MADHATTER OF THE MONTH
Posted at 4:35 pm on 9/1/98
Ken Rodrigues, the perennial and ever present pillar of all things of a production and technical nature.. His legendary bit parts and good nature have won him accolades the world over and now his dedication has paid off with a break into the world of film and television. Watch out for Ken appearing as a Moroccan Barman with Derek Jacobi in some show entitled, erm ( - sorry Ken, I've forgotten again). Anyway, Madhatters managed to secure a frank and creamy interview with the Ken meister on his life, loves and famous others...

MH: So what are you up to at the moment?

Ken: Well, I'm er, working in the film industry.

MH: That sounds pretty fab and groovy, so what are you actually doing then?

K: I'm making gradual inroads, I'm working as a runner at the moment.

MH: What does that involve?

K: It's quite poor actually,

MH: Oh come on don't be so bashful..

K: I've just landed the part of the chief baddie in the next Bond movie, Lord Ken of Cricklewood - I'm about to take over the world with this thermo nuclear device, etc... Holding the superpowers to ranson. Stuff like that.

MH: So is it true, the rumours about you and Teri Hatcher?

K: Too bloody right mate.

MH: But if we can be serious for just one second Ken, what are you actually working on at the moment?

K: Just finished Thieftakers for ITV - a two month stint working on contracts. Essentially I've been working on the stage as a runner carrying out orders for the peple above me.

MH : Do you have any more news. I hear that you've been seen with some women... in a bus shelter in Leavesden.

At this point the Madhatters interview is stopped as Caroline walks into the room. Somewhere in the distance Si Bennett is typing out a review of Chicago whilst Dave is scanning through some pictures and desperately trying to think up some more questions. the intreview is momentarily tangentially challenged.

D: Can anyone think of any more questions to ask Ken to stop this interview going to the wall?

C: What size neck do you have.

K: I think it's about 15.

S: Really that small?

C: 15 will do...

K: What size neck do you have then Simon?

S: 16 and a half, but sometimes I like a 17 because it gives you that bit of extra space.

C: And what shampoo do you use?

K: Pantene.

C: And your favourite cheese?

K: Cheddar, actually it's that Mexicana thing - it's a bit spicy.

D: So back to the interview... where do you see yourself in 10 years time.

K: Erm, working in LA. For someone like Spielberg, perhaps on a big blockbuster JP3 and hopefully porking Alicia Silverstone or Cameron Diaz.

D: Thank you Ken very much indeed... finally if you could have any one thing for Xmas what would it be?

K: A stylophone.

Kenny Rodgers is appearing live in "Ooo whoops, get her missus, well I never" at the Lenny Beige Pavillions for a limited period only.