Film Production at Peak Vision TV - The Improbable Son on TV soon, to be followed by The Improbable Son on DVD

Join this lovable clown on the journey of a lifetime!

... as he leaves his family and friends in search of 'true' happiness.

Watch "The Improbable Son" Trailer below:

Now on TV!

The Derbyshire film "The Improbable Son" has now been aired on Sky Channel 586 (UCB TV) on a number of occasions and future airing covers Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, USA and Africa.

Now! -
The Improbable Son on DVD!

Join this lovable clown on a journey of a lifetime!

Set in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, he visits many of the local attractions, making a lot of ‘fly-by-night’ friends , in particular a lady-friend with whom he intends to spend the rest of his life. These ‘friends’ remain true whilst he has money. But what does the future have in store? Will his dreams come true?

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The Improbable Son Premiere - an occasion to remember!

The Improbabel Son Premiere at Cineworld

The 'Premiere' of The Improbable Son - a great success!

The Premiere of “The Improbable Son” was held by Peak Vision TV on 16th November at Cineworld in Chesterfield. Brilliantly received by all, the film was shown in the largest auditorium and had a fantastic turnout of around 200 people, including “Uncle Michael the Clown” (Michael Fentem) who played the lead role, and local actor Martyn Gillie who played Sir Richard Arkwright. Some travelled from as far as Newcastle, London and Birmingham especially to be there.

The Improbable Son is now scheduled for broadcast and so we wanted to take the opportunity to hold this special screening for those involved and family and friends.

At The Premiere of The Improbable Son

Cheers and applause followed the screening of this fun family film starring Derbyshire entertainer “Uncle Michael the Clown” (Michael Fentem) and also local actor Martyn Gillie who played the role of Sir Richard Arkwright.

Traditional organ grinder Patrick Cooke

Entertainment was provided prior to the screening by Patrick Cooke, traditional street organ grinder who also appears in The Improbable Son. Also "The Improbable Son" and Sir Richard Arkwright appeared at the Premiere in full costume.

The Improable Son DVD launch

The Premiere also marked the launch of The Improbable Son on DVD which is now available here on our website for just £9.99 (plus postage and packing).

Truely a day to remember for all those involved in this production!

Behind the scenes on location ...

filming with Peak Rail

This short light-entertainment film of approximately 35 minutes duration and is set in the Derbyshire Dales.

This modern-day version of the Prodigal Son features many of the local tourist attractions and local heritage ranging from a textiles mill to cable cars and the lead role is played by local entertainer, Michael Fentem, the Improbable Son being a clown.

Filming at Willersley Castle

This lovable clown decides to take his inheritance and leave home to go out into the big wide world, hoping to build a life for himself.

Meetin Sir Richard Arkwright

He even finds himself stepping back in time to meet some extraordinary characters of a by-gone age.

Filming at Chatsworth House

He visits many places looking for true happiness, and makes a lot of 'fly-by-night' friends along the way, including a lady-friend, with whom he intends to spend the rest of his life.

Eventually his money runs out and things start to go pear-shaped. He finds that life in the big wide world is not all he hoped for.

film footage for Improbable Son

There is no dialogue but mime is used with music and sound effects to enhance the story-telling, therefore removing the limitation so often imposed by language barriers.

In make-up on location

In total there was a cast of 60 people and many locations involved, so the organisation was a huge task. Most of the locations were outside and the filming was mainly scheduled during our August 2004, the wettest August on record. Having our portable facilities for working on location proved highly beneficial for changing, make-up, and providing refreshments.

Setting the scene ...

On location at Willersley Castle