From Crimea with Love
By Jason Salkey
A memoir from the actor who played Rifleman Harris on Sharpe's Rifles
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About the book
In the summer of 1992, Jason Salkey was cast in a role that would change his life forever. Sharpe’s Rifles, a Napoleonic war drama, was to be shot in the Crimean Peninsula. Little did the producers know that they would be sending Jason and the crew to film in a rapidly disintegrating Soviet Union. There they faced near-starvation and danger round every corner as they set about creating one of Britain’s most successful and critically acclaimed television programmes.
From Crimea with Love documents the mishaps, blunders, incompetence and downright corruption that made Sharpe’s Rifles go down in British television folklore for its unique tales of hardship. Follow the cast through intense depravation and constant catastrophe until they become every bit the jaded, battle-hardened soldiers we saw on screen. Tapping into his diaries, photo journals and video log, Jason brings you an eye-opening, jaw-dropping insider’s account of one of the best-loved shows ever made.
Looking forward to the book! Hope you get lots of support. Kim :)
Thanks Kim, it coming in slowly. J
How do I get my partners name instead of mine in the book?
I think there is a window where you insert the name you want listed on the thank you page. J
Made my pledge today! What’s your financial target for completion?
Hi Jack, Thanks for your support. The target has now been reached and the manuscript has been submitted.
Hi Jason, how’s the book coming along?
Hi Jack. The book is now in the hands of the editors. J