John Samson

The Skin Horse

John Samson, Nigel Evans

Nabil Shaban

An award-winning, ground-breaking TV documentary dealing sensitively with the topic of sex and intimacy within the disabled community.

Dressing for Pleasure

John Samson, Mike Wallington

Jordan, Malcolm McLaren

Documentary about fetish clothing scene in 70s Britain.

Tattoo

John Samson

A documentary film based on the art of tattooing, tattoo artists and their clients, with interviews exploring the fascination for, and the reasons behind, choosing to be tattooed. The film builds up to long climactic scene, often since replicated in other films on the subject, featuring tattooed bodies displayed as art objects.

Arrows

John Samson

Eric Bristow, Chris Ashley

In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow between major competitions as he travels around the pubs and working men's clubs of Britain, challenging the local heroes and playing exhibition matches. Bristow takes on all-comers and breezily faces down a belligerent local radio host.

Britannia

John Samson

A study of train enthusiasts.