The BBC’s One Show Films at Farnham Castle

17 March 2010: The BBC’s One Show, is due to air a short film shot at Farnham Castle today. The feature, presented by Phil Tufnell, explores how groups of artists, magicians and zoologists, known as 'camoufleurs', helped design and develop camouflage for Britain’s Armed Forces during the Second World War and is due to transmit on The One Show on Wednesday 17th March, 7pm, BBC1.

Speaking at Farnham Castle, Antony Penrose explains how his father, the surrealist artist Sir Roland Penrose, was one of the key figures in camouflage, writing the Home Guard Manual of Camouflage and attending the first Camouflage and Development Training Centre, set up at Farnham Castle in 1940.

“Farnham Castle was originally built in 1138 by a grandson of William the Conqueror,” explains Jeff Toms, director of marketing and client services at Farnham Castle. “The venue is steeped in history and it is wonderful to see this being brought to a wider audience through popular TV media like the One Show.

“In fact, the Castle’s stunning grounds and architecture and its close proximity to London have made an ideal location for filming over the years.” continues Toms. “As well as the One Show, Farnham Castle has previously been a filming venue for Foyle’s War, Location, Location, Location, Cash in the Attic, Simon Schama’s History of Britain and Prince Edward’s: Tales from the Tower.”

For more information including images and on-line tours of about Farnham Castle visit www.farnhamcastle.co.uk or call 01252 721194

About Farnham Castle
Farnham Castle is one of the most important historical buildings in South East England. It is a popular corporate meeting and wedding venue and is also home to a world leading intercultural training organisation.

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