Still the Daddy - Ray Winstone in Bouncer

Us Brits are as inconsistent as the weather, but one area in which we are dependable is acting. From Olivier to Oldman, Wisdom to Winslet, Blighty’s talented thesps have effortlessly conquered the world stage, taking with them critical plaudits as well as the odd gong.

Short movies are where young actors get their break and established talent take a walk on the wildside, attracted by riskier roles that may reinvent or reinvigorate their career. Throughout August, ShortsTV are broadcasting some classic short movies featuring up and coming UK talent as well as the occasional superstar as you’ve never seen them before.

Tune in to ‘Stars In Shorts’ every Monday at 11pm.

ShortsTV can be viewed on Sky 342.



 

BOUNCER                                             
DRAMA /UK / 10mins / 2002
Director: Michael Baig-Clifford
Starring: Ray Winstone, Paddy Considine, Shaun Parkes, Ronnie Fox

One night in the life of a doorman. Starring Ray Winstone (Beowulf, Sexy Beast, Nil By Mouth) and Paddy Considine (The Bourne Ultimatum, Hot Fuzz, Dead Man’s Shoes).

MONDAY 3rd AUGUST (11pm)  
 

THE PRO                            
COMEDY / UK / 14mins / 2007
Directors: Hugo Currie & Toby Leslie
Starring: Richard Coyle, Mark Heap, Andrew Lincoln

While Golf pro Tony Kirby is making a series of self-help videos, he elects to go head to head with his arch-rival, Dorking Golf Centre’s local legend Colin Parks. Starring Richard Coyle (Coupling, Strange), Mark Heap (Spaced, Brass Eye) and Andrew Lincoln (Teachers, Love Actually).

MONDAY 10th AUGUST (11pm)
 

GOODBYE MR SNUGGLES                     
COMEDY /UK / 6mins / 2006
Written & Directed by Jonathan Hopkins
Starring: James Fox, Robert Hardy, Tony Bluto

Two elderly gentlemen set off for a days painting in the English countryside but the tranquillity is shattered when a gun-toting clown appears on the scene. Starring James Fox (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Performance, Patriot Games) and Robert Hardy (Harry Potter, All Creatures Great and Small).

MONDAY 17th AUGUST (11pm)   
 

HARD TO SWALLOW                        
COMEDY / UK / 14mins / 2007                    
Written & Directed by Mat Kirkby
Starring: Richard Herring, Nicholas Burns, James Lance, Katherine Parkinson

Three couples share one chaotic Sunday lunch. Starring Richard Herring (Time Gentleman Please, This Morning with Richard Not Judy), Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, Benidorm), James Lance (No Heroics, Bronson) and Katherine Parkinson (The I.T. Crowd, The Boat That Rocked).

MONDAY 24th AUGUST (11pm)   
 

For more information, visit www.shortstv.com