Willy Russell
Writing

Willy Russell

Born 1947-08-23 · Whiston, Merseyside, England, UK

William Russell is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.

WriterScreenplayCastOriginal Music ComposerMusicalTheatre Play

Known for

Shirley Valentine★ 6.1Viewing moment
Shirley Valentine
1989
Educating Rita★ 6.8Viewing moment
Educating Rita
1983
Our Day Out★ 7.8Viewing moment
Our Day Out
1977
Dancin' Thru the Dark★ 6.6Viewing moment
Dancin' Thru the Dark
1990
Julie Walters and FriendsViewing moment
Julie Walters and Friends
1991
The Death of a Young Young ManViewing moment
The Death of a Young Young Man
1975
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa★ 8.5Viewing moment
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
2010
A Time To Die★ 2Viewing moment
A Time To Die
1982
One Summer★ 7.5Viewing moment
One Summer
1983 · Series

Frequent collaborators

Julie WaltersJulie WaltersJohn HenshawJohn HenshawLewis GilbertLewis GilbertDavid RoseDavid RoseStephen GrahamStephen GrahamMichael CaineMichael CaineTom ContiTom ContiIan HartIan Hart