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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.
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Stephen Poliakoff is a British writer and director of TV shows, such as Close My Eyes, Perfect Strangers, and The Lost Prince. He was born in 1952 in London and has been married to Sandy Welch since 1983.
- Writer, Director, Producer
- December 1, 1952
- Stephen Poliakoff
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.
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.
Apr 24, 2007 · Learn about the life and work of Stephen Poliakoff, a British playwright and director who has won several awards for his TV dramas. Explore his themes, styles, and collaborations with actors such as Clive Owen, Michael Gambon, and Timothy Spall.
