Peter Gibbs Cricketer
Peter John Keith Gibbs (born 17 August 1944) is an English television script writer, and a former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University from 1964 to 1966, and for Derbyshire from 1966 to 1972. Gibbs was born at Buglawton, Cheshire, and attended Oxford University. He represented Staffordshire in Minor Counties cricket from the age of 16, making his debut in the second innings of a match against Cheshire in 1961. He continued to play regularly for Staffordshire until 1965. His first-class career began at Oxford University, where he played for two years before being signed by Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1966 in time for the beginning of the. Gibbs made his debut in a draw against Middlesex, though he underperformed with the bat. Gibbs established himself in the Derbyshire first team during the 1967 season and was a regular there until 1972 season, interspersing his county career with appearances for Oxford University. When he ceased playing County Championship cricket in 1973, he briefly rejoined Staffordshire, playing in one final game, a draw against Cheshire. Gibbs was a right-handed batsman and played 319 innings in 178 first-class matches with an average of 29.13 and a top score of 138 not out. He also played 74 innings in 75 one-day games. Throughout his career, Gibbs played as an opening batsman, partnering sometime wicket-keeper Ian Hall during his time with Derbyshire. He was also a right-arm offbreak bowler and took four first-class wickets at an average of 80.25, and one wicket in the one-day game. After his cricketing career, Gibbs wrote a number of short plays and comedies for television, many with cricketing themes, and then progressed to writing scripts for major series. He has also written plays for BBC radio, including "Supersaver" (1981, with Richard Briers) and "Taking us up to Lunch" (1991), which was set in the Test Match Special commentary box.