Geoffrey Perkins

Geoffrey Perkins 22 February 1953 29 August 2008 was a British comedy writer producer and performer He served as Head of Comedy at BBC Television from 1995 to 2001 overseeing major series including The Royle Family The Fast Show and Jonathan Creek Perkins first gained prominence as a radio producer most notably on BBC Radio 4s The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy where he helped shape the series sound and structure He also helped revitalise Im Sorry I Havent A Clue introducing the longrunning Mornington Crescent round He cocreated and starred in Radio Active with Angus Deayton later adapted for television as KYTV After working at Hat Trick Productions he returned to the BBC before moving into independent production with Tiger Aspect producing acclaimed shows including The Catherine Tate Show Harry Paul Father Ted and Benidorm Perkins was widely respected for his editorial judgment and influence on modern British comedy