of cr...

Episode 18 - Rick English

October 17, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Rick has always enjoyed sport and comes from a background competing in Martial Arts and Motor Racing. In his interview he tells us how he went from becoming a personal trainer to performing stunts and how training for the stunt register was a natural progression. Rick has an impressive credit list and has had a fight with Batman, Bond, Jason Bourne and Captain America! In Rick’s interview he tells us what it was like driving a sports bike 140 flat down a locked off motorway, the proc...

Episode 17 - Martin Wilde

October 10, 2020 07:28 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Martin knew he wanted to be a stuntman when he was just 5 years old and from a young age he was always building ramps and throwing himself about. After graduating from University in Performing Arts, he began his training for the Stunt Register and within 4 years he was qualified. Some of Martin’s first days performing were with David and Dan on the Harry Potter films, where he doubled Draco Malfoy and Neville Longbottom. Since Potter, Martin has had an amazing career doubling many l...

Episode 17: Martin Wilde

October 10, 2020 07:28 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Martin knew he wanted to be a stuntman when he was just 5 years old and from a young age he was always building ramps and throwing himself about. After graduating from University in Performing Arts, he began his training for the Stunt Register and within 4 years he was qualified. Some of Martin’s first days performing were with David and Dan on the Harry Potter films, where he doubled Draco Malfoy and Neville Longbottom. Since Potter, Martin has had an amazing career doubling many leading me...