Geoff McQueen
British television screenwriter (1947–1994)
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Geoffrey McQueen (24 July 1947 – 6 July 1994) was a British television screenwriter and creator of the long-running police procedural The Bill.[1][additional citation(s) needed] He also wrote the popular comedy-dramas Give Us a Break, Big Deal and Stay Lucky.[citation needed]
24 July 1947
Geoff McQueen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Geoffrey McQueen 24 July 1947 Dalston, London, England |
| Died | 6 July 1994 (aged 46) England |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1982–94 |
| Notable works | The Bill (1984–2010) |
| Spouse |
Jan Reeve (m. 1967–1994)(his death) |
Early in his career, he worked as a carpenter and joiner, building British-style pubs around the world.[2] He began writing for television in his early thirties.[2] His first success was in 1982 when an episode of The Gentle Touch he had written was broadcast.[citation needed] He originally conceived of The Bill as a one-off television drama which first aired on August 16, 1983.[1]
He wrote for other shows, including Boon, and two Jim Davidson sitcoms.
Personal life and death
He was married to his wife Jan, and they had two children.[citation needed] His son Greg McQueen is the editor of the book 100 Stories for Haiti.[3]
He died on 6 July 1994, aged 46, from an aneurysm.
