Bernard McKenna (writer)

Bernard McKenna (born 1944) is a Scottish writer/producer who has written, or co-written, many hours of British television comedy.^[1] He is most known for his work with Graham Chapman^[2][3] of Monty Python fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams.^[4][5] He has occasionally worked as an actor, and had several roles in Monty Python's Life of Brian.^[6]

Bernard McKenna
Born	1944 (age 80–81) Scotland, United Kingdom
Language	English
Genre	Television, comedy, screenwriting

McKenna previously taught creative writing, screenwriting and comedy at the University of Winchester.^[7]

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