This England magazine
Autumn 2019. A two page interview with Jason Figgis about his friendship and work with the photographer and author, Simon Marsden.
Julie Abbott interview in the East Anglian magazine
10 August 2019. Interview with Julie Abbott concerning her radio comedy, Lift the Flap, in which John West and Jason Figgis play characters.
Hosting the Tuesday Takeover on BBC Radio Suffolk
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Tuesday 16th July 2019. John, Jason and Julie hosted a three hour BBC Radio show devoted to film, TV and comedy. Peter Purves was their special studio guest. Other guests included Diane Keen, Ian Ogilvy, Lara Belmont, Jan Etherington (comedy writer) and Jane McCarry of Still Game fame. An excerpt of Julie's Lift the Flap comedy was also broadcast.
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Sofa Guest on BBC Radio Suffolk
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Friday, 12th July 2019. John appeared on the Lesley Dolphin Show. He chatted about his life and career.
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Interview on ICR FM
July 6th 2019. The Happiness Show at 1pm. John West and Julie Abbott are interviewed by Samantha Brook about the various film, writing and radio projects they are involved in.
Magazine interviews with Jason Figgis
July 2019. John interviews Jason Figgis in two magazines this month - Suffolk & Norfolk Life and Psychic News - about his career in film and TV.
Uri Geller interview - Part Two
June 2019. Psychic News features the second half of John's Uri Geller interview.
Southend-on-Sea Film Festival photos
Southend-on-Sea Film Festival
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24th May 2019. John West will be attending the Southend-on-Sea Film Festival this weekend. He'll be introducing a special screening of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures.
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John West interviews Uri Geller
The May issue of Psychic News features the first part of John's interview with famed psychic, Uri Geller.
Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine
The May issue of Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine features John's interview with Peter Purves, star of Blue Peter.
Arts East magazine feature
The April/May issue of Art East magazine includes a feature on Jason Figgis and John West and their film work together.
Night Photography film poster
To be made later this year. Written and directed by Jason Figgis. Produced by John West.
Psychic News magazine
April 2019. John West writes about a haunted Scottish lodge.
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Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazineApril 2019. John West interviews Eileen Aldous, film and TV set designer.
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The Black Widow film short
March 2019. The Black Widow played to a very appreciative audience at the World Microsoft Conference in Seattle this month. It has also been selected for this month's Underground Cinema in Dublin. Starring the fabulous pairing of Aisling Goodwin and William Delaney and co-produced and choreographed by the superb Wayne O Broin. Also co-produced by John West. Makeup by Sinead Cassidy Holt. Written and directed by Jason Figgis.
Interview on Future Radio
March 11, 2019. Jason Figgis, John West and Julie Abbott were interviewed on Future Radio during the Norwich Today slot about the M.R. James documentary and Winifred Meeks, the feature film.
Simon Marsden film selected for film festival showing
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The May 2019 Southend on Sea Film Festival will be holding a special screening of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures.
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Psychic News magazine
March 2019. The March issue of Psychic News magazine features the second part of John West's investigation into London's haunted churches.
Weird Tales podcast interview
March 2019. John West's podcast interview with Charles Christian is now available to listen to as a repeat. We chatted about the Winifred Meeks film, working with Jason Figgis, ghosts, The Beatles and Kenny Everett. Julie Abbott, who plays Winifred Meeks, is also on hand to chat about playing a ghost. Thanks to Charles for hosting a great show - omny.fm/shows/weird-tales-radio- show/episode-53-spooky-movies-in-spooky-east-anglia
In the Dark documentary
March 2019. Jason Figgis and John West are due to be interviewed for an interesting horror film documentary from UK producers Sam Mason Bell and Tony Newton.
Starburst magazine feature
The March 2019 issue of Starburst magazine features a four page piece on Winifred Meeks, the first joint feature film production by Jason Figgis and John West.
The Haunting of M. R. James documentary
March 2019. A new documentary feature on M. R. James, the acclaimed author, is due out soon. The film was directed by Jason Figgis. John West is associate producer and publicist. Here is the link to the trailer - vimeo.com/317799949?fbclid=IwAR2wUFxpred3I9Z5bnrlTQwo2Rnnta2aZOcW_PDoyRl8H1sAijD7bnhacTo
Photographic Exhibition
February 2019. Some of John's work is now on display at the George Farnham Gallery, High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk.
2019. Soon to be released on DVD- Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures
Podcast interview with Charles Christian
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7th February 2019. John was interviewed by Charles Christian for his Weird Tales podcast. They chatted about his interest in ghosts, The Beatles, Kenny Everett and working with Jason Figgis on their first feature film as collaborators, Winifred Meeks. Julie Abbot, who plays the ghost in the film, was also interviewed about her debut as an actress. The episode will be available soon.
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Interview in The Voice magazine
February 2019. The Voice features John's interview with film director, colleague and friend, Jason Figgis. You can read the interview by clicking here www.the-voice.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR02oDKMOLAHEJB4-1RZyo6CUPvRIT0v_HVOZwcV2H9496k6LoBDCNt4NZ4
Interview in Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine
February 2019. John interviews Norfolk artist Sue Clynne. www.suffolknorfolklifemagazine.com/
Psychic News magazine
February 2019. Part one of John's feature on London's haunted churches. www.psychicnews.org.uk/
The Darkside magazine
Issue 198 of the DarkSide magazine mentions the planned Figgis/West feature on Peter Cushing, horror icon of stage and screen. thedarksidemagazine.com/
Psychic News magazine
January 2019. John West investigates a haunted Suffolk rectory. www.psychicnews.org.uk/
Christmas Ghost Stories
December 2018. John West presents four ghost stories for Christmas in the seasonal issue of Psychic News magazine www.psychicnews.org.uk/
Ghost article in Psychic News
November 2018. John West investigates haunted Dunwich on the Suffolk coast.
Interview with Steven Farrell
November 2018. John interviews Steven Farrell, musician and filmmaker.
In Touch magazine feature on Winifred Meeks
November 2018. In Touch magazine covers the making of Winifred Meeks, the feature film written/directed by Jason Figgis and produced by John West.
Interview in The Journal magazine
October 2018. Interview with Jason Figgis. Jason chats about his documentary feature, Sir Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures, of which John West is the associate producer.
Suffolk Magazine interview
October 2018. Jason Figgis is interviewed about his work in East Anglia, including Winifred Meeks, the feature film produced by John West.
Living In magazine
October/November 2018. Two page feature on Winifred Meeks. The film was written and directed by Jason Figgis and produced by John West.
East Anglian Daily Times/Diss Mercury features
October 16th 2018. Jo Hughff, the makeup lady on Winfred Meeks, is featured taking about her work in the East Anglian Daily Times and The Diss Mercury . www.eadt.co.uk/news/make-up-artist-jo-hughff-winifred-meeks-john-west-film-1-5738976 & www.dissmercury.co.uk/news/make-up-artist-jo-hughff-winifred-meeks-john-west-film-1-5738976
Woodbridge Talk magazine
October 2018. Feature on Winifred Meeks film.
Psychic News magazine
October 2018. John investigates an Irish haunting.
Siren Radio
26th September 2018. John West, Jason Figgis and Julie Abbott appear on Lincoln's Siren Radio to chat about the photographer and author, Simon Marsden.
BBC Radio Norfolk
14th September 2018. John West and Julie Abbott appear on BBC Norfolk to chat about Winifred Meeks, the new feature film to shot later in the year.
Fortean Times magazine
September 2018. Jason Figgis is interviewed about the documentary, Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. John West is the associate producer on this production.
Grimsby Telegraph
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September 1st 2018. Feature on Simon Marsden documentary. Written and directed by Jason Figgis. Associate producer, John West.
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John West on BBC Radio Suffolk
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August 30th 2018. John appears on the Lesley Dolphin Show to chat about his life and career in a 40 minute special.
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Interview on BBC Radio Lincolnshire
August 20th 2018. John West is interviewed on BBC Radio Lincolnshire by Gaz Birtles about the documentary on Sir Simon Marsden.
East Anglian Daily Times
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16th August 2018. Two page interview with Jason Figgis.
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BFI London premiere - Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures
Lincs FM
15th August 2019. John is interviewed on Lincs FM about the premiere of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures.
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16th August 2018. The premiere of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. Followed by a Q&A interview with Jason Figgis & John West.
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London Live TV appearance
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15th August 2018. John West appears on London Live to discuss Simon Marsden and the documentary made about him. www.londonlive.co.uk/news/2018-08-15/new-documentary-about-sir-simon-marsden
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Lincolnshire Life magazine feature on Simon Marsden film
August 2018. Feature on Jason Figgis's documentary on Sir Simon Marsden. John West is the associate producer - www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/posts/view/simon-marsden-a-life-in-pictures
Simon Marsden feature - Starburst magazine
July 2018. Starburst feature a review of the Simon Marsden documentary - Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. Written and directed by Jason Figgis. Associate producer, John West. www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/simon-marsden-life-pictures
Lincolnshire Target newspaper
June 20th 2018. Article on Simon Marsden and the forthcoming documentary about his life.