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Paul Abbott (born 22 February 1960) is an English screenwriter and producer. He became one of the most successful television writers in Britain following his work on popular series such as Cracker (1993–2006) and Coronation Street (1960–present), and would become more widely known for creating some of the most acclaimed television dramas of the 1990s and 2000s, including Reckless (1997 ...
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- 22 February 1960 (age 63), Burnley, England
- 1982–present (as of 2021[update])
Paul Abbott is a prolific and award-winning creator of TV shows such as Shameless, State of Play and No Offence. He was born in 1960 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, and has been married twice and has two children.
- Writer, Producer, Additional Crew
- February 22, 1960
- Paul Abbott
Aug 23, 2021 · ‘I wanted to write a funny forensics show,” says Paul Abbott. “It’s never been done.” Nobody watched Silent Witness for the laughs. Bones only tried to be funny.. Wolfe is the award ...
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Apr 28, 2015 · Paul Abbott, the creator of Shameless and No Offence, reveals his troubled childhood, bipolar disorder and writing process. He talks about his inspiration, influences and how he exorcised his demons through his work.
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Paul Abbott is a British writer and producer, known for Shameless (2011) and State of Play (2003). He was born in 1960 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, and has two children from his current marriage.
- February 22, 1960
Apr 15, 2015 · Paul Abbott’s brilliant new series No Offence is a ‘comedy for a crime-addicted audience’. He talks to Simon Hattenstone about writing Shameless, his family and his battle with bipolar disorder
Shameless is a comedy drama about a Chicago family dealing with their alcoholic father and various challenges. Paul Abbott is one of the creators of the show, along with John Wells, and also a producer and writer.
