Carla Lane
Television writer of 'Bread' and 'Butterflies'
Television writer of 'Bread' and 'Butterflies'
1928
98 years ago
Artists & Creatives
United Kingdom
A television writer created several popular British sitcoms. 'Bread' aired from 1986 to 1991, focusing on a working-class family in Liverpool, and garnered significant viewership and critical attention. 'Butterflies', which ran from 1978 to 1983, explored the life of a suburban housewife experiencing a mid-life crisis. Lane's distinctive voice and humor resonated with audiences, making her works significant in the landscape of British television comedy.
Created the sitcom 'Bread'
Created the sitcom 'Butterflies'
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