The British government used to produce a regular TV magazine programme to promote life and events in the United Kingdom. It was called 'UK Today' and broadcast across the world. I was privileged to be commissioned to write and direct the first story for the first 'UK Today', celebrating the birth of Charlie Chaplin in London 100 years ago. My short film was transmitted by over 60 TV stations internationally.

Later, when I was Chairman of the Producers and Directors Division of BECTU, the film makers union, I arranged a private premiere showing of Sir Richard Attenborough's biographical movie, "Chaplin". Hundreds of directors and producers attended. After the viewing, I interviewed Sir Richard on stage and fielded questions from the audience about his life as a director.

'London Remembers Charlie Chaplin' written and directed by Jon Danzig. Reproduced with kind permission of the British Film Institute National Archive, the custodians of many UK government films. http://www.bfi.org.uk/ Reproduction of the Charlie Chaplin footage on 'UK Today' granted by Roy Export SAS, the owner of all Chaplin films made from 1918 onwards. More details at http://www.charliechaplin.com Read Less