Kevin J. Last has degrees in Film and English as well as a PGCE. He has always been fascinated by the power of film and particularly Alfred Hitchcock, on which he has lectured widely and written a thesis. He has written, acted and produced a number of shows for theatre, as well as educational/entertainment films. His subjects have included John Betjeman, Alfred Hitchcock, the Music Hall, and World War 1. The Diary of William Young of Cotchford Farm was based on an 1854 diary passed on to him by a late aunt.