The Secrets of Filming Swallows and Amazons
In 1973, Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the 1974 film ‘Swallows & Amazons.’ Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome’s epic adventure on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Extracts from Sophie’s childhood diary are interspersed with her memories of the cast and crew, offering a child’s eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere – and the aftermath. It is illustrated with photos and maps to help you find the film locations when you are in the Lake District.
‘Forty years after she enchanted film-goers as Titty in Swallows and Amazons, Sophie Neville has found a new audience with an ebook telling behind-the-scenes secrets…’ – The Daily Mail
“I could not put it down! …I think the maps are brilliant, right in character….IT’S LOVELY!!!” – Roger Wardale, biographer of Arthur Ransome
“A “treasure trunk” of insights into the making of the film.” – Arthur Ransome Trust
“I enjoyed the book so much, I read it twice!” – Peter Wright, Chairman of The Arthur Ransome Society
“You write so well and have so much covered. I really really laugh reading this! The missionary bit is superb. Moving. Quietly so.” – Suzanna Hamilton, (Susan in SWALLOWS & AMAZONS (1974)