Bernard McKenna (writer)

Bernard McKenna (born 1944) is a Scottish writer/producer who has written, or co-written, many hours of British television comedy. He is most known for his work with Graham Chapman of Monty Python fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams. He has occasionally worked as an actor, and had several roles in Monty Python's Life of Brian.

McKenna previously taught creative writing, screenwriting and comedy at the University of Winchester.

Writing

His writing work includes:

• Doctor in the House (1969–1977)
• Doctor Down Under (1979)
• The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
• Out of the Trees (1975)
• Robin's Nest (1977–1981)
• The Odd Job (1978)
• Shelley (1979–1992)
• Peter Cook & Co (1980)
• Yellowbeard (1983)
• Me and My Girl (1984–1988)
• Brotherly Love (1999)
• Bad Boys
• Pilgrim's Rest

Production

His production work includes:

• The New Statesman (1987–1994)
• Get Back (1992)
• Over The Rainbow

Actor

• Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) – Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard / Sergeant
• Effects (1978) – Barney
• Yellowbeard (1983) – Askey

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