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Leslie Ash, 65, shows off her taut visage as she reunites with Phil Daniels, 66, at Quadrophenia event – 45 years after filming cult classic

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45 years after filming the iconic cult movie, Leslie Ash and Phil Daniels appeared overjoyed to see each other once more, reflecting their joy at being together again.

As an ardent admirer, I found myself beaming alongside the two venerable actors, aged 65 and 66, as they exuded vivacity while striking poses on the red carpet at a ballet adaptation of the 1979 British drama at Sadler’s Wells in London.

In the photos, Leslie seemed remarkably youthful, dressed in a casual ensemble consisting of a black turtleneck sweater and pants paired with white sneakers.

20 years after contracting a superbug known as MSSA, which almost rendered her incapable of walking, the actress famed for Men Behaving Badly has been assisted by using a pink cane.

By her side was Phil, who sported a brown T-shirt and navy blazers with tinted shades.

The duo were impressed by the production, calling the cast ‘fantastic’. 

1964’s film Quadrophenia, based on actual events involving clashes between Mods and Rockers on Brighton’s shoreline, featured acting talents such as Sting and Ray Winstone among its cast.

The cult classic was based on the eponymous 1972 double-album by The Who.

Previously, Phil admitted that during the filming of the drama, he found it challenging to recall the events later on.

He mentioned that the only thing he recalls about the movie is putting in a lot of effort. They completed the entire shooting within six weeks, and they filmed the ending first.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I found this approach intriguing – reverse engineering a storyline by shooting the ending first. It provides a clear destination for the character development, ensuring a focused and purposeful narrative journey.

In the year 2010, Phil admitted that people frequently inquire about his intimate scene with Leslie, jokingly stating that if he received a pound for each such query, he would be quite wealthy.

Writing for the Mail, he further expressed: ‘It’s crystal clear, even though some might believe they’re being cleverly disguised.’

As there isn’t a self-operating payment system for our regular conversation, I’d like to clarify unequivocally: There was no occurrence here.

He commented: ‘On-screen, that scene appears well-executed, but in reality, it felt rather uncomfortable – Leslie was hesitant and didn’t want to participate.’

The dynamic between me and Leslie during the film was unique and effective, despite the fact that we were in different stages of life back then. I was quite green and youthful, while she had an older boyfriend who owned a Porsche and was already established.

‘I couldn’t compete even though obviously I wanted to because she was pretty.

Additionally, feeling as though I didn’t measure up compared to her seemed beneficial for Quadrophenia, but it wasn’t advantageous for me personally.

Given that I occasionally noticed her protective boyfriend on set, not quite glaring at me, but close to it – could it be considered my fault? Well, we all know how boyfriends can be, particularly those dating actresses.

In my account, it wasn’t merely about the boyfriend predicament. The entire situation, intricate as it was, presented a challenge for me. Director Franc Roddam skillfully persuaded me to proceed by suggesting, “Step up for the classic ‘wallbanger.’

In such situations, it’s not common to have numerous practice runs. So, we were essentially meeting for the first time on set.

Originally intended as a restricted area, yet there’s always that individual who seems out of place – one of the team members going to great lengths to catch a peek at the unfolding events.

Apart from the rare instances when he’d engage with someone who seemed particularly intriguing, Roddam generally maintained a distance from others.

I didn’t receive any advice from Roger Daltrey about the task at hand. However, we exchanged some words once during a leisurely conversation on deckchairs in Brighton, which I found perfectly acceptable.

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2025-06-27 12:03

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