Paul Copley

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Ticker

Ticker

In Berlin, Ticker was 1 of the 8 out of 150 British Shorts to be nominated for the Jury Prize.
As an Official Selection of London Short Film Festival it was screened at the Curzon Soho on 26th January where directors, including Thom Petty were invited to introduce their film.
Ticker will screen at the Manchester International Film Festival 2024 on 23rd March.
Ticker is available to stream on Channel 4.

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Xmas Appeal

Radio 4 Christmas Appeal

BBC Radio 4 St Martin’s Charity Appeal
On the first day of the charity appeal, donations raised the magnificent sum of £207,208.20p, an increase on last year, and the appeal is ongoing!

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Xmas Appeal

Radio 4 Christmas Appeal

Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
On Sunday 3rd December well-known broadcasters, presenters and cast members from ’The Archers’ will be answering the phones to members of the public who wish to donate to the St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal for the relief of people affected by homelessness.
The appeal, now in its 97th year, has helped countless people affected by or at risk of homelessness, change their lives.
Paul will help man the phones on Sunday morning 3rd December.

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Ticker

Ticker

As short film ‘Ticker’ - written and directed by Thom Petty - was shortlisted for Best British at the LGBTQ+ IRIS Film Festival in Cardiff this month - on Friday 3rd November it will be available to stream on Channel 4.
Paul plays Howard, alongside Ian Gelder as Joseph.

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The Dumping Ground

The Dumping Ground

The Dumping Ground, an acclaimed drama series running to almost 200 episodes on CBBC based on books by Jacqueline Wilson, may be caught up with from series 1 on BBC iPlayer!
"Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them”. Series 12 is currently filming in the North East, produced by Gert Thomas, directed by David Innes Edwards.
In episode 1, Picnic ’N’ Mix written by Ali Taylor, Paul plays Jack.

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Words and Music - ‘Made in Yorkshire’

Words and Music - ‘Made in Yorkshire’

Words and Music is the award winning series of themed programmes on BBC Radio 3. The show to be broadcast on Sunday 24th September has the theme ‘Made in Yorkshire’ and the poetry and prose to be included, as the title implies, will all be by Yorkshire writers, to include Simon Armitage and Ben Myers, Ted Hughes, The Brontes and Andrew Marvel.
Paul will read some of the selections.

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Ticker

Ticker

More good film festival news - short film ‘Ticker’ has been selected in the final 15 shortlist for Best British at the BAFTA/BIFA qualifying LGBTQ+ Iris Prize. This will mean a screening on Film 4 then online streaming from Channel 4.

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Ticker

Ticker

The world premiere of Ticker - the short film written and directed by Thom Petty and produced by BFI Network and Split Second Films - is to take place during August at the prestigious Holly Shorts Film Festival in LA. Paul plays Howard alongside Ian Gelder playing Joseph and Eliza Marsland, Bridget.
'Howard drives his partner Joseph from their farm to hospital to undergo high risk surgery. The unexpected discovery of an old mix tape in the glove compartment sees the masculinity of their forty-year relationship start to yield.’

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Driver

For Human Consumption - Driver

Third in a new series of short stories by Bethan Roberts and directed by Kate McCall for BBC Radio 4, each Friday at 3:45 pm. First up is ‘Chef’ on Friday June 30th.
’Stories about people connected to The Fork, a pay-what-you-feel cafe making meals from food thrown out by supermarkets and restaurants’.
Paul reads Driver, which is scheduled for Friday 14th July. The Fork is looking for volunteers…

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Nights

Nights

In post production, principle filming now completed, is this short film written and directed by Laura Jayne Tunbridge for the NFTS/Disney Imagine UK short film incubator programme.
The story takes an oblique look at NHS nursing as "A conscientious vampire hides out in the modern world by working for the NHS but when a surprise inspection delays her scheduled break, her normally well controlled hunger for blood risks tipping out of control.”
Paul is involved as Alfred, an elderly A&E attendee.

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All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Filming is under way on the fourth series of All Creatures Great and Small following the life and times of country vet James Herriot.
Paul is happily involved with creatures small in Episode 4.

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Doctors

Dr Who - Big Finish

Doctor Who - The Return of Jo Jones starring Tim Treloar and Katy Manning
Three audio adventures from Big Finish available digitally, on the Big Finish App or on Collectors Edition CD.
Supernature by Matt Litton
The Conservitors by Felicia Barker
The Iron Shore by Lizzie Hopley
Paul plays Wendell in ‘The Conservitors’

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Ticker

Ticker

In post production, filming just completed, is Ticker, written and directed by Thom Petty. In this new 3-hander short film produced by Split Second Films, Paul plays Howard alongside Ian Gelder as Joseph and Liz Fletcher as Brigitte.
'Howard drives his partner Joseph to hospital to undergo a high risk operation and the intimacy of the car, alongside a long forgotten mix tape, sees the masculinity of their forty year relationship start to yield.’
A busy November has also included a new Big Finish ‘Doctor Who’ adventure, voicing a character in a new video game still under wraps, as well as episodes of ’The Archers’ in which Paul plays Leonard Berry.

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4Stories

4Stories

On The Edge 4, developed through the 4Stories initiative, produced by Blacklight Television, is a series of brand new films written and directed by exciting new talent in the UK.
Paul plays Ray in the cracking screenplay "The Long Fxxx Off". Raw and truthful, it is written by Natalie Burt, directed by James Doherty and pruduced by Philip Trethowan and Ben Bickerton, and it will form part of a future series of three compelling films on Channel 4.

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The Dumping Ground

The Dumping Ground

The Dumping Ground is an acclaimed drama series running to almost 200 episodes on CBBC based on books by Jacqueline Wilson. Catch it up on BBC iPlayer!
"Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids at Ashdene Ridge know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them”.
Series 10 is currently filming in the North East, produced by Jonathan Wolfman, directed by Stephanie Zari. In episode 15, Intergalactic written by Jane Wainwright, Paul plays Jack.

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DI Ray

DI Ray

Parminder Nagra, star of ‘Bend it like Beckham’ and ‘ER’ as well as ‘Blacklist’, stars in this new series by Maya Sondhi. Produced by Jed Mercurio the series questions racism and racial stereotyping and follows the fortunes of DI Rachita Ray following her promotion in a Midlands police force.
Paul plays Terry Hunter in Episode 2.
Tx Nightly on ITV commencing Monday 2nd May 9pm.

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Words and Music - ‘Cats’

Words and Music - ‘Cats’

This award-winning Radio 3 series, a sequence of poetry, prose and music on a theme takes ‘Cats’ as its theme for Sunday 15th May. Much has been written, poetry, prose and music, entertainingly extolling the virtues and vices of the enigmatic cat.
Paul, a cat lover and supporter of Cats Protection, reads excerpts from some great writing that feline characteristics have inspired.
Tx BBC Radio 3 Sunday 15th May 17:30

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Downton

Downton Abbey - A New Era

The new Downton Abbey film is released today Friday 29th April.
The World Premiere on Monday 25th in Leicester Square was a grand affair followed by a hugely enjoyable After-party in the West End.
A truly entertaining film, A New Era has surprises, plot twists and turns, laugh-out-loud scenes as well as moving moments, and vista of Highclere as well as… the French Riviera!
All Downton’s favourite characters are featured along with an influx of visitors, seen by some as interlopers. Paul plays Mr Mason.

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The Archers

The Archers

Leonard Berry is involved in ‘The Passion’ - Linda’s peripatetic production of the medieval classic plays The Ambridge Mystery Plays.
BBC Radio 4 Boxing Day Sunday 26th December 3pm The Nativity
BBC Radio 4 Sunday 2nd January 3pm The Passion
Leonard returns to present day Ambridge preoccupations later in January.
Paul plays Leonard.
Merry Christmas to all our readers!

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Doctors

Big Finish

Paul has just completed his latest involvement with Big Finish Productions due for release next year.
Big Finish Productions is a production company, publisher and distributor producing CDs, downloads and books, perhaps best known for Doctor Who ranges of full-cast audio dramas (and its various spin-offs) but also a wide range other series, including Torchwood, Blake's 7, Dark Shadows, Terrahawks, The Avengers, The Prisoner, Survivors, The Omega Factor, Space 1999, Adam Adamant Lives!, Timeslip, Callan, Sherlock Holmes and more.

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Doctors

Doctors

BBC TV drama series set in a busy Midlands practice following the turbulent lives and loves of the staff and patients.
Karen tries to pretend everything is fine with Rob, but she’s starting to crack under the pressure. Bear wants to be there for Makeda during her procedure at St Phils, but Ernie Lynn, a parking attendant with a secret, has other ideas. ‘Doctors’ is produced in Birmingham by Mike Hobson - this ep by Caroline Slater. Paul plays Ernie Lynn.
BBC One 13:45 on Tuesday 26th October 2021

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The Archers

The Archers

Leonard Berry is involved in further upcoming episodes during October.

BBC Radio Four Sunday to Thursday, omnibus Sunday.
Paul plays Leonard Berry.

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Tomorrow Today

Tomorrow Today

Short film for showing on IMAX screens before and during COP26 written and directed by Colin O’Toole and produced by Nadia Jaynes for Little Monk Pictures, Manchester.
It’s a wake-up call for Arthur, his health and breathing already compromised, when an extreme weather event hits triggering flood warnings and power outages. Maybe he should have listened to his grandson Jack.
Sir David Attenborough describes a Cambridge University initiative that could save lives during events of this nature.
Paul plays Arthur, Samuel Bottomley plays Jack.

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Ropeless

Ropeless

Writer and director Andrea Carrino was proud to announce that his film ‘Ropeless’ "wins the Rai Cinema Channel award at the Social World Film Festival 2021 - a quality work stands out in the Italian film scene also for the originality with which it addresses the delicate issue of job loss”
The citation also includes the following - “Within this playful, eccentric milieu, actor Paul Copley’s performance offers the story’s most grounding element. He plays emotions of worry, relief and sadness with a recognizable tenor that is not exaggerated like some of the stylistic elements, but rather natural and subtle, with just a touch of self-knowing irony.”
The play has just premiered on Omeleto. To view, click below

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Doctors

Doctors

BBC TV drama series set in a busy Midlands practice following the turbulent lives and loves of the staff and patients.
In upcoming episode ‘One Fine Day’ by Helen Farrall directed by Dan Wilson - Paul plays Ernie, an elderly man determined to care and provide for his wife.

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Henry Bramble

The Infectious Imagination Of Henry Bramble

Writer/director Derek Boyes has announced that his short: The Infectious Imagination Of Henry Bramble will have its world premiere in competition in Los Angeles, at the L.A. Shorts International Film Festival in July - the 'Adventure’ category.
LA Shorts, celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, ranks among the most prestigious and largest short film festivals in the world. The festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, BAFTA, and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
Henry is played by Archie Lyndhurst who tragically passed away last year. Paul plays Great Uncle Geoffrey - retired judge and would-be writer.
It will be presented on the 4th July and it’s possible to obtain (small fee involved) a pass to watch the complete lineup of films below:

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Heterophobia

Heterophobia

Paul recently appeared at London's new Turbine Theatre at Battersea Power Station.
The performance was a two-hander rehearsed reading with Maureen Lipman in a new play called Heterophobia written by Ross Berkeley Simpson and directed by Scott Le Crass.
Gays are the majority. Straights are illegal. Thanks to a population explosion, the UK government began to actively encourage gay relationships. Decades later, being gay is the law, babies are born only by government sanctioned IVF and anyone found harbouring heterosexual tendencies is punished severely in a correctional facility.

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Downton2

Downton Abbey 2

Here comes ‘Downton Abbey 2’!
...For all the latest news visit:
Facebook: @DowntonAbbey
Twitter: @DowntonAbbey
Instagram: @DowntonAbbey_Official
#DowntonAbbey2

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Cats

Cats Protection

Cats Protection is celebrating the first anniversary of Hands Free Homing – which was launched in response to lockdown restrictions and has successfully and safely rehomed over 20,000 cats around the UK so far! Prospective owners browse available cats on the charity’s website and send in an application so they can be matched with the best cat for them and their home, chosen cats are then delivered using socially distant measures by a team of Cats Protection volunteers. Not only 20,000 in-need cats and kittens have found new homes but thousands of people have found beloved feline companions.

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The Archers

The Archers

Although lockdown means that currently episodes must be recorded remotely, away from the studio in Birmingham, the hard work and expertise of the whole BBC Team enables The Archers to continue to engross and entertain.
BBC Radio Four Monday to Thursday, omnibus Sunday.
Paul plays Leonard Berry.

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Coronation Street

Coronation Street

Evelyn (Maureen Lipman) and Arthur's often fraught relationship continues to develop in episodes airing from 30th December.
Paul plays Arthur.

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The Archers

The Archers

BBC Radio 4 is celebrating 70 years of The Archers. Here’s a link to special programmes to be broadcast from 1st January as part of those celebrations. The Archers officially launched on 1st January 1951.
ARCHERS AT 70
And over 19,000 episodes later, for stories and features about The Archers, and a Who’s Who of characters in 2021 click 'more' below.
Paul plays Leonard Berry

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TIE

Cats Protection

Cats Protection’s new Christmas animation - Casper’s Magical Journey - premiered on the Cats Protection website at 12 noon on 25th November.
You can find out more about this remarkable short film and about the work of Cats Protection by clicking the image.
Last year, Cats Protection helped reunite 2,500 cats with their owners, so cats like Casper could find their way home.
Paul is proud to support the work of Cats Protection. This year, they’re encouraging everyone to follow Casper’s Magical Journey and rediscover the magic of Christmas.

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Ropeless

Ropeless

Ropeless has won Best Abruzzo Short at the 38th Sulmona International Film Festival in Sulmona, Italy. Ropeless was directed by Andrea Carrino who also wrote & edited this very accomplished short film.
Shooting took place on location and the Italian Apennine plateau greatly helps the surreal aspects of the film. The story concerns the work and worries of Larry, ageing laundryman extraordinaire.
The cast of three includes Francesco Gordano and Antonio Banno.
Paul plays Larry.

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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

Paul is proud to have judged the amazing photos in this year’s ABF The Soldiers’ Charity competition, they’re all available to see now in the new 2021 calendar. Perfect Christmas gift, just search #soldierscharityshop and plenty more in their Christmas catalogue.
Covid restrictions may mean less of a family Christmas this year, but it can still be special. Gifts from #soldierscharityshop will always bring joy and you’ll be helping soldiers, veterans and their families.

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Tom Wrigglesworth

Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang-Ups

BBC Radio 4 is currently broadcasting series 4 of Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang Ups at 7:15 on Sundays.
It’s possible to listen to all 5 series of this quirky, genuinely funny radio sitcom on BBC Sounds.
Paul plays Tom’s dad, Richard Wrigglesworth.

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Coronation Street

Coronation Street

Coronation Street 60th Anniversary Year 1960 - 2020
… and Royal Mail have issued special stamps to mark this historic milestone.
Filming of life on the cobbles has resumed with appropriate safeguards in place, and the tentative relationship between Evelyn Plummer and Arthur Medwin looks set to continue its cautious progress!
Paul plays Arthur.

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