Vincent was a most prolific writer, his writing career spanned the years between 1955 to 1973 and has more than one hundred scripts to his credit. From the BBC Sunday-Night Theatre to David Copperfield the Television series. Emma a 6 episode adaptation. He wrote for the television series Maigret in 1961, The Third Man in 1963. In 1966 The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He was involved with writing episodes for The Forsyte Saga, and for other television series such as Z Cars, Man In A Suitcase, Virgin of The Secret Service, and the Mind of J.G. Reader {a particular favourite television series of mine} and in 1971 he created the television series The Guardians {a particular favourite television series of my wife}.
Vincent Tilsley Rest In Peace
Rather belated but I'm so sorry to hear about this. I met him a few times in the early-mid 90s and he was one of those men who stood out for his charm and charisma. I was searching for something on "The Prisoner" when I discovered that he died a few months ago.
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DeleteI never met Vincent Tilsley myself, although I understand he was a genetleman, and of course he was a very prolific writer for television. After his death I tried for weeks and weeks to find an official obituary for him, but alas I never found one, which I thought was a great pity.
Thank you taking the time to comment.
Kind regards
David
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I had been watching the documentary, "Stanley Kubricks Boxes" when suddenly Vincent appeared as the author of a crank letter to Kubrick written in 1973. I was astounded to see him. I used to know him in Brighton in the early eighties and had not seen him since. I was prompted to Google his name and I discovered that he had died last year. So sad. He was a lovely, gentle man and in the short time I knew him he helped me through a rough time in my life. God bless Vincent....Des Brittain.
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Brittain,
DeleteThank you for your comment, it is much appreciated from someone who knew Vincent. He was indeed a good and kind man. it is strange that I have never found an official obituary in a newspaper or indeed 'The Stage' for Vincent, I was most surprised by that, seeing that he was such a prolific writer.
Very best wishes
David
We were National Srvice, in RAF, together in early 1950's and I remember him with affection. A lovely chap with a sense of humour at all time. Thank you, Vince, for the memories you'ved given me.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud to have called Vincent my friend. He was one of the most inspirational people I have ever met: witty, wise, great fun, charming, charismatic, the source of unforgettable anecdotes, deeply spiritual - he was a Quaker - gentle and kind. He touched the lives of all who knew him. RIP, dear friend
ReplyDeleteHallo Annie,
DeleteThank you for taking time to comment. I never met Vincent, but I did see him at a Prisoner Convention some years ago. He also wrote scripts for two other of my favourite television series, 'the Forsyte Saga' and 'The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder. Vincent was a prolific writer.
Best wishes
David