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Roger Marshall

1934 – 2020

British screenwriter

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About Roger Marshall

Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 86). Roger Marshall was a British screenwriter.

Roger Marshall (15 March 1934 – 1 April 2020) was an English television screenwriter known as co-creator of the series Public Eye.

Early life Marshall was born in March 1934 in Leicester, England and educated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.

Career After leaving university, Marshall embarked on a writing career that included The Avengers, The Sweeney, Survivors, The Gentle Touch, The Professionals, Mitch, Travelling Man, Lovejoy, Floodtide, and London's Burning, as well as many other popular television series.

Writing Credits

Film

Television

"The Removal Men" "Death of a Great Dane" "Conspiracy of Silence" "Death of a Batman" "The Gilded Cage" "The Golden Fleece" "Mandrake"

Personal life Marshall was married with two children: Rodney Marshall, a teacher and freelance writer, and Christopher.

Marshall was a fan of Ipswich Town FC and Northamptonshire CCC.

Death Marshall died in April 2020 at the age of 86.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Marshall?

British screenwriter

When was Roger Marshall born?

Roger Marshall was born on 1 March 1934 in Leicester.

When did Roger Marshall die?

Roger Marshall died on 1 April 2020.

What was Roger Marshall's occupation?

Roger Marshall was a screenwriter.

What nationality was Roger Marshall?

Roger Marshall was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Marshall

· Wikidata: Q7358591

· DBpedia: Roger Marshall (screenwriter)

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