Cunning Stunts, A Podcast Series podcast

Cunning Stunts, A Podcast Series

David Holmes was a Gymnast and Stunt Performer. He began his Stunt career at the age of 14 on “Lost In Space” and for the following ten years he performed on many productions, including; Prince Of Persia, The Golden Compass and all eight Harry Potter films as the main Harry Potter Stunt Double. David qualified for the Stunt Register when he was 22 years old, then on January 28th 2009, at the age of 25 David was left paralysed after an accident on set whilst rehearsing a stunt.It’s been over a decade since David’s accident and his love of stunts, the stunt community and movies has never wavered. In this Podcast Series, David hopes to highlight and pay tribute to the amazing work that our Stunt Coordinators and Performers do whilst on set in the name of entertainment.Produced by David Holmes & Amy Stares

David Holmes was a Gymnast and Stunt Performer. He began his Stunt career at the age of 14 on “Lost In Space” and for the following ten years he performed on many productions, including; Prince Of Persia, The Golden Compass and all eight Harry Potter films as the main Harry Potter Stunt Double. David qualified for the Stunt Register when he was 22 years old, then on January 28th 2009, at the age of 25 David was left paralysed after an accident on set whilst rehearsing a stunt.It’s been over a decade since David’s accident and his love of stunts, the stunt community and movies has never wavered. In this Podcast Series, David hopes to highlight and pay tribute to the amazing work that our Stunt Coordinators and Performers do whilst on set in the name of entertainment.Produced by David Holmes & Amy Stares

 

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Episode 41: Episode 41 - Greg Townley

Greg began as a gymnast, which soon turned to Tumbling at the age of 7, when Damien Walter... more

15 Dec 2022

30 MINS

30:42

15 Dec 2022


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Episode 40: Episode 40 - Sam King (Dent)

Horses have been in Sam’s family since the early 1940’s and her Father is the well-known S... more

08 Dec 2022

19 MINS

19:59

08 Dec 2022


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Episode 39: Episode 39 - Bobby Holland-Hanton

Bobby began as a gymnast, which eventually led to a career in Stunts. He is now Chris Hems... more

01 Dec 2022

24 MINS

24:53

01 Dec 2022


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Episode 38: Episode 38 - Josie Forman

Josie Forman is daughter to Tina and Dave from Episode Two. She is part of the new generat... more

24 Nov 2022

13 MINS

13:29

24 Nov 2022


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Episode 37: Episode 37 - Damien Walters

Damien began in gymnastics and tumbling, and it was one of his YouTube videos that landed ... more

17 Nov 2022

45 MINS

45:26

17 Nov 2022


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Episode 36: Episode 36 - Bruce Cain

Bruce tells us how he started off as a Royal Marine and how his love for jumping out of ae... more

10 Nov 2022

35 MINS

35:06

10 Nov 2022


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Episode 35: Episode 35 - Abbi Collins

Abbi began her career as a model, but as soon as she heard about the British Stunt Registe... more

03 Nov 2022

30 MINS

30:39

03 Nov 2022


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Episode 34: Episode 34 - Roy Taylor

Roy talks to Dave about his journey from wanting to become a stuntman to becoming one and ... more

27 Oct 2022

53 MINS

53:21

27 Oct 2022


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Episode 33: Episode 33 - Marc Mailley

Marc and David met many years ago and became friends immediately. They trained for the Stu... more

20 Mar 2021

26 MINS

26:14

20 Mar 2021


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Episode 32: Episode 32 - Annabel Wood

Annabel started as a Fashion student and has ended up as a Stunt Performer. Since qualifyi... more

13 Mar 2021

20 MINS

20:52

13 Mar 2021


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Episode 31: Episode 31 - Greg Powell

Greg has been involved in the Stunt Industry since 1967. He was introduced to the Industry... more

06 Mar 2021

46 MINS

46:19

06 Mar 2021


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Episode 30: Episode 30 - Paul Herbert

Paul has been performing stunts since the early 90’s and since then has gone on to becomin... more

20 Feb 2021

30 MINS

30:03

20 Feb 2021


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Episode 29: Episode 29 - Lewis Young

Lewis has been performing stunts for over 10 years and his introduction was performing as ... more

13 Feb 2021

44 MINS

44:04

13 Feb 2021


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Episode 28: Episode 28 - Kim McGarrity

Kim is most definitely one of our toughest, bravest stunt performers. Kim has worked on ma... more

06 Feb 2021

21 MINS

21:57

06 Feb 2021


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Episode 27: Episode 27 - Ian Kay

Ian has been performing stunts for over 15 years and unlike many stunt performers he has a... more

23 Jan 2021

19 MINS

19:47

23 Jan 2021