G. F. Newman Writer
Gordon Frank Newman (born 22 May 1946) is an English television producer and writer. He is known for his two series Law and Order and The Nation's Health, each based on his books.Recent TV series created by Newman include Judge John Deed and New Street Law. He is currently working on a follow-up to Law and Order, and a series of single plays for the BBC.Newman's first book, Sir, You Bastard was a bestseller on publication in 1970. It was to become the first in a series of 3 works featuring the character of Terry Sneed, an unscrupulous Scotland Yard inspector. The second of these is You Nice Bastard and the third You Flash Bastard/ The Price. Other books he has written include Billy, The List, The Men with the Guns, Charlie and Joanna, Three Professional Ladies, Trading the Future, Circle of Poison, Law and Order, The Nation's Health, and his 2009 novel Crime and Punishment.Together with screenwriter and novelist Matthew Hall he owns and runs the production company One Eyed Dog Ltd.