BEHIND THE STUNTS
Episodes
265 episodes
NATIONAL VELVET - 1944
A simple story of everyday folk....girl meets, horse, boy meets girl, boy loses girl, gains horse and together they live happily ever after....they go through a few ups and downs during The Grand National steeplechase held at Aintree Liverpool....
THE RETURN of the SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and the BIONIC WOMAN 1987
We're back this week with a look at a quirky TV movie spin off of two very successful TV shows starring LEE MAJORS and LINDSEY WAGNER.Directed by stuntman, actor, author and bodyguard RAY AUSTIN and the stunts are coordinated by the lege...
TAURUS WINNERS & NOMINEES
Here is a list of the Winners and Nominations for this years Taurus World Stunt Awards
THE TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS 2026
As you are aware I was in LA last month for the 25th Anniversary of the TWSA and was given the opportunity of attending the show and spending some time chatting with the stunt professionals.Here is a catch up of the event and a list of t...
CHUCK NORRIS TRIBUTE 1940-2026
We learn today via social media of the passing of a huge action icon.CHUCK NORRIS was part of a stunt family. Not just in his films but in his actual family. AARON, and ERIC were both stuntmen who moved into the world of stunt coordinati...
Behind The Stunts chats with STUNTS UNLIMITED
One of the greatest days of my life. Getting an opportunity to chat with three remarkable stuntmen in the offices of 'Stunts Unlimited' was an extraordinary highlight to my week in Los Angeles.BUDDY JOE HOOKER, GREG BARNETT & ALAN OL...
CHARLIE PICERNI LA INTERVIEW
Charlie Picerni is without shadow of a doubt one of the best stuntmen/coordinators and 2nd unit directors the business has ever seen.It was such a thrill to spend some time with him on zoom, as he's not LA based these days, to chat about...
BRHIND THE STUNTS in Los Angeles
So I finally made it to the City of Angels....certainly more wet than I anticipated, but sometimes these things happen. I'm here for Taurus but can also let you know what I'm up to....enjoyTAURUS NOMINATIONS 2026
James Bond Reddit Top 10
Back end of last week Reddit/Den of Geek released a Top 10 of the 'Best Stunts That James Bond Movies Ever Dared' So, let's explore this list and see if they're right or wrong shall we?Enjoy
TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS 25th ANNIVERSARY
It's hard to believe that it's 25yrs since the creation of the Taurus World Stunt Awards. Here in the UK we saw it on late night TV, 2am in the morning in the graveyard shift. But it harked back to the stuntman awards from the 1980s.Its ...
HAL NEEDHAM BOOK CHAPTER 6: 'Get It Done Needham'
Another chapter from Hal Needhams book - enjoy
EXPLORING PRE-VIZ IN ACTION
Massively important area Pre-Viz, so we take a look at why its crucial to work everything out before shooting, not only from a safety point of view but also from a creative position.Enjoy
HAL NEEDHAM - (Chapter 5. 'If you're booked to burn...don't drown')
Another chapter from Hal Needham's book https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
THE HEROES OF TELEMARK 1965
They used to knock war pictures out every five minutes back in the 50s and 60s. Here's another corker. Kirk Douglas and Richard Harris battling it out on screen against the Nazi's and on set against each other...a great deal of testosterone on ...
ZULU 1964
Possibly the greatest war film of our time. Stanley Baker leads a great cast that includes a man destined for bigger things, Michael Caine and two stuntmen who took their interactions very seriously indeed. JOHN SULLIVAN and JOE POWELL
STUNTMAN by Hal Needham (CHAPTER 4 Don't Be Afraid To Take A Chance To Make A Big Impression)
Chapter 4 of Hal Needham's bookEnjoy
Stuntman by Hal Needham (CHAPTER 3 Bullshit Doesn't Photograph)
Another chapter of Hal Needham's book - enjoy
A CHRISTMAS GREETING
A thank you from me to you....and exciting news for next year
STUNTMAN - by Hal Needham (Chapter 2 'The Making of a Stuntman')
Chapter 3 of Hal Needhams Book....enjoy.
100 RIFLES - 1969
An everyday story of revolutionary folk....Jim Brown in his first big lead role, stars alongside Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welsh in this action packed adventure. CHUCK ROBERSON is at the helm as 2nd Unit Director and Stunt Coordinator.......
STUNTMAN - by Hal Needham (Chapter 1 'Sharecroppers Son')
Chapter 1 of Hal Needham's book - enjoy
Tony Van Silva 1949 - 2025
Such sad news this morning as we learn that British stuntman Tony Van Silva has sadly passed away at the age of 76.A remarkable individual, not just in the business but in every day situations. A true gentleman who'll be missed by all wh...
STUNTMAN - by Hal Needham (Previews)
As you probably remember, last year we started reading the book 'Nobody Does It Better' by Bob Simmons. This was very well received and I've had many requests to do another audiobook read this year.So, our chosen book is by the legendary...
THE WILD GEESE (1978) Revisited
This year marks the 47th Anniversary of 'The Wold Geese' hitting the big screens. Back when film stars were proper film stars. Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore and Hardy Kruger with an added pinch of Stewart Granger for good measure....
MICKEY GILBERT and the ACADEMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Tom Cruise recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Academy for services to film. This reminded me of an occasion back in 2004 when Blake Edwards received a lifetime achievement Academy Award and was abley assisted by Jim Carrey ...
