Bernard McKenna (writer)
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Bernard McKenna | |
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| Born | 1944 (age 80–81) 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.[1] He is most known for his work with Graham Chapman[2][3] of Monty Python fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams.[4][5] He has occasionally worked as an actor, and had several roles in Monty Python's Life of Brian.[6]
McKenna previously taught creative writing, screenwriting and comedy at the University of Winchester.[7]
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 & Co (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
