Geoffrey Perkins
Geoffrey Howard Perkins (22 February 1953 – 29 August 2008) was a comedy producer, writer and performer, and an important figure in British comedy broadcasting. This was recognised in December 2008 when he was awarded with an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy Award. Best known as the BBC head of comedy (1995–2001), he produced the first two radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and is one of the people credited with creating the bizarre panel game Mornington Crescent for I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
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Birth date | February 22, 1953 |
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Birth name | Geoffrey Howard Perkins |
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Date of death | August 29, 2008 |
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