H. V. Kershaw

H. V. Kershaw, also known as Harry Kershaw, (29 May 1918 – 18 April 1992) was a British television scriptwriter and producer best known for his long association with the soap opera Coronation Street, a programme for which he continued to pen scripts until the late-1980s. His memoir, The Street Where I Live, reflects on the creation and casting of the serial, as well as its production until the early 1980s.

Filmography Title As producer As writer Coronation Street 1962–1973580 episodes 1961–1988299 episodes The Spoils of War 19814 episodes Leave it to Charlie 1978–198026 episodes Yanks Go Home 1976–19774 episodes Love Thy Neighbour 1975–19762 episodes Crown Court 1974–197512 episodes Village Hall 19751 episode The Life of Riley 19757 episodes, also creator Rest Assured: Lift Off 1972 1972 A Family at War 19701 episode Christmas in the Street 1968 ITV Playhouse 19682 episodes City '68 1967–196819 episodes 1967–19682 episodes, also creator Pardon the Expression 1965–196637 episodes Catch Hand 19642 episodes The Villains 19641 episode 19642 episodes It's Dark Outside 19641 episode ITV Television Playhouse 19631 episode The Odd Man 19631 episode Knight Errant Limited 19602 episodes Biggles 196021 episodes The Verdict Is Yours 19592 episodes Shadow Squad 1957–1959unknown episodes Armchair Theatre 19562 episodes

In popular culture Kershaw was portrayed by John Thomson in the 2010 television drama The Road to Coronation Street.