Barry Hill

Barry Hill (born 1937), British television scriptwriter and dramatist, best known for his long association with the top rated ITV1 soap opera, Coronation Street, penning some 300 scripts from the 1970s to the 1990s. Now a speaker, author and publisher. Books include "The Bits Between the Adverts" (a humorous trip through weekly newspaper life in the 60s); "So You Want to be a Writer" (a practical guide for anyone who aspires to write for television, radio or the press, for profit or pleasure); "Congratulations - You're a Senior Citizen" (a light-hearted guide to help anyone who has reached the true age of maturity to fulfil their potential as a Senior Citizen).He works as a lecturer on cruises and guest speaker for conferences, corporate days, luncheon clubs, after dinner, Rotary and golf clubs, covering a variety of subjects connected with the entertainment business; his books; and the lighter side of running a golf club.

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