Roy Minton
Writing
1933-08-28
Nottingham, England, UK
Biography
Roy Minton (28 August 1933 – 17 August 2024) was an English playwright and screenwriter best known for Scum and his other work with Alan Clarke. He is notable for having written over 30 one-off scripts for London Weekend Television, Rediffusion, BBC, ATV, Granada, Thames Television and Yorkshire Television, including Sling Your Hook, Horace, Funny Farm, Scum, Goodnight Albert, and The Hunting of Lionel Crane.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
#1
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self
8.8 / 10
Documentary
A multi-part documentary about Alan Clarke, featuring interviews with various actors, writers and producers.
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#2
Movie - 1967, 2h 15m • as Scaffolder
8.8 / 10
DramaTV Movie
The Lump is an uncompromising exploration of exploitation and resistance within the building trade.
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