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David Giles

1926 – 2010

British television director

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About David Giles

Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 83). David Giles was a British television director, film director and director.

David Giles (18 October 1926 – 6 January 2010) was a British television director.

Credits

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Family Values (1998) Something to Treasure (1998) How Time Flies (1998) Daughter of the Regiment (1997) All Stitched Up (1997) Just William (1994) The Darling Buds of May The Happiest Days of Your Lives: Part 1 (1993) The Happiest Days of Your Lives: Part 2 (1993) Oh! to Be in England: Part 1 (1992) Oh! to Be in England: Part 2 (1992) Christmas Is Coming (1991) Forever Green Episodes i.1, 2, 5, 6 (1989) Hannay The Fellowship of the Black Stone (1988) London Embassy (1987) Miss Marple: A Murder is Announced (1985) King John (1984) Mansfield Park (1983) The Barchester Chronicles (1982) Fame Is the Spur (1982) The BBC Shakespeare: The Life of Henry the Fifth (1979) Henry IV, Part II (1979) Henry IV, Part I (1979) King Richard the Second (1978) The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978) The Emigrants (1976) Play of the Month When We Are Married (1975) The Recruiting Officer (1973) Twelfth Night (1974) The Strauss Family (1972) Sense and Sensibility (1971) Hamlet (1970) A Family At War (1970) The First Churchills (1969) The Dance of Death (1969) Resurrection (1968) Vanity Fair (1967) The Forsyte Saga (1967) The Old Wives' Table (1964) Compact (1962)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Giles?

British television director (1926-2010)

When was David Giles born?

David Giles was born on 18 October 1926 in Shipley.

When did David Giles die?

David Giles died on 6 January 2010 in London.

What was David Giles's occupation?

David Giles was a television director, film director and director.

What nationality was David Giles?

David Giles was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Giles

· Wikidata: Q3017963

· DBpedia: David Giles (director)

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