Antony Jay

Antony Jay

Sir Antony Rupert Jay, CVO, (born 20 April 1930) is the co-author, with Jonathan Lynn, of the successful British political comedies, "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister" (1980-88).

Sir Antony had a distinguished career as a broadcaster and in public relations, for which he was knighted. He also was producer for some years of Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas broadcasts, for which he was appointed a CVO. Jay was also a partner with John Cleese in the Video Arts training film production company.

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Jay has been featured in the BBC TV documentary series "Tory! Tory! Tory!" and "The Trap".

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