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Paul Burton is a writer, producer, researcher and entertainment historian. His previous books include Elstree Studios: A Celebration of Film and Television, Two of a Kind: The Morecambe and Wise Story and Goodnight Sweetheart: A Guide to the Classic Sitcom.

To find out more about Paul's credits from the past 35 years, please click here. Or for more information about the various services Paul provides, please click here.

To contact Paul, please email: paulburton73@hotmail.co.uk.

Latest News:

An Afternoon of Monologues:

Paul is staging a new charity called An Afternoon of Monologues at The Other Palace in London on Sunday 12th January 2025 at 5.00pm. Host Pauline Eyre will introduce a large cast of actors and actresses who will perform monologues to raise funds for RNLI Tower Lifeboat. To book tickets, please click here. Or to see the full list of shows that Paul is staging in 2025, please click here. 

A Christmas Carol:

Paul recently staged four performances of reading of A Christmas Carol, which he adapted from Charles Dickens' novel, at Cromer Parish Hall in Cromer, North Norfolk, and tour performances at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The production starred Brian Capron (Coronation Street), Sabina Franklyn (Midsomer Murders), Jenny Funnell (As Time Goes By) and Graham Seed (The Archers). 

Collections at the performances in Cromer in aid of RNLI Cromer raised a total of £435.70. Meanwhile, a collection at Elstree Studios in aid of RNLI Tower Lifeboat raised £30.39. In addition, a collection and a donation from the ticket sales totalling £50.00 was donated to Hertsmere Mencap.

Classic Reflection:

Paul recently produced Classical Reflection in Concert at Cromer Parish in Cromer, North Norfolk. A collection in aid of RNLI Cromer Lifeboat raised £66.54.

An Evening of Monologues:

Paul staged a charity show called An Evening of Monologues at Nell of Old Drury in Covent Garden, London, on Monday 9th September 2024. A cast of performers including Steve Nallon (Spitting Image), Annette Badland (Midsomer Murders) and Sabina Franklyn (Fawlty Towers) appeared in the show, which raised £220 for RNLI Tower Lifeboat in London.

Goodnight Sweetheart: A Guide to the Sitcom:

Paul's new book about the sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart was published by Fantom Publishing during the summer of 2024. For more information about the title, including how to purchase copies, please click here.

Book Launch:

Paul staged a successful launch for his new book Goodnight Sweetheart: A Guide to the Classic Sitcom at Nell of Old Drury in Covent Garden, London, in July 2024. To read a feature about this event, please click here.

Forever in the Sunshine:

Paul has written and researched material for Gary Morecambe's new biography about Morecambe and Wise. Entitled, Forever in the Sunshine, the book has been published by Sphere.