Leon Griffiths

Leon Griffiths

Leon Griffiths (1928 – June 10 1992) was a British writer for TV and film. Griffiths is best known for being the creator of the ITV comedy-drama Minder. The inspiration for the show came from the stories he heard while frequenting North London drinking clubs.

Griffiths was born in Sheffield, but grew up in Glasgow. During his National service he worked for the British Forces Network alongside Cliff Michelmore. After completing his service he took up a writing post with the socialist newspaper, the "Daily Worker".
He later went on to write for TV shows "The Adventures of Robin Hood", "The Four Just Men" and "Play for Today". His film credits include "The Grissom Gang", "The Hellfire Club", "The Squeeze" and "The Treasure of Monte Cristo"

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