Sean visits the BFI celebrating the comedy legend that was Phil Silvers aka SGT BILKO.

Celebrating Phil Silvers as Bilko and beyond at the BFI, London with Cathy Silvers and Graeme Garden - August 28th 2014.

Wow what an amazing night last was. 700 Bilko-philes met at a sold out BFI on the South Bank for an evenings celebration of the great man. Phil's daughter Cathy Silvers was there and I had the very great honour to meet her. I have been a Phil Silvers fan (particularly in his Bilko guise) whilst at drama school in the mid 80s, so much so that I had dedicated dozens of VHS tapes to the recording of the series from late night BBC 2. I had a Bilko book and a list of all the episodes, so I set to work. I managed to grab 113 episodes of the 142 made, until the BBC stopped showing it, not bad going! I showed Cathy my list and she signed my 30 year old reference book, very special! Two comedy legends were also in attendance on the night, 'Goodie', Graeme Garden OBE and Barry Cryer OBE, (both of whom were clearly big fans), making up the celebrity discussion panel. A wonderful night organised by the BFI to celebrate all things Phil Silvers and the release of the entire Bilko series on DVD for the very first time. Many thanks to Steve Everitt and Mick Clews from the UK Phil Silvers Appreciation Society for all their hard work.

Sean's on the TELLY! CBeebies TV show 'LITTLE PRAIRIE DOGS' is REPEATED this AUGUST.

Sean's on the telly!!

WATCH/LISTEN OUT for me on the CBEEBIES CHANNEL from tomorrow Monday 11th - Friday 22nd August 2014 at 9.30am and 1.30pm. where I can be SEEN/HEARD in the 10 PART SERIES 'LITTLE PRAIRIE DOGS'. I provided all the male prairie dog voices and the wonderful Kate Sachs covers all the female voices. The series is also available for a limited time on the BBC iPlayer.

It's a family affair for Sean ... as the brand new BBC Radio 4 Drama Serial - 'HOME FRONT' starts.

New ground breaking BBC Radio 4 drama serial 'HOME FRONT' starts its epic run. 

I can be heard soon in BBC Radio 4’s ground-breaking radio drama serial 'HOME FRONT'. 
It commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the start of the First World War. The first episode can be heard today at 12 noon. I play the regular character of Folkestone Baker, Ernie Moore in Season 1 opposite my ‘on-air’ and ‘real-life’ wife Bella Hamblin. The series will then continue for the next FOUR years, reflecting the events of the war as they unfold in real time. 'Home Front' is directed by Jessica Dromgoole and Lucy Collinson and is recorded at The Mailbox - BBC Birmingham.

Aardman Animation's Cult Classic 'REX THE RUNT' gets a welcome repeat.

Aardman Animations claymation classic 'REX THE RUNT' gets late night airings. 

For all you night owls … ‘REX THE RUNT’ for which I voiced over 30 characters in the 13 part Second Series for AARDMAN ANIMATIONS, continues to enjoy late night/early morning repeat transmissions on UK TV stations. Later on tonight the episode entitled 'SLIM BOB' gets a REPEAT on GOLD at 2.45am. 'REX' also turns up on Watch and Dave. Check individual listings for further details. The British Comedy Guide also has information on transmission dates.

'REX THE RUNT' Season Two available to buy.

Both series of 'REX THE RUNT' are now available to buy on iTunes for the bargain price of £1.89 per individual episode or £4.99 for the whole of Season One and £5.99 for Season Two ... Of course I have a penchant for Season Two ... anyway at those prices it's a no brainer!

Oscar Long-Listed Animated Short 'PAPA'S BOY' voiced by Sean is now AVAILABLE TO BUY from iTunes.

The Oscar Long-Listed Animated Short 'PAPA'S BOY'.

'PAPA'S BOY' is now available from iTunes

For those of you who have followed my work on the 'PAPA'S BOY' Animated Short which narrowly missed out on an Oscar Nomination in 2012. I am very pleased to announce that it is available to BUY from iTunes as part of a special collection. 'THE CHOPIN SHORTS:KIDS' is a collection of animations made by award winning directors, produced to accompany the Puppet Animation film 'THE MAGIC PIANO'. All the Chopin Shorts are set to a Chopin etude performed by the world renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang. 'PAPA'S BOY' in Pixar style animation tells the story of 'BILLY ELLIOT' but with mice and a very fat greedy cat! It's a very sweet film, beautifully animated, no dialogue and voiced entirely by little me and I am immensely proud to be associated with it.

‘PAPA’S BOY’ (ISAN POIKA), was made by the Oscar nominated BreakThru Films and Ink & Light. It was Oscar Long-Listed in the Best Animated Short category. Writer and director was Leevi Lemmetty.

Audio version of 'GASLIGHT' starring Sean and Emilia Fox is now available at a bargain price.

Audio version of the classic stage play 'GASLIGHT' starring Sean and Emilia Fox.

SPECIAL OFFER - For a limited time only 'GASLIGHT' is available to download for only £3.99!

Cast of 'GASLIGHT': Rosemary Smith, Sean Connolly, Emilia Fox, Terry Molloy and Helen Oakleigh.

RELEASED by FANTOM FILMS, Sean stars opposite Emilia Fox (Silent Witness, Merlin, The Pianist) in a BRAND NEW audio version of the classic theatre piece. Also starring Terry Molloy (Doctor Who, The Archers), Rosemary Smith (Sherlock) & Helen Oakleigh.

The following is from the French’s edition of 'GASLIGHT':

This classic thriller, set in Victorian London, was first produced in 1938. Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately, driving his wife, Bella, insane. He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer. Aided by Bella, Rough proves Manningham’s true identity and finally Bella achieves a few moments of sweet revenge for the suffering inflicted on her.

It was terrific fun to play a real 'baddie' and a privilege  to work opposite Emilia Fox as my wife Bella. The fact that my real wife's name is also Bella, added a certain something extra to the recordings.

Sean shoots First World War film drama 'BATTLE LINES' from deaf perspective.

Some of the cast and crew of the First World War short drama 'BATTLE LINES': Patrick Cavendsh, Sean Connolly, Laurence Saunders, Anna Brecon, Annabelle Bevan, Sean Noone and Lucy Martin on set at the Black Country Museum.

Well July has been a very busy month for news, I've also just completed shooting on a Short Film called ‘BATTLE LINES’ set at the start of the First World War. 104 Films have produced the film alongside the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust (BSLBT). Location for filming was the Black Country Museum. I play Alf Robertson, father to a deaf son (Sean Noone) who is desperate to go to war. Writer and Director is Julian Peedle-Calloo. Release will be later this year.