A Redhead And A Blonde

Liz Fremantle is the fabulous author of feminist historical novels, the first being 'Queen's Gambit' which has now been made into a major movie with Jude Law and Alicia Vikander titled 'Firebrand', to be released in the new year.

Fiercely intelligent, sweet and funny Liz has achieved her lifelong dream of being a published author and shares with us the fascinating details of her own personal road to success.....

Our guest this week (the drummer Affy Green) has just had to postpone until next week as she's gone on tour with the Pet Shop Boys, so instead Cam & Jelli read out some of your messages and answer a few of your questions....

The sun is shining and both hosts are in a great mood; the 'Hog Hotel' is full to capacity and the guests are enjoying a Russian rendition of Barry Manilow's Bermuda Triangle...!

@affygreen

At the end of our first season we published two parts of the three part mysterious crime caper 'The Knicker Nicker'..... The residents of Arskham Wychway were still having their underwear stolen up until a few days ago when Jelly & Cam finally discovered the identity of this knicker-loving perp and once again the inhabitants of this strange little English village can sleep at night, safe in the knowledge that they'll still have underwear in the morning!

In this episode Jelly & Camilla chat with LA based film & tv actor David Banks.   David has appeared in several hit releases (The Nutty Professor 2, LA Forensics, Why Women Kill, Never Have I Ever to name a few).

He is known for his comedy performances in commercials and has appeared in over 200 commercials! David shares with us some hints and tips for the audition room to help get booked for that commercial job.  

Meanwhile a Viking Hoard is bleeping from the garden...!

Our fabulous guest this week Jonathan Russell, is a producer & casting director of a great many top musicals including Shrek, Hairspray, The Full Monty!

Meanwhile Cam & Jelly delve into the tricky world of real estate... for Hedgehogs & Hoglets (namely Branston & Fund!!).....

Jelly & Camilla discuss the Actors and Writer's strike.....Burning Man and more....

The investigation into the crime that has devastated the sleepy village of Arskham Wychway kicks up a notch.... After a long cold night watching the scene of the crime in the hope that it'll be revisited by the 'perp', Jelly and Camilla set about persuading the residents of the village to agree to taking a lie detector test..... until things get scary!!

Our guest this week is Martin Serene. Martin is now a producer, having spent many years working in Hollywood as a 1st AD and an actor. He's worked with likes of Scarlett Johannson, Brad Pitt & Morgan Freeman and is best known for his role as Wild Bill in David Fincher's crime thriller 'Se7en'.... 

Camilla and Jelly have picked up loads of amazing advice and tips from their knowledgeable guest Mark Johnston. Mark is a stunt coordinator, a stunt performer AND a stunt teacher.... (surely not? 'A Stunt-Teacher'??)... you'll be jumping off your roof, blowing yourself up or perhaps tiptoeing across Niagra Falls on a tightrope.... who knows? The stunt-world will be your oyster if, like Camilla and Jelly, you sign up for training at Movieworks International after hearing his interview!! #stuntman #acting

Tarquin Gotch is our guest this week.... the exec producer of HOME ALONE, music supervisor on FERRIS BUELLERS DAY OFF, Planes Trains & Automobiles. As funny as he is successful, we had such a laugh having Tarquin on the show and very much hope you have as much fun listening to it!

#John Hughes #producer #movies

Annabel Schofield, our guest on episode 14, lives in Los Angeles but is atm on an extended vacation up in Oregon. A force to be reckoned with, Annabel is or has been all of the following:

Successful fashion/beauty model

An actress in UK/USA

Soap Actress on Dallas

Novelist (published fiction)

film Producer

film director

On top of all of this she also has time to be a fantastic girl, a great friend to MANY and very very nearly my sister-in-law!!

Meanwhile Camilla and Jelly give Taylor Swift a run for her money......

In this week’s episode,  Camilla & Jelly chat to super talented Director Grant Taylor.  With over a decade of experience in commercials, short films and branded content, Grant Grant works on representing real world issues through a comedic lens. A true creative artist, Grant touches base with many topics such as disabilities, sustainability and social justice.  

…. and stay tuned, because back in the village there’s BIG trouble…. Cam and Jelly pledge to go under cover to discover the identity of the elusive knicker nicker!

Camilla and Jelly have a blast in episode 12, chatting to one of the UKs most established & widely respected make-up artists.... her client list includes everyone from Tina Turner and Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall and Juliet Binoche (and she has the stories to match!).

Louise booked Vogue and Vanity Fair in her first week as a 'real' makeup artist and her incredible career includes all mediums from movies & TV, to editorial and advertising.... so if you or anyone you know fancies being a makeup artist, share this episode with them and watch them fly...!!

Final Checks Academy

Episode 11: As there's a fashion vibe to this episode, Camilla and Jelly discuss the various hazards of being fashionable, some of which have been fatal! The reason for this stylish mood is because of this week's guest, Frank Lebon. Frank has directed music videos for ASAP Rocky, King Krule, Mount Kimbie & many more.... but his chosen genre being Fashion he also shoots for Christian Dior, Off White, Kenzo and other big fashion brands.... he is articulate and intelligent, charming & talented and it was a real treat to hear what he had to say....--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aredheadandablonde/message

Lastly, the audience can have no end of fun laughing at the 'lisp' Camilla seems to have developed after her trip to the dentist to have her new crowns/veneers stuck in....!!

From one girl band to another... Camilla & Jelly chat to the delightful Scarlet Robinson, singer with CuteBad ...originally produced by Xenomania and now branching out on their own, we hear about their journey so far and their hopes for the future. The new single PROVOCATEUR is out now!

'Have you ever thought about being a cinematographer?' If so, you might be interested to hear today's interview with top DP, Dean Thrussel, telling us about his journey behind a camera.....

The brilliant creative powerhouse that is Mark Lebon is interviewed today, sharing his experience and words of wisdom from a career shooting fashion stories, music videos, models, dancers and more, spanning many decades. After a fascinating chat with Mark, Camilla and Jelly join Gwenny at the village hall where Svetlana is taking her first yoga class...... unsurprisingly it is a disaster!!

After bagpipes, lochness monsters and and a wonderful insight into Camilla's street casting process, Jelly & Cam talk to Abraham Buckoke an actor still early in his career, about self representation, getting seen... and stand-up comedy!

After a few ridiculous & 'tips'n'tales' from the film industry Jelly & Camilla talk to the actor Nigel Boyle about his career and life after 'Line of Duty'; he also has some great advice for new actors......

Spot is a very experienced advertising TV producer and shares her wealth of production knowledge with us. Aside from that Camilla and 'Jelly' entertain with a beautiful rendition of Gawd knows what,.. Who would have thought what a magnificent pairing the triangle and balalaika would make?!!

Plus a couple of CRAZY industry stories....

On this show Camilla & Anjella chat with writer/director Rob Hutt about his short film 'Time Spent' (& the trials & tribulations of entering a short to the film festival circuit).... with special special guest... Charles Aznavour...!!

Camilla & Jelly go to the Vicar's party to meet his new bride - a Russian model called Svetlana..... unfortunately things went downhill rather fast!!

How do you get into the film industry? How do you start a journey towards being a Director or a Producer? BY BEING A RUNNER!

Jelly & Camilla chat to Camilla's wonderful niece Rose Arthur, who tells us all about her work as a runner on commercials and movie sets..... & an unexpected invitation is hand delivered by Gweny!

Our first show is a hilarious introduction to A Redhead and A Blonde; meeting the hosts, Anjella and Camilla who are joined by Gweny (Camilla's eccentric neighbour) with her own, rather unusual experience of the entertainment industry... A very funny yet helpful and informative introduction to the entertainment industry by two people who clearly love the industry they've worked in all their working lives.

"OMG I was crying with laughter..."

"I have GOT to meet Gweny"

THE PODCAST:

Camilla Arthur, Casting Director and Anjella Mackintosh Voice Actor, delve into the wonderful world of entertainment and creativity, exploring the diverse jobs and careers available within.

With decades of experience in the industry between them,  Anjella & Camilla will be chatting to a range of different industry guests such as producers, directors, actors, puppeteers, sparks, voice-artists, intimacy coaches, script writers, musicians and more (including some with job titles most of us have never even heard of before!). 

Quizzing their guests about what exactly their work entails & how to get your foot in the door! 

This fun, lighthearted podcast will share some crazy yet surprisingly little known industry stories, cautionary tales, useful tips and useless trivia! business we both love.

Making the podcast a little bit different is the involvement of a few of Camilla’s neighbours in the tiny remote village where she’s based….popping in to see what the making of a podcast is all about, are some extremely funny & fully eccentric locals!