THE SAINT STEPS INTO TELEVISION: Behind the Scenes with Roger Moore and Ian Ogilvy

Step behind the scenes of The Saint with the men and women who brought the beloved cult series to life in this feature-length documentary compilation. From Roger Moore's earliest days in the role through to Ian Ogilvy stepping into Simon Templar's shoes, the 1960s and 70s story of how the series was made is brought to life via interviews with cast and crew, including: Sir Roger Moore, Ian Ogilvy, Robert S. Baker, Roy Ward Baker, Johnny Goodman, Peter Manley, Malcolm Christopher, Caron Gardner, Alvin Rakoff, Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo, Patricia Charteris, Ken Baker, John Goldsmith, Kate O'Mara, Dick Fiddy, Anthony Arnell, Burt Kwouk, Brian Degas, and Jeanne Moody. The Saint wass a British crime TV series that aired in the on ITV in the UK between 1962 and 1969. It was based on the literary character Simon Templar created by Leslie Charteris in the 1920s Templar helps those whom conventional agencies are powerless or unwilling to protect, often using methods that skirt the law. Chief Inspector Claud Eustace Teal is his nominal nemesis who considers Templar a common criminal, but often grudgingly tolerates his actions for the greater good. Return of the Saint is a revival and updating of The Saint, starring Ian Ogilvy as Templar. It was broadcast in 1978 and 1979 on ITV. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us online! • Century 21 Films Facebook -   / century21films   • Century 21 Films Twitter -   / century21films   • Thunderbirds Twitter -   / thunderbirds65   • Instagram -   / century21films   • Website - https://www.century21films.co.uk • Shop - https://century21films.bigcartel.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- About Us: About Me: Century 21 Films Ltd is a multi-faceted production company whose work spans drama to documentary, miniature effects to puppet shows. It was founded by a group of filmmakers who first collaborated on Filmed in Supermarionation, the story of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's hit puppet shows including Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet. Since then, we have worked for a multitude of high-profile clients including ITV, BBC, Mammoth Productions, British Film Institute and the Halifax working on projects such Thunderbirds, Endeavour, Doctor Who and The Twilight Zone. In addition to our regular filmmaking services, we specialise in ‘Supermarionation’ - the puppetry filming technique used to make shows like Thunderbirds and have collaborated with ITV repeatedly to provide specialised services. Our work has been featured on The One Show, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, BBC News, ITV News and Mastermind. #filmedinsupermarionation #thunderbirds #century21films