I head off in glorious sunshine to the beautiful Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria where I have an appointment with TV producer, David Hall. Incredibly he made over fifty films with Fred. He didn’t particularly like my portrayal of him as Mr TV in the workshop, so he wants to talk to me about his relationship with Fred. Also he has some very useful inside information on ‘Dad’s Army’.
I come away from Appleby after four hours, my head filled with new ideas. I also have a copy of David’s book. Fred: the definitive biography and a couple of DVD’s that he kindly gives me.
