Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 50th Anniversary
Sunday 18th November 2018 - Pinewood Studios, London, England

Fifty years on from its cinema release, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was celebrated at Pinewood Studios on November 18th with cast and crew returning to the studio, along with 100 fans and Chitty herself for a day of memories.

 

Adrian Hall (Jeremy Potts) and Heather Ripley (Jemima Potts) with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Adrian Hall (Jeremy Potts) and Heather Ripley (Jemima Potts) with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

 

Following morning refreshments, author Dave Worrall took attendees on a walking tour of Pinewood's gardens and chatted about Chitty along with many other movies using the gardens - including the upcoming Mary Poppins Returns. On returning to Heatherden Hall (aka Scrumptious Manor), Chitty herself was awaiting - along with a the child catcher! - for photo opportunities.

 

Dave Worrall on the garden tour Robbie Sherman with Chitty

 

Cast and crew members then signed autographs for fans and Dave Hinnett showcased his amazing and vast Chitty memorabilia collection - it has to be a world record?!

 

A small selection from Dave Hinett's impressive Chitty collection
A small selection from Dave Hinett's impressive Chitty collection

 

Matthew Field then hosted interview sessions with guests including: Robbie Sherman, who chatted about the all-important music and lyrics; Peter Lamont and Dickie Bamber about some of their production memories before Martin Body and Graham Hartstone offered an insight into their roles; and, finally, two of the stars Heather Ripley and Adrian Hall looked back on their involvement - being honest, frank and very candid.

 

Matt interviewing Peter Lamont and Dickie Bamber Matt interviewing Robbie Sherman
Matt interviewing Peter Lamont and Dickie Bamber Matt interviewing Robbie Sherman

 

Matt interviewing Graham Harstone and Martin Body Matt interviewing Adrian and Heather
Matt interviewing Graham Harstone and Martin Body Matt interviewing Adrian and Heather

 

A scrumptious two-course lunch was served before guests then made their way to the John Barry Theatre for the screening itself - introduced by Adrian and Heather. Everyone agreed, it was a fantasmagorical day!

 

All photographs (c) Mark Mawston / Bondstars LLP. Not to be used without prior permission.

 

You'll be able to see more photos from the event on our Facebook page soon!

 

 

We have a limited stock of the exclusive 24 page event programme for sale.

Please click here for more information

 

Bondstars would like to say a big thank you to....

 

Adrian Hall

Heather Ripley

Peter Lamont

Robbie Sherman

Dickie Bamber

Terry Bamber

Graham Hartstone

Martin Body

Michael Redding

Alec Mills

Brian W Cook

Lawrie Read

Les Tomkins

Alan Tomkins

 

Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Stephanie Wenborn and all at EON Productions Ltd

Lucy Fleming & Ian Fleming Publications

Park Circus

Pinewood Studios

Dave Hinett for the use of his Chitty Chitty Bang Bang collection and access to his photo archive.

 

Matthew Field for his invaluable assistance.

 

Dave Worrall

Mark Mawston

Andrew Freeman

Vipul Patel

Jake Hinett

Steve Woods

Alan Stephenson

Kieran Chalker

Bernard Vandendriessche

Al Samujh

Sean Lester at All Smart

Rob Alderton at Chitty Hire

 



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