Peter Nichols

Peter Richard Nichols[1] CBE, FRSL (31 July 1927 – 7 September 2019) was an English playwright, screenwriter, director and journalist. His best known works were A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Passion Play and Poppy.

Peter Richard Nichols
CBE, FRSL
Playwright
Born(1927-07-31)31 July 1927
Bristol, England
Died7 September 2019(2019-09-07) (aged 92)
Occupationplaywright, screenwriter, director, journalist

Nichols was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to drama.[2]

Nichols died on 7 September 2019 at the age of 92.[3]

References
  1. "New Year's Honours 2018" (PDF). Gov.uk. Government Digital Service. 29 December 2017. p. 18. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. Entertainment & Arts team (29 December 2017). "In pictures: Entertainment stars recognised in New Year Honours". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  3. Peter Nichols, playwright best known for Joe Egg, dies aged 92


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