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WW1 FALLEN - MEMORIES WANTED
We are looking for personal stories from Wales of families or individuals who lost a loved one during the First World War.
We would be interested to hear from you:
... If you look after a local war memorial or commemorate a loved one whose name is listed on it.
If you have a poignant or personal story and letters, diaries or photos from someone who lost their life in World War One.
If you or a relative visit the grave of a fallen loved one, either in Wales or abroad.
If you or a relative went on a tour/pilgrimage to France or Belgium to visit the grave of a loved one in the 1920s or 1930s
If so please write to Emily or Lizi at mail@testimonyfilms.com, telephone us on 0117 9258589 or write a letter to Testimony Films, 12 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RH
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Thanks to everyone who helped in the making of Hull's Headscarf Heroes and to everyone who watched too.
Hull's Headscarf Heroes is now available on the bbc iplayer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09r8jvr< br>

Amazing! Hull's Headscarf Heroes is pick of the week in the excellent BBC History Magazine

We're thrilled that Radio Times has chosen Hull's Headscarf Heroes as documentary of the week for next week! The new edition of Radio Times is out now.
Hull's Headscarf Heroes goes out Monday, 5th February 9pm BBC FOUR.

Hull's Headscarf Heroes goes out next Monday, 5th February 2018, 9pm, BBC Four (Testimony Films 1 x 60 mins)
The epic story of Hull’s Triple Trawler tragedy fifty years ago in early 1968, when 58 deep sea fishermen lost their lives and the extraordinary protest by local women who fought for greater safety at sea.

Hello, We are making a BBC4 documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of the loss of three Hull trawlers in 1968, the St Romanus, the Kingston Peridot and the Ross Cleveland. The film will pay tribute to those who lost their lives on the trawlers as well as the six thousand Hull men who have lost their lives at sea over the years. It will also share the story of the Hull women who campaigned successfully for new maritime safety legislation. We are looking to speak to anyone wh...o was either involved or remembers the silent march down Hull’s famous Hessle Road led by Lillian Bilocca, the protest at St. Andrew’s Dock to stop trawlers leaving without a radio operator or the various meetings held in Hull in 1968. It would be great to hear what it was like from the people involved. Please do email, call or respond if you have any stories or information you'd like to share. My email address is emily.sivyer@testimonyfilms.com or the number here is 0117 9258589. All best wishes, Emily
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TONIGHT, on MORE4, 'Convicted for Love' 10pm

Testimony Films' New Documentary CONVICTED FOR LOVE Airs Next Week! (10pm, 10th July, MORE 4)
To mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in private, CONVICTED FOR LOVE tells the dramatic and emotional story of four gay men who fell foul of Britain’s homophobic laws. The government’s 2017 Turing’s Law promises a pardon and an apology for men like these, hounded for their homosexuality. But this film reveals that for many of them, the injustice continues.

HAVE YOU GOT HOME VIDEO FOOTAGE OF PRINCESS DIANA IN WALES? We’re looking for anyone who captured one of the Princess’ visits to Wales. Did you video her in your home town/village when she toured Wales in 1981 or on one of her subsequent visits? What format is it on, e.g video, 16mm, super 8 etc? Have you got a story to tell about filming her in Wales? PLEASE CONTACT Emily Sivyer on 0117 925 8589 or EMAIL: Emily.sivyer@testimonyfilms.com

IS THIS YOUR STREET IN CARDIFF? Do you remember celebrating the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1981? Do you recognise yourself or a friend in these images? Please contact us on 0117 925 8589 or email emily.sivyer@testimonyfilms.com #Wales #Cardiff

DO YOU HAVE MEMORIES OF PRINCESS DIANA IN WALES FOR NEW BBC WALES DOCUMENTARY? Testimony Films, a documentary company are researching a new BBC Wales film about the life and death of Diana, The Princess of Wales to mark the 20th anniversary of her death in August this year. The film will tell the story of her relationship with the people of Wales. She visited Wales many times, including her famous trip with Prince Charles in 1981. She was also involved with many Welsh chariti...es and organisations. Her tragic death was commemorated by thousands of people across Wales. For many, she was the People's Princess. We would like to hear from anyone with a story to tell about Diana- about meeting her on a Royal visit, or photographing and filming her. We’re interested in stories of watching the Royal Wedding and holding a street party to celebrate it. We’re interested in speaking to anyone who was a great fan of Diana and who was inspired by her ideas, her charity work and her fashion sense- and who identified closely with her when she went through her separation and divorce. We’re also interested in hearing from people who were deeply affected by her tragic death. If you or someone you know has memories or a story to tell, we would love to hear from you. You can contact Lizi or Emily via email: lizi.cosslett@testimonyfilms.com or emily.sivyer@testimonyfilms.com or by phone 0117 925 8589. We are in the office Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm.” To reassure anyone who may contact us, all correspondence is kept confidential at this stage and is for research purposes only.
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CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY: LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS Were you arrested and/or prosecuted because of your sexuality? Were you entrapped or unfairly treated by the police? Have you applied, either successfully or unsuccessfully, to the Home Office to have your conviction disregarded? What are your views on the Government’s recent pardon/disregard process? Please contact Pete Vance or Emily Sivyer in confidence via Facebook or on 0117 925 8589 or at pete.vance@testimonyfilms.com/emily. sivyer@testimonyfilms.com

CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY: WERE YOU ARRESTED FOR BEING GAY?
Are you one of the 15000 men convicted of consensual gay sex offences who can apply for a pardon to have your criminal records cleared?
How has your conviction affected your life?
... If you were over 16 and your crime did not involve sexual activity in a public lavatory then your record could be cleared.
Were you convicted or cautioned for having consensual sex with someone over 16, for 'gross indecency' or for loitering or frequenting with intent?
Are you in the process of clearing or have you cleared your criminal record? We want to show how unjust these convictions were.
Please contact Pete Vance or Emily Sivyer in confidence via Facebook or on 0117 925 8589 or at pete.vance@testimonyfilms.com/ emily.sivyer@testimonyfilms.com
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CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY: LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS
Award winning documentary company Testimony Films needs your help for a new Channel 4 documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967. Were you arrested and/or prosecuted because of your sexuality? Were you entrapped or unfairly treated by the police? Or were forced to endure prejudice and discrimination? Were you one of the victims of the age of consent laws? If you have a story to share we would love to hear from you. Please contact us either through our Facebook page or get in touch with Pete Vance or Emily Sivyer in confidence on 0117 925 8589 or at pete.vance@testimonyfilms.com/emily. sivyer@testimonyfilms.com

CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY: LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS
Award-winning documentary company Testimony Films needs your help for a new Channel 4 documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967. Through this film, we want to tell the story of gay men throughout this country during the 20th century and beyond.
Were you arrested and/or prosecuted because of your sexuality? Were you entrapped or unfairly treated by the police? Or were you forced to endure prejudic...e and discrimination?
Were you one of the victims of the age of consent laws which meant that young gay men could be prosecuted for having sex below the age of 21- and later 18. Did you live in fear of being caught?
Did you have to leave your job or were you dishonourably discharged from the armed forces? Were you affected by Section 28?
Despite everything, did you remain defiant and get involved in campaigns to change people's attitudes and the law?
If you have a story to share we would love to hear from you. Please contact us either through our Facebook page or get in touch with Pete Vance or Emily Sivyer in confidence on 0117 925 8589 or at pete.vance@testimonyfilms.com/emily. sivyer@testimonyfilms.com
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Do you or someone you know have a Raleigh Burner, like those ridden by Andy Ruffell and Team Raleigh in the mid-1980s? We're looking to film with one of these amazing bikes for a new BBC4 documentary about the history of Raleigh. If you can help us please get in touch with Pete Vance, 0117 925 8589, pete.vance@testimonyfilms.com Thanks!

On again tonight, on BBC4 at 9pm, 'Surviving Aberfan'

"If we don't say what happened that day, then it will never be known" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Aberfa n-Peo…/…/1786230348