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Paul Ableman(1927-2006)

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Paul Ableman was born on 13 June 1927 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Tales of the Unexpected (1979), The Wednesday Play (1964) and A Killing on the Exchange (1987). He was previously married to Sheila Hutton-Fox and Tina Carrs-Brown. He died on 25 October 2006 in London, England, UK.
BornJune 13, 1927
DiedOctober 25, 2006(79)
BornJune 13, 1927
DiedOctober 25, 2006(79)
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Known for:

Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Tales of the Unexpected
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer
The Wednesday Play (1964)
The Wednesday Play
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer
A Killing on the Exchange
7.2
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
Love Song (1985)
Love Song
7.7
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1985

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  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
    Tales of the Unexpected
    • writer
    • by
    • dramatisation
    • TV Series
    • 1983–1988
  • A Killing on the Exchange
    • Writer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1987
  • Love Song (1985)
    Love Song
    • by
    • TV Movie
    • 1985
  • Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1975
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969)
    ITV Saturday Night Theatre
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1969–1972
  • Hoe groen is Julia?
    • play
    • TV Movie
    • 1969
  • The Wednesday Play (1964)
    The Wednesday Play
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1966

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  • Born
    • June 13, 1927
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • October 25, 2006
    • London, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Sheila Hutton-Fox1978 - October 25, 2006 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Playwright: "Even His Enemy", 1948
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    • 1 Article

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