He moved to enfield, at age seven, where his parents had a fruit and vegetable business. Ray winstone will play elzevir block, innkeeperturnedsmuggler, in the sky one adaptation which is to be shown in two parts on december 28 and 29 at 8pm. Ray winstone biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is ray winstone. In april 20, while a guest host of the comedy quiz show have i got news for you, he provoked controversy by stating that scotlands chief exports were oil, whisky, tartan and tramps, leading to a headline in the scotsman claiming ray winstone calls scots tramps on tv quiz show. While on holiday in dorset this year i decided to download a few books. With ray winstone, nicholas mcgough, gareth reeves, mark mitchinson. Newcomer sophie cookson stars as johns first love, grace, who is also the daughter of moonfleet s antismuggling magistrate, mohune, played by ben chaplin mad dogs, dorian gray. Read the complete novels of j meade falkner tales of adventure mystery moonfleet the lost. Dec 29, 20 there a reunion of old acting chums on sky1 on saturday. The only thing i found frustrating was that the cast and crew were from what most have been an earlier version of the film. Not a great series, only two episodes and whilst ray winston is his usual self overall it was a fairly weak adaptation of the book. But a friendship with a notorious smuggler soon forces him into hiding with a price on his head, wondering if hell ever see moonfleet again.
The two of them are aided by a reliable supporting cost and enough has been invested in. While hunting through the countryside he captures his fugitive, only to learn that hes innocent of the crime. Ray winstone the sweeney will lead the cast of the twopart adaptation of john meade falkners novel, alongside aneurin barnard well take manhattan. Lock, stock and two smoking barrels, sexy beast and bronson are some of the more successful exercises in the genre. John trenchard is an orphan who dreams of finding blackbeards riches. Moonfleet stars ray winstone and aneurin barnard youtube. Ray winstone, aneurin barnard board skys moonfleet deadline. Ray winstone is set to star in new sky one drama series moonfleet. The film was well made and the actors were very well suited to the characters they played. Ray winstone and aneurin barnard to lead sky1s moonfleet. M faulkner book, set in the dark world of pirates, smugglers and ghostly secrets.
Sky1 hds latest original drama is a twopart adaptation of the john meade falkner adventure novel, moonfleet. His character in moonfleet, smuggler and pub landlord elzevir block, is from. Moonfleet is a 1898 novel written by english writer j. Scarlett johansson, the star of black widow, says the movie deserves to be marvels big summer 2020 movie. Jun 10, 20 sky1 hds latest original drama is a twopart adaptation of the john meade falkner adventure novel, moonfleet. Michael palin in wyeths world bbc2 was a little gem. A bearded ray winstone in a velvetcollared coat is handing out chocolate biscuits and larking about with his young moonfleet costar aneurin barnard, who is doing interviews in the same room.
There were some slight differences in the storyline of the film, from the story in the book, but i still found the dvd very enjoyable. Ray winstone wraps up against the cold as he works on new period. Aneurin barnard and finn wolfhard discuss the adult and adolescent versions of their character boris pavlikovsky in the goldfinch featurettes. Ray winstone, aneurin barnard board skys moonfleet. Fantasy drama miniseries starring ray winstone and aneurin barnard. Dec 23, 20 ray winstone will play elzevir block, innkeeperturnedsmuggler, in the sky one adaptation which is to be shown in two parts on december 28 and 29 at 8pm. Even ray winstone whose presence on the cast list swung the vote for me when making the purchase was uniformly dull, his badmans voice becoming at times almost a joke like his betting ads and so husky and throaty at times as to be pretty near inaudible certainly incomprehensible. Ray winstone and aneurin barnard star as elzevir block and his young recruit john trenchard in sky1s. While there wont be an avengers movie coming our way for a while which feels odd after infinity war and endgame hit us in back to back years the marvel train keeps on rolling nonetheless. Moonfleet is a 1955 eastman color film filmed in cinemascope directed by fritz lang which was inspired by the novel moonfleet by j. If you have a few hours to spare and are looking for something lighthearted but highly entertaining i would highly recommend moonfleet. Ray winstone leads a gang of smugglers in our brand new family drama, moonfleet.
Young orphan john trenchard barnard has had a difficult life growing up in the quiet coastal town of moonfleet and dreams of one day finding blackbeards treasure. A classic story of high adventure, treasure and smuggling set in a small dorset village of moonfleet. He is, however, a decade older than the john trenchard of the book. Ray winstone is to take the lead role in moonfleet the 56yearold actor will play elzevir block in the new sky1 family drama, which sees him lead a. Tonight and tomorrow, he appears in the tv drama moonfleet, on sky. From the writers of life on mars and ashes to ashes, this twopart adaptation of the muchloved john meade falkner. A tale of smugglers on the dorset coast has plenty of thrills as it rattles along at a frenetic pace, says horatia harrod. Ray winstone in his breakthrough role in 1979s scum. This included filming at the genuine castle at carisbrooke featured in the book. Moonfleet, winstone says of his straggly barnet, referring to the tv adaptation. Aneurin barnard, ashley pharoah, moonfleet, ray winstone, sky1. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. Spectacular period drama for event scheduling and family audiences worldwide. With ray winstone, aneurin barnard, sophie cookson, anthony ofoegbu.
This was the first book that i downloaded when i received my kindle as a present. In april 20, while a guest host of the comedy quiz show have i got news for you, he provoked controversy by stating that scotlands chief exports were oil, whisky, tartan and tramps, leading to a headline in the scotsman claiming ray winstone. As a child i lived for a time in weymouth, on the south coast, and my grandfather would take me and my brother to walk the dogs on nearby chesil beach. Latest headlines world news you mag event books promos mail shop blogs property horoscopes motoring games. Advertisement speaking at an event publicising his new sky drama moonfleet, which airs this christmas, he said. Ray winstone drama moonfleet shines light on little known. What makes the book even better for me is knowing that all the place names are actual places in dorset that i have visited. An afrikaner veteran of the boer war has just immigrated to new zealand and is hired to track a man accused of killing a soldier.
Ray will play elzevir block with aneurin barnard as john trenchard. Ray winstone wraps up against the cold as he works on new period drama moonfleet. Moonfleet audiobook by john meade falkner 1858 1932 childrensliteraturemoonfleetaudiobook the novel is. May 19, 2015 ray winstone leads a gang of smugglers in our brand new family drama, moonfleet. But then theres a lot of inedible fungus in there too, several of them featuring now eminent talents such as ray winstone 44 inch chest, jude law breaking and entering, or both. Starring ray winstone quick overview written by ashley pharoah life on mars, ashes to ashes, this twopart adaptation of the muchloved john meade falkner novel is set in the small dorset village of moonfleet. The actor on his latest film the gunman, life, death and the nhs. Ray winstone was born on february 19, 1957, in hackney hospital in london, england, to margaret richardson and raymond j.
Ray winstone stars in an epic smuggling adventure for the whole family full of danger and diamonds. Friday night with jonathan ross recommended for you 16. Here ray, star of movies such as scum and the sweeney, takes us behind the scenes on the drama, filmed on location in ireland. Theyve had ray winstone all over sky this christmas, gamely plugging this new dramatisation of j meade falkners rumbustious crowdpleaser, moonfleet. With ray winstone, i just cant suspend memories of previous performances. I truly enjoyed this film but then i am a bit of a romance enthusiast. Meade falkner, although significant alterations were made in the characters and plot.
Moonfleet sky one, j meade falkner s story about smugglers and excisemen on the dorset coast, isnt a particularly long novel, but youd be forgiven for thinking it must be a doorstopper, given the breakneck pace of this adaptation. Moonfleet stars ray winstone and aneurin barnard video. Set in the small dorset village of moonfleet, the story sees young john trenchard barnard desperate to join the local band of smugglers led by elzevir block winstone. Ray winstone the trials of jimmy rose, aneurin barnard ssgb. In the story, young john trenchard aneurin barnard the white queen is desperate to join the local band of smugglers led by elzevir block ray. The story flows nicely and at a good pace and the writing is generally of a very high standard. Britains most famous cockney actor stars alongside sean penn in the new action. Actor ray winstone is rarely in two minds, says craig mclean. Digital spy talks to ray winstone and aneurin barnard about skys tv adaptaion of moonfleet. The acting was great i love ray winstone and aneurin barnard. Falkner uses the local geography of dorset and the isle of wight in the book, only changing some of the place. My favourite book of all time and the final scenes where they land on the beach and are in the why not always brings a tear to my eye. Ray winstone takes weekend magazine behind the scenes on. Moonfleet starring ray winstone teaser trailer by sky one.
Find out when moonfleet is on tv, including series 1episode 1. Moonfleet series and episode guides tv from radiotimes. Was the leading actor in the directorial debuts of two brit actors. Dec 28, 20 moonfleet sky one, j meade falkners story about smugglers and excisemen on the dorset coast, isnt a particularly long novel, but youd be forgiven for thinking it must be a doorstopper. Aneurin barnard and ray winstone are fantastic as the leads and work well as the characters they are portraying. When young john trenchard finds a secret passage, hes sure it will lead him to blackbeards infamous lost treasure a huge diamond of incredible value. Soon to be a major sky tv series starring ray winstone. Mystery, contraband and not enough screen time for ray winstone left.
Ray winstone biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. I was the head of creative for the entire integrated campaign. The plot is an adventure tale of smuggling, treasure, and shipwreck set in 18th century england. Ray winstone is to take the lead role in moonfleet the 56yearold actor will play elzevir block in the new sky1 family drama, which sees him lead a local band of. Ray winstone with his character, elzevir block, i feel stole the show. From the sideways eye roll to climate change rage, a new book by two frazzled mums decodes the. Ray winstone drama moonfleet shines light on little known history. In the story, young john trenchard aneurin barnard the white queen is desperate to join the local band of smugglers led by elzevir block ray winstone the departed, hugo. A classic tale of smuggling by john meade falkner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pdf moonfleet download full ebook video dailymotion. Together they embark on an adventure full of action, friendship, and humour, and hunt for a fabled lost diamond. Oct 08, 2014 ray winstone moonfleet and amanda redman new tricks have been set as the two leads in itvs threepart drama the trials of jimmy rose, tvwise has learned. Moonfleet sky one, j meade falkners story about smugglers and excisemen on the dorset coast, isnt a particularly long novel, but youd be.
The thing sped along like a whippet running late for an appointment. The book was extremely popular among children worldwide up. The 62yearold actor known for the likes of the departed and sexy beast is expected to appear in the marvel. Moonfleet the worlds classics by john meade falkner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ray s theme is that we urgently need more quality drama with broad appeal on tv and shouldnt keep relying on wornout cliches about drug dealers and murderers.
In april 20, while a guest host of the comedy quiz show have i got. Moonfleet starring ray winstone dvd free delivery from. Jul 21, 2019 ray winstone speaks up for british troops in afghanistan friday night with jonathan ross duration. The best scripts come from television, says ray winstone. Written by ashley pharoah life on mars, ashes to ashes, this twopart adaptation of the muchloved john meade falkner novel is set in the small dorset village of moonfleet. Sky1 filmed a twopart tv adaptation in ireland in 20 starring ray winstone, aneurin barnard and karl mccrone. A young man craving adventure joins a team of smugglers in moonfleet on sky 1 hd. I know youve heard it a thousand times, not as good as the book but this.