Naman Ramachandran British television producing and directing legend Sydney Lotterby, responsible for some of Britain’s most beloved comedy programs, has died.
He was 93.Lotterby’s credits include “The Last of the Summer Wine,” “Porridge,” “Yes Minister,” “Open All Hours,” “Yes Prime Minister,” “As Time Goes By,” “May to December,” “Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em” and “The Liver Birds,” among many others.
He was recognized for his work, being nominated for several BAFTAs and winning for best situation comedy thrice, twice for “Porridge,” and once for “Going Straight,” and won best comedy series for “Yes Minister.”Lotterby, whose death was recognized at Friday’s BAFTA TV Awards, began as a cameraman for the BBC in the 1950s.
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