Source: THE VELVET ONION. This week sees the launch of brand new, madcap BBC Three comedy Murder in Successville, with Tom Davis right in the middle of it all as tough, uncompromising hardman of crimesolving, DI Sleet. Each week, a celebrity guest is made rookie partner, and asked to solve a murder in a townContinue reading “Tom Davis on Murder in Successville”
Author Archives: Didymus Holmes
James Cook’s Adventures in Ausland
SOURCE: THE VELVET ONION (PART ONE AND PART TWO) If you’re a die hard fan of The Mighty Boosh or a lover of alternative music crafted with care for the details, chances are you’ve heard of James Cook. If you haven’t, then perhaps you haven’t been reading TVO properly these last five years. With his new album out now, Cook hasContinue reading “James Cook’s Adventures in Ausland”
Oldham Ghost Walk
Feature package made for Quays TV in early 2013 about the ghost walks run by local actor Mark Whitley, featuring Oldham Coliseum legend David Rustidge. Expect zero budget and a camera that didn’t like night shoots, but the vibe is fun all the same!
The Velvet Onion Live!
A one-off live event with a star studded line up… and some celebrities in the audience, too! With the help of James Wren (The Hen & Chickens, Spank!) and Bob Pipe (The Forgery Club, Myspace Comedy), we sold out a South London venue with a night to remember! The trailer above should give you aContinue reading “The Velvet Onion Live!”
Scribblings in Manchester
Canongate Books wanted The Velvet Onion to capture the madness of a 6 hour book signing event for Noel Fielding & Dave Brown in Waterstones, Manchester. Queue the weirdest birthday I ever had…