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Peter Julian Robin Morgan CBE (born 10 April 1963) is a British screenwriter and playwright. He has written for theatre, films and television, often about historical events or figures such as Queen Elizabeth II, which he has covered extensively in all major media. He has received several accolades, including five BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. In February 2017, Morgan was awarded a British Film Institute Fellowship. He is the playwright behind the plays Frost/Nixon(2005), The Audience (2013), and Patriots (2022), the former of which was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play. As a screenwriter, Morgan received Academy Award nominations for The Queen (2006) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He also wrote the screenplays for The Last King of Scotland (2006), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), The Damned United (2009), and Rush (2013). Morgan is also known for his work in television, writing the ITV series The Jury (2002), the Channel 4 film The Deal (2003), and the HBO films Longford (2006) and The Special Relationship (2010). He served as creator and show-runner of the Netflix series The Crown (2016–2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Morgan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Peter Morgan
Writer
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My Generation: The Who Chronicles is an electrifying, 6-episode miniseries that takes viewers behind the scenes of one of rock's most iconic bands—The Who. From their explosive rise to fame in the 1960s to the challenges of becoming a cultural phenomenon, this series captures the untold story of the band's unparalleled musical influence, chaotic personal lives, and enduring legacy. The Who's journey is one of grit, raw energy, and resilience. The series focuses on the key moments that shaped their sound, from the early mod days in London to their legendary performances at Woodstock and beyond. The show will be a high-energy rollercoaster that explores the complex dynamics between the four bandmates—Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon—who, despite constant turmoil, remained a creative force like no other.
