I've received this email ;
Dear Karl,
I am contacting you regarding a factual drama about Sinclair / Acorn in the early 80's being made for BBC 4 television in which we are hoping to feature some C5s.
I attach a synopsis outlining the story.
Although the programme focuses mainly on the development of personal computers during this period, it also obviously coinsides with the development and production of the C5.
There are therefor a number of scenes in which we would like to see prototype C5s (at 3 diffrent stages of development) and also production C5s
- see attached list.
Unless you know of any prototypes in existence, it is likely that we will build approximations to those pictured in 'The Sinclair Story' for the 'early prototypes', but hope to be able to 'adapt' production C5s for the 'mid' and 'advanced' prototypes (eg. remove the body?). For the production model that Clive drives we will require one (+ one reserve) that looks new.
If you think you / C5 Alive might be able to help with any of these items, I would be very grateful if you would get in touch to discuss it further.
Kind regards,
Tim Stevenson
I've already replied that we should be able to help out. Due to work commitments I might need some help with this one, depends on what date and location they decide on.
If you think you might be able to help, let me know.
They are looking for a C5 that has to be completely standard ie - no website stickers ,weird horns etc. I doubt the wiring kits will be an issue, but the c5 must look standard. The filming location has not yet been decided, but might be in the Cambridge area.