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Paul Abbott

Paul Abbott (born 22nd February, 1960) is an award-winning television scriptwriter and producer. He became one of the regular writers on the show, between February 1989 and June 1995, scripting 53 episodes.

His first connection with the programme was as a storyliner, a role he carried out for 384 episodes in eleven stints from April 1985 to November 1991.

He was also the story editor for 16 episodes intermittently from July to December 1990.

He has since gone on to achieve great success in British television, producing the BAFTA-winning second series of Cracker and creating the popular Channel 4 series Shameless. He also co-created Children's Ward with Kay Mellor.

Abbott married actress Saskia Downes in 1993, who has also appeared on Coronation Street in guest roles.

Episodes written by Paul Abbott[]

1980s[]

1989 (3 episodes)

1990s[]

1990 (12 episodes)

1991 (12 episodes)

1992 (9 episodes)

1993 (14 episodes)

1994 (1 episode)

1995 (2 episodes)

Episodes storylined by Paul Abbott[]

1980s[]

1985 (67 episodes)

1986 (99 episodes)

1987 (101 episodes)

1988 (52 episodes)

1989 (50 episodes)

1990s[]

1990 (9 episodes)

1991 (6 episodes)

Episodes story edited by Paul Abbott[]

1990 (16 episodes)

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