Peter Nichols
English playwright (1927–2019)
Peter Richard Nichols[1] CBE, FRSL (31 July 1927 – 7 September 2019) was an English playwright, screenwriter, director and journalist. His best known works were A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Passion Play and Poppy.
Born | Bristol, England | 31 July 1927
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Died | 7 September 2019 | (aged 92)
Occupation(s) | playwright, screenwriter, director, journalist |
Nichols was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to drama.[2]
Nichols died on 7 September 2019 at the age of 92.[3]
References
change- ↑ "New Year's Honours 2018" (PDF). Gov.uk. Government Digital Service. 29 December 2017. p. 18. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ↑ Entertainment & Arts team (29 December 2017). "In pictures: Entertainment stars recognised in New Year Honours". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ↑ Peter Nichols, playwright best known for Joe Egg, dies aged 92