Sadly Recording The Death Of Ken Russell

[threegee]

It would be an even sadder day if Bedlington didn't acknowledge the death of its friend, film director Ken Russell.

Over the years quite a bit has appeared on this board about the making of Women in Love at Bedlington Station. His return in recent years to film a documentary about the cultural change in the area only cemented his bond with the Town. I believe this association started in the early days of TV with an assignment to produce a black and white documentary on the 1960 Miners' Picnic.

There's plenty on the web to celebrate his life and career without repeating it here. But, the Town would like to say goodbye Ken, it was a great friendship - you brought a lot of pleasure to a lot of local people - you will be missed!

http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-10701521

[John White]

The BBC`s Inside Out team followed Russell on his return to Bedlington some years ago.

There are some archive pieces from his 1960 documentary "The Bedlington Miners` Picnic" below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/northeast/series7/russell_miners.shtml

[Malcolm Robinson]

Just been explaining to people tonight why he must have had an affinity with our Town and area.