James Gilbert (producer)
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James Gilbert | |
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| Born | Cecil James Gilbert 5 May 1923 |
| Died | 7 July 2016 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | TV Producer/Director |
| Years active | 1959–2003 |
| Television | The Two Ronnies Last of the Summer Wine Open All Hours |
Cecil James Gilbert (5 May 1923 – 7 July 2016) was a Scottish television producer and director. He was the BBC's Head of Comedy from 1973–77.[1] He was probably best known for his work on The Two Ronnies, Last of the Summer Wine and Open All Hours.
In 2003, Gilbert appeared on the documentary special 30 Years of Last of the Summer Wine to discuss his role in helping to create the series.[2]
Gilbert died on 7 July 2016 in Scotland, aged 93.
References
- ↑ Thursday. Producer behind The Two Ronnies and BBC comedy classics dies. www.irishexaminer.com (7 July 2016).[dead link]
- ↑ How Holmfirth became the location for Last of the Summer Wine (27 September 2010). Retrieved 13 September 2015.