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Don Leaver
Directing
Born: 1929
London, England, UK
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Biography
Don Leaver was an award-winning television director and producer responsible for many hours of popular drama, notably as one of the key contributors to the success of the quirky adventure series The Avengers. He directed the first episode and stayed with the show as it transformed from a traditional thriller into an offbeat fantasy drama that sold worldwide and was a prime-time hit in the US.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hetty Wainthropp Investigates | 1996 | Director |
| A Touch of Frost | 1992 | Director, Producer |
| Prime Suspect | 1991 | Producer |
| The Ruth Rendell Mysteries | 1987 | Director |
| Lovejoy | 1986 | Director |
| The Bill | 1984 | Director |
| Bird of Prey | 1982 | Director |
| Bergerac | 1981 | Director |
| Thriller | 1973 | Director |
| The Protectors | 1972 | Director |
| Van der Valk | 1972 | Director |
| ITV Saturday Night Theatre | 1969 | Director |
| Public Eye | 1965 | Director |
| The Avengers | 1961 | Director |