Peter Luke

Peter Luke (August 12, 1919-January 23, 2005) was a writer, editor, and producer.

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Early years

Peter Ambrose Cyprian Luke was born in St Albans. He had wanted to be a painter, and went to art school for 2 years before World War II occurred. He was awarded the Military Cross for his efforts. Some time after, he worked under producer Sydney Newman on the British television drama anthology Armchair Theatre, as a story editor. In 1959, he adapted Frederick Rolfe's novel Hadrian the Seventh.

Timeline of events

1946-47 - Sub-editor, Reuters News Desk
1947-57 - Wine trader
1958-62 - Story editor, ABC TV
1962-63 - Editor, The Bookman (New York) (ABC TV)
1963-64 - Editor, Tempo (ABC TV)
1963-67 - Drama producer, BBC TV
1977-80 - Director, Edwards-Mac Liammoir Dublin Gate Theatre Company

He was married to Carola Peyton-Jones (deceased), then Lettice Crawshaw (one daughter, one son deceased; marriage dissolved), and finally June Tobin (two sons, three daughters).

He died in Cadiz January 23, 1995.

List of works

References

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