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Ive been on Sky Sports in the background of a speedway interview - yawning my head off. It was when Sophie Blake was presenting... Wibble.
GetCarter said:
I did all the bass for Raw Sex and shared a flat with Roland... but I'm not Simon Brint (the keyboard player)... who sadly died a few years back.
I'm sure I've asked you before... Did you do the music for Londons Burning?ShampooEfficient said:
Ive been on Sky Sports in the background of a speedway interview - yawning my head off. It was when Sophie Blake was presenting... Wibble.
I played on it for about 4 or 5 years... Simon wrote the music. At the time I was a session muso... took up composing in 86.GetCarter said:
I did all the bass for Raw Sex and shared a flat with Roland... but I'm not Simon Brint (the keyboard player)... who sadly died a few years back.
I'm sure I've asked you before... Did you do the music for Londons Burning?
I've been on TV several times and on the radio a lot (I must have a face that suits the radio better!)
Generally your fee is the publicity and credibility generated.
I was always asked on as a expert in my field to give comment on financial (and sometimes political) developments.
BBC and ITN news, a Channel 4 documentry and loads of radio from BBC to LBC and others.
So I wouldn't expect any money unless you are a celebrity in your own right, and not even then if you are promoting something.
The same goes with being in the papers. I've been regularly quoted in the financial press for 20 years now and never received a penny but had a load of publicity from it.
BTW, my wife is completely non plussed about this with the exception of when I was interviewed by "Gavin's Dad" (she is a huge Gavin and Stacy fan!). The week before Nick Ferrari was interviewing me and the then Pensions Minister and this didn't pass muster!
Generally your fee is the publicity and credibility generated.
I was always asked on as a expert in my field to give comment on financial (and sometimes political) developments.
BBC and ITN news, a Channel 4 documentry and loads of radio from BBC to LBC and others.
So I wouldn't expect any money unless you are a celebrity in your own right, and not even then if you are promoting something.
The same goes with being in the papers. I've been regularly quoted in the financial press for 20 years now and never received a penny but had a load of publicity from it.
BTW, my wife is completely non plussed about this with the exception of when I was interviewed by "Gavin's Dad" (she is a huge Gavin and Stacy fan!). The week before Nick Ferrari was interviewing me and the then Pensions Minister and this didn't pass muster!
It strikes me that the central people - the stars - on television are highly paid, perhaps over paid, it could be argued. Those lower down are poorly paid. Some of the people they use are not paid at all.
Next time, why not say "How much? Then I won't appear."
I am reminded that back in 1995, when Rugby Union was in turmoil about paying players. Will Carling, the England captain was being interviewed on TV about professionalism, he pointed out that everyone in the room - including the youngster sitting on the floor holding a mic was being paid - except for the subject of the interview who was expected to do everything for nothing!
Next time, why not say "How much? Then I won't appear."
I am reminded that back in 1995, when Rugby Union was in turmoil about paying players. Will Carling, the England captain was being interviewed on TV about professionalism, he pointed out that everyone in the room - including the youngster sitting on the floor holding a mic was being paid - except for the subject of the interview who was expected to do everything for nothing!
I think that the TV companies are very well aware as to the power of a television appearance.
No one is forced to go on it for free.
If you are being asked to appear in a professional capacity as an expert then the fact they will state your company's name is an endorsement of your/its credibility and standing. It is also free advertising.
Celebrities get paid very well for what they do, but even they will appear for free to promote something (a book, for example) where they will earn from the sales (rather than the TV appearance that helped generate those sales).
As an interesting aside,I was once interviewed for a TV programme by Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) and when I pointed out that a claim he made on behalf a competitor was false he had a total hissy fit, stopped the camera and said if proceeded to say this he would make me look a complete idiot.
Turned out that our competitor was buying shedloads of his book and giving away a free copy to every new client...
No one is forced to go on it for free.
If you are being asked to appear in a professional capacity as an expert then the fact they will state your company's name is an endorsement of your/its credibility and standing. It is also free advertising.
Celebrities get paid very well for what they do, but even they will appear for free to promote something (a book, for example) where they will earn from the sales (rather than the TV appearance that helped generate those sales).
As an interesting aside,I was once interviewed for a TV programme by Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) and when I pointed out that a claim he made on behalf a competitor was false he had a total hissy fit, stopped the camera and said if proceeded to say this he would make me look a complete idiot.
Turned out that our competitor was buying shedloads of his book and giving away a free copy to every new client...
Many years ago, I was driving along Chiswick High Road, when a young couple flagged me down.
They were making a commercial for some credit card, and wanted to film a guy stepping out of my taxi, proffer the credit card, to which I would say, “Certainly Sir, that will do nicely”, or words to that effect.
They offered me £50 for the job, I said I’d do it, but I wanted to engage the meter, and get the £50, plus what was on the clock.
They phoned someone, presumably the director, and he agreed.
By the time they’d faffed around, “hold it, can we do that again?” etc., I had almost £40 on the clock.
When it all wrapped up, they asked me for a receipt for £100, gave me the dough, and I went back to work.
Never saw it on TV though.
They were making a commercial for some credit card, and wanted to film a guy stepping out of my taxi, proffer the credit card, to which I would say, “Certainly Sir, that will do nicely”, or words to that effect.
They offered me £50 for the job, I said I’d do it, but I wanted to engage the meter, and get the £50, plus what was on the clock.
They phoned someone, presumably the director, and he agreed.
By the time they’d faffed around, “hold it, can we do that again?” etc., I had almost £40 on the clock.
When it all wrapped up, they asked me for a receipt for £100, gave me the dough, and I went back to work.
Never saw it on TV though.
JulianPH said:
As an interesting aside,I was once interviewed for a TV programme by Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) and when I pointed out that a claim he made on behalf a competitor was false he had a total hissy fit, stopped the camera and said if proceeded to say this he would make me look a complete idiot.
Turned out that our competitor was buying shedloads of his book and giving away a free copy to every new client...
Now why does none of that surprise me?Turned out that our competitor was buying shedloads of his book and giving away a free copy to every new client...
Frank7 said:
Many years ago, I was driving along Chiswick High Road, when a young couple flagged me down.
They were making a commercial for some credit card, and wanted to film a guy stepping out of my taxi, proffer the credit card, to which I would say, “Certainly Sir, that will do nicely”, or words to that effect.
They offered me £50 for the job, I said I’d do it, but I wanted to engage the meter, and get the £50, plus what was on the clock.
They phoned someone, presumably the director, and he agreed.
By the time they’d faffed around, “hold it, can we do that again?” etc., I had almost £40 on the clock.
When it all wrapped up, they asked me for a receipt for £100, gave me the dough, and I went back to work.
Never saw it on TV though.
I expect because your boat was in too many shots! (Friendly, blokey banter)They were making a commercial for some credit card, and wanted to film a guy stepping out of my taxi, proffer the credit card, to which I would say, “Certainly Sir, that will do nicely”, or words to that effect.
They offered me £50 for the job, I said I’d do it, but I wanted to engage the meter, and get the £50, plus what was on the clock.
They phoned someone, presumably the director, and he agreed.
By the time they’d faffed around, “hold it, can we do that again?” etc., I had almost £40 on the clock.
When it all wrapped up, they asked me for a receipt for £100, gave me the dough, and I went back to work.
Never saw it on TV though.
The Mad Monk said:
Frank7 said:
Many years ago, I was driving along Chiswick High Road, when a young couple flagged me down.
They were making a commercial for some credit card, and wanted to film a guy stepping out of my taxi, proffer the credit card, to which I would say, “Certainly Sir, that will do nicely”, or words to that effect.
They offered me £50 for the job, I said I’d do it, but I wanted to engage the meter, and get the £50, plus what was on the clock.
They phoned someone, presumably the director, and he agreed.
By the time they’d faffed around, “hold it, can we do that again?” etc., I had almost £40 on the clock.
When it all wrapped up, they asked me for a receipt for £100, gave me the dough, and I went back to work.
Never saw it on TV though.
I expect because your boat was in too many shots! (Friendly, blokey banter)They were making a commercial for some credit card, and wanted to film a guy stepping out of my taxi, proffer the credit card, to which I would say, “Certainly Sir, that will do nicely”, or words to that effect.
They offered me £50 for the job, I said I’d do it, but I wanted to engage the meter, and get the £50, plus what was on the clock.
They phoned someone, presumably the director, and he agreed.
By the time they’d faffed around, “hold it, can we do that again?” etc., I had almost £40 on the clock.
When it all wrapped up, they asked me for a receipt for £100, gave me the dough, and I went back to work.
Never saw it on TV though.
I wouldn’t give Bradley Cooper sleepless nights, but like most London Black Cab drivers, I have bags of charisma, (under my eyes!)
GetCarter said:
ShampooEfficient said:
Ive been on Sky Sports in the background of a speedway interview - yawning my head off. It was when Sophie Blake was presenting... Wibble.
I played on it for about 4 or 5 years... Simon wrote the music. At the time I was a session muso... took up composing in 86.GetCarter said:
I did all the bass for Raw Sex and shared a flat with Roland... but I'm not Simon Brint (the keyboard player)... who sadly died a few years back.
I'm sure I've asked you before... Did you do the music for Londons Burning?
GetCarter said:
ShampooEfficient said:
Ive been on Sky Sports in the background of a speedway interview - yawning my head off. It was when Sophie Blake was presenting... Wibble.
I played on it for about 4 or 5 years... Simon wrote the music. At the time I was a session muso... took up composing in 86.GetCarter said:
I did all the bass for Raw Sex and shared a flat with Roland... but I'm not Simon Brint (the keyboard player)... who sadly died a few years back.
I'm sure I've asked you before... Did you do the music for Londons Burning?
love it!I was on Kitchen nightmares years ago. We knew there would be filming but they tried to hide what for. We had to sign away our likeness and shadows before being directed to the restaurant. We thought we had landed the “after” meal because it was the 3rd filming session. Unfortunately, it was still the before. They still expected me to pay for the meal even though we had uncooked prawns and cooked pubes. I refused but was going to pay for the alcohol but they told me I did not have to. Considering we tried to drink them dry I’d guess we had $100 per person so around $400 to be on the show. After we finished we went across the road to get some food because my wife couldn’t eat the raw prawns.
The restaurant closed down after filming so not entirely successful turnaround. For those who watched, it was “The Black Pearl” in NYC and I was the bloke they subtitles. It was either my accent or the booze that made me unintelligible to their ears.
The restaurant closed down after filming so not entirely successful turnaround. For those who watched, it was “The Black Pearl” in NYC and I was the bloke they subtitles. It was either my accent or the booze that made me unintelligible to their ears.
SeeFive said:
GetCarter said:
ShampooEfficient said:
Ive been on Sky Sports in the background of a speedway interview - yawning my head off. It was when Sophie Blake was presenting... Wibble.
I played on it for about 4 or 5 years... Simon wrote the music. At the time I was a session muso... took up composing in 86.GetCarter said:
I did all the bass for Raw Sex and shared a flat with Roland... but I'm not Simon Brint (the keyboard player)... who sadly died a few years back.
I'm sure I've asked you before... Did you do the music for Londons Burning?h0b0 said:
I was on Kitchen nightmares years ago. We knew there would be filming but they tried to hide what for. We had to sign away our likeness and shadows before being directed to the restaurant. We thought we had landed the “after” meal because it was the 3rd filming session. Unfortunately, it was still the before. They still expected me to pay for the meal even though we had uncooked prawns and cooked pubes. I refused but was going to pay for the alcohol but they told me I did not have to. Considering we tried to drink them dry I’d guess we had $100 per person so around $400 to be on the show. After we finished we went across the road to get some food because my wife couldn’t eat the raw prawns.
The restaurant closed down after filming so not entirely successful turnaround. For those who watched, it was “The Black Pearl” in NYC and I was the bloke they subtitles. It was either my accent or the booze that made me unintelligible to their ears.
I remember that one, run by 3 blokes, one being a total dThe restaurant closed down after filming so not entirely successful turnaround. For those who watched, it was “The Black Pearl” in NYC and I was the bloke they subtitles. It was either my accent or the booze that made me unintelligible to their ears.
head and thinking he was some kind of Mafia boss?K50 DEL said:
SeeFive said:
GetCarter said:
ShampooEfficient said:
Ive been on Sky Sports in the background of a speedway interview - yawning my head off. It was when Sophie Blake was presenting... Wibble.
I played on it for about 4 or 5 years... Simon wrote the music. At the time I was a session muso... took up composing in 86.GetCarter said:
I did all the bass for Raw Sex and shared a flat with Roland... but I'm not Simon Brint (the keyboard player)... who sadly died a few years back.
I'm sure I've asked you before... Did you do the music for Londons Burning?
GetCarter said:
K50 DEL said:
SeeFive said:
GetCarter said:
ShampooEfficient said:
Ive been on Sky Sports in the background of a speedway interview - yawning my head off. It was when Sophie Blake was presenting... Wibble.
I played on it for about 4 or 5 years... Simon wrote the music. At the time I was a session muso... took up composing in 86.GetCarter said:
I did all the bass for Raw Sex and shared a flat with Roland... but I'm not Simon Brint (the keyboard player)... who sadly died a few years back.
I'm sure I've asked you before... Did you do the music for Londons Burning?K50 DEL said:
Well hopefully my purchase of the 7" back then paid for one of the (many) bolts in your lovely house that we all enjoyed reading the blog thread of !!
Believe it or not, they have another album out soon. STC never gives up - he's older than me! https://www.redboxmusic.co.uk/
(Apols for the O/T)
Edited by GetCarter on Tuesday 23 April 13:41
Robbo 27 said:
Some friends children were on an advert for a Zafira, the punchline was that the parents were in an argument and the children said to one another 'oh they are tired'.
They received a top of the range Zafira and £10,000.
This is not just a kick in the nuts, this is an M&S kick in the nuts.They received a top of the range Zafira and £10,000.
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