A while back a few people inquired on the mailing list about the Shooting Party Charity Event held a few months back and if it went well. Below is Richard’s response, along with some other news he included.

“We raised an enormous amount at the charity shoot, however the final sum is still under wraps as we potentially have an enormous sum coming from the auction of lunch with Nelson Mandella at his home in Johannesburg for ten people. We are legally bound to stay schtum until all is finalised, before making the announcement, hence my silence.

Am about to start filming on “Bright Young Things” by Evelyn Waugh, directed by Stephen Fry.”

Richard also adds:

“Could you possibly post this flyer info on the website? I am doing a reading from my diaries and question and answer session at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond on Sunday evening, 17th November to raise money for the local Shooting Star Children’s Cancer Hospice of which I am a trustee.”

Sue W. informs me that VCI have announced the DVD release of the BBC2 TV series, The Kumars at No. 42. Due for release on 11 November retailing at £19.99, The Kumars at No. 42 features interviews from the first two series with Richard E Grant, Michael Parkinson, Fay Ripley, Minnie Driver, Gary Lineker, Mel B, Ray Winstone, Richard & Judy, Lorraine Kelly, Stephen Fry and Lesley Garrret.

The DVD will also feature 20 minutes of unseen material, Sanjeev Kumar’s personal tour of No. 42 and a personal insight into the families unique photo album along with a writer’s commentary track.