They have produced a delicious spoof, sending up themselves, the celebrity world, and the sorts of films that involve a pyjama-clad Alan Yentob taking an artiste back to their childhood home to gaze at the spot where their outside lavatory once stood. Rhys Thomas will direct and produce and the BBC Commissioning Editor is Alex Moody. But writer-director Rhys Thomas, who appeared on screen as the film-maker, nailed the rockumentary format. The show's creator and stars have plans for another mockumentary special and even a film. "There were only four of us in our family: my mum, my dad, me, him. Perry Benson (The Real McCoy, Operation Good Guys, Benidorm, Oh You Rang M’Lord?) Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Even when we were talking about the stories over dinner, I would walk away saying that was one of the loveliest lunches I’ve ever had – we were laughing so much just putting the ideas together.”, “I would do it any day,” he said. A new freelancer mentoring scheme for workers at a ‘crossroads’ in their career has been lauched with ScreenSkills backing. The peerless Bros documentary, After the Screaming Stops, had so many comic moments that many mistook it for a mockumentary. Made by BBC Studios, The Kemps: All True will see Rhys Thomas interview the pair about their lives and careers following Spandau Ballet’s 40th anniversary celebrations in December. BBC Two’s The Kemps: All True – a one-hour mockumentary about Spandau Ballet – isn’t airing until Sunday, but creator Rhys Thomas and stars Martin and Gary Kemp already have plans for a follow-up episode. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Gary Kemp – Gary Kemp. Droga5 and Biscuit scoop a Grand Prix apiece at Shark A... Channel 5 orders four-part thriller from Clapperboard. - but not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Spandau Ballet in 1983, with Martin, far left, and Gary Kemp, far right Credit : Michael Putland/Hulton Archive You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. “I don’t want Gary in this more than me just because he wrote the songs,” Martin says at the beginning. Thanks! Channel 5 has kicked off its 2021 original drama slate with the commission of a new four-part series, Intruder. They bicker over the relative successes of their autobiographies (Martin: “My book was a bestseller.” Gary: “My book was in The Guardian.”). Spandau Ballet’s Gary and Martin Kemp are to star in a new one-off spoof documentary, playing themselves focussing on them recording a new album. I loved the idea of Martin being married to both Pepsi and Shirley, and his plans for an Avengers-style universe about cryogenically preserved gangsters, The Hardest British Bastards in the Galaxy (I guarantee this would be the most-watched film on Netflix). The comedy was broad in places, as when Gary’s vegan meat substitute, Wonge, turned out to be 65% meat. TV & Film05.10.20Freelancer training/mentoring scheme launched. You can unsubscribe at any time. Gary wants the documentary to concentrate on his solo output and charity projects. Anyone who knows Rhys’s work can expect a little more probing than is usual. Gary Kemp, who, at 53, is two years Martin's senior, thinks that it is down to their upbringing. Their rivalry and delicate egos are a running theme. Sign up to receive television and entertainment email newsletters from our award-winning editorial team. Cassian Harrison, Controller of BBC Four says: “It’s ‘True’ that BBC Four has always supported the most outstanding talents in British music. Yes, I am arty and I have my fascinations in certain areas and Rhys pumped all that up so it did feel like another world we were stepping into albeit slightly with my own history attached.”. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Martin Kemp says: “After being known as Roman Kemp’s dad for a few months, I’m really happy to be getting back in the limelight and being known for being that one from Spandau Ballet who hit someone over the head with an ashtray in EastEnders; as well as spending some time with my brothers, Gary and Ross.” Imagine Bono trying to play a ridiculous version of Bono: wouldn’t work, for obvious reasons.