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Melanie Williams

Reporter · GB

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  1. Article · Jul 7, 2026 · By Melanie Williams

    How to train a kestrel: the original notes from the making of Kes (opens the original)

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    Realism is the spur for much of Ken Loach’s work across film and television and that has driven a particular approach to his use of actors. Rather than showcasing virtuoso performance, Loach and his many important collaborators over the years have sought to have their screen characters played by people who are close to and can convincingly embody a role. This was certainly true of Kes (1969), made in collaboration with producer Tony Garnett and writer Barry Hines who had authored the original no

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