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John Whitney(1930-2023)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
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John Whitney was born on 20 December 1930 in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir (1961), Danger UXB (1979) and The Informer (1966). He was married to Roma Duncan. He died on 4 November 2023 in England, UK.
BornDecember 20, 1930
DiedNovember 4, 2023(92)
BornDecember 20, 1930
DiedNovember 4, 2023(92)
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Known for

Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir (1961)
Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir
8.3
TV Series
  • Writer
Anthony Andrews in Danger UXB (1979)
Danger UXB
8.4
TV Series
  • Writer
Ian Hendry and Jean Marsh in The Informer (1966)
The Informer
7.7
TV Series
  • Writer
Diane Cilento in Blackmail (1965)
Blackmail
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • Eileen Atkins, Keeley Hawes, Jean Marsh, Adrian Scarborough, Ed Stoppard, Neil Jackson, and Ellie Kendrick in Maîtres et valets (2010)
    Maîtres et valets
    7.4
    TV Series
    • originally created by
    • 2010–2012
  • Anthony Andrews in Danger UXB (1979)
    Danger UXB
    8.4
    TV Series
    • devised by
    • 1979
  • Maîtres et valets (1971)
    Maîtres et valets
    8.4
    TV Series
    • series created by (as Sagitta Productions Ltd.)
    • 1971–1975
  • Bob Todd and Jack Woolgar in In for a Penny (1972)
    In for a Penny
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1972
  • Ian Hendry and Jean Marsh in The Informer (1966)
    The Informer
    7.7
    TV Series
    • creator
    • writer
    • 1966–1967
  • Diane Cilento in Blackmail (1965)
    Blackmail
    7.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1965
  • The Villains
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1965
  • Gary Raymond in About Religion (1956)
    About Religion
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1963
  • Reginald Marsh, Barbara Murray, and Patrick Wymark in The Plane Makers (1963)
    The Plane Makers
    7.8
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1963
  • Drama 61-67 (1961)
    Drama 61-67
    7.5
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1961–1963
  • Wendy Richard in Harpers West One (1961)
    Harpers West One
    TV Series
    • creator
    • writer
    • 1961–1963
  • Michael Quinn and Donald Wolfit in Ghost Squad (1961)
    Ghost Squad
    7.2
    TV Series
    • script
    • 1962
  • Our Mister Ambler
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1961
  • Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir (1961)
    Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir
    8.3
    TV Series
    • teleplay
    • 1961
  • Theatre 70
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1961

Producer



  • Par un lien de bouton d'or (1970)
    Par un lien de bouton d'or
    5.3
    • producer
    • 1970
  • Ian Hendry and Jean Marsh in The Informer (1966)
    The Informer
    7.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1967
  • Diane Cilento in Blackmail (1965)
    Blackmail
    7.2
    TV Series
    • associate producer
    • 1966
  • Reginald Marsh, Barbara Murray, and Patrick Wymark in The Plane Makers (1963)
    The Plane Makers
    7.8
    TV Series
    • series editor
    • 1963

Additional Crew



  • The Gold Robbers (1969)
    The Gold Robbers
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • story consultant
    • 1969
  • Zia Mohyeddin and Elizabeth Weaver in The Hidden Truth (1964)
    The Hidden Truth
    6.8
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1964

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Sagitta Productions Ltd.
  • Born
    • December 20, 1930
    • Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 4, 2023
    • England, UK(Undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Roma Duncan1956 - November 4, 2023 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Fiona Whitney

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