Welcome. My name is Roy Minton, and I am a playwright. I have written four novels, an autobiography, film scripts, stage and television plays, stage musicals, short stories and filthy ditties.
I'm currently writing a novel which may be my best work to date. However, due to the deadening, ignorant state of the powerful, I have for years refrained from putting my work on the market place. The only reason I carry on is because writing is what I do.
Life is a desert without it.
This is my first blog. I will update it as I find time. Watch this space...
20 comments:
Look forward to reading your blog, Roy.
I am currently writing a brace of radio programmes about Bill Cotton... Any chance you might be induced to talk about Scum?
Roy, I downloaded a time coded copy of Funny Farm from the internet & regard it as one of the greatest pieces of tv I've seen. It's a shame it wasn't included on the dvd of Scum.
Hello Roy,
I know this may not be the place to post things like this and maybe you don't want to hear it.
But I believe that you are my great Uncle - My name is Molly Davies and John Davies is my Grandad.
If you are willing to and if you ever get this would you please get in touch?
Thank you, Molly.
Hey Roy,
Long time... NYC 1984ish, the mike todd room of that huge club the palladium. do you remember that?
Simon, Peter's son. (Allen)
Hope you are well. I am living in Primrose Hill. Be good to here from you.
simon.allen@capatazcasting.com
Hi roy i no ur brother keith he wants to no ur phone number so he can get in touch with you
Forgot to let u know keiths mobile number he would love u to call him its 07575603315
my e-mail address is msdnevin@hotmail.co.uk
Roy,
My father played your character Jimmy Hanbury is the Play For Britain: Fast Hands.
I am desperate to obtain a copy of this but due to all the changes that have happened with Thames Television over the years I am finding this rather a struggle.
I would be so grateful if you’d be able to offer any ideas.
Kind regards,
Phoebe
phbuffery@hotmail.com
Hey Roy, Simon Allen, Peter's son. NYC trip, do you remember that? it may have been the last time i saw you.
simon.allen@capatazcasting.com if you are still kicking.
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Hey Roy, Simon Allen, Peter's son. NYC trip, do you remember that? it may have been the last time i saw you.
simon.allen@capatazcasting.com if you are still kicking.
s
I have sent a message but it looks as though you would not have recieved it but what I am asking you is would you like to do a true story about me that will make SCUM a walt disney movie please let me know I will then tell you more by email if you wish thank you..
I wrote a letter to Alan Clark detailing my experience in Risely remand centre, where I was abused and raped, back in the 70.s. I didn't commit suicide but sometimes wish I had. Todays news about the historic abuse in another detention centre brings it all flooding back. Did Alan ever discuss this letter with you or his sources for this? I need to know if that letter still exists somewhere. I was 17 years old at the time too. My name is Peter and you can contact me at this email address: jujitsu@wanadoo.fr
Hello Roy! My name is Wade Driver and i play in a band called APOGEE SOUND CLUB. We've been around for about 3 years, based out of San Francisco CA. First let me say that SCUM is one of my all time favorite films. The reason i am writing to you is that we want to use an audio clip from SCUM on our upcoming LP. we're only pressing 300-350 copies. It's a small project, a labour of love that we will not profit from. Here is the clip and the song we want to attach it to:
https://soundcloud.com/apogee-sound-club/defiance
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME and please let me know what you think and hopefully we can get permission. If someone else holds the rights, could you give me their contact. CHEERS! = Wade blackbolt_23503@yahoo.com
Hi Mr Minton, I'd love to speak with you with regards to your film Scum I have some information that I think you may be interested in!
Dear Roy Minton,
I am a French essayist who stumbled yesterday on "Scum", and I just wanted to express my utmost admiration for your work: you have written one of the greatest films in the history of British cinema, a true milestone which will stand the test of time.
Thanks for all you have done for us - I look forward to reading your autobiography.
P.O.
Hi Mr Minton.
I have been looking for a copy of "Sling your hook" for many years.
Have you got a copy or do you know where I can find one?
Bedt regards David Whiteley.
Email davidwhiteley1953@gmail.com
Hello Roy,
I was just reminiscing with my Dad, Harold Davies. We were talking about you, Norma, Billy, Derek, John, David, Kath, Don, Maureen, Keith & June. He is always so proud of you and we've been hearing about you for years. He would love to hear how you are. Maddie
Hi Maddie, I don’t wish to intrude on your reaching out to Roy, but I’m related, and although long estranged from Roy, I’d be really interested to see pictures of that side of my family, who, apart from an aunt, I never met. I have family photos from growing up I’d be happy to share. Forgive me for being a little vague at this point. I’m sharing through my sons account. If you’d be happy to connect via email, please let me know.
Hello Roy,
This is musician Mike Khan's sister, Jahanara (or as you prefer to say, Jan).
I have been trying to get in touch with you for some time.
@arelly I hope you see this, can you please email me at mollydavieswr@gmail.com - I am a relative of Roy’s, he is my great uncle. 🤞would love to chat!
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