Jan Etherington is a British writer, journalist and producer.

Early life

Career

She first came to prominence as creator and writer of '' Second Thoughts'' along with her husband Gavin Petrie. ''Second Thoughts'' was originally a radio series (1988–1992) before being turned into a television series starring

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and broadcast for five series on ITV (1991–1994). This husband and wife partnership also created BBC sitcom ''

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'' which aired for three series (1995–1997) starring

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in the lead roles. Following the success of '' Second Thoughts'' a sequel was created in the shape of '' Faith in the Future'' also starring

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in their original character roles. This aired for three series, again on ITV (1995–1998). Petrie and Etherington then went on to create, write and produce a final sitcom for ITV '' Duck Patrol'' starring Richard Wilson,

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. It was less successful than their previous series and lasted for just seven episodes in 1998 before being axed by ITV.

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star in ''Conversations from a Long Marriage'', a BBC Radio Four comedy written by Etherington that began in 2018.

Writing credits

*'' Second Thoughts'' (1991–1994) *''

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Production credits

*'' Duck Patrol''

References

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