On Tuesday 20th July, The British Comedy Society is unveiling a blue commemorative plaque in memory of comedian Harry Worth. Close friend and star comedian Jimmy Cricket will do the honours at Harry’s birthplace, 47 Fitzwilliam Street, Hoyland Common. The fun begins at twelve noon and, for the cost of just £5, continues at the Hoyland Common Working Men’s Club where food will be prepared. There will be a pay bar. Please contact John Gatenby at: britishcomedysociety@yahoo.co.uk. The event coincides with the DVD debut of series one of ‘Thirty Minutes Worth’, Harry’s classic I.T.V. series.

Robert will be attending another day of Hammer Films celebration organized by the tireless Don Fearney at Cine Lumiere, South Kensington. The event will run from 10am until 6pm on Saturday 30th October 2010. It will be a perfect pre-Halloween bash, priced at just £15 per ticket. The day will include the launch of a new book: ‘Hammer the Unsung Heroes’ which features a foreword by Barbara Shelley. Barbara will be in attendance to sign the book and other Hammer items. Other guests include Hammer Glamour favourite Vera Day, Peter Cushing’s secretary, Joyce Broughton, and Hammer leading men Damien Thomas and Edward De Souza who will be discussing and screening their new horror anthology film ‘Grave Tales’ alongside co-star Brian Murphy and members of the crew. More guests will be announced nearer the time. To book your place please call Don on 0208 806 6915 or write to him at 25 High Hill Ferry, Bakers Hill, London, E59 HG and tell him Robert sent you!

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Alan Hume, one of the true gentlemen of the British film industry.The most skilled of cinematographers, Alan worked on everything from the James Bond series to the Hammer horrors. A veteran of true class, with work alongside Alexander Korda and David Lean under his belt, he forged a fruitful relationship with director Gerald Thomas. Alan was camera operator on the very first Carry On, Carry On Sergeant, and subsequently became a regular director of photography throughout the sixties and seventies. He lit the very last, Carry On Columbus, in 1992. Robert spent many happy hours in his company and recorded the 2003 DVD audio commentary for Carry On Henry with him at Pinewood Studios. Robert’s proudest television appearance is on the 1998 documentary ‘What’s A Carry On?’. For one interview session Robert was lit by the guv’nor himself. As Babara Windsor said at the time: “We all loved Alan. Not only was he gorgeous, he made us look fantastic on camera!” Rest in Peace.

Comedy actress and campaigner Carol Hawkins has launched her official website. Pop along and read about her amazing career from Carry On to Hammer via Ray Cooney and say hello. Visit: www.carolhawkins.co.uk/

The 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Taverners is marked with a stunning Diamond Jubilee Garden Party within the grounds of Westminster Abbey. Robert accompanies Jenny Hanley and joined other guests including Judith Chalmers, Diana Moran, Vicki Michelle and Mike Read. The day of Jenny fun had started with the Lakeland Christmas launch party

Robert accompanies Special Guest Leslie Phillips to the central event in The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund calendar: Carry On Up the London Party, held within the gardens of Chelsea Barracks. The Carry On themed fun and games involved multi-Cleos, a gaggle of nurses and King Henry VIII. The charity doubled its takings from last year, so many congratulations to all involved.