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2017, NETFLIX, SPROUT & ALTON TOWERS

Hi everyone!

It’s been a while.  What with Christmas, New Year and work commitments, I’ve not had much time to update you all.

So here we go!

Late in 2016 I flew to Holland to shoot a pilot for a potential new puppet TV show. As coordinator and principle puppeteer I had my work cut out for me, but it all went extremely well and everyone involved seemed happy and energized by the end product. It’s a crazy mix of music, adventure and comedy. I look forward to seeing the final product soon.

2016 ended on a high with the broadcast of The Furchester Christmas Special on BBC 1. The show was received extremely well, as have all the new episodes so far. Thank you all so much for watching.

A new batch of episodes started airing on CBEEBIES on February 6th and runs for a few weeks.

The other big bit of news is that the first 2 seasons of the show are now available on NETFLIX in the UK and USA.

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This gives our friends in the US a better chance to see it than ever! It’s also broadcasting on THE SPROUT CHANNEL in America if you don’t have access to NETFLIX.

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As always there are plenty of episodes still available on the BBC IPLAYER.

The last couple of weeks have been full of activity as we create content for the new Furchester attaction at CBEEBIES LAND/ALTON TOWERS. We’ve been shooting new footage for commercials and the attraction itself, as well as recording the audio for a brand new Furchester adventure. It’s all under wraps at the moment, but I’ll let you know more closer to the opening.

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It’s the beginning of the year (just) and the rest of 2017 looks like it could be very exciting. As usual there is very little I can say about ANYTHING at the moment. I’m about to shoot a series of commercials for JAYWING, which will give me a chance to work with the ever brilliant KIM SCOPES again. I’ve worked with her in the past on NEWZOIDS and the music video CHUNKY for the band FORMAT:B.

Work on GERRY ANDERSON’S FIRESTORM continues, and I hope to have positive news to share about it in the not to distant future.

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As usual there are some other projects hovering in the air, we just have to wait and see where they all land.

I can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store.

Take care!

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THE LOST JACKET

Hi all!

It’s been a busy week. I’ve spent the last few days shooting a music video that will premiere on YouTube later this month. I’ll post more details about that closer to the release date.

In Furchester news this Monday (12th October) sees the start of a run of new episodes.

In the first episode Phoebe and Elmo help a jacket find her owner while Furgus and the owner are looking for the jacket.

Tune in at 7:45am on Cbeebies to find out what happens.

There will be new episodes at the same time every weekday for the next few weeks.

Don’t forget that all the new eps will be available on the BBC iPlayer after transmission.

 

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THE FURCHESTER HOTEL WEBSITE

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THE FURCHESTER HOTEL MAGAZINE FACEBOOK PAGE

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THE BBC IPLAYER (for the latest Furchester episodes)

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FURCHESTER DVD VOL 1

Hello all!

Well, that was a long summer wasn’t it! Apologies for the lack of posts but it’s been a very full few months, mostly because of the kids being home for the holidays and various travels. However, I’m back now and catching up!

Over the last few months we’ve had the Cbeebies Big Day Out with The Furchester Hotel (I’ll post more about that another time) the launch of the Furchester Hotel Magazine, and as of yesterday the new Furchester Hotel DVD is available. I’m also very pleased to say that my Twitter feed hit well over 1000 followers!

Plenty to be getting on with!

The DVD contains 6 episodes of the TV show for your little ones to enjoy and is available at most major outlets. You can also find out about what’s going on at The Furchester Hotel Facebook page!

Over the next few weeks I’ll updating more often and adding more content.

Cheers for now!

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CBEEBIES WEBSITE

THE FURCHESTER HOTEL WEBSITE

THE FURCHESTER HOTEL FACEBOOK PAGE

THE FURCHESTER HOTEL MAGAZINE FACEBOOK PAGE

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THE FURCHESTER FOOD GAME

The Furchester Food Game has now gone live on the CBeebies website!

I had a blast recording the voice over for this in a rather chaotic and exhausting 3 hour session. It’s strange when you get to that point where the line “oh look at that great pile of cakes!” can reduce you to tears of laughter.

I love doing voice over work.

Don’t forget that there are still episodes of The Furchester available on the BBC iplayer. If you are in the USA you can get episodes on iTunes or on the Furchester YouTube channel. Links below!

 

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Cbeebies Website

Furchester Hotel Website

BBC iplayer (for the latest Furchester episodes)

US Furchester YouTube Page (only available in the USA)

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WALKING THE DOG

Now THIS was a fun episode to shoot. Furgus opens a dog-walking service but the dog would rather play chase.

We used the second floor of the Furchester quite a bit on this one. The lobby floor part of the set is raised so the puppeteers can stand up while performing. This give you a fantastic freedom of movement.

No such luck on the second floor. So there was much scooting around while sat on little trolleys. The shots of Furgus walking the dog on the second floor required much coordination of arms, legs, trolleys, cables and monitors.

Turned out great!

Tune in to Cbeebies at 7:35am tomorrow morning to see the result!

This is the last new episode for a little while. Next week we are in repeat mode.

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Cbeebies Website

Furchester Hotel Website

BBC iplayer (for the latest Furchester episodes)

US Furchester YouTube Page (only available in the USA)

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RIPE N’ SHINE

Another day, another new Furchester episode!

Funella wants to make her guests happy in the new Ripening Lounge.

All I can remember from this episode is being crowded under a table with 8 other puppeteers getting hotter and hotter and hotter. Not the most comfortable of experiences.

Tune in to Cbeebies at 7:35am tomorrow to see if the heat was worth it.*

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*Of course it was

 

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US Furchester YouTube Page (only available in the USA)

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THE BLOOMING

A treat tomorrow on The Furchester Hotel! Guests arrive to see a beautiful flower and the staff have to help it bloom.

This is the episode that I spoke about in a post over the weekend. The one where I had to dust off my vocal chords and see if those singing lessons I had 20 years ago have stayed with me.

Turns out that things went rather well!

Tune in to Cbeebies at 7:35am to here Furgus sing “It’s Time To Bloom.”

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Cbeebies Website

Furchester Hotel Website

BBC iplayer (for the latest Furchester episodes)

US Furchester YouTube Page (only available in the USA)

 

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WAKE UP CALL

Now, tomorrow’s episode of The Furchester Hotel is a special one. It’s the first episode we ever shot. Our first day in studio with a crew we didn’t know and a set we were still getting to grips with.

At this point you are still finding your feet. By the end of the shoot we were a well oiled machine (most of the time) but on the first day you’re still learning who the characters are and have no idea where the toilets or the coffee machine are located.

“Organised chaos” is the phrase that springs to mind.

I also had a stinking cold! So Furgus may sound a little more gruff than usual.

Enjoy!

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Cbeebies Website

Furchester Hotel Website

BBC iplayer (for the latest Furchester episodes)

US Furchester YouTube Page (only available in the USA)

 

 

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DINOSAUR IN ROOM 223

A new week!

New episodes of The Furchester Hotel!

A dinosaur surprises Elmo, then seems to disappear. The Furchesters go on a hunt to find their oldest and largest guest.

Jurassic Park eat your heart out!

Tune in tomorrow at 7:35am on CBeebies.

Don’t forget that all the new episodes are available on the BBC iplayer, and you can visit The Furchester Hotel on their very own website!

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PROBLEM PARROT

It’s a strange day at the Furchester Hotel tomorrow. A parrot copies every woof, miaow and monster noise of the other guests, so the Furchesters try to calm the chaos.

Tune in at 7:35am on CBeebies.

All the new episodes are currently available on the BBC iplayer.

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