Simon Carlyle Dies: Co-Creator Of BBC Sitcom ‘Two Doors Down’ Was 48
Simon Carlyle, the co-creator of hit BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, has died aged 48.
Carlyle’s manager Amanda Davis confirmed the news in a statement to Pa Media.
“I am immensely sorry to confirm that Simon Carlyle has died at the age of 48,” Davis said.
“Simon was a wonderful person and a major comedic talent. He was much respected across the industry both for the quality of his writing and for being a kind, funny, supportive and nurturing collaborator. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to his family, friends and colleagues.”
With Gregor Sharp, Carlyle was the co-creator of Scottish BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, which stars the likes of Arabella Weir and Alex Norton as neighbours in a suburban street in Scotland, who are “all a bit nuts,” according to an interview with Carlyle several years ago.
The show has been hugely popular, running for six seasons on BBC Two...
Carlyle’s manager Amanda Davis confirmed the news in a statement to Pa Media.
“I am immensely sorry to confirm that Simon Carlyle has died at the age of 48,” Davis said.
“Simon was a wonderful person and a major comedic talent. He was much respected across the industry both for the quality of his writing and for being a kind, funny, supportive and nurturing collaborator. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to his family, friends and colleagues.”
With Gregor Sharp, Carlyle was the co-creator of Scottish BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, which stars the likes of Arabella Weir and Alex Norton as neighbours in a suburban street in Scotland, who are “all a bit nuts,” according to an interview with Carlyle several years ago.
The show has been hugely popular, running for six seasons on BBC Two...
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