H.V. Kershaw

Harry V. Kershaw (1918 - 1992) is one of the most significant figures it have worked on Coronation Street.

By 1960 Kershaw was an experienced script writer with credits on programmes like Knight Errant ltd, and Biggles. He was the first script-editor of Coronation Street and also the first person other than show creator Tony Warren to write for the show penning episode 14.

In 1962 Kershaw became producer of the programme for what was the first of four stints in the role. His association with the show continued as a script writer and also author of several tie in publications. His last script for the programme was broadcast in 1988, it was his 306th. He was also executive producer of the programme from 1969 to 1970.

As well as writing episodes of Coronation Street Kershaw contributed scripts for Crown Court, and The spoils of war and he also wrote scipts for the Bill Maynard vehicle Oh no, it's Selwyn Froggitt and created, with Brian Finch, the Maynard sit-com The life of Riley.

His 1981 published auto-biography was titled The street where I live.

Cateogry:Coronation Street script editors