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J.B. Priestley (1894–1984)
John Boynton Priestley was one of England's last great writers--he was a member of the last generation of freethinking British "sages" who contemplated both science and philosophy in their literary output. Today his books are mostly out of print and his name is all but forgotten except in the dusty, forgotten stacks of university libraries and ...
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Born:in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UKDied:(age 89) in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK |
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Writer (136 credits)
Writer (136 credits)
2018
Doctor Who: Resurrection
(TV Series) (based on the original idea by - 1 episode)
- The Doctor Calls
(2018)
... (based on the original idea by)
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes, 1974 - 1982) (play - 1 episode, 1983)
- Dangerous Corner
(1983)
... (play)
- I Have Been Here Before
(1982)
... (writer)
- When We Are Married
(1975)
... (writer)
- The Linden Tree
(1974)
... (writer)
1982
An Inspector Calls
(TV Mini-Series) (3 episodes)
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
- Episode #1.1
(1982)
Estudio 1
(TV Series) (2 episodes, 1968) (play - 7 episodes, 1967 - 1981)
- Desde los tiempos de Adán
(1981)
... (play)
- Curva peligrosa
(1975)
... (play)
- Llama un inspector
(1973)
... (play)
- El retamal
(1972)
... (play)
- Llegaron a una ciudad
(1972)
... (play)
1981
Skandalnoye proishestviye v Brikmille
(TV Movie) (play "The Scandalous Affairs of Mr. Kettle and Mrs. Moon")
1980-1981
The Good Companions
(TV Mini-Series) (novel "The Good Companions" - 9 episodes)
- Curtain Call
(1981)
... (novel "The Good Companions")
- Salvage Work
(1981)
... (novel "The Good Companions")
- A Wind in the Triangle
(1981)
... (novel "The Good Companions")
- Stumbling Chronicles
(1980)
... (novel "The Good Companions")
- Slippin' Round the Corner
(1980)
... (novel "The Good Companions")
Au théâtre ce soir
(TV Series) (play - 2 episodes, 1971 - 1972) (play "The Scandalous Affairs of Mr. Kettle and Mrs. Moon" - 1 episode, 1979)
- Si tout le monde en faisait autant
(1979)
... (play "The Scandalous Affairs of Mr. Kettle and Mrs. Moon")
- Un inspecteur vous demande
(1972)
... (play)
- Virage dangereux
(1971)
... (play)
Shadows
(TV Series) (by - 1 episode, 1975) (written by - 1 episode, 1975)
- The Other Window
(1975)
... (by) / (written by)
1971-1974
Alta comedia
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Ha llegado un inspector
(1974)
- Cuando estemos casados
(1973)
- ¿Cuándo nos casamos?
(1971)
1973
To theatro ton neon
(TV Series) (play - 1 episode)
- To triantafyllo kai h korona
(1973)
... (play)
1970
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Dangerous Corner
(1970)
... (writer)
1967
Angel Pavement
(TV Series) (novel "Angel Pavement" - 4 episodes)
- They Go Home
(1967)
... (novel "Angel Pavement")
- Arabian Nights
(1967)
... (novel "Angel Pavement")
- Up and Up
(1967)
... (novel "Angel Pavement")
- They Arrive
(1967)
... (novel "Angel Pavement")
1966
Out of the Unknown
(TV Series) (dramatisation - 1 episode)
- Level Seven
(1966)
... (dramatisation)
Primera fila
(TV Series) (2 episodes, 1963 - 1965) (play - 2 episodes, 1963 - 1964)
- Desde los tiempos de Adán
(1965)
- Edén término
(1964)
... (play)
- El árbol de los Linden
(1963)
... (play)
- La herida del tiempo
(1963)
Thursday Theatre
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 1964 - 1965) (play - 1 episode, 1964)
- Johnson Over Jordan
(1965)
... (writer)
- When We Are Married
(1964)
... (play) / (writer)
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series) (2 episodes, 1957 - 1963) (play - 5 episodes, 1957 - 1963)
- Ever Since Paradise
(1963)
- J.B. Priestley Season #3: Dangerous Corner
(1963)
... (play)
- Eden End
(1963)
... (play)
- Time and the Conways
(1963)
... (play)
- The Linden Tree
(1958)
... (play)
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1961) (writer - 1 episode, 1960)
- An Inspector Calls
(1961)
- Twentieth Century Theatre: I Have Been Here Before
(1960)
... (writer)
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series) (2 episodes, 1957 - 1958) (writer - 4 episodes, 1950 - 1959) (play - 3 episodes, 1950 - 1957)
- The Fortrose Incident
(1959)
... (writer)
- Eden End (II)
(1958)
- The Stone Faces
(1957)
- Time and the Conways (II)
(1957)
... (play)
- Laburnum Grove
(1957)
... (play)
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series) (story - 1 episode, 1958) (play - 1 episode, 1956) (writer - 1 episode, 1955)
- Cornelius
(1958)
... (story)
- Ever Since Paradise
(1956)
... (play)
- The Golden Fleece
(1955)
... (writer)
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series) (play - 1 episode, 1958) (story - 1 episode, 1958)
- Eden End
(1958)
... (play) / (story)
1957-1958
Angel Pavement
(TV Series) (novel - 4 episodes)
- Episode #1.4
(1958)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.3
(1958)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.2
(1958)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.1
(1957)
... (novel)
1952-1958
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series) (story - 2 episodes)
- The Other Place
(1958)
... (story)
- The Good Companions
(1952)
... (story)
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series) (novel - 1 episode, 1957) (play - 1 episode, 1957)
- Now Let Him Go
(1957)
... (novel) / (play)
TV de Vanguarda
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1957) (play - 1 episode, 1954)
- Esquina Perigosa
(1957)
- Um Inspetor Nos Chama
(1954)
... (play)
1955
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series) (play "Laburnum Grove" - 1 episode)
- Counterfeit
(1955)
... (play "Laburnum Grove")
1955
You Know What People Are
(TV Series) (writer - 6 episodes)
- Episode #1.6
(1955)
... (writer)
- Episode #1.5
(1955)
... (writer)
- Episode #1.4
(1955)
... (writer)
- Episode #1.3
(1955)
... (writer)
- Episode #1.2
(1955)
... (writer)
Robert Montgomery Presents
(TV Series) (play "An Inspector Calls" - 1 episode, 1951) (story - 1 episode, 1951)
- An Inspector Calls
(1951)
... (play "An Inspector Calls")
- When We Are Married
(1951)
... (story)
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Other Works:
(1974 to 1975 Winter) His play, "An Inspector Calls," was performed at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director and director. See more »Alternate Names:
John B. Priestley | John Boynton Priestley | J.B. Priestly
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Personal Quote:
The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate. See more »Trivia:
His play, An Inspector Calls, was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1993 (1992 season) for Best Revival at the Royal National Theatre. See more »Trademark:
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