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Stephen Poliakoff CBE, FRSL (born 1 December 1952) is a British playwright, director and screenwriter. In 2006 Gerard Gilbert of The Independent described him as the UK's "pre-eminent TV dramatist" who had "inherited Dennis Potter 's crown".
Stephen Poliakoff was born in London and educated at Westminster School and King’s College, Cambridge. He began his career in the theatre, becoming resident playwright at the National Theatre in London aged 22.
Stephen Poliakoff was born on 1 December 1952 in Holland Park, Kensington, London, England, UK. He is a writer and director, known for Close My Eyes (1991), Perfect Strangers (2001) and The Lost Prince (2003).
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- December 1, 1952
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- Episode 1 Summer of Rockets, Series 1. During the tumultuous summer of 1958, Samuel prepares to launch his new invention. 22 May 2019.
- Episode 1 Dancing on the Edge. The Louis Lester Band is invited to the heart of aristocratic society. 04 Feb 2013.
- Episode 1 The Lost Prince. Two-part drama telling the story of the youngest child of George V and Queen Mary. 19 Jan 2003.
- Gideon's Daughter. Drama about a PR consultant, who is courted to manage the millennium festivities. 2005.
Learn about the life and works of Stephen Poliakoff, a playwright, director and scriptwriter who explores history, secrets and individual characters in his dramas. Find his biography, critical perspective, bibliography and awards on the British Council website.
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Explore the plays written by Stephen Poliakoff, a British playwright and director known for his social and historical dramas. Find out about his works, awards, cast and themes, from My City to Playing with Trains.
Nov 28, 2009 · F or someone best known for Shooting the Past, a television drama apparently so slow and un-televisual that BBC executives begged him to speed it up, Stephen Poliakoff is a very fast talker.
