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Harry Driver(1931-1973)

  • Writer
  • Producer
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Harry Driver was born on 13 May 1931 in Manchester, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Nearest and Dearest (1968), Pardon the Expression (1965) and For the Love of Ada (1970). He was married to Edith. He died on 25 November 1973 in Weybridge, Surrey, England, UK.
BornMay 13, 1931
DiedNovember 25, 1973(42)
BornMay 13, 1931
DiedNovember 25, 1973(42)
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Known for

Hylda Baker, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle, Jimmy Jewel, and Edward Malin in Nearest and Dearest (1968)
Nearest and Dearest
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Arthur Lowe in Pardon the Expression (1965)
Pardon the Expression
7.5
TV Series
  • Writer
Irene Handl and Wilfred Pickles in For the Love of Ada (1970)
For the Love of Ada
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer
Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)
Coronation Street
5.6
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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  • Jack Smethurst and Rudolph Walker in Love Thy Neighbour (1972)
    Love Thy Neighbour
    7.0
    TV Series
    • devised by
    • created by
    • written by
    • 1972–1976
  • Spring & Autumn (1972)
    Spring & Autumn
    8.1
    TV Series
    • series devised by
    • written by
    • writer
    • 1972–1974
  • Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson, Sidney James, and Robin Stewart in Bless This House (1971)
    Bless This House
    6.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • written by
    • 1971–1974
  • All Star Comedy Carnival (1973)
    All Star Comedy Carnival
    6.7
    TV Special
    • writer: "Spring & Autumn"
    • 1973
  • Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)
    Coronation Street
    5.6
    TV Series
    • stories
    • stories by
    • writer ...
    • 1961–1973
  • Love Thy Neighbour (1973)
    Love Thy Neighbour
    5.8
    • screenplay
    • 1973
  • Hylda Baker, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle, Jimmy Jewel, and Edward Malin in Nearest and Dearest (1968)
    Nearest and Dearest
    7.6
    TV Series
    • devised by
    • creator
    • writer ...
    • 1968–1973
  • Never Mind the Quality: Feel the Width (1973)
    Never Mind the Quality: Feel the Width
    6.5
    • screenplay
    • 1973
  • For the Love of Ada (1972)
    For the Love of Ada
    5.7
    • screenplay
    • 1972
  • Nearest and Dearest (1972)
    Nearest and Dearest
    5.3
    • television series created by
    • 1972
  • Cheap at Half the Price
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1972
  • All Star Comedy Carnival (1972)
    All Star Comedy Carnival
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • writer (segment "Love Thy Neighbour")
    • 1972
  • Mike and Bernie
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1971–1972
  • Irene Handl and Wilfred Pickles in For the Love of Ada (1970)
    For the Love of Ada
    7.2
    TV Series
    • written & created by
    • written by
    • 1970–1971
  • Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1967)
    Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
    7.6
    TV Series
    • writer
    • written by
    • 1967–1971

Producer



  • Arthur Lowe in Pardon the Expression (1965)
    Pardon the Expression
    7.5
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1965

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • H. Driver
  • Born
    • May 13, 1931
    • Manchester, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 25, 1973
    • Weybridge, Surrey, England, UK(pulmonary collapse due to historic polio hepatitis)
  • Spouse
    • Edith? - November 25, 1973 (his death)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Harry formed a comedy double-act with future writing partner Vince Powell whilst working as a trainee manager with Marks and Spencer department stores by day.

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