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Leon Griffiths (15 February 1928 – 10 June 1992) was a British writer who worked in television and film. He is best known for being the creator of the ITV comedy-drama Minder.
Leon Griffiths was born on 15 February 1928 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Minder (1979), Out of This World (1962) and The Hellfire Club (1961). He died on 10 June 1992 in London, England, UK.
- Writer
- February 15, 1928
- Leon Griffiths
- June 10, 1992
Jul 30, 1992 · A tribute to the journalist and broadcaster who covered the Hungarian uprising and created 'Arfur' Daley. Read about his disillusionment with Communism, his mother's wit and his lodger's memories.
Leon Griffiths was born on February 15, 1928 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Minder (1979), Out of This World (1962) and The Hellfire Club (1961). He died on June 10, 1992 in London, England, UK.
- February 15, 1928
- June 10, 1992
The Complete Minder takes a detailed look at how Leon Griffiths’ original concept – of a tough and gritty London crime drama with a hint of humour – saw the humour overtake the drama and evolve into a show that reflected the social, political and economic conditions of the era.
The idea for Minder came from writer Leon Griffiths, who had previously written many scripts for film & television. The inspiration for the show came from stories he had heard in North London drinking clubs.
Leon Griffiths created and wrote the popular ITV series Minder, starring George Cole and Dennis Waterman as a dodgy car dealer and his bodyguard. The show ran for 10 years and captured the 'enterprise culture' of Thatcher's Britain.
