by Anna Cale
Ten Thousand Grains of Sand is a podcast series discussing the films of Bill Forsyth. The series looks in-depth at all eight of his feature films, and his legacy as a filmmaker. The podcast accompanies a forthcoming illustrated book. Illustration by Eli Allison
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March 12, 2021
<p>'A bit like the embarrassing cousin nobody wants at a family wedding'</p> <p>In this episode, Anna faces her fears and finally watches Gregory's Two Girls, Bill Forsyth's last film and the follow up to the much-loved Gregory's Girl. Joining her to talk about it is film podcaster Rich Nelson. </p> <p>The film revisits Gregory Underwood (John Gordon Sinclair), now in his mid 30s, still living in Cumbernauld and working as an English teacher in his old school. With the help of two of his pupils, Gregory uncovers some shady dealings by a local businessman.</p> <p>Anna and Rich discuss negative expectations caused by unfair comparisons, the importance of moving on in life, and how the late 90s weren't that different from the mid 70s in British cinema.</p> <p>Rich's podcast, Betamax Video Club can be found on Twitter: @BetamaxPod and on all good podcast platforms</p> <p>For more about the Ten Thousand Grains of Sand project go to www.tenthousandgrains.com</p> <p>Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BillForsythPod</p>
March 9, 2021
<p>In this special bonus edition of the show Anna is joined by Illustrator Eli Allison to discuss the development of the Ten Thousand Grains of Sand artwork, featuring in the forthcoming book to be published in May 2021.</p> <p>The book and artwork are now available to pre-order, via the show website - tenthousandgrains.com/shop</p> <p>follow us on Twitter and Instagram - @billforsythpod</p>
March 5, 2021
<p>'A film to be discovered, and reconsidered'</p> <p>On this episode, Anna is joined by writer Andy Murray to discuss Being Human, Bill Forsyth's often maligned and misunderstood seventh film starring Robin Williams as Hector, a single human soul in five reincarnations through history, searching for connection.</p> <p>Anna and Andy discuss the importance of family and home, studio interference, and how Forsyth makes it really hard for himself with this ambitious but flawed film which tackles the universality of the human condition. Andy also unearths an entire missing Hector (a Hector too far?)</p> <p>The original script mentioned in the podcast was found by Andy here (we can't vouch for its provenance) https://subcin.wordpress.com/2014/08/01/being-human-robin-williams-screenplay/</p> <p>Andy can be found on Twitter: @MrGeetsRomo</p> <p>For more about the Ten Thousand Grains of Sand project go to www.tenthousandgrains.com</p> <p>Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BillForsythPod</p>
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Ten Thousand Grains of Sand is a podcast series discussing the films of Bill Forsyth. The series looks in-depth at all eight of his feature films, and his legacy as a filmmaker. The podcast accompanies a forthcoming illustrated book.
Illustration by Eli Allison
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