Monday, December 30, 2019

Jonathan on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The 1st episode "Celebrations" of a 4-part comedy series "The Emerald Green Show" will be broadcasted this week on Friday, 3 January, at 9:30am. 

The second episode "Cut" - on 10 January 2020 at 09:30 am.
3 episode "Face value"- on 17 January 2020 at the same time.
The last episode "All for one" - on 24 January at 9:30 am.

Episode duration is 30 minutes.

Saturday, December 21, 2019

I've found a very cute photograph of Jonathan and his co-star Abigail Cruttenden from "Centrepoint". "Centrepoint" is a four-part British television thriller first broadcasted on Channel 4 in October 1990. Jonathan plays a young man faced with the task of avenging his fathers death, helped by his girlfriend. I haven't seen this series, and it wasn't released on DVD. 

Jon was quite a good-looking young man. He is still just as handsome as he used to be (only a little bit older). 


Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Lorien Haynes wrote today on her Instagram account, that 1/3 of the tickets's already sold to the fundraising reading "Everything I ever wanted to tell my daughter about men" on 20 February 2020. All profits from this event will go towards supporting survivors of sexual violence.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

A few more film set pictures of "Egerton" by Lorien Haynes (summer/autumn 2019)


Sunday, December 8, 2019

The Waringham Chronicles drama


Jonathan had recorded a new audible original drama – The Waringham Chronicles Part 1 “The Runaway” by Rebecca Gable, a German author of historical fiction. 
This audio drama CD will be released on 30 January 2020.
More information is here:


Friday, December 6, 2019

Jonathan's going to be on the stage again!


It's a really good news!
As a part #VoiceintheDark series there will be a staged reading of Lorien Haynes play  “Everything I Ever Wanted To Tell My Daughter About Men” (I’ve written about this play in July). It’s a black comedy about woman’s relationship, sexual assault, addiction and teen pregnancy. The staged reading will be directed by Tara Fitzgerald (Jon’s co-star from the “Good Grief”). Jonathan, Jason Isaacs, Charlie Field and Joe Sims will be joining Lorien Haynes for the staged reading in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London on 20 February at 8:00 pm.
For more information, click this link:


Saturday, November 30, 2019

Jonathan on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A 4-part comedy series "Celebrations" will be broadcasted in January 2020. It's about an ambitious black woman who dreams of becoming a chat show queen starring Llewella Gideon as Emerald Green and Jonathan as Tristram.
This play was first broadcasted in May 1998 (many years ago).

Tuesday, November 26, 2019


MFA (Int.) students from East 15 began their residency at Shakespeare Globe theatre last week.  They are rehearsing a few Shakespeare plays: “Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “As you like it”. Jonathan was a tutor for the Shakespeare workshop last year. What about this year? Maybe. 
  I have no proof, just some thoughts.

This is an old picture from 2016 (Jonathan directed one of the Shakespeare comedies "All's well that ends well" at Mountview drama school).

Have a good week!

Monday, November 18, 2019

The Complete Arkangel Shakespeare...

...is a series of audio dramatizations. On this webpage
https://www.dimsdale.co.uk/the-complete-arkangel-shakespeare-2/

all 38 plays of William Shakespeare are available to listen online for free. All plays released from 1998 onwards. This production features nearly 400 actors, almost all past or present members of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Jonathan as Claudio in "Measure for Measure", as Orsino in "Twelfth Night", as Palamon in "The Two Noble Kinsmen".
It's a great gift for Shakespeare lovers and a great opportunity to listen to Jonathan and enjoy his acting in the audio play.

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Friday, November 8, 2019

Have an amazing weekend!
Enjoy this beautiful image of Jonathan (from the Winter's Tale rehearsals, 2013).
I have no new information to share. I feel as I've lost my information search skill, or maybe I'm just getting older and dumber :) (actually, according to brain research it's just a myth!).


Saturday, October 26, 2019

How's it going? Hope you have a lovely Autumn! Time for coffee or a cup of tea and a good read in the evening!

Jonathan as Rex Bishop 's going to be on Alibi channel on 2 November at 12:00 pm.
https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/2273669/15433823/father-brown

Have a productive week ahead and don't forget to change your clock tonight into winter time on your wristwatch (if it's not a smart watch :) )

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Listen to Jonathan's sweet and soothing voice.
 "The French Lieutenant's Wife" two episodes are available to listen on BBC IPlayer:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hhn1j



Saturday, September 28, 2019

Jonathan on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles will be broadcasted in October.
Episode 1 on 17th October at 10:00, episode 2 on 18th October at 10:00.
This play was first broadcasted on BBC Radio in 2006. Jon plays Charles Smithson.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hhn1j

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

A glimpse of Jon

I've just caught a glimpse of Jonathan in East15 SU video (Students' Union new promo video). It's available on East15SU Facebook page.
A beautiful glimpse...

Monday, September 23, 2019

Sunday, September 15, 2019

I haven't written here in a while. I have no new information about Jonathan. I just hope this gorgeous man is healthy and is working on some interesting project.

Friday, August 23, 2019

This week Jonathan has been teaching and directing young filmmakers and actors at NYFA Summer SetReady course. NYFA website has no information about this two week course. I found some young people comments about it. One comment was about Jonathan: "...JF was preeeety cool". No pictures so far.
Dear Jonathan, you're never on vacation, aren't you. Always at work.
Best of luck in your hard work!

Monday, August 19, 2019

You can watch "The Modern Prometheus" episode (of Highlander) from May 1997  here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf3KbhfefvI (in English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr1a7Fn3x6o (In Italian)

Jonathan as Lord Byron (a poet and a rock star), a brilliant mind feeling dead inside, who is pushing things to the limit.


As a teenager, I watched some episodes of the Highlander television series in the late 1990s during the show's popularity. It was my second time when I noticed Jonathan for his good acting (the first film was "Wuthering Heights").


Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Jonathan on TV ...

....in The Mask of the Demon (of Father Brown) as Rex Bishop on Drama channel on 24 August at 2:00 pm and on Alibi channel - 26 August at 1:10 pm.

https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/2273669/11303702/father-brown

I think  Jon has a natural talent (he was born with an ability to perform). His talent, love and passion for acting, perseverance make him a great actor, an acting tutor and a film director. I'd love to see him in some new films.

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Nelson in his own words (narrated by Jonathan)

If you love history, you will like this BBC History Documentary  -  "Nelson in His Own Words" hosted by Jonathan. Published in 2015 it's about Britain's greatest naval hero Horatio Nelson, about his career and passionate love affair with Emma Hamilton. And it's always a pleasure to hear Jon's soothing voice.
Documentary duration is about 59 min.

https://www.bitchute.com/video/dqPTgDNzDzEm/


Wednesday, July 31, 2019

If you have a PBS America channel...

... you can spend your evening today watching "Pompeii: The Last Day" at 9:00 pm (Jonathan as Stephanus). There are a few repeats tomorrow and on Saturday.

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/msgd9/pompeii-the-last-day/



Monday, July 29, 2019

Jonathan on TV...

...as Michael Lacey in "The Killings at Badger's Drift" (of Midsomer Murders) (first aired in March 1997) on 4 August at 11:00 pm on ITV3.
https://www.tvguide.co.uk/search.asp?title=jonathan+firth&submit.x=16&submit.y=12



Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Lorien Haynes published some photos from her short film "Egerton". When will we have a chance to watch these shorts (including "Egerton")?Jonathan looks very handsome. (It's a crime to look this good :) )




Source: Instagram

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

TELLMYDAUGHTER.COM


Jonathan is participating in a very interesting project, created by an army of volunteer crew, male and female. The aim is to raise awareness and support survivors of abuse and assault in conjunction with RISE, the Nobel Prize nominated NPO, who are passing the Survivors Bill of Rights state by state in the US and are taking it to the UN in September 2019.

“EVERYTHING I EVER WANTED TO TELL MY DAUGTHER ABOUT MEN”  is a black comedy, originally written for the stage by actress and screenwriter Lorien Haynes for her daughter. It traces a woman’s relationship history backwards, exploring the results of a sexual assault on her choices and her relationship experiences from teen pregnancy to infidelity and addiction.

Brenda Spira and Lorien Haynes at Lila Productions, and Jamie Harvey at Terra Nova release a full length feature dramedy and a subsequent anthology series of 16 short films, directed by 18 women in both the US and UK.

Jonathan is in 11th short film “Egerton” (with Lorien Haynes). It doesn’t say what this episode is about. Only this: “Emotionally crippled, public school boy”. This episode with Jonathan has been filmed one (or two days) ago. Interesting who is Jon's character?


 Lorien Haynes posted this picture on her Instagram page, she thanked the crew and the cast, saying “Thank you to the fantastic Jonathan Firth…”

There are more information about this project, short films, crew and 15 actors who volunteered to fight sexual violence on a website https://www.tellmydaughter.com/#home-section

I think it’s a very important project, my respect for people who are doing it. Will be wating for further information about this project and short films.

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Jonathan on TV

...in The Prince and me 2: The Royal Wedding on 7 July at 11:15 on Channel 5 (Denmark).
https://www.tvguide.dk/programmer/dk/kanal-5/2019-07-07/11:15/the-prince-and-me-2-det-royale-bryllup

The Prince and me 2 next time on 14 July at 07:45 (same channel).


Tuesday, July 2, 2019

British director Christopher Nolan is filming parts of his upcoming spy-thriller event film "Tenet" in my hometown at the moment. This film starring John David Washington and Robert Pattison.

They're going to shut down this main road that leads straight into the City centre. Some men put these construction fences up under my windows this morning.

But I would love to see Jonathan filming here:) It would be great.

Have a great week!

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

I have no news about JF.

I hope you're doing work you love, Jonathan. I wish you an enjoyable summer.

This is an old picture from July 2014 (workshop at NYFA).



Thursday, June 20, 2019

Jonathan on TV

I have no new information to share. I'm going on a short graduation trip with my students this weekend. I hope I will find something about Jonathan when I come back.


Have a nice weekend!

Next week JF ( in Father Brown) will be on BBC Entertainment (France) on 27 June at 10.15 and 15.05

https://tv-programme.telecablesat.fr/emission/father-brown-127497836.html


Sunday, June 9, 2019

So I've been searching, but I haven't found any pictures from LVB birthday party with Jonathan. Maybe he wasn't at this party :(

Have a sunny week ahead!

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Yesterday was the London's Voice Boutique 5th Birthday party. All artists and clients of this Voice agency were invited. I'm sure Jonathan was invited too (he usually attends their parties).

I saw pictures Voice Boutique posted, but I haven't seen Jonathan there. So if you find something, please, share. If I find some pics, I'll upload them here.

Have a great Friday tomorrow!

Saturday, June 1, 2019

"The Weather in the Streets" radio play is available to listen for the next 29 days.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b007669m

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Jonathan on BBC Radio 4 Extra...

...in "The Weather in The Streets" by Rosamond Lehmann. This radio play will be broadcasted next Friday, May 31, at 10:00 am (UK time). Jonathan plays Rollo, the handsome and unhappily married son of Lord and Lady Spencer.

Play was first broadcasted in February 2002.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007669m

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Workshop at NYFA

Jonathan gave a workshop at NYFA last week -  developing techniques in Acting for screen  (Easter 2019 #SetReady course).

A 30-second video is available on NYFA Twitter (and Instagram) page (look for April 26 post) https://twitter.com/official_nyfa

P.S. It's amazing how passionate Jonathan about his work. He's so committed to it. Thumbs up!


Saturday, April 27, 2019

Have a beautiful Sunday and great start of the week!!!

This beautiful picture's from 2009 - "Albert Schweitzer".

I can't believe how fast time flies... But Jonathan hasn't changed much, he only has grown his beard :)




Saturday, April 20, 2019

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Happy Birthday, dear Jonathan!

I wish you an unforgettable, unbelievable, breathtaking and the most wonderful birthday! Many, many happy returns of the day!

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Saturday, March 16, 2019

"A Passage to India" 6-10 episodes....

...will be available to listen next week after broadcast (March 18 to 22). The cast is really good, and Jonathan's a great radio drama actor.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003ctr

I've already listened 5 episodes of "A Passage to India".  I like radio drama. As you listen to it, listen dialogues and sound effects, you build your own images of the story in your mind... It's like a movie in my mind.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

"A Passage to India" short sample...

... is available to listen here (It's nice to hear Jonathan's voice again):
https://twitter.com/i/status/1103673096886800384       

BBC Press Office


P.S. A Passage to India begins on Monday 11 March.

Friday, March 1, 2019

"A Passage to India" broadcasts

The first 5 episodes will be available to listen from March 11 to 15.
Episode 1 will be broadcasted on March 11 at 10:45 and 19:45 (UK time),
Episode 2 - on March 12 at 10: 45 and 19:45,
Episode 3- on March 13 (same time),
Episode 4 - on March 14,
Episode 5 - on March 15.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003571

P.S. Have a great start of Spring! (well, almost spring :) It is near!)

Sunday, February 24, 2019

A Passage to India

This is a new radio play (adaptation of E.M Forster's novel). It was recorded at the end of January. The 1st episode (of 10) will be broadcasted on Monday 11 March at 10:45-11:00 am on BBC Radio 4.

Jonathan plays Mr. Fielding, a charming, sophisticated and independent man. He's the School Master at Government College.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2019/11/a-passage-to-india


Friday, February 22, 2019

I have nothing to share, so I just post this picture of a handsome man.
Have a nice weekend!

Sunday, February 3, 2019

New Radio drama

Jonathan has been recording a new radio drama on BBC this week. It's a Passage to India (10 episodes). It will be broadcasted in March.
Here is Jonathan on the right looking happy and smiling with the rest of the cast.

Source: Twitter

Friday, January 18, 2019

Jonathan has been working on a BA Acting Graduates showcase.