Bernard McKenna (writer)

Bernard McKenna (writer)

Bernard McKenna (born 1944) is a Scottish writer/producer who has written, or co-written, many hours of British television comedy. He is most noted for his work with Graham Chapman 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".

He currently teaches creative writing at the University of Winchester.

Writing

His writing work includes:
*Doctor in the House (1969-1979)
*The Odd Job (1971/1978)
*The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
*Out of the Trees (1975)
*Robin's Nest (1977-1981)
*Shelley (1979-1992)
*Peter Cook and Company (1980)
*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


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