Writing
Tony Staveacre
Born
1942-05-24 (84)
Place of birth
County Cork, Ireland
Known for
Writing
Credits
12 titles
Tony Staveacre is a writer/producer/musician whose specialities are popular culture, oral history, music and comedy. He is the author of four books: 'Al Bowlly' (with Sid Colin), 'The Songwriters', 'Slapstick! - the Illustrated Story of Knockabout Comedy': his biography of band-leader Lew Stone - 'A Modest Maestro' was published in 2011. His tv credits have included 'Irving Berlin - the Voice of the City' (winner of Ace Award, USA), 'Tango Nuevo' (BBC-2), 'Organ Imperial', 'Tangos & Rags'(Decca), 'Behind the Scenes' (BBC-2), 'Tango Maestro' (BBC Four), 'The Old Boys Band' (BBC-1). In the previous millenium, he was a regular producer/presenter of The Radio 2 Arts Programme: also for Radio 2…
Known for
5.0The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
Legends
2006
Bette Davis talks with Joan Bakewell and members of the audience at the National Film Theatre, London.
Bette Davis
1972
7.0In his 70th year, Alfred Hitchcock came to the National Film Theatre in London to talk to fellow director Bryan Forbes and to answer questions from an audience of film enthusiasts.
Hitchcock at the N.F.T.
1969
NRWodehouse on Broadway explores the life and theatrical career of P.G. Wodehouse, highlighting his successful lyric-writing and collaborations for musical comedies on Broadway alongside figures like Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern.
Wodehouse on Broadway
1989
9.0A documentary on the recording of the song "Towers of London" and a brief behind-the-scenes look at the making of the "Generals and Majors" video. Recorded at Richard Branson's mansion, August 1980.
XTC at the Manor
1980
The life and times of Al Bowlly, first superstar in the history of British popular music.
Impressions of Al Bowlly
1976
Film credits
Series credits
Behind the camera
Bette Davis talks with Joan Bakewell and members of the audience at the National Film Theatre, London.
Bette Davis
1972
7.0In his 70th year, Alfred Hitchcock came to the National Film Theatre in London to talk to fellow director Bryan Forbes and to answer questions from an audience of film enthusiasts.
Hitchcock at the N.F.T.
1969
7.0In his 70th year, Alfred Hitchcock came to the National Film Theatre in London to talk to fellow director Bryan Forbes and to answer questions from an audience of film enthusiasts.
Hitchcock at the N.F.T.
1969
NRWodehouse on Broadway explores the life and theatrical career of P.G. Wodehouse, highlighting his successful lyric-writing and collaborations for musical comedies on Broadway alongside figures like Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern.
Wodehouse on Broadway
1989
NRWodehouse on Broadway explores the life and theatrical career of P.G. Wodehouse, highlighting his successful lyric-writing and collaborations for musical comedies on Broadway alongside figures like Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern.
Wodehouse on Broadway
1989
9.0A documentary on the recording of the song "Towers of London" and a brief behind-the-scenes look at the making of the "Generals and Majors" video. Recorded at Richard Branson's mansion, August 1980.
XTC at the Manor
1980
The life and times of Al Bowlly, first superstar in the history of British popular music.
Impressions of Al Bowlly
1976
NRLes Dennis stars as a journeyman working mens club comedian in this play loosely based on 70s scouse comic Jackie Hamilton
Jigsy
2020
Actor Rex Harrison talks entertainingly about his long stage and screen career with David Lewin and members of the audience of the National Film Theatre.
Rex Harrison at the N.F.T.
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6.6A surreal, moody short about the fetishisation of automobiles and auto accidents.
Crash!
1971