Gail Renard
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Gail Renard | |
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| Born | New York |
| Occupation | Writer, producer, performer |
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Gail Renard is a BAFTA-winning writer, producer and performer.
She is treasurer of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) and is a vocal supporter of writers, lobbying through the WGGB, in Westminster and Brussels.[1]
Early Life
At the age of 16, she joined John Lennon and Yoko Ono for their 'Bed-In for Peace' protest in order to interview them for a school paper.[2]
She describes how Lennon sat with her on the floor and wrote out the lyrics to Give Peace a Chance on a piece of card in large letters so that people could read it as they sang along for a recording of the song. [3]
Lennon gave her the lyrics and they were auctioned in 2008[4][5]
She has said that Lennon's encouragement helped her to become a professional writer.
Her TV writing career was encouraged by John Cleese who introduced her to radio and televsion producers. [6]
Awards
Renard's Custer's Last Stand Up won the BAFTA for best British Children's Series in 2001[7]
References
- ^ "WGGB sends solidarity from Brussels". 12 May 2023.
- ^ "In bed with John and Yoko". BBC News.
- ^ Adams, Stephen (2008-06-12). "Magical History Score from Lennon's Bed-in". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
Lennon sat on the floor with me and wrote the lyrics on a large piece of card with a magic marker
- ^ Brown, Mark (29 April 2008). "The day Lennon gave Gail her big chance". The Guardian.
- ^ https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5101382
- ^ Fleet, Al (1977-04-20). "Montreal Girl Finds Niche Writing Scripts in UK". Montreal Star. Montreal. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
John Lennon, Yoko, Tani and John Cleese have all contributed to why Gail Renard, born in New York City but now a naturalised Canadian citizen, presently lives and works in London, England
- ^ "RTÉ co-production scoops BAFTA". RTÉ.ie. 3 December 2001.
External links
- Gail Renard Official Site
- Gail Renard at IMDb
- Gail Renard at Inducks
- Gail Renard at British Comedy Guide
Category:Comedy writers Category:British women television writers