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BBC News
4 hours ago
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Stanley Kubrick house inspires its own teen resident into film
A teenager who lives in Stanley Kubrick's former home says she has been inspired to become a film 17, said that living in Abbots Mead in Barnet Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, had "definitely sparked a bigger interest in the film industry".The house, which is up for sale, is where the American director managed productions for films such as The Shining, Barry Lyndon, A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space said she "did not know how famous he was until I went to film school". "I don't think I appreciated the history of this house enough until I started looking into things like media and I heard a lot about Stanley Kubrick," she said visitors to the home either "love or hate the property".She used to choreograph plays at school and in 10 years' time she said she would love to be an artistic director and follow in the footsteps of the film teacher at college said she would "love to come round and see it" when she revealed whose former home she lived in. Molly's mother Victoria said she had lived in the house for more than 40 years and when they first moved into the property "it was very creepy".She said there was a storm and the "wind whistled through the house" and floorboards creeped, and it felt like being in The time though, she said it became "a lovely family home".She said fans of Kubrick, "mainly Americans", have come to the house every few months and "it amazes me - the fans he still has".These visitors are allowed to walk around the outside and see the former garage where Kubrick edited films, Victoria said. Local Savills director Steven Spencer said a lot of Kubrick's "great work was done here and that is what makes this a piece of cinematic history".He said "we believe people have come from around the world just to see the shelves [in the workshop]" which featured in A Clockwork sitting room was used as "his cinema room where he watched his films probably for many hours until he was happy" he added. The nine-bedroom property, which has a blue plaque dedicated to Kubrick outside, is listed for sale with Savills for a guide price of £6,950, lived at the house between 1965 and 1979, before moving to Childwickbury Estate, near St Albans, where he stayed until his death in 1999. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
24-05-2025
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- BBC News
Stanley Kubrick's Hertfordshire home up for sale
The house where Stanley Kubrick lived while working on iconic films is up for Mead in Barnet Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, was bought by the American director in 1965 and is where he managed productions for films such as The Shining, Barry Lyndon, A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space nine-bedroom property, which has a blue plaque dedicated to Kubrick outside, is listed for sale with Savills for a guide price of £6,950, lived at the house for 14 years before moving to Childwickbury Estate, near St Albans, where he stayed until his death in 1999. Simon Cowell's father, Eric, sold the house to Spencer from Savills Rickmansworth described it as "a wonderful opportunity to own a true piece of filmmaking history".He continued: "The close proximity to Elstree Studios made it the perfect base for Kubrick and his family."He also worked a lot from home – carefully managing all aspects of four films from his extraordinary body of work from within its four walls." The house has period features such as ornate staircases, large fireplaces and high garden contains a heated swimming pool, sauna, two greenhouses and an addition to the main property, there was also a two-bedroom apartment above one of the garages, and a detached four-bedroom house with its own private garden called Abbots Mead Lodge. In 2015, his daughter Katharina Kubrick visited the house for a segment for The One Show on BBC the time, she recalled how her father edited films such as Clockwork Orange in the said: "I remember so clearly one Sunday, some girls came to the door and daddy opened it."They said, 'Is Stanley Kubrick here?' and he said, 'I'm sorry he's not home'."I was laughing at the top of the stairs." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders films explosive summer wedding as filming leaks online months in advance
A MAJOR EastEnders spoiler has leaked months ahead of airing - with a huge wedding set to take place in Walford this summer. The BBC soap recently filmed a top secret wedding on the Elstree set and unfortunately for them, parts were captured by drone footage. 2 2 The footage was then leaked online by fans - months before airing. It shows a party in the Queen Vic and a stretched limo arriving in the Square with some of Walford's finest in their Sunday best getting into the party atmosphere. A source said: 'It's a bit of a nightmare. 'Drones are always hovering about but this is the first time a major storyline has leaked from them.' In the video - that has now been removed from the internet - a cast member can be seen beckoning the drone in further while filming in the famous Square. The wedding is set to air this summer and has been kept a closely-guarded secret - though there are a number of couples that could be tying the knot. Lauren Branning and Peter Beale were the most recent to get engaged after a family secret confirmed that Lauren hadn't tried to kill Cindy Beale during a drug-induced blackout. The recently returned Vicki Fowler and new love Ross could also be a potential summer wedding. And next week's spoilers have revealed that Harvey Monroe and Jean Slater are also getting engaged. However with Harvey's affair with Kathy Beale set to be exposed - could it be Harvey and Kathy walking down the aisle?
BBC News
20-02-2025
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- BBC News
EastEnders character dies in live episode as part of the 40th anniversary week
EastEnders said goodbye to James Bye as Martin Fowler tragically died in The Queen Vic after his character was crushed whilst trying to save beloved ex-wife and true love, Stacey Slater. After months of avoiding their feelings, the pair finally admitted their true love for one and other and decided to give their relationship a chance, but their happiness was short-lived when the paramedics revealed that Martin could not be saved, and he later died in Stacey's arms as a result of his injuries. Martin Fowler first arrived in Walford on 30th July 1985, making him the first baby born in EastEnders to parents, Pauline and Arthur. Played by James Bye since 2014, Martin has been at the heart of some of EastEnders biggest storylines, and his death is sure to have devastating repercussions across Albert Square as those that knew him struggle to come to terms with his death. Speaking on his dramatic exit, James Bye said: "Saying goodbye is not easy, but after 10 years at EastEnders and on the night of the show's epic 40th anniversary – the time felt right. It's an honour to leave on a story of this magnitude. A huge thank you to all the fans of the show – EastEnders wouldn't be what it is without you – and to the BBC and EastEnders team for trusting me with this role for so many years. This fruit and veg man will always hold a special place in my heart. It's time to look forward, and I'm incredibly excited for what the future holds. RIP Martin Fowler." Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said: 'It's incredibly sad to say goodbye to James, who has been a much loved loyal company member for 10 years. James' performance in tonight's live episode was nothing short of outstanding and one that I know will touch so many of you watching at home due to his loveable portrayal of Martin Fowler, which has made him a firm favourite amongst the viewers. When discussing James' exit, we knew that we needed to give Martin Fowler the big explosive storyline that his character deserved. "To leave the show in such an emotional storyline, during a live episode is something incredibly courageous to do as an actor, and one that I'm sure will cement itself in EastEnders history. I would like to thank James for everything he's given to EastEnders, and although we will all miss him here at Elstree, he will always remain a member of the EastEnders family and we wish him the best for the future.' CT3
