Carla Lane
Born: 1928-08-05 in Liverpool, England, UK
Died: 2016-05-31
Known For: Writing
Biography
Carla Lane (born Romana Barrack) was an English writer and producer, known for "The Liver Birds" (1969), "Butterflies" (1978) and "Bless This House" (1971). She was married to Arthur Hollins. She was a lifelong vegetarian who inherited her interest in animal welfare from her grandfather, an RSPCA supervisor. In 1989 she awarded an O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for her services to the television industry. but returned it in 2002 in protest at a C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) being awarded to the managing director of Huntingdon Life Sciences, a company which specialise in testing on animals.
Filmography
2018
- Over the Hill as Laura
2002
- There's Only One Paul McCartney as Self
2000
- Luv Wave ... (Writer)
1997
- Brass Eye as Self
1990
- The Last Supper ... (Writer)
1989
- Happy Christmas, I Love You ... (Writer)
1986
- Bread ... (Writer)
1984
- Leaving ... (Writer)
1982
- The Funny Side of Christmas ... (Writer)
1981
- Solo ... (Writer)
1979
- Butterflies ... (Writer)
1978
- Butterflies ... (Writer)
1971
- Bless This House ... (Writer)
1969
- The Liver Birds ... (Creator)
1961
- Comedy Playhouse ... (Writer)