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Steven Knight (born 5 August 1959) is a British screenwriter, producer, and director for film and television. He wrote the screenplays for the films Closed Circuit, Dirty Pretty Things, and Eastern Promises. Also, he wrote and directed the films Locke and Hummingbird (a.k.a. Redemption). In July 2025, it was announced that he would write the 26th official James Bond film, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve. Knight is one of three creators of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, a game show that has been remade and aired in around 160 countries worldwide. He is also the creator of the BBC's Peaky Blinders and SAS: Rogue Heroes, and has written for Commercial Breakdown, The Detectives, See, and Taboo. He has built a large film and television studio complex in inner-city Birmingham called Digbeth Loc., opened in 2024. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steven Knight, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Steven Knight
Writer
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In this captivating miniseries, "Stevenson: The Wanderer of Words", we explore the extraordinary life of Robert Louis Stevenson, the beloved 19th-century author of Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the series delves into Stevenson's struggle with chronic illness, his turbulent relationship with his family, and his insatiable desire to travel the world. Each episode of this richly textured narrative will peel back the layers of Stevenson's life- his rebellious youth, his stormy love affair and marriage to Fanny Osbourne, and his journey across Europe, America, and the South Pacific. The series also intertwines his battle with tuberculosis, juxtaposed against the enduring power of his imagination that brought timeless characters to life. Through vivid landscapes, personal sacrifices, and the complexities of creativity, we witness the evolution of an ordinary man into an iconic literary figure. While anchored in historical drama, the miniseries offers a modern resonance, exploring themes of identity, the price of genius, and the quest for freedom, making Stevenson's story both timeless and deeply human.
