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| Bernard McKenna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Language | English Married to Carla Zanetti with one son,Rory (22) |
| 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 of Monty Python fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams. He has occasionally worked as an actor, and had several roles in Monty Python's Life of Brian.
McKenna previously taught creative writing, screenwriting 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 & 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
Actor
- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) – Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard / Sergeant
- Effects (1978) – Barney
- Yellowbeard (1983) – Askey
References
- "Bernard McKenna". BFI. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020.
- Farber, Stephen (9 January 1983). "Ahoy! Just Over the Horizon, a Fleet of Pirate Movies". The New York Times.
- Simpson, M. J. (May 2005). Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams. Justin, Charles & Co. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-932112-35-1.
- "Peter Cook & Co (1980)". BFI. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020.
- "Out of the Trees (1976)". BFI. Archived from the original on 26 February 2020.
- "Bernard McKenna". BFI. Archived from the original on 3 March 2017.
- Winchester, University of. "Bernard McKenna". University of Winchester.
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