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It is our aim to re-format our archive and bring our films to new audiences around the world. Sheffield born Paul Donoghue has been producing "Special Interest" documentary films for decades. As a cameraman and producer Paul has always sought diverse and interesting subjects to film. From the back streets of Bolton with famous steeplejack Fred Dibnah, to the exciting world of the gypsies at Appleb
y Fair. In this business, one job often leads into another, and whilst interviewing a man who owns a beautiful steam traction engine, Paul is invited to a rat hunt ! There he meets a bare knuckle fighter who invites him to Ballinasloe in Ireland to see his horses at the biggest horse fair in the world, followed by a call asking him to film the largest Steam Fair in the world. It goes on and on says Paul, who has the privilege of meeting many fantastic characters along the way. During those years he has built up a huge archive. He has numerous video master tapes of his own films, and those taken by others before he was born. He also has very old cine films and thousands of photographs of great historic interest. As the use of the internet grows, and the public’s method of watching media changes, Paul has chosen to share his complete historic archive of Films, Photographs, Books and Audio Recordings, and make them available to enthusiasts who are interested in “the unusual” or in preservation and history of all things which are slowly disappearing. Paul has an ambition to leave a record of these events photos and films for all to see, so that future generations can enjoy and share his keen interest in Great Britain’s Heritage, and his passion in the preservation of all the many events he has personally witnessed.
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The Best of British Ratting
Disclosure..... This is a ratting film. Dogs killing Rats on mass. No Apologies.
Not one, two, or three... But four great rat hunts mixed together in one film.
The Gentry Rat Hunt in Lincolnshire. No smokers or Chainsaws, just reliable dogs hunting the old fashioned way. Great ratting action on a lovely crisp sunny morning.....
The Bridgnorth Rat Hunt.... Dave Platts & David McBlain and a pack of rampant Plumber Terriers glide us through a mornings ratting in downtown Bridgnorth.
The Piggery with Ann and Steve Hill.... In monsoon conditions the legendary Patterdale cross Jack Russell terrier Jude shows us the power of her nose. Rat after Rat bites the dust and are dispatched without mercy.
Measham Mayhem “The main event”. Dave Platts brings a team of seasoned ratters together for a morning of fun frolics and mass murder. 284 rats in two and a half hours as an unsuspecting Pig Farm gets the full treatment.
Commentary By Paul Donoghue.
Running time 120 minutes (approx)
Don’t forget Rats cause disease and destruction wherever they are found, and the service the Ratting Men provide is essential in rural England. It’s also a lot of fun to watch.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY DAVE PLATTS
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Welcome to Ratting Re-Visited, and enter the secret world of ratting with dogs. The rat-hunters don’t like strangers around and usually conduct their hunts in private. This 2 hour film takes us on a couple of interesting rat hunts. First up is the “The Chicken Farm”, and is the re-release of the classic Albert Fox film. Albert is no longer with us, but his character lives on in this unique film. Its non-stop ratting action, as the eager terriers seek their quarry.
Second up, is a trip to “The Pig Farm” on this Dave Platts organised event. We take with us Dave McBlane (the actor) who was fresh off the set of the hit movie Gangs of New York. Much to our surprise he decided to present this film. Ratting is the most exhilarating of sports as the terriers get down to the business of clearing the vermin.
Don’t forget Rats cause disease and destruction wherever they are found, and the service the Ratting Men provide is essential in rural England. It’s also a lot of fun to watch.
Recommended by Dave Platts.
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The missing film. Its our first ever rathunt with the Coalville Ratpack. One hour of non-stop action as the rats are hunted and dispatched in the traditional way.
Featuring Dave Platts and Joe Woolley.
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It was one of those weekends when we all had nowt better to do. Dave Platts said “Let’s make a film then”. And that is exactly what we did. We made this pre-hunting-ban film with no script or direction, and with just half a dozen men with nothing better to do. The Gypsy & the Poacher will never win an Oscar, but we had a bloody good laugh making it….
Paul Donoghue
A DAVE PLATTS FILM
Let us take you back in time to the 1960s and around the beautiful countryside in Leicestershire. It’s here that we meet Joe Woolley (the gypsy) and Dave Platt’s (the notorious poacher).
Travelling in an Open Lot gypsy caravan, the Gypsy and the Poacher show us a life from year’s gone bye, as they travel the lanes and hunt for food. Dave Platt’s was told by the old boys that you can’t starve in England, if you know what you’re looking for and how to catch it, there’s plenty for everyone, he certainly proves his point in this programme.
This film includes (pre-ban) scenes of rabbit netting, snaring, coursing, ferreting and a re-enactment of a bare knuckle fight. There’s a visit from entertainer Dr Busker who sings songs about both Dave Platt’s and Joe Woolley.
Filmed in a 1960s style and re-released due to popular demand.
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This is a re-release of a remarkable film about (the late) Gordon Boswell from Spalding. The Gentleman Gypsy.
Gordon Boswell‘s Romany Museum in Spalding contains one of the country's finest collections of Romany vardo's (gypsy caravans) carts and harnesses etc. in the world. In this unique film Gordon give us a guided tour and talks about the old Romany Way of Life, and how he came to own one of the most beautiful collections of Romany history in the world.
This film pays homage to a wonderful man who is sadly missed by all who knew him.
Running Time 70 minutes
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The Great Dorset Steam Fair
This unique film covers the history of the world’s largest steam fair. From its humble beginnings, to the massive event that it is today.
During the making of this film Rallyscene – Historic Films have called upon a huge resource of material. There are many unseen photographs, rare cine films and great interviews with people who have been with The Great Dorset Steam Fair since the early days. The main commentary is taken up by (the late) Michael Oliver along with comments and views from (the late) Gerry Burr.
Comments from (the late) Fred Dibnah, John Wharton, and (the late) Jack Wharton, (the late) Richard Preston, (the late) Chris Edmonds, Jim Sarney, and Roger Burville.
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A Romany Summer
Includes 2 Great Romany Films
In the early 1970s a documentary called "A Romany Summer" was released. It featured a family of “Yorkshire Romany Travellers” who roamed and lived in the lanes on the outskirts of York. The film features many aspects of a life that has now changed beyond recognition. The main character in the film is Cocker Smith. He and his family begrudgingly allowed the cameras to capture their life on the road as they travel from village to village scraping a living making and selling pegs and dealing in horses. The film was well received back in the 1970s, and today is an historic piece of work recalling rural England, and a bygone way of life.
The second film “A Family Affair” is a short featuring the gypsies and horse dealers at Lee Gap Fair.
Running time 60 minutes
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FOX CONTROL THE HUMANE WAY.
We have joined up with Derbyshire Gamekeeper Pete Royston to bring you this film of distinction.
While most people are tucked up in bed at night Pete Royston (and his son Matt) can be found tending 9,000 acres of land. Pete is responsible for 1,500 Pheasants and 330 Partridge. In this season, Charlie (the foxes) has made his mark by killing a large quantity of young Partridges and over 50 mature Pheasants. Its Pete Royston’s job to keep the local fox population to a manageable level, so as the combine harvesters do their job, and drop the cover, the true numbers of foxes can be assessed and accounted for. On average we witnessed between 12 & 18 foxes each night we filmed .
Using a Heavy barrel Tikka Sporter 223 and Tasco scope Pete (or Matt) dispatched the foxes whenever they had a clear shot. If you like you’re hunting; this is the film for you. Foxes dispatched (humanely) by crack shots who know their job.
Running time 60 minutes (approx)
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The Romany gypsies began their wanderings in India in the early 1500’s, and they are still wandering today. In this film you will gain an insight of gypsy culture, their way of life and the highlight of their year as they gather at the famous Appleby Horse Fair. The sleepy little Cumbrian town of Appleby-in-Westmorland undergoes a transformation in June each year. For several weeks beforehand gypsies, travellers and horse dealers can be seen on the roads in their magnificent horse-drawn living wagons as they head for the famous Fair Hill. In this film you will witness the town coming alive with the hustle and bustle of gypsies, horses, dealers and tourists all gathered for the selling and racing of horses that is the mainstay of the fair. You will see the sights and sounds of the fair that has reputation world-wide, attracting visitors and travellers from all over the globe.
Watch the horses being prepared and washed in the river Eden, and see an award winning farrier at work. Meet some of the colourful characters who are regulars to the fair. Included is a special tribute to Appleby Fairs Showman Johnny Eagle.
RUNNING TIME 67 MINUTES
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Hold onto your seats as we meet up with Albert and the older gentlemen of Ratting fame. In two and a half hours Albert’s rat pack dispatched 187 rats as they went to work on a game farm at Grindley on the Hill.
On the day the rat pack had the use of a large fork lift truck. This was used to lift partridge sheds, to see what lay underneath. There were some sheds with up to 25 rats under them. This film is bedlam from start to finish, as rat after rat bit the dust as the terriers did their job around the farm. On our second visit we used the fumes from a chainsaw to smoke out and round up any rodents we missed on the first sweep. Packed with great interviews and comments from a team who have been doing this job for decades.
Albert Fox has sadly passed away, but his memory lives on in our unique films. R.I.P. Albert Fox.
60 MINUTE FILM. NARRATION BY PAUL DONOGHUE
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The Art of Ratting
With Dave Platt’s and Joe Woolley
Running time 60 minutes (approx)
Voice-over by Paul Donoghue
This film is called The Art of Ratting, but (in truth) there is not really allot of art involved in Ratting with Dogs. The first thing you need is a willing farmer, then a team of enthusiastic Ratting men. You will need a few spades, a cut down chain saw (for the exhaust fumes) and a pack of rampant Plummer Terriers. and any other breeds available. Then you let them loose on the farm, wood or spinney and watch the mayhem from a safe distance. Its action all the way.
Don’t forget Rats cause disease and destruction wherever they are found, and the service the Ratting Men provide is essential in rural England. It’s also a lot of fun to watch, even if its not your cup of tea.
No-one likes a rat.
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Bare Knuckle Britain. Blood on Their Hands.
Welcome to the underground sport of Bare Knuckle Boxing.
The rules are simple. No Kicking, No Biting, No Gouging, No Holding On and certainly No Head Butting.
2 men, toe to toe fighting without gloves. Bare Knuckle.
The wining fighter wins either by a knockout or a submission.
This unique documentary features two bare knuckle fights
Fight one
Leicester Bulldog v Retford Harry
An awesome fight that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Fight two
Leicester Bulldog v Dave (The Beast) Radford.
Probably one of the most Brutal fights in Bare Knuckle History.
Proper documentary, filmed to the highest standard. With interviews and multi-camera action.
You must be over 18 to watch this film
Welcome to the underground world of Bare Knuckle Fighting.
You must be 18 or over to buy this film
1st Fight
Leicester Bulldog v Retford Harry.
This fight is great opener. Refereed by Legendry Street Fighter Decca Simpkin, and held at a secret location in Leicestershire.
The fight nearly didn’t take place, because a few weeks before, Leicester Bulldog was in intensive care after being shot in the stomach at point blank range by a Birmingham hoodlum, who months later went on to murder a man. He is now serving life imprisonment.
Luckily Bulldog managed to recover and was eager to fight 12 weeks after major surgery.
2nd Fight
Dave (The Beast) Radford v Leicester Bulldog.
The Radford v Bulldog fight can at last see the light of day. Featuring probably, one of the bloodiest Bare Knuckle Fights in the history of the sport. Set in a Leicestershire field where all hell broke loose, on a lovely sunny afternoon.
Packed with interviews, training and a great commentary. This documentary should have you on the edge of your seat.
Running time 60 minutes (approx)
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STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about The Art of Ratting With Dave Platt’s and Joe Woolley Running time 60 minutes (approx) Voice-over by Paul Donoghue This film is called The Art of Ratting, but (in truth) there is not really allot of art involved in Ratting with Dogs. The first thing you need is a willing farmer, then a team of enthusiastic Ratting men. You will need a few spades, a cut down chain saw (for the exhaust fumes) and a pack of rampant Plummer Terriers. and any other breeds available. Then you let them loose on the farm, wood or spinney and watch the mayhem from a safe distance. Its action all the way. Don’t forget Rats cause disease and destruction wherever they are found, and the service the Ratting Men provide is essential in rural England. It’s also a lot of fun to watch, even if its not your cup of tea. No-one likes a rat.
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about Hold onto your seats as we meet up with Albert and the older gentlemen of Ratting fame. In two and a half hours Albert’s rat pack dispatched 187 rats as they went to work on a game farm at Grindley on the Hill. On the day the rat pack had the use of a large fork lift truck. This was used to lift partridge sheds, to see what lay underneath. There were some sheds with up to 25 rats under them. This film is bedlam from start to finish, as rat after rat bit the dust as the terriers did their job around the farm. On our second visit we used the fumes from a chainsaw to smoke out and round up any rodents we missed on the first sweep. Packed with great interviews and comments from a team who have been doing this job for decades. Albert Fox has sadly passed away, but his memory lives on in our unique films. R.I.P. Albert Fox. 60 MINUTE FILM. NARRATION BY PAUL DONOGHUE
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about The Romany gypsies began their wanderings in India in the early 1500’s, and they are still wandering today. In this film you will gain an insight of gypsy culture, their way of life and the highlight of their year as they gather at the famous Appleby Horse Fair. The sleepy little Cumbrian town of Appleby-in-Westmorland undergoes a transformation in June each year. For several weeks beforehand gypsies, travellers and horse dealers can be seen on the roads in their magnificent horse-drawn living wagons as they head for the famous Fair Hill. In this film you will witness the town coming alive with the hustle and bustle of gypsies, horses, dealers and tourists all gathered for the selling and racing of horses that is the mainstay of the fair. You will see the sights and sounds of the fair that has reputation world-wide, attracting visitors and travellers from all over the globe. Watch the horses being prepared and washed in the river Eden, and see an award winning farrier at work. Meet some of the colourful characters who are regulars to the fair. Included is a special tribute to Appleby Fairs Showman Johnny Eagle. RUNNING TIME 67 MINUTES
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about FOX CONTROL THE HUMANE WAY. We have joined up with Derbyshire Gamekeeper Pete Royston to bring you this film of distinction. While most people are tucked up in bed at night Pete Royston (and his son Matt) can be found tending 9,000 acres of land. Pete is responsible for 1,500 Pheasants and 330 Partridge. In this season, Charlie (the foxes) has made his mark by killing a large quantity of young Partridges and over 50 mature Pheasants. Its Pete Royston’s job to keep the local fox population to a manageable level, so as the combine harvesters do their job, and drop the cover, the true numbers of foxes can be assessed and accounted for. On average we witnessed between 12 & 18 foxes each night we filmed . Using a Heavy barrel Tikka Sporter 223 and Tasco scope Pete (or Matt) dispatched the foxes whenever they had a clear shot. If you like you’re hunting; this is the film for you. Foxes dispatched (humanely) by crack shots who know their job. Running time 60 minutes (approx)
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about A Romany Summer Includes 2 Great Romany Films In the early 1970s a documentary called "A Romany Summer" was released. It featured a family of “Yorkshire Romany Travellers” who roamed and lived in the lanes on the outskirts of York. The film features many aspects of a life that has now changed beyond recognition. The main character in the film is Cocker Smith. He and his family begrudgingly allowed the cameras to capture their life on the road as they travel from village to village scraping a living making and selling pegs and dealing in horses. The film was well received back in the 1970s, and today is an historic piece of work recalling rural England, and a bygone way of life. The second film “A Family Affair” is a short featuring the gypsies and horse dealers at Lee Gap Fair. Running time 60 minutes
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about The Great Dorset Steam Fair This unique film covers the history of the world’s largest steam fair. From its humble beginnings, to the massive event that it is today. During the making of this film Rallyscene – Historic Films have called upon a huge resource of material. There are many unseen photographs, rare cine films and great interviews with people who have been with The Great Dorset Steam Fair since the early days. The main commentary is taken up by (the late) Michael Oliver along with comments and views from (the late) Gerry Burr. Comments from (the late) Fred Dibnah, John Wharton, and (the late) Jack Wharton, (the late) Richard Preston, (the late) Chris Edmonds, Jim Sarney, and Roger Burville.
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about This is a re-release of a remarkable film about (the late) Gordon Boswell from Spalding. The Gentleman Gypsy. Gordon Boswell‘s Romany Museum in Spalding contains one of the country's finest collections of Romany vardo's (gypsy caravans) carts and harnesses etc. in the world. In this unique film Gordon give us a guided tour and talks about the old Romany Way of Life, and how he came to own one of the most beautiful collections of Romany history in the world. This film pays homage to a wonderful man who is sadly missed by all who knew him. Running Time 70 minutes
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about The missing film. Its our first ever rathunt with the Coalville Ratpack. One hour of non-stop action as the rats are hunted and dispatched in the traditional way. Featuring Dave Platts and Joe Woolley.
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about It was one of those weekends when we all had nowt better to do. Dave Platts said “Let’s make a film then”. And that is exactly what we did. We made this pre-hunting-ban film with no script or direction, and with just half a dozen men with nothing better to do. The Gypsy & the Poacher will never win an Oscar, but we had a bloody good laugh making it…. Paul Donoghue A DAVE PLATTS FILM Let us take you back in time to the 1960s and around the beautiful countryside in Leicestershire. It’s here that we meet Joe Woolley (the gypsy) and Dave Platt’s (the notorious poacher). Travelling in an Open Lot gypsy caravan, the Gypsy and the Poacher show us a life from year’s gone bye, as they travel the lanes and hunt for food. Dave Platt’s was told by the old boys that you can’t starve in England, if you know what you’re looking for and how to catch it, there’s plenty for everyone, he certainly proves his point in this programme. This film includes (pre-ban) scenes of rabbit netting, snaring, coursing, ferreting and a re-enactment of a bare knuckle fight. There’s a visit from entertainer Dr Busker who sings songs about both Dave Platt’s and Joe Woolley. Filmed in a 1960s style and re-released due to popular demand.
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about The Best of British Ratting Disclosure..... This is a ratting film. Dogs killing Rats on mass. No Apologies. Not one, two, or three... But four great rat hunts mixed together in one film. The Gentry Rat Hunt in Lincolnshire. No smokers or Chainsaws, just reliable dogs hunting the old fashioned way. Great ratting action on a lovely crisp sunny morning..... The Bridgnorth Rat Hunt.... Dave Platts & David McBlain and a pack of rampant Plumber Terriers glide us through a mornings ratting in downtown Bridgnorth. The Piggery with Ann and Steve Hill.... In monsoon conditions the legendary Patterdale cross Jack Russell terrier Jude shows us the power of her nose. Rat after Rat bites the dust and are dispatched without mercy. Measham Mayhem “The main event”. Dave Platts brings a team of seasoned ratters together for a morning of fun frolics and mass murder. 284 rats in two and a half hours as an unsuspecting Pig Farm gets the full treatment. Commentary By Paul Donoghue. Running time 120 minutes (approx) Don’t forget Rats cause disease and destruction wherever they are found, and the service the Ratting Men provide is essential in rural England. It’s also a lot of fun to watch. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY DAVE PLATTS
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about Bare Knuckle Britain. Blood on Their Hands. Welcome to the underground sport of Bare Knuckle Boxing. The rules are simple. No Kicking, No Biting, No Gouging, No Holding On and certainly No Head Butting. 2 men, toe to toe fighting without gloves. Bare Knuckle. The wining fighter wins either by a knockout or a submission. This unique documentary features two bare knuckle fights Fight one Leicester Bulldog v Retford Harry An awesome fight that will have you on the edge of your seat. Fight two Leicester Bulldog v Dave (The Beast) Radford. Probably one of the most Brutal fights in Bare Knuckle History. Proper documentary, filmed to the highest standard. With interviews and multi-camera action. You must be over 18 to watch this film Welcome to the underground world of Bare Knuckle Fighting. You must be 18 or over to buy this film 1st Fight Leicester Bulldog v Retford Harry. This fight is great opener. Refereed by Legendry Street Fighter Decca Simpkin, and held at a secret location in Leicestershire. The fight nearly didn’t take place, because a few weeks before, Leicester Bulldog was in intensive care after being shot in the stomach at point blank range by a Birmingham hoodlum, who months later went on to murder a man. He is now serving life imprisonment. Luckily Bulldog managed to recover and was eager to fight 12 weeks after major surgery. 2nd Fight Dave (The Beast) Radford v Leicester Bulldog. The Radford v Bulldog fight can at last see the light of day. Featuring probably, one of the bloodiest Bare Knuckle Fights in the history of the sport. Set in a Leicestershire field where all hell broke loose, on a lovely sunny afternoon. Packed with interviews, training and a great commentary. This documentary should have you on the edge of your seat. Running time 60 minutes (approx)
STREAM OR KEEP - VISIT OUR VIDEO STREAMING SITE http://www.daveplatts.com/about Welcome to Ratting Re-Visited, and enter the secret world of ratting with dogs. The rat-hunters don’t like strangers around and usually conduct their hunts in private. This 2 hour film takes us on a couple of interesting rat hunts. First up is the “The Chicken Farm”, and is the re-release of the classic Albert Fox film. Albert is no longer with us, but his character lives on in this unique film. Its non-stop ratting action, as the eager terriers seek their quarry. Second up, is a trip to “The Pig Farm” on this Dave Platts organised event. We take with us Dave McBlane (the actor) who was fresh off the set of the hit movie Gangs of New York. Much to our surprise he decided to present this film. Ratting is the most exhilarating of sports as the terriers get down to the business of clearing the vermin. Don’t forget Rats cause disease and destruction wherever they are found, and the service the Ratting Men provide is essential in rural England. It’s also a lot of fun to watch. Recommended by Dave Platts.
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