Julia Smith(1927-1997)

Writer
Producer
Director

Julia Smith was born on 26 May 1927 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. She was a writer and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), The District Nurse (1984) and Angels (1975). She was married to David Maxwell Geary. She died on 19 June 1997 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.

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Known for

EastEnders

4.8

TV Series

Writer(creator)

The District Nurse

6.7

TV Series

Writer(creator)

1984

Angels

6.6

TV Series

Producer

Doctor Who

8.4

TV Series

Director

Credits

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Writer

EastEnders
4.8
TV Series
- created by
- creator
- Writer ...
- 1985–2026
The Best of EastEnders
8.7
Video
- series creator (uncredited)
- 2018
T&B 4Eva
TV Short
- creator
- 2013
EastEnders: Dorothy Branning - The Next Chapter
7.5
TV Movie
- creator
- 2013
EastEnders: Whitney's Story - Comic Relief Special
TV Movie
- creator
- 2011
EastEnders: Pat and Mo
6.2
TV Movie
- series creator
- 2004
Ricky and Bianca
5.2
TV Mini Series
- series creator
- 2002
EastEnders: Return of Nick Cotton
5.0
TV Movie
- series creator
- 2000
Snoken
6.5
TV Series
- series original idea
- original idea
- 1993–1997
The District Nurse
6.7
TV Series
- Writer
- creator
- 1984–1987

Producer

Director

EastEnders
4.8
TV Series
- Director
- 1985–1989
CivvyStreet
7.1
TV Movie
- Director
- 1988
Katy
5.4
TV Series
- Director
- 1976
Angels
6.6
TV Series
- directed by
- Director
- 1975–1976
Spy Trap
7.1
TV Series
- Director
- 1973–1975
Z Cars
7.1
TV Series
- Director
- 1971–1974
The Doctors
6.4
TV Series
- Director
- 1970
The Newcomers
6.5
TV Series
- Director
- 1966–1969
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
7.7
TV Series
- Director
- 1963–1969
The Railway Children
7.3
TV Mini Series
- Director
- 1968
Doctor Who
8.4
TV Series
- Director
- 1966–1967
Jury Room
TV Series
- Director
- 1965
Compact
6.8
TV Series
- Director
- 1965
Alexander Graham Bell
TV Series
- Director
- 1965
Swizzlewick
7.0
TV Series
- Director
- 1964

Personal details

Born
- May 26, 1927
- Maida Vale, London, England, UK
Died
- June 19, 1997
- Chelsea, London, England, UK(cancer)
Spouse
- David Maxwell GearyApril 2, 1962 - 1966 (divorced)

Did you know

Trivia
Cousin of cinematographer Chris Menges.

Quotes
[on criticisms that EastEnders (1985) was too gritty] I believe in showing what does exist and preparing people for the world they live in... My prime aim is to entertain, my second is to inform. I do not preach.