Memories of working with Michael Gothard on "The Excavation", from Natasha Pyne
Despite the fact that it was 55 years since she had appeared in "The Excavation", Natasha Pyne very kindly responded to a request for any memories of the production.
This is what she said:
"‘The Excavation’ was a play for BBC TV, producer Graeme McDonald, director James Ferman, that was transmitted live in the Thirty Minute Theatre slot in 1966.
Michael and I had a good, mutually supportive working relationship which helped hugely during the rigours and unpredictability of live television.
I remember that we had the amazing Bessie Love as voice coach which gave us the confidence to play with the Southern States accent of the young couple of dubious reputation that we were playing. We both enjoyed working with David Bauer.
The play was a three-hander and as far as I recall we all three survived... but I couldn't swear to that!!
And that’s about all I can remember about the job which happened a long time ago during a very busy period in my young career.
Best wishes, NP"
This is what she said:
"‘The Excavation’ was a play for BBC TV, producer Graeme McDonald, director James Ferman, that was transmitted live in the Thirty Minute Theatre slot in 1966.
Michael and I had a good, mutually supportive working relationship which helped hugely during the rigours and unpredictability of live television.
I remember that we had the amazing Bessie Love as voice coach which gave us the confidence to play with the Southern States accent of the young couple of dubious reputation that we were playing. We both enjoyed working with David Bauer.
The play was a three-hander and as far as I recall we all three survived... but I couldn't swear to that!!
And that’s about all I can remember about the job which happened a long time ago during a very busy period in my young career.
Best wishes, NP"