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Barry Hines(1939-2016)

  • Writer
  • Script and Continuity Department
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Barry Hines was born on 30 June 1939 in Hoyland Common, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Kes (1969), Threads (1984) and Looks and Smiles (1981). He was married to Eleanor Mulvey and Margaret Croft. He died on 18 March 2016 in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
BornJune 30, 1939
DiedMarch 18, 2016(76)
BornJune 30, 1939
DiedMarch 18, 2016(76)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

David Bradley in Kes (1969)
Kes
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1969
Michael Beecroft in Threads (1984)
Threads
7.9
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1984
Looks and Smiles (1981)
Looks and Smiles
6.9
  • Writer(uncredited)
  • 1981
Screen One (1985)
Screen One
6.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Danielle Vitalis in The Read (2022)
    The Read
    8.7
    TV Series
    • based on the novel by
    • 2023
  • Screen One (1985)
    Screen One
    6.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1992
  • Shooting Stars (1990)
    Shooting Stars
    7.0
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • Michael Beecroft in Threads (1984)
    Threads
    7.9
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1984
  • Looks and Smiles (1981)
    Looks and Smiles
    6.9
    • script
    • novel (uncredited)
    • 1981
  • The Gamekeeper (1980)
    The Gamekeeper
    6.5
    • novel
    • 1980
  • The English Programme (1976)
    The English Programme
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1977
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • 1971–1977
  • Centre Play (1973)
    Centre Play
    6.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1976
  • David Bradley in Kes (1969)
    Kes
    7.9
    • novel "A Kestrel for a Knave"
    • adaptation
    • 1969

Script and Continuity Department

  • The Navigators (2001)
    The Navigators
    7.0
    • script editor
    • 2001

Personal details

  • Born
    • June 30, 1939
    • Hoyland Common, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 18, 2016
    • South Yorkshire, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Eleanor Mulvey2004 - March 18, 2016 (his death)
  • Other works
    The Price of Coal

Did you know

  • Trivia
    On grounds of artistic integrity, he bravely turned down an offer from Disney for the film rights of 'Kes'. They wanted to change the fate of the kestrel and give the film a traditional Disney-type ending. His decision ensured he would miss out on a financially lucrative deal and possibly further work for them.
  • Trademarks
      Dark humour

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