Richard Taylor
Directing
Known For
Cultural documentary commissioned by Local Government for European Architectural Year, 1975. Focuses on "A Future for Our Past", a children's architectural exhibition, attended by President Cearbhall O'Dalaigh. Scenes from this event are intercut with footage of more than fifty architectural locations, past and present. A film for European Architectural Heritage Year 1975, whose objective was to stimulate people to look at the architectural context in which they live.
Places for People
A BAFTA award nominated travelogue of Egypt, Iran, Lebanon and Greece.
Sudden Summer
In 1976, British Rail introduced an iconic new train, the HST (High Speed Train) 125, which was capable of travelling at up to 125 mph. A marketing campaign fronted by Jimmy Savile using the slogan "This is the age of the train" helped revive the poor image and looming financial crisis of British Rail.