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The Queerest of Folk by Russell T Davies review – the groundbreaking screenwriter tells it like it is

From Coronation Street to It’s a Sin, Davies’ memoir of a career in TV is also a rallying cry for creativity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Sally Head obituary

Television producer and executive who commissioned groundbreaking dramas such as Prime Suspect, Cracker and Band of Gold

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Money! Money! Money! How Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate hit the touring jackpot

The TV show about supermarket workers who win £20m in the lottery has been turned into a touring stage show. Its director Gaynor Faye reveals how she’s channelling the late writer – her mother – for help

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024

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A Passionate Woman review – Kay Mellor’s wry rummage through middle-aged angst

A year after Mellor’s death, Tess Seddon directs her 1993 play marked by dry northern wit, knowing ridiculousness and deep, understated sadness

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Paul O'Grady honoured during special Olivier Awards tribute leaving viewers emotional

It wasn't just Paul O'Grady honoured, with tributes paid to Darius Campbell-Danesh, Hilary Mantel, Burt Bacharach, Nicholas Lloyd Webber, Dame Angela Lansbury, Bernard Cribbins and Kay Mellor

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

Celebrities and stars who have died in 2022 leaving fans heartbroken

Some famous names from stage, screen, music and sport have been lost already this year

Liverpool Echo · Jun 25, 2022

ITV Emmerdale's Gaynor Faye speaks on mother Kay Mellor's death following private funeral

The actress has shared a joint statement alongside her siblings following Mellor's death last month

Manchester Evening News · Jun 15, 2022

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Kay Mellor's family thanks fans for 'wonderful words' as Leeds-born star is laid to rest

The renowned TV writer was laid to rest in a private funeral this week

Leeds Live · Jun 15, 2022

Family of Kay Mellor thank fans for ‘wonderful words’ following private funeral

Anthony, Yvonne and Gaynor Mellor said they were ‘heartbroken’ by their loss but hoped to continue her legacy through her Production Company Rollem.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

ITV Emmerdale: Real life of Gaynor Faye - Buddhism, quitting soap for famous mum and heartbreaking loss

Gaynor is the daughter of iconic writer Kay Mellor whose death was announced earlier this week

Manchester Evening News · May 21, 2022

Actors pay tribute to ‘warrior woman’ Kay Mellor

Samantha Morton and Cathy Tyson praise the inspirational Band of Gold writer, who died on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022

James Corden says Kay Mellor 'changed my life' in heartbreaking tribute

The writer of a number of hit TV shows died aged 71

Leeds Live · May 18, 2022

Lisa Riley, Danny Miller, Hayley Tamaddon and more pay tribute to 'best boss' Kay Mellor

Kay Mellor wrote a number of hit TV shows like Children's Ward and episodes of Coronation Street in a career which spanned decades

Leeds Live · May 18, 2022

Who are Kay Mellor's daughters Gaynor Faye and Yvonne Francas and what do they do?

BAFTA-awarding wining TV scriptwriter, actor and director Kay Mellor has died aged 71

Wales Online · May 18, 2022

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Wales Online · May 18, 2022

Ruth Jones and James Corden pay tribute to Kay Mellor who bought them together to create Gavin & Stacey

The scriptwriter was indirectly responsible for the comedy set in Barry Island

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

‘She changed my life’: James Corden pays tribute to ‘exceptionally gifted’ Fat Friends writer Kay Mellor

‘She gave so many people their first chances,’ Corden wrote

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022

Celebrities and politicians pay tribute to 'Our voice of the North' Kay Mellor

Following Kay Mellor's death being announced on Tuesday morning, a whole host of celebrities and public figures have paid tribute to the Fat Friends creator - including James Corden and Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

‘She changed my life’: James Corden’s tribute to Fat Friends writer Kay Mellor

She was a leading TV writer of hits including Band of Gold and award-winning children’s drama Children’s Ward.

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The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022

Kay Mellor obituary

Trailblazing screenwriter hailed for her many popular TV series including The Syndicate, Band of Gold and Fat Friends

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

‘Our voice of the North’ – TV world mourns writer Kay Mellor

The screenwriter has died aged 71.

Chronicle Live · May 17, 2022

Kay Mellor dies aged 71 as tributes pour in for celebrated TV writer and actress

Kay Mellor, the woman who was behind hit shows like Band of Gold and Fat Friends has died at the age of 71

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022

Where are the cast of Fat Friends now? From James Corden to Lisa Riley

The show was a huge hit between 2000 and 2005, and many notable faces featured in the cast

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022

Kay Mellor's famous daughter Gaynor Faye and why she quit Emmerdale for her mum

Fat Friends writer Kay Mellor, who has sadly died at the age of 71, had an incredibly close relationship with actress daughter Gaynor Faye and they frequently worked together

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022

Fat Friends and Band of Gold writer Kay Mellor dies aged 71

The writer and actor, who received an OBE for her work in 2009, was best known for writing shows including Girlfriends and The Syndicate

Daily Record · May 17, 2022

Kay Mellor dead: Fat Friends and The Syndicate writer has died at the age of 71

Kay passed away suddenly on Sunday according to a spokesperson and friends, family and fans are devastated.

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