Colin Heber-Percy
Writer
Books
Film, TV & Theatre
Books
Non-Fiction
| Publication Details | Notes |
|---|---|
TALES OF A COUNTRY PARISH 2022 Short Books | 'A delightful book from a gentle, generous spirit.' - SIMON RUSSELL BEALE 'Philosophical speculation, country lore, rock music, spiritual exploration, erudite and beautifully written, this collection of reflections and meditations is a surprise and a delight. The kind of shot in the arm the Church of England badly needs - and is so rarely to be found.' - SALLEY VICKERS During the unprecedented circumstances of Spring 2020, Colin Heber Percy began writing a daily newsletter of reflections and uplifting stories to stay in touch with his parishioners. Word spread, and soon his bulletins were being eagerly consumed by readers around the country and beyond. In this thought-provoking and invigorating book, Heber-Percy draws upon a kaleidoscopic knowledge of nature, philosophy, poetry and music, as well as religious writings, and interlaces them with amusing and touching vignettes from his Wiltshire parish. As he follows the changing seasons, Heber-Percy moves from the seemingly small and mundane to ponder big life questions - can you find heaven in a Londis shop, why is the Bible not like the Highway Code, what on earth we are all doing here - while gently offering up wisdom and sustenance for all, regardless of faith and creed. |
2019 Cascade Books |
Film, TV & Theatre
Age 12, Colin wrote a fantasy novel, and has continued writing ever since despite spells working as an actor and academic. He has a PhD in medieval metaphysics and continues to teach at the University of London as well as writing full time for film and television. He is married with three children.
Film
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
BLACKAMOOR 2003 | World Productions | Co-writer with Lyall Watson |
WYCHWOOD 2004 | Adaptation of novel by John Buchan |
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
ACT OF GOD | In development |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
BARBARIANS RISING 2015 | History Channel / October Films | Co-writer with Lyall Watson |
THE PRESTON PASSION 2011 | BBC / BBC1 | Co-Writer with Lyall Watson. To TX Good Friday, 6th April, 2012. |
SAVING THE TITANIC 2011 | Tile Films | Co-writer with Lyall Watson. To TX Spring 2012. |
CASUALTY 1906 2006 | BBC TV | 90′ pilot |
CASUALTY 1907 2007 | Stone City / BBC1 | A series (3 x 60′) starring Cherie Lunghi, Sarah Smart and Charity Wakefield |
CASUALTY 1909 2009 | Stone City / BBC1 | Co-writer with Lyall Watson |
KRAKATOA: THE LAST DAYS 2006 | BBC TV | 90′ docudrama "A work of surprising sensitivity and restraint. " (The Observer) "The main characters survived – just – and showed us we can do it too, finding new emotional riches in ourselves in the process. TV can probably be better than this, but in my experience not by much." (The Scotsman) "Well-executed drama … a blend of first-hand accounts, superlative special effects, and formidable facts" (Time Out) "Drama documentary Krakatoa – the Last Days scraped a rare Sunday night victory for BBC1 with the feature-length programme gaining 6.4 million (27.1%) at 9pm. The 90-minute one-off production managed to peak at 6.8 million (29.6%) at 10pm and helped give the edge to BBC1 at a time when normally ITV1 has a stranglehold over viewers. The programme was substantially above the channel’s current slot average for the year so far of 5.1 million (20.6%)." (Broadcast) |
ROME: CONSTANTINE 2006 | BBC TV | 60′ docudrama |
SHARPE'S CHOICE 2006 | Picture Palace/ ITV | 120′ drama, adapted from the novel SHARPE’S GOLD by Bernard Cornwell |