James Gilbert (producer)
TV Producer (1923-2016)
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.
James Gilbert | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
change- ↑ Thursday; July 07; Pm, 2016-07:32 (7 July 2016). "Producer behind The Two Ronnies and BBC comedy classics dies". www.irishexaminer.com.
{{cite web}}:|first3=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)[permanent dead link] - ↑ "How Holmfirth became the location for Last of the Summer Wine". 27 September 2010. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
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