Today, Nancy and Archie live in Seattle USA and despite the film being transmitted in Germany, France, Norway, History Channel UK and BBC Scotland, culminating in a wonderful cinema screening at the UGC in Glasgow (hosted by Bafta Scotland, Taylored Productions, The Royal Norwegian Consulate General, Edinburgh and Erskine Hospital), they had only seen the film on VHS. I called them - would they come and share with me what was, to all intents and purposes the US premier and see the film for the first time on the big screen?

They are both 80 but have the enthusiasm and spirit of youngsters in their twenties - they said yes. Well, it made the evening. The audience loved talking to them afterwards and meeting first hand the people whose story it was and who had lived through the horrors of World War ll and survived. 'Life can be stranger than fiction' to quote an old saying, and their story is miraculous and heart-rending. Everyone felt that keenly.

The Ambassador, made an opening speech and honoured another recently discovered 'Bacon' survivor, Mr. Jerry Gerold, a tall distinguished gentleman who's eyes brimmed with humanity - he received a standing ovation. Jon Åge - then gave me a glowing introduction, so glowing; I think I'll hire him as my press agent! My turn, slowly I walked to the lectern, setting what I hoped was a respectful tone. I took a deep breath, and introduced my film giving the background as to how it came about, while at the same time trying hard not to be blinded by the glint from the brass buttons and medals that adorned many jackets! Speech over, a moving moment - the ship's bell was rung to announce it was time for the film to roll. It always amazes me that after all this time I still get nervous when my work is being shown. On the other hand it's great to share the experience with the audience and hear the reactions be it laughter, sobs, gasps or silence.(Cont. next page)