Katie Males and Adam O’Sullivan relax between takes




Terry Alderton and Adam O’Sullivan rehearse a scene




Terry Alderton and Simone Lahbib prepare for a take

Director Joss Bennathan watches Adam O’Sullivan on set

Filming the breakfast scene

Writer Ben Davies prepares for his cameo role

Assistant Director Mick Pantaleo and Production Designer Ruth Paton on set

Director Joss Bennathan discusses a scene with Simone Lahbib and Terry Alderton

Stephanie Arron adjusts Simone Lahbib’s make-up

Charlie Tebbutt sings “Abide With Me”

Director Joss Bennathan and Director of Photography Alan R Wright watch a playback

Gaffer Jimmy Russell relaxes between takes

Director Joss Bennathan contemplates the next scene




Camera operator Piers Lello in action


Bird House was filmed on location in Harlow, Essex in November 2003

Stills Photography: Julie Hennessy