Anthony Hayward
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Anthony Hayward is a British journalist and author. He is a regular contributor to The Independent
and The Guardian
, and has written more than 20 books about television and film. The subject of censorship
has been a constant theme throughout his work.
, brought up near Romsey
, Hampshire
, and attended Bishop Wordsworth’s Grammar School
, Salisbury
(1971–1978). He trained as a journalist at the London College of Printing (now the London College of Communication
) (1978–1980) and won its 1979-1980 Journalism Prize. He gained a Higher National Diploma in Journalism and the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ Pre-Entry Journalism Certificate, both with distinction.
(1985–1989). He turned freelance in 1989 and has since written for publications in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France and South Africa. He has contributed to The Independent
since 1993 and The Guardian
since 2009.
Hayward’s books include Who’s Who on Television, TV Unforgettables, Prime Suspect and The Making of Moll Flanders. He also wrote the biographies Phantom: Michael Crawford
Unmasked and Julie Christie
and collaborated with Sheila Mercier
on her autobiography, Annie’s Song: My Life & Emmerdale. In 2001, his book In the Name of Justice: The Television Reporting of John Pilger
was published, described by the Far Eastern Economic Review as ‘an excellent introduction to abuses of power around the world’ It was updated in 2008 as Breaking the Silence: The Television Reporting of John Pilger, released as part of the DVD package Heroes – The Films of John Pilger 1970-2007.
Which Side Are You On? Ken Loach
and His Films, Hayward's 2004 book, was described by the New Statesman
as "an eloquent insight into the work of Britain's finest and most courageous film director". As well as providing a biography of the director and his work, the book revealed for the first time the real reason for the banning of Loach's television documentary series Questions of Leadership, which allowed trade union members to bring their own leaders to account at a time when they were facing the challenge posed by the policies of the Thatcher government. Loach and Central Independent Television had been commissioned by Channel 4 to make the programmes, which were eventually withdrawn by Central. It emerged that the media tycoon Robert Maxwell
had put pressure on Central's board, of which he had become a director, to withdraw Questions of Leadership at the time he was buying the Daily Mirror newspaper and needed the co-operation of union leaders, especially Frank Chapple
of the electricians.
As well as giving scores of radio and television interviews, Hayward has been chair or speaker at many events, including the Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts
(2001, 2004, 2006), the Ways with Words Festival, Dartington (2001), the Mashamshire Arts Festival (2005), the Bradford Film Festival (2006, 2007) and the AV Festival (2008). The discussion with John Pilger that he chaired at the 2006 Hay Festival
was included as a bonus feature with the DVDs John Pilger – Documentaries That Changed the World and Heroes – The Films of John Pilger 1970-2007.
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
and The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
, and has written more than 20 books about television and film. The subject of censorship
Censorship
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has been a constant theme throughout his work.
Early life
Hayward was born in Caversham, BerkshireCaversham, Berkshire
Caversham is a suburb and former village in the unitary authority of Reading, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, within the royal county of Berkshire, on the opposite bank from the rest of Reading...
, brought up near Romsey
Romsey
Romsey is a small market town in the county of Hampshire, England.It is 8 miles northwest of Southampton and 11 miles southwest of Winchester, neighbouring the village of North Baddesley...
, Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, and attended Bishop Wordsworth’s Grammar School
Bishop Wordsworth's School
Bishop Wordsworth's School is a Church of England boys' day grammar school located in Salisbury, England. In 2010, there were 748 pupils aged between 11 and 18. The school is regularly amongst the top-performing schools in England, and in 2011 was the top school performer for the English...
, Salisbury
Salisbury
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England and the only city in the county. It is the second largest settlement in the county...
(1971–1978). He trained as a journalist at the London College of Printing (now the London College of Communication
London College of Communication
The London College of Communication is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London, located in Elephant and Castle. It has about 5,000 students on 60 courses in media and design courses preparing students for careers in the creative industries...
) (1978–1980) and won its 1979-1980 Journalism Prize. He gained a Higher National Diploma in Journalism and the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ Pre-Entry Journalism Certificate, both with distinction.
Career
After five years in local newspapers and national magazines, as a reporter and sub-editor, and editor of New Video Viewer, Hayward joined the staff on the features desk of TV TimesTV Times
TVTimes is a television listings magazine published in the United Kingdom by IPC Media, a subsidiary of Time Warner. It is known for its access to television actors and their programmes. In 2006 it was refreshed for a more modern look, increasing its emphasis on big star interviews and soaps...
(1985–1989). He turned freelance in 1989 and has since written for publications in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France and South Africa. He has contributed to The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
since 1993 and The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
since 2009.
Hayward’s books include Who’s Who on Television, TV Unforgettables, Prime Suspect and The Making of Moll Flanders. He also wrote the biographies Phantom: Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford OBE is an English actor and singer. He has garnered great critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which covers radio, television, film, and stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City...
Unmasked and Julie Christie
Julie Christie
Julie Frances Christie is a British actress. Born in British India to English parents, at the age of six Christie moved to England, where she attended boarding school....
and collaborated with Sheila Mercier
Sheila Mercier
Sheila Mercier is an English actress and the elder sister of actor Brian Rix. She was born in Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom....
on her autobiography, Annie’s Song: My Life & Emmerdale. In 2001, his book In the Name of Justice: The Television Reporting of John Pilger
John Pilger
John Richard Pilger is an Australian journalist and documentary maker, based in London. He has twice won Britain's Journalist of the Year Award, and his documentaries have received academy awards in Britain and the US....
was published, described by the Far Eastern Economic Review as ‘an excellent introduction to abuses of power around the world’ It was updated in 2008 as Breaking the Silence: The Television Reporting of John Pilger, released as part of the DVD package Heroes – The Films of John Pilger 1970-2007.
Which Side Are You On? Ken Loach
Ken Loach
Kenneth "Ken" Loach is a Palme D'Or winning English film and television director.He is known for his naturalistic, social realist directing style and for his socialist beliefs, which are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as homelessness , labour rights and child abuse at the...
and His Films, Hayward's 2004 book, was described by the New Statesman
New Statesman
New Statesman is a British centre-left political and cultural magazine published weekly in London. Founded in 1913, and connected with leading members of the Fabian Society, the magazine reached a circulation peak in the late 1960s....
as "an eloquent insight into the work of Britain's finest and most courageous film director". As well as providing a biography of the director and his work, the book revealed for the first time the real reason for the banning of Loach's television documentary series Questions of Leadership, which allowed trade union members to bring their own leaders to account at a time when they were facing the challenge posed by the policies of the Thatcher government. Loach and Central Independent Television had been commissioned by Channel 4 to make the programmes, which were eventually withdrawn by Central. It emerged that the media tycoon Robert Maxwell
Robert Maxwell
Ian Robert Maxwell MC was a Czechoslovakian-born British media proprietor and former Member of Parliament , who rose from poverty to build an extensive publishing empire...
had put pressure on Central's board, of which he had become a director, to withdraw Questions of Leadership at the time he was buying the Daily Mirror newspaper and needed the co-operation of union leaders, especially Frank Chapple
Frank Chapple
Frank Chapple was general secretary of the Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union , a leading British trade union....
of the electricians.
As well as giving scores of radio and television interviews, Hayward has been chair or speaker at many events, including the Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts
Hay Festival
The Hay Festival of Literature & Arts is an annual literature festival held in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales for ten days from May to June. Devised by Norman and Peter Florence in 1988, the festival was described by Bill Clinton in 2001 as "The Woodstock of the mind"...
(2001, 2004, 2006), the Ways with Words Festival, Dartington (2001), the Mashamshire Arts Festival (2005), the Bradford Film Festival (2006, 2007) and the AV Festival (2008). The discussion with John Pilger that he chaired at the 2006 Hay Festival
Hay Festival
The Hay Festival of Literature & Arts is an annual literature festival held in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales for ten days from May to June. Devised by Norman and Peter Florence in 1988, the festival was described by Bill Clinton in 2001 as "The Woodstock of the mind"...
was included as a bonus feature with the DVDs John Pilger – Documentaries That Changed the World and Heroes – The Films of John Pilger 1970-2007.
Works
- Who’s Who on Television (Boxtree, 1990, 1994, 1996)
- Coronation Street: Celebrating 30 Years (co-author and editor, Boxtree, 1990)
- Phantom: Michael Crawford Unmasked (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1991)
- Life in the Street: Coronation Street Past and Present (co-author and editor, Boxtree, 1991)
- Street Cred: Spotlight on Coronation Street’s Rising Stars (Boxtree, 1991)
- The Who’s Who of Soap Operas (Guinness Publishing, 1991)
- The Boxtree A-Z of TV Stars (Boxtree, 1992)
- TV Unforgettables (with Deborah Hayward, Guinness Publishing, 1993)
- Annie’s Song: My Life & Emmerdale (with Sheila Mercier, Titan Books, 1994)
- The New and Revised Guinness Who’s Who of Soap Operas (Guinness Publishing, 1995)
- Prime Suspect (co-author and editor, Carlton Books, 1996)
- The Making of Moll Flanders (Headline, 1996)
- The Emmerdale Companion: A Celebration of Twenty-five Years (Orion Media, 1997)
- Gold: The Making of Band of Gold and the Sequel Gold (Chameleon Books/André Deutsch, 1997)
- Emmerdale: Behind the Scenes (Orion Media, 1998)
- The Peak Practice Companion (with Deborah Hayward, Orion Media,1998)
- Where the Heart Is (with Deborah Hayward, Orion Media, 1999)
- Julie Christie (Robert Hale, 2000)
- In the Name of Justice: The Television Reporting of John Pilger (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2001)
- TV ('The Good Web Guide' series, The Good Web Guide, 2001)
- Which Side Are You On? Ken Loach and His Films (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2004)
- Breaking the Silence: The Television Reporting of John Pilger (Network, 2008)
- Contributor to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford University Press, 2004 and updates), Chambers Biographical Dictionary (Chambers, centenary edition, 1997), The Best of British (Best of British Publications, 1993) and Film Review annual (W H Allen, Columbus, Virgin, 1983–92)