Category: Cinema Memories

Sitting in front of a big screen evokes so many emotions and everyone who loves cinema has vivid recollections of memorable trips to the movies.

Each month I ask a guest to share their memories of cinema-going by answering the Memory Palaces questionnaire. Their responses span childhood nostalgia, teenage cinephilia, perfect picture houses and much more…

Scala, King’s Cross (1920—1993)

2 November 2026

Nick Jones’ Cinema Memories

Nick Jones has worked in film, television and radio since the early 1980s. He created and produced the much-loved BBC 2 series Moviedrome and today is Executive Producer of Screenshot on BBC Radio 4. He is also one of the co-founders of ActOne cinema in West London.

Nick Jones

15 October 2026

Paul Vickery’s Cinema Memories

The Prince Charles is arguably London’s best-loved cinema and presents more than 850 different titles each year. If you’ve seen one, you need to thank its Head of Programming Paul Vickery.

Paul Vickery

31 July 2026

Martin Humphries’ Cinema Memories

Martin Humphries is the co-founder of The Cinema Museum in South London, a one-of-a-kind venue that celebrates the lost world of ‘going to the pictures’.

Martin Humphries

27 September 2025

Jane Crowther’s Cinema Memories

Jane Crowther, magazine editor and author of Silver Screens, shares her most memorable cinema experiences, from childhood frights to royal premieres and legendary international venues.

Jane Crowther