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Abbott was raped by a stranger at the age of 11, leading to him jumping from the roof of a multi-story car park in an attempt to take his own life. [ 2 ][ 3 ] Two years later, after another suicide attempt, he was forced into an adult mental hospital; he later became a voluntary patient. [ 3 ]
Paul Abbott is a British TV writer and producer, best known for creating and writing the comedy-drama series Shameless. He has also worked on other shows such as State of Play, No Offence and Touching Evil.
- Writer, Producer, Additional Crew
- February 22, 1960
- Paul Abbott
Apr 28, 2015 · Paul Abbott, the creator of Shameless and No Offence, reveals his troubled childhood, bipolar disorder and how he turned his pain into art. He talks about his influences, his family and his career in this candid interview.
- Gerard Gilbert
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 3, 2024 · Acclaimed screenwriter Paul Abbott tells the story behind the creation of his 2000 Bafta-winning drama series Clocking Off, which ran for four series until 2003.
Shameless: Created by Paul Abbott. With David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, Alice Barry, Nicky Evans. The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.
May 5, 2015 · Paul Abbott, the creator of Shameless and No Offence, talks about his writing process and how he collaborates with other writers. He reveals how he found the tone for his dark comedy cop show and how he runs his indie Abbottvision.
