Bernard McKenna (writer)
| Bernard McKenna | |
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| Born |
1944 (age 73–74) Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Television, comedy, screenwriting |
Bernard McKenna (born 1944) is a Scottish writer/producer who has written, or co-written, many hours of British television comedy. He is most known for his work with Graham Chapman[1][2] of Monty Python fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams. He had several acting roles in Monty Python's Life of Brian.
McKenna currently teaches creative writing and comedy at the University of Winchester.
Writing
His writing work includes:
- Doctor in the House (1969–1977)
- Doctor Down Under (1979)
- The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
- Out of the Trees (1975)
- Robin's Nest (1977–1981)
- The Odd Job (1978)
- Shelley (1979–1992)
- Peter Cook and Company (1980)
- Yellowbeard (1983)
- Me and My Girl (1984–1988)
- Brotherly Love (1999)
- Bad Boys
- Pilgrim's Rest
Production
His production work includes:
- The New Statesman (1987–1994)
- Get Back (1992)
- Over The Rainbow
References
- ↑ van Gelder, Lawrenece (24 June 1983). "MOVIE REVIEW Yellowbeard (1983) 'YELLOWBEARD,' A 17TH-CENTURY TREASURE HUNT". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ↑ Simpson, M. J. (May 2005). Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams. Justin, Charles & Co. pp. 74-. ISBN 978-1-932112-35-1. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
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