Sir Norman Wisdom back on set (From Halesowen News)

Sir Norman Wisdom back on set

12:30pm Friday 12th January 2007

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HALESOWEN film-maker Kevin Powis enlisted none other than comedy legend Sir Norman Wisdom for his latest short flick.

The 91-year-old movie star was swamped by fans and photographers when he arrived on the set of Expresso at Waseley Hills Country Park near Bromsgrove on Wednesday (January 10) to make his screen comeback.

The popular entertainer, who has notched up 60 years in the business, plays an elderly vicar in the ten-minute movie - which takes place around one day in a cafe.

It also features TV star Geoffrey Hughes (Coronation Street/Heartbeat), Don Warrington from Rising Damp, RSC actor Guy Henry, Vincent Franklin from The Office, Finty Williams - daughter of Dame Judi Dench and Michael Williams, and veteran Hong Kong film star Richard Ng.

Written and directed by Kevin Powis, of Halesowen's Last Independent film company, and produced by Martin Nigel Davy from Birmingham, the short is backed by the UK Film Council and Screen West Midlands.

Filmed entirely on location at Waseley Hills visitor centre from January 9 to 11, the film should be ready for release by the end of March.

For more details go to www.expressofilm.com or check out Kevin's website www.lastindependent.com

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