Bernard McKenna (1944-2026) was a Scottish writer/producer who had written, or co-written, many hours of British television comedy. He was most known for his work with Graham Chapman of Monty Python fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams. He occasionally worked as an actor, and had several roles in Monty Python's Life of Brian.
McKenna taught creative writing, screenwriting and comedy at the University of Winchester.
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Writing
His writing work included:
Doctor in the House (1969–1977)
Doctor Down Under (1979)
The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
Out of the Trees (1975)
Robin's Nest (1977–1981)
The Odd Job (1978)
Shelley (1979–1992)
Peter Cook & Co (1980)
Yellowbeard (1983)
Me and My Girl (1984–1988)
Brotherly Love (1999)
Bad Boys
Pilgrim's Rest
Production
His production work included:
The New Statesman (1987–1994)
Get Back (1992)
Over The Rainbow
Actor
Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) – Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard / Sergeant
Effects (1978) – Barney
Yellowbeard (1983) – Askey