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    Philip Saville

    Director·Born 1930·Active 2003
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    1Hallmark film

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    From
    London
    Married to
    Jane Arden
    Philip Saville was a British director, screenwriter and former actor whose career lasted half a century. The British Film Institute's Screenonline website described Saville as "one of Britain's most prolific and pioneering television and film directors". His work included 45 contributions to Armchair Theatre (1956–1972) and he won two Best Drama Series BAFTAs for Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) and The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986).
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    2000s

    1 film
    • 2003Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy TaleDirector · Small Town6.9

    Movies by year

    Philip Saville Hallmark movies by release year12003

    People also ask

    How many Hallmark movies has Philip Saville been in?
    We have 1 Hallmark movie on file for Philip Saville, spanning 2003.
    What is Philip Saville's most popular Hallmark movie?
    Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale (2003) has more audience votes than any other Philip Saville Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
    What was Philip Saville's first Hallmark movie?
    The earliest Philip Hallmark title we have is Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale (2003).
    Where is Philip Saville from?
    Philip is from London.
    Is Philip Saville married?
    Yes — Philip is married to Jane Arden.
    What does Philip Saville do in Hallmark movies?
    Philip Saville works on Hallmark films as director.

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    Philip’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated June 2026.

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