When i played neil baldwin it changed my idea of what. Hes got an honorary degree and his very own soccer club. Marvellous bbc two was a modern fairy tale, completely unbelievable and utterly heartwarming. Without portrayals of rich and resilient characters like neil in marvellous, we risk a society where those who are seen as different are treated. The qualified clown and stoke city fc kit man who became an unlikely national hero. The ninety minute film, directed by julian farino and written by peter bowker, is about the life of neil baldwin, from westlands in newcastleunderlyme, staffordshire. By neil baldwin and malcolm clarke adapted for the stage, and directed by theresa heskins. My one and only game for neil baldwin fc the independent. Neil baldwin bem born 15 march 1946 is an honorary graduate of keele university from westlands in newcastleunderlyme, staffordshire, england. Neil baldwin on life since bbc2s marvellous radio times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Neil baldwin my story, written with the help of keele university alumni malcolm clarke and francis beckett, was published in hardback by john blake in august 2015.
Prime ministers and senior royals stop and listen to his opinions. See all books authored by neil baldwin, including henry ford and the jews. Neil baldwin my story, written with the help of keele university alumnus malcolm clarke, was published in hardback by john blake publishing in august 2015. Baldwin collected the drama award, during the ceremony at the theatre royal on drury lane, and made an acceptance speech. Marvellous writer peter bowker and neil baldwin react to. Bishops and archbishops, top footballers, politicians and actors. Neil baldwins baftawinning life story to go on stage at. Neil baldwin my story by neil baldwin, in very good condition. Neil baldwin my story, by malcolm clarke, neil baldwin online on bookmate bishops and archbishops, top footballers, politicians and actors they all count him as their friend. Neil baldwin my story, written with the help of keele university. Discover book depositorys huge selection of neil baldwin books online. Read marvellous my story by neil baldwin available from rakuten kobo. Neil baldwin is a real man quote neils complete lack of self consciousness has made him many genuine friendships with. Neil is a man who has refused to accept the label of learning difficulties and created an extraordinary life for himself.
This is the inspiring, moving and at times hysterically funny story of neil baldwin s marvellous life. Marvellous is a british drama television film that was first broadcast on bbc two on 25 september 2014. Neil baldwin author neil baldwin is the subject of and also appeared as himself in marvellous, an acclaimed biographical film in which he is played by toby jones. Its the story of neil baldwin, whos outlook in life is infectious and lives life too the full. Bishops and archbishops, top soccer players, politicians and actors.
Along the way, picks up friends that mere mortals like you and me wouldnt think of mixing with. Click download or read online button to get marvellous neil baldwin my story book now. Neil baldwin and peter bowker on their marvellous night at bafta caught up with the subject and writer of the bbc2 drama, which won. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the. Hes got an honorary degree and his very own football club. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The new vic has unveiled its diary for 2020 and it features an allnew stage production of marvellous, the heartwarming biopic of former stoke city kit man neil nello baldwin. Neil baldwin is a wonderful man with a heart of gold and great sense of humour.
Marvellous the ninety minute film, directed by julian farino and written by peter bowker, is about the life of neil baldwin, from westlands in newcastleunderlyme, staffordshire. I had never even heard of him dont follow football am mid 30s female never been to a match in my life but my husband said i would love the film and he wasnt wrong the book has extra parts to the film, so dont think if you have seen the film you dont need to read the book. Neil baldwin the stoke city fc kit man who became a. Writing the marvellous life story of neil baldwin writer peter bowker explains how he brought neil s unconventional tale to life. In the new bbc two drama marvellous, jones plays neil baldwin, a sometime circus clown from newcastleunderlyme who became relatively famous among fans of stoke city football club during a. You dont feel sorry for neil baldwin, you want to be like him. When i played neil baldwin it changed my idea of what learning. Neil baldwin books list of books by author neil baldwin. Marvellous by neil baldwin, 9781458765383, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Neil baldwin my story, written with the help of keele alumni and su president malcolm clarke and francis beckett, was published in august 2015. Two thousand stoke fans in hysterics at aston villa. The mass production of hate, and edison inventing the century, and more on. Baldwin, who is an honorary graduate of keele university, was appointed as stoke city football clubs kitman by the manager lou macari in the 1990s. Neil baldwin my story and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Marvellous by neil baldwin overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stoke citys former kit man neil baldwin, aka nello, is presented to fans following the baftawinning biopic marvellous. He was, though, already running the neil baldwin football club.
This film is marvellous the part played by toby jones neil baldwin or nello is excellent the scene is set the actors take their parts full of real people. Marvellous book baldwins autobiography, marvellous. When i played neil baldwin it changed my idea of what learning disability means. Writing the marvellous life story of neil baldwin bbc. Marvellous is a book and film biopic and book about the remarkable life of neil baldwin. Neil baldwin talks about his life and the tv movie marvellous, broadcast on 25 september 2014 on bbc2. Sentinel he had limited time to shine on the pitch but, ably assisted by villa goalkeeper nigel spink, was soon. Neil baldwin in action for stoke city at aston villa on may 10, 1993. Created in conjunction with the man himself, in her brand new production, artistic director theresa heskins brings together six actors, a playful script, lots of physical comedy and her inimitable style to tell the story of neil nello baldwin. The most heartwarming story of one mans triumph you will hear this year. Neil baldwin my story book online at best prices in india on. Neil baldwin s life story is the sort of tale that, had it been fiction, wed have deemed it farfetched. There was even a movie about him on national television.