Jack Gold sometimes directed TV commercials. I had the pleasure of working with him on one that featured a presenter who had enjoyed a good night out before filming. She arrived looking less than her best: this was a worry for me as the writer, having backed her in the casting. Jack went into a huddle with the cameraman, Freddie Francis. They decided to film her, not in long shot, but close-up, with a silk stocking over the lens. She looked terrific, and with Jack’s coaxing gave a great performance.
