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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
for Writer in The Guv'nor: The Lenny McLean Story
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In the gritty streets of East London emerges a legend, a man feared by many yet revered by all who crossed his path. "The Guv'nor" follows the extraordinary life of Lenny McLean, from his humble beginnings in the rough neighborhoods of the East End to becoming one of Britain's most notorious bare-knuckle fighters. As a young man, Lenny finds himself entangled in the world of crime, navigating the treacherous underworld of London's East End. But it is his raw talent and ferocious fighting skills that catapult him to fame and notoriety. With fists like sledgehammers and a heart of gold, Lenny becomes a folk hero, standing up for the oppressed and earning the respect of friends and foes alike. But behind the tough exterior lies a man plagued by demons, haunted by a turbulent past and grappling with his own inner turmoil. As Lenny rises to prominence, he must confront his own inner demons, navigating the pitfalls of fame and fortune while staying true to himself and his principles.
