About Leslie Duxbury
Lived 1926 – 2005 (aged 79). Leslie Duxbury was a British sports journalist and screenwriter.
Leslie John Duxbury (13 June 1926 – 17 October 2005) was a British newspaper sports writer and columnist born in Great Harwood, Lancashire. He turned his attention to television and became a writer for the ITV1 soap opera, Coronation Street, retiring from the series in 1991.
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Who was Leslie Duxbury?
British scriptwriter (1926-2005)
When was Leslie Duxbury born?
Leslie Duxbury was born on 13 June 1926.
When did Leslie Duxbury die?
Leslie Duxbury died on 17 October 2005.
What was Leslie Duxbury's occupation?
Leslie Duxbury was a sports journalist and screenwriter.
What nationality was Leslie Duxbury?
Leslie Duxbury was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Duxbury. https://biography.guide/leslie-duxbury/
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