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 known for his work with Graham Chapman[1][2] 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.
Bernard McKenna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 (age 74–75) Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Television, comedy, screenwriting |
McKenna currently teaches creative writing 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 and Company (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
- Effects (1980) - Barney
- Yellowbeard (1983) - Askey
References
- van Gelder, Lawrenece (24 June 1983). "MOVIE REVIEW Yellowbeard (1983) 'YELLOWBEARD,' A 17TH-CENTURY TREASURE HUNT". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- Simpson, M. J. (May 2005). Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams. Justin, Charles & Co. pp. 74-. ISBN 978-1-932112-35-1. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
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