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Mervyn Cumming

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Born in Belfast on the 18th of December 1943, Mervyn developed a keen interest in drama from a young age. He studied English Literature and Drama at Leeds University. He then taught English and Drama at Huddersfield College, later becoming Head of Drama at Garforth Comprehensive School. He also worked at York University Television Service and finally at Leeds Polytechnic Television Service... See full bio »

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in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Producer Oliver Crocker with Director Mervyn Cumming on location in Thetford, Norfolk Director Mervyn Cumming, reunited with actors Ian Cullen and Fionnuala Ellwood, during production of 'Murder by Appointment', April 2007. Director Mervyn Cumming rehearses a scene from 'Tanner' with actor Frank Williams. Producer Oliver Crocker and Director Mervyn Cumming at the Premiere of 'Tanner', Swansea Bay Film Festival, June 2007. Mervyn Cumming, Tony Osoba, Frank Williams, Bernard Wrigley, Oliver Crocker, Solitaire Mouneimne and Richard Jobling in Tanner
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2012 The Echoes of Empire
 
2011 Jason Manford Live (multiple videos)
 
2011 National Treasures Live (TV series)
– Shakespeare Dig Stratford (2011)
 
2011 The Big Picture (TV series)
– Episode #1.4 (2011) (location director)
 
2011 The Golden Years (TV movie)
 
2010 EastEnders: The Greatest Cliffhangers (TV series)
– Episode #1.3 (2010) (segments)
– Episode #1.1 (2010) (segments)
 
2009 Murder by Appointment (short)
 
2008 'Dad's Army' & Beyond: The Frank Williams Story (documentary)
 
2008 3 Minute Wonder (TV series)
– The Bolton Bullfrog (2008)
 
2007 Tanner (guest director)
 
2005 New Approaches to Cancer (TV series documentary)
– Cancer 2000 (2005)
– Yoga & Cancer (2005)
– New Approaches (2005)
 
2004 Coronation Street: The McDonald Family Album (TV documentary) (archive directed by)
 
2002 Crossroads (TV series)
– Episode #1.370 (2002)
– Episode #1.369 (2002)
– Episode #1.368 (2002)
– Episode #1.367 (2002)
– Episode #1.366 (2002)
See all 10 episodes »
 
1999-2001 Byker Grove (TV series)
– Episode #13.8 (2001)
– Episode #13.7 (2001)
– Episode #13.6 (2001)
– Episode #13.5 (2001)
– Episode #12.7 (2000)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1990-2001 Coronation Street (TV series)
– Episode #1.5095 (2001)
– Episode #1.5093 (2001)
– Episode #1.5092 (2001)
– Episode #1.5091 (2001)
– Episode #1.4151 (1997)
See all 102 episodes »
 
1998-2003 Brookside (TV series)
– Episode #1.2369 (2001)
– Episode #1.2368 (2001)
– Episode #1.2451 (2000)
– Episode #1.2450 (2000)
– Max (2000)
See all 37 episodes »
 
2000 Eastenders: 15 Years of EastEnders (video) (archive directed by)
 
1998 EastEnders: The Mitchells - Naked Truths (video) (director: archive footage)
 
1997-1999 Family Affairs (TV series)
– Episode #1.400 (1998)
– Episode #1.399 (1998)
– Episode #1.398 (1998)
– Episode #1.397 (1998)
– Episode #1.396 (1998)
See all 50 episodes »
 
1994 A Different Way Home (TV movie)
 
1980-1993 Emmerdale (TV series)
– Episode #1.1791 (1993)
– Episode #1.1790 (1993)
– Episode #1.1789 (1993)
– Episode #1.1776 (1993)
– Episode #1.1775 (1993)
See all 127 episodes »
 
1992 Eldorado (TV series)
– Episode #1.63 (1992)
– Episode #1.42 (1992)
– Episode #1.41 (1992)
– Episode #1.40 (1992)
– Episode #1.27 (1992)
See all 10 episodes »
 
1992 Families (TV series)
– Episode #1.176 (1992)
– Episode #1.175 (1992)
– Episode #1.174 (1992)
– Episode #1.173 (1992)
 
1987-1991 EastEnders (TV series)
– Episode #1.642 (1991)
– Episode #1.641 (1991)
– Episode #1.634 (1991)
– Episode #1.633 (1991)
– Episode #1.588 (1990)
See all 46 episodes »
 
1986 Storyboard (TV series)
– Thank You, Miss Jones (1986)
 
1985-1986 Gems (TV series)
– Episode #2.15 (1986)
– Episode #2.16 (1986)
– Episode #2.7 (1986)
– Episode #2.8 (1986)
– Episode dated 10 May 1985 (1985)
See all 10 episodes »
 
1984 Crossroads (TV series)
 
1980 On the Road (TV special documentary)
 
1978 3-2-1 (TV series) (first assistant director - 14 episodes)
– Christmas Show (1978) (first assistant director)
– Arabian Knights (1978) (first assistant director)
– Detectives (1978) (first assistant director)
– Vintage Hollywood (1978) (first assistant director)
– Covent Garden (1978) (first assistant director)
See all 14 episodes »
 
1978 The Wilde Alliance (TV series) (first assistant director - 13 episodes)
– Some Trust in Chariots (1978) (first assistant director)
– A Suspicion of Sudden Death (1978) (first assistant director - uncredited)
– Affray in Amsterdam (1978) (first assistant director)
– Time and Again (1978) (first assistant director)
– A Game for Two Players (1978) (first assistant director)
See all 13 episodes »
 
1976 Dickens of London (TV mini-series) (first assistant director)
 
1976 Hadleigh (TV series) (first assistant director - 13 episodes)
– Broke (1976) (first assistant director)
– Favours (1976) (first assistant director - uncredited)
– Incident (1976) (first assistant director)
– Time Out (1976) (first assistant director)
– A House of Gamblers (1976) (first assistant director - uncredited)
See all 13 episodes »
 
1975 Emmerdale (TV series) (first assistant director - 3 episodes)
– Episode dated 30 July 1975 (1975) (first assistant director)
– Episode dated 29 July 1975 (1975) (first assistant director)
– Episode dated 22 July 1975 (1975) (first assistant director)
 
1975 The Hanged Man (TV series) (first assistant director - 8 episodes)
– Ring of Return (1975) (first assistant director - uncredited)
– Laws of Fortune (1975) (first assistant director)
– Grail and Platter (1975) (first assistant director)
– Chariot of Earth (1975) (first assistant director)
– The Bridge Maker (1975) (first assistant director)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1975 Joby (TV movie) (second assistant director)
 
1974 Late Night Drama (TV series) (first assistant director - 1 episode)
– Silver Wedding (1974) (first assistant director)
 
1974 Ms or Jill and Jack (TV movie) (first assistant director)
 
1974 Dominic (TV mini-series) (first assistant director)
 
1974 The Gift of Friendship (TV movie) (first assistant director)
 
1973 Follyfoot (TV series) (second assistant director - 13 episodes)
– Walk in the Woods (1973) (second assistant director - 1973)
– Hazel (1973) (second assistant director - 1973)
– Rain on Friday (1973) (second assistant director - 1973)
– The Helping Hand (1973) (second assistant director - 1973)
– Uncle Joe (1973) (second assistant director - 1973)
See all 13 episodes »
 
1972 The Main Chance (TV series) (first assistant director - 1 episode)
– Choice of Jungles (1972) (first assistant director)
 
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2007 Tanner
David Monroe
 
1970 No Blade of Grass
Joe Ashton (as Mervyn Patrick)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2008 'Dad's Army' & Beyond: The Frank Williams Story (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1993 Emmerdale: 21 Years (video documentary)
Himself
 
1989 One Day in the Life of Television (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1988 Open Air (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Emmerdale Farm (1988) … Himself
 
1987 Calendar (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 October 1987 (1987) … Himself
 

Related Videos

Tanner -- Vic Tanner begins a personal quest to find out what tore his family apart when he was a child. Starring Richard Jobling, Frank Williams, Bernard Wrigley and Tony Osoba. Guest Director Mervyn Cumming. Written & Directed by Oliver Crocker. Murder by Appointment -- July 1965... When a stranger is murdered, a local family begin to suspect one another of committing the crime. Starring Ian Cullen and Fionnuala Ellwood. Based on the stageplay by Frank Williams. Produced by Oliver Crocker. Directed by Mervyn Cumming
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1987) Directed 4 TV commercials for the Daily Mirror, UK. See more »

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Alternate Names:

Mervyn Patrick
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Personal Quote:

"You catch more flies with sugar than vinegar" - On his handling of actors (2006) See more »

Star Sign:

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