St Minver Probus Club
September’s meeting of the club was enlivened years before that, Dave became involved in by a talk from Dave Morgan, a policeman turned murder/mystery shows. Asked about his acting actor. experience, he uttered the immortal words How do you get speaking roles in world-beaters “None, but I’ve given evidence at the Old Bailey.” These shows brought him to the notice of like Doc Martin and Poldark? Dramatic Arts those that matter in the Doc Martin, Poldark, degree, RADA, parent in the business? Not a Rosamund Pilcher serials scene, and he was bit of it – you just have to give evidence at the very soon offered work because he looked right, Old Bailey. Admittedly, not many of us get that sounded right and was right! After appearing opportunity, but let me explain. in some minor speaking roles, he broke into Police Career film and landed a real speaking role. In a Jenny Dave left school at 16, without qualifications Agutter film, set in Dorset in 1810, he plays an or much idea of a career. He joined the Police evil bailiff, evicting a family from their home. (Dad’s suggestion). (but don’t hold that against him). His savvy nature led him to survive (well, to be Teaching and Writing honest, much more than survive) with his sense Recently, he was highly amused – and flattered – of humour intact, 30 years’ service, 27 of which to be asked to tutor in Film and TV Production at was in the CID, much of that in the toughest Falmouth University – a “wonderful place”. parts of London. Now, on top of all this, Dave has found time and It was post-Kray-era, but only just. He was talent to have published a book for children (My stationed, for some of the time, in Notting Hill. World of Dreams), with another in the pipeline, (‘no Carnival then, just race riot’) to be called Dreams and Wishes. He worked in Drugs, Vice, and told us about a protection racket he uncovered. Two heavies were demanding monthly payments from a publican in return for not smashing up his pub (called ‘The Robin Hood’). Crucial evidence from him and a cleaning lady describing ‘grab a granny night’ convinced the jury and surprised the judge in equal measure.
Acting Career This was all very well and extremely interesting, but how do you get into television? Well, some
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You could say Dave’s dreams and wishes have come true, and that he has done pretty well indeed in every area he has chosen, and some he hasn’t. A super talk, one thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all. Now, if you would like to be enlivened, please consider joining us, by ringing our secretary Roy Birchwood on 01208 880549.
T. Priest
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