Interview with Rifleman Harris from Sharpes
Episode Summary:
In this episode Stephen interviews Jason Salkey, best known in our community as Rifleman Harris from the TV series: Sharpes. Originally aired on the BBC, Sharpes stars Sean Bean as an officer raised from the ranks in the 95th rifles. Set during the war against Napoleon it follows Bean’s character, Richard Sharpe, and a small band of “Chosen men” through adventures originally created by Bernard Cornwell. Listen in as they talk about:
• How he came to be involved in the Sharpe’s series
• The difficulties of recording a historical series in a post-Soviet Union country
• The basis for his character, The Memoirs of Rifleman Harris
• How Salkey and the cast trained for portrayal of Napoleonic era soldiers, and more
Musical Interlude: McLeod’s Reel performed by the 2nd South Carolina String Band, off the CD: “Skirmish Presents, All in tune with history”
Download:Interview with Jason Salkey
Listen hereTo see it for yourself:
Jason Salkey acting reel
Harris reel ‘G&G mix’
