Peter Richens was a

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. Richens is perhaps best known as the writing partner of Peter Richardson, writer/director/star of the long-running TV series ''

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Biography

In Richens's own words, Richardson was "the boss" of the script, with Richens acting as a "mechanic" who was "paid to make these ideas work." His talent for shaping a script was honed in the early days of The Comic Strip stage performances, where he would transcribe the best of the performer's improvisations and create a coherent narrative from them. He also acted as associate director on Comic Strip productions, and enjoyed the occasional cameo role, notably as a cheerful depressive in Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase.

Death

Richens died at the age of 65. No cause of death was immediately announced.

Filmography

Film

*''

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'' (1987) as Cafe Owner

TV series

*'' The Comic Strip Presents...'' (6 episodes) (1988–1993)

Writer

*'' The Comic Strip Presents...'' (24 episodes) (1982–2016) *''

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'' (1985) *''

'' (1987) *'' The Pope Must Die'' (1991) *''Jenny Eclair Squats'' (1997) *''Private Function'' (1999) *'' Churchill: The Hollywood Years'' (2004)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Richens, Pete 1952 births 2018 deaths English male screenwriters Writers from Devon